South Carolina Crisis Resources
This page provides a compassionate directory of support and crisis resources throughout South Carolina. We are dedicated to ensuring you find the help you need when it matters most. Please note: This resource list is not a substitute for emergency medical or mental health services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or are in imminent danger, please call 911 immediately.
911
Immediate Emergency
The primary point of contact for life-threatening emergencies requiring police, fire, or ambulance assistance within South Carolina.
Emergency Contacts
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening crisis, please utilize these resources first. This directory provides South Carolina-specific and national emergency contacts; however, it is not a substitute for emergency room care or active professional therapy.
988 Helpline
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime for 24/7, free, and confidential emotional support for people in distress and crisis resources across the state.
Local EMS
Non-Immediate Assistance
Contact for South Carolina county law enforcement or emergency medical services regarding urgent but non-life-threatening situations.
Mental Health Crisis Hotlines
SC Statewide Mobile Crisis
1-833-364-2274
Call
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Call
Text
Chat
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Text
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Call
These resources are available 24/7 and offer confidential support from trained professionals. You are not alone—please reach out if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
General Crisis Resources
Domestic Violence
SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (SCCADVASA)
1-800-260-9293
Sexual Assault
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE
Child Abuse
SC DSS Abuse & Neglect Hotline
1-888-CARE-4-US
Veterans Crisis
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then Press 1
LGBTQ+ Support
The Trevor Project Helpline
1-866-488-7386
Homeless Services
SC Interagency Council on Homelessness
Call 2-1-1 for Local Shelter
Local South Carolina Resources
MUSC Health Institute of Psychiatry
67 President St, Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: (843) 792-9888 | 24-Hour Emergency Admissions
Prisma Health Baptist Behavioral Care
1501 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 296-5437 | Psychiatric Assessment Team
Beckman Center for Mental Health Services
1547 Parkway, Greenwood, SC 29646
Phone: (864) 229-7120 | Statewide Crisis Support: 1-833-364-2274
SCDMH Mobile Crisis (Community Crisis Response)
Available in all 46 counties of South Carolina
Toll-Free Helpline: 1-833-364-2274 | Available 24/7/365
Ongoing Support & Education Organizations
NAMI South Carolina (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI SC provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness programs so that all individuals and families affected by mental health conditions can build better lives through local affiliate chapters across the state.
Mental Health America of South Carolina (MHA-SC)
Dedicated to promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, MHA-SC focuses on prevention services, early identification, and intervention to help those at risk.
Federation of Families of SC
Providing leadership in children’s mental health through education, awareness, and support for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
SC SHARE
A statewide peer-run organization that provides recovery support, education, and advocacy for those with lived experience of mental health or substance use recovery.
Resource Disclaimer & Safety Notice
Mended Therapy Group is not a 24/7 crisis center. The information provided on this page is for resource purposes only and is not a substitute for professional emergency services or medical advice. If you are in imminent danger or experiencing a life-threatening mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
You may also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 at any time. While we work to keep this South Carolina resource directory updated, please note that third-party links and contact numbers may change without notice.