Crisis Intervention
What We Do
Our team of crisis clinicians provide adult and children with clinical screening in person at the location of the crisis, at the community mental health center, over the phone and via Telehealth Communication Software.
Our goal is to de-escalate the crisis and provide individuals and families with ongoing mental health treatment and other helpful resources.
How We Do It
SCDMH Mobile Crisis clinicians provide 24/7/365 community –based crisis response anywhere in South Carolina.
Our fully qualified, masters level clinicians work directly with local mental health centers, law enforcement, probate, and community providers to deliver solution-focused interventions and stabilization to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Why We Do It
Our goal is to provide patients throughout South Carolina with immediate access to crisis services and the most appropriate level of care.
As a diversionary program, we strive to divert individuals from unnecessary hospitalizations and incarcerations, develop safety plans and assist individuals in crisis with continued mental health care.
What happens when you call Mobile Crisis?
24/7 Emergency Line:
(833) 364-2274
How to Help Someone Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis
Notice of Nondiscrimination and Accessibility
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate or exclude people or treat them differently based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
SCDMH provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
- Qualified sign language interpreters
- Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats)
SCDMH provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
- Qualified interpreters
- Information written in other languages
If you need these services, contact a member of your treatment team at your center or facility or the Patient Advocacy at your center or facility. https://www.state.sc.us/dmh/client_advocacy.htm.