Crisis/Inpatient Facility Information

1. Crisis Hotlines

Emergency (life-threatening crisis): 911
Statewide mental health crisis response: 1-833-364-2274 (available 24/7)
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (call or text)
Local urgent mental health/emergency line (for Charleston & Dorchester counties): 843-414-2350

South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) website offers directories of local community mental health centers and crisis services.

Location: Charleston, SC
Services: Inpatient psychiatric units for adults (acute), multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, etc.
Notes: Good option for acute stabilization; ask about referral/admission criteria.
Phone: 843-792-9888 (general line)
Additional numbers for units: e.g., 3 North (general adult): 843-792-0151.
Link: https://www.getcare.muschealth.org/locations/sc/charleston/musc-health-institute-of-psychiatrydep-fac286

Location: 2777 Speissegger Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405
Services: Adult crisis stabilization inpatient program, mental health + substance use.
Notes: Useful for adult psychiatric care; check bed availability and insurance
Phone: 843-747-5830 (intake line)
Link: https://palmettobehavioralhealth.com/admissions/

Location: 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414
Services: 24/7 emergency response team for mental health, urgent care for psychiatric emergencies.
Notes: Primarily crisis/urgent outpatient but can help triage for inpatient referral.
Link: https://www.charlestondorchestermhc.org/

Location: 3445 Ingleside Blvd., Ladson, SC (serving the Lowcountry)
Contact: Phone (843) 797-4200
Link: https://www.tridenthealthsystem.com/locations/live-oak-mental-health-and-wellness/
Services:

Inpatient mental health care for adults, adolescents (12 +), geriatric patients.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization, outpatient therapy.
Substance use & recovery program added.