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Help in Charleston
6 service locations
Family and youth
Charleston Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
711 E Commercial St, Charleston · 573-683-4300
Head Start early childhood program — 68 funded slots; operated by Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation.
Food assistance
Bowden Center
Meal program
700 Sy Williams Ave, Charleston · (573) 233-5070
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fresh Start Self Improvement Center, Inc..
Fresh Start Self Improvement Center
Food pantry
700 SY WILLIAMS BLVD, Charleston · 573-233-5070
Shining Light Food Pantry
Food pantry
721 W. MARSHALL, Charleston · 573-683-2555
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
801 East Marshall Street, Charleston · 573-427-3920
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
801 East Marshall Street, Charleston · 417-553-9577
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors; women only.
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