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Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) connects you with a 24 hour crisis center
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) South Carolina
(803) 733-9592 / (800) 788-5131 HelpLine namisc@namisc.org
This is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and treatment for people who suffer from mental illness and their families, through education, support and advocacy. They offer classes for families helping them to understand psychiatric disorders and how to care for their loved ones. They offer classes for professional providers of care, crisis intervention training, support for sufferers of psychiatric disorders, and support groups for their families.
TRICARE Military Health Plan (800) 444-5445
This is the organization responsible for managing health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors.
Columbia Area Mental Health Center (803) 898-4800 Main / (803) 896-4982 (TTY)
The Columbia Area Mental Health Center is one of seventeen Community Mental Health Centers in South Carolina operating under the auspices of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH). This center serves as the administrative office for mental health services provided by SCDMH in Fairfield and Richland counties. As part of the service delivery network of the SCDMH, this local office provides or will assist persons in obtaining a variety of mental health services and supports according to their assessed needs. The services they have are: long term treatment for those who have a chronic mental illness, treatment for borderline personality disorder, adult foster care for those who are mentally ill, a hospital liaison program, and mental health court to divert inmates from jail to treatment. There are also centers that have a psychosocial rehabilitation program and provide services to young adults.
Lexington County Community Mental Health Center (803) 996-1500 / (800) 647-8600 (TDD)
The Lexington County Community Mental Health Center is one of seventeen Community Mental Health Centers in South Carolina operating under the auspices of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH). This center serves as the administrative office for mental health services provided by SCDMH in Lexington County. As part of the service delivery network of the SCDMH, this local office provides or will assist persons in obtaining a variety of mental health services and supports according to their assessed needs. Programs include adult services, case management services, services for children and day clinics. Major insurances are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. Staff are available to discuss payment plans for clients and their families.
Lexington County DMH Emergency Services: (803) 359-3545
Psychological Services Center at the University of SC (803) 777-7302 PSYCPSC@mailbox.sc.edu
Offers psychotherapy and behavioral interventions for children, adolescents, and adults to help them deal more effectively in academic, work, family, and other social situations. Therapists are USC students who are Ph.D. candidates in clinical-community psychology.
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