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Welcome to the Department of Mental Health, your comprehensive, statewide public mental health system, serving children, adults, and families in South Carolina since 1828.
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Providing community-based services, school mental health services, inpatient stabilization services, crisis response, and more.
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Our dedicated staff provide evidence-based practices and culturally competent, high-quality care.
Premiering our new video – “Success”
News/Notices/Events:
- S.C. Mental Health Commission Meeting - May 3
- News Release: Lexington MHC Announces New Program with West Columbia & Cayce Police Departments
- S.C. Mental Health Commission Meeting - April 5
- News Release: Mental Health Advocacy Day 2024
- SCDMH is offering training for both physician and non-physician Designated Examiner (DE’s). This training is required by law for all DE’s. Attached is the schedule with dates and times of the trainings. If you have questions, contact Mary Few at mary.few@scdmh.org
- S.C. Mental Health Commission Meeting - March 1
- S.C. Mental Health Commission Meeting - Feb 2
- S.C. Mental Health Commission Meeting - Jan 5
- Joint News Release: SCDMH Partners with SC Afterschool Alliance
- S.C. Mental Health Commission Meeting - Dec 1
- We’re holding THREE November Hiring Events in Columbia – check out the flyer to learn more!
- S.C. Mental Health Commission Meeting - Nov 3
- News Release: SCDMH Launches New Online Mental Health Screener for SC Kids
- SC Mental Health State Planning Council 2023 Meeting Dates
- Study finds South Carolina to be the most accessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Mental Health Services – Read more!
- Mental Health Commission Names SCDMH Interim Director
- SCDMH Division of Public Safety Receives National Reaccreditation.
- View the 2023 Commission schedule here.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact DMH's Mobile Crisis Team, statewide, toll-free, 24/7. Call 833-364-2274
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SCDMH continues to take precautions to protect patients, residents, and staff from exposure to COVID-19. See how SCDMH has updated its safety guidelines for its centers, hospitals, and nursing homes.
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SC Department of Mental Health Administration Building
2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-898-8581
Administration Building Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Due to COVID-19, the building is closed to visitors until further notice.
Closed on State Holidays
Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint to the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy by phone (1-800-206-1957) or via the electronic submission form.