Crisis Resources

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or wants to harm themselves or others call 911.

Crisis Resources:

  • Beckman Center for Mental Health - telemedicine options available. Edgefield office: 803-637-5788, https://beckmancenter.com/offices

  • Aurora Pavillion Behavioral Health Services - Emergency assessments. Inpatient and partial hospitalization for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. 803-641-5900 or 800-273-7911.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline - This line is for anyone in need of crisis help. The Lifeline is available 24/7, toll-free, nationwide at (800) 273-TALK (8255). or Text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.

  • Crisis Text Line - The Crisis Text Line is for anyone in need of crisis assistance but who is not able or ready to call into a resource line. The Crisis Text Line can be reached 24/7, nationwide, toll-free by texting HOPE4SC to 741741.

  • SC Mobile Crisis (formerly CCRI) - Mobile Crisis is available statewide, toll-free, 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Local Mobile Crisis Teams assess the crisis and can respond on-site, with law enforcement, if needed. SC Mobile Crisis is available 24/7, toll-free, statewide at (833) 364-2274.

  • SCDMH Deaf Services Hotline - This line is dedicated to folks who are deaf or hard of hearing and in crisis or in need of resources. It is also available to contact for hospital consultation, telepsychiatry interpreter requests, and mental health center referrals. The Deaf Services Hotline is available 24/7, statewide at (803) 339 3339 (VP) or deafhotline@scdmh.org