South Carolina · Listings Checked October 2026

Mental Health Care in South Carolina

Where Can You Get Affordable Mental Health Care in South Carolina?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 95 mental health facilities in South Carolina, in 61 cities. Of these, 89 accept Medicaid, 14 offer a sliding fee or payment help, 81 offer telehealth therapy and 81 treat children and teens. In a crisis, call or text 988, or SC Mobile Crisis at 833-364-2274.

Mental health facilities
95
Accept Medicaid
89
Sliding fee or payment help
14
Telehealth therapy
81

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Mental Health Facilities by City in South Carolina

The South Carolina cities with the most SAMHSA-listed mental health facilities. All 61 cities are listed below the table.

Mental health facilities in South Carolina by city
CityFacilitiesMedicaidSliding fee or helpChildren and teensTelehealth
Mental health care in Columbia86144
Mental health care in Florence44144
Mental health care in Aiken33023
Mental health care in Lancaster33122
Mental health care in Lexington33023
Mental health care in Orangeburg33233
Mental health care in Sumter33031
Mental health care in Beaufort22011
Mental health care in Bishopville22122
Mental health care in Camden22122
Mental health care in Charleston22022
Mental health care in Chesterfield22122
Mental health care in Conway22122
Mental health care in Easley22122
Mental health care in Greenville22021
Mental health care in Greer22022
Mental health care in Manning22122
Mental health care in Rock Hill22112
Mental health care in Spartanburg22021
Mental health care in Walterboro22012
All 61 Cities in South Carolina With Mental Health Facilities

Crisis and Support Lines in South Carolina

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. Call SC Mobile Crisis at 833-364-2274 (toll-free), available 24/7/365 for anyone in South Carolina.

South Carolina's Mental Health Agency

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) oversees public mental health services in South Carolina.

Medicaid Mental Health Coverage in South Carolina

South Carolina's Medicaid program is Healthy Connections Medicaid. Most Medicaid members have to choose a managed care organization (MCO). Some members can't enroll in managed care and stay in fee-for-service Medicaid, sometimes called regular Medicaid. The handbook's covered services are covered no matter which type of Medicaid coverage or MCO you choose. Covered mental health services the state names include behavioral health services, inpatient psychiatric care and alcohol and drug abuse services. For psychiatric drugs, MCO members' providers use the MCO's prior authorization process and criteria, and fee-for-service members' providers use SCDHHS' prior authorization process and criteria.

Community Mental Health Centers

BHDD's Office of Mental Health lists its community mental health centers on its Find a Provider page. OMH clinical staff provide a complete array of necessary mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and families.

Check a Therapist's License in South Carolina

Before you start, confirm your therapist or psychologist holds an active South Carolina license.

Guides for Your Next Step

See how to find a therapist, how sliding-scale therapy works, whether Medicaid covers therapy and the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Mental Health Clinics Are in South Carolina?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 95 mental health facilities in South Carolina (checked October 2026), the most in Columbia (8).

Is There Low-Cost Therapy in South Carolina?

14 of the listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale based on income or other payment assistance, and 76 receive state, county or block-grant funding. Ask about fees when you call.

Which South Carolina Mental Health Clinics Accept Medicaid?

89 of the 95 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.

What Is the Crisis Line in South Carolina?

Call or text 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, from anywhere in South Carolina. SC Mobile Crisis also answers at 833-364-2274 (24/7/365).

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
  2. South Carolina crisis services
  3. South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD)
  4. Find local services through South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD)
  5. Healthy Connections Medicaid mental health services
  6. South Carolina Medicaid behavioral health
  7. Psychologists: South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (SC LLR)
  8. Professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors and psycho-educational specialists: Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists (SC LLR)
  9. Social workers: South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (SC LLR)

In crisis? Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. anxiety.help is an independent guide, not a mental health provider or crisis service, and doesn't give medical advice. For a free, confidential referral, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.