NAMI South Carolina
Post Office Box 1267
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 733-9592
Helpline (800) 788-5131
 

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Serving Berkeley County and surrounding areas - offering support groups on 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of each month. Contact Nancy Beaumont at (843) 636-9663 or cell (843) 568-2645 for more information..

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Please note - all numbers are area code 843 unless otherwise noted.

 

Local Area Resources

More Local Resources:
2-1-1- Hotline: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fees: None www.211help.org
Dial  2-1-1 or (843) 744 - HELP (4357) or 1  (800) 922-2283
General Counseling and crisis intervention (on any issue) over the telephone with trained volunteers. Information and referral to over 900 agencies and/or services in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Teen Line, M-F 4:00pm-8:00pm (843) 747-TEEN or (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Catholic Charities: The Diocese of Charleston, M-F 8:30am-5:00pm, 1662 Ingram Rd. Charleston, SC 29407, (843) 402-9115 ext.15 Counseling services in Spanish and English for the individual, couple or family by dialing ext. 15. Eligibility: Do not have to be Catholic to receive services. Fees for counseling are on a sliding scale.

Centers for Equal Justice: MTR 8:30-5:00 F 8:30-1:00 (843)720-7044 The goal of the SCCEJ is to provide equal access to justice for all citizens of SC by assisting those who are most in need.Cannot provide legal representation in criminal and traffic court cases.

Center for Women: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm (843) 763-7333 537 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407 Services are offered free of charge and include depression support groups, some individual counseling; referral and and support information in person, over the phone, through email and through our website: Call for more information. Eligibility: Women, Fees: None (donations accepted)

Changing Families: (843) 224-1782 537 Gamecock Ave. Suite 710 Charleston, SC 29407  Services available including counseling, support groups and parenting classes. Eligibility: Anyone in the tri-county area. Fees: Adjustable fee scale, insurance

Covenant Counseling of SC: (843) 851-1806 or (800)203-6053 851 Dawson Branch Road, Summerville, SC 29483 Faith-based counseling by professional counselors. Also offers counseling for alcohol or drug-related problems.  Eligibility: Anyone. Fees Adjustable fee scale; insurance

Crime Victims Center:  for persons who have experienced a crime or trauma. 792-8209

DBSA - Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance: Melinda G. Harmon, Chairman Charleston Chapter - Crisis Intervention, Consumer Advocate, National Lecture Circuit (843) 723-2618

Family Service: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm (843) 744-1348 or (800) 232-6489 4925 LaCross Dr, suite 215, N Charleston, SC 29406  Professional behavioral health counseling in a variety of areas. Call for class information. Eligibility: Anyone Fees: Sliding scale for fees, Medicaid AFTER HOURS APPOINTMENTS.

Lowcountry Pastoral Counseling Center: James Island Center, (843) 795-0238  1242 Pauline Ave, James Island, SC 29412  A private, nonprofit center providing individual, couple and family therapy by pastoral counselors who are also licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists. Evening appointments available. Eligibility: Anyone in the tri-county area. Fees: sliding scale

Lutheran Counseling Center: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm, (843) 766-8620  1180  Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Suite 251, Charleston, SC 29407  Offers individual, couples and family counseling to children, adolescents and adults. Service available to all people regardless of religions affiliation. Psychologist, professional counselors, and marital and family therapists and social workers with 10+ years experience and licensed in SC on staff. Eligibility: Anyone Fees: Refer to agency

Mental Health Association: Susan Weinstein, M.S. phone (843) 388-9369 or email sweinchasmha@comcast.net

Mental Health Court: Alison V. Atwood, Mental Health Coordinator, Probate Court phone (843) 958-5186 or aatwood@charlestoncounty.org

MUSC Institute of Psychiatry:  for outpatient services call 792-4744
For inpatient services call 792-9888.

NAMI Berkeley: Offering support groups on 2nd Monday and 3rd Thursday of each month. Contact Nancy Beaumont at (843) 636-9663 or cell (843) 568-2645 for more information..

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health: 747-5830 or (800) 443-1019 Free assessment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to determine level of care. Provides outpatient therapy and psychiatric services, intensive outpatient, partial inpatient and inpatient care and referrals.

People Against Rape, Inc. (PAR) was established in 1974 to assist adult victims of sexual assault in the tri-county community covering Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties in South Carolina. PAR services have expanded over the years as it now serves child and adult victims of sexual violence and abuse. (843) 745-0144 (800) 241-7273 www.peopleagainstrape.org.

SC Mental Health Centers: Sliding fee scale.
Charleston County Mental Health:  414-2350, for children 740-6136
Berkeley County Mental Health:
    Moncks Corner:   761-8282
    Dorchester County Mental Health:   873-5063

Tricounty Family Ministries: (843) 747-1788  3349 Rivers Ave, N Charleston, SC 29405  Counseling offered when available. Referral information also available. Eligibility: Anyone   Must provide own transportation to center  Fees: None

MILITARY FAMILIES
Air Force Military Equal Opportunity: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm (843) 963-3654   105 S. Davis Blvd. Charleston AFB Charleston, SC 29404  On-base counseling program and intervention services for military personnel. Eligibility: Active duty military, active duty military family members and retired military. Fees: None

Fleet and Family Support Center: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (843) 764-7294  Naval Weapons Station, 1005 Jefferson Ave, Bldg, 786, Goose Creek, SC 29445   Offers crisis intervention, personal and family counseling, parent support groups, volunteer programs, retiree assistance, deployment/separations counseling or assistance and survivor's assistance. Eligibility: Active duty military, retirees, dependents and survivors. Fees: None

Veterans Administration Hospital 577-5011  Must be determined to be eligible by meeting service and income requirements. Call eligibility office with DD214 first. VA has a mental health clinic.