COVID-19 has had a strain on our mental well-being – Here are some great mental health resources in South Carolina
COVID-19 has had a strain on the mental well-being of our population. To assist for those that may need additional resources, here are links to some of the resources in South Carolina
- South Carolina Department of Mental Health
- South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
- South Carolina Medicaid
- South Carolina 211 – 2-1-1 is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including South Carolina, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness–South Carolina – The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a nationwide advocacy group, representing families and people affected by mental health disorders in the United States. The national organization is organized into state and local affiliates, of which NAMI–South Carolina is one.
Facilities throughout the state of South Carolina
- SC community mental health centers, satellite offices
– Map of SC community mental health service areas - Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Community Mental Health Center
- Berkeley Community Mental Health Center
- Charleston/Dorchester Community Mental Health Center
- Greater Greenville Mental Health Services
South Carolina Mental Health Organizations
- Arc of South Carolina – works to improve the lives of people with mental retardation and other developmental disorders
- Federation of Families of South Carolina
- Mental Health America in South Carolina
- – Mental Health America of Aiken CountMelinda A. Carter Foundation – North Charleston – raising awareness of children with mental health issues
- Mental Illness Recovery Center – Columbia
- NAMI of South Carolina – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- – NAMI of Greenville, SC
- Overflow Foundation – Aiken – promotes mental health and suicide prevention plus provides mental health education
- Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
- SC Share – Self-Help Association Regarding Emotions
- South Carolina Psychiatric Association