• Procedures for Commitment of the Mentally Ill or Chemically Dependent Person
• Authorization and Release of Information for Mental Health Records
• South Carolina Code of Laws - Mental Health
• Mobile Crisis Unit

This phone number is available on evenings, weekends and holidays for emergencies concerning involuntary commitment of a mentally ill or chemically dependent person. A person will talk with you and advise you of the procedures in order to get help for the individual in need of assistance.

If you do not have an emergency concerning involuntary commitment but are in crisis and would like to speak to someone, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a nationwide 24 hour service available at (800) 273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line by texting HOPE4SC to 741741.

Starting July 16, 2022, the new three digit number 988 will be launched to route people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. When you call, text, or chat 988, you will be connected to trained counselors who will listen, understand how your problems are affecting you, provide support, and connect you to resources if needed.