South Carolina Department of Mental Health

SCDMH Contact Information

If you have a medical emergency, call 911.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255


DMH Street Address:
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
Administration Building
2414 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Click here for a map.

DMH Mailing Address:
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
Administration Building
PO Box 485
Columbia, SC 29202

DMH Phone:

Public Information: (803) 898 - 8581
TTY: (864) 297-5130 for Deaf Services
TTY and Voice : (866) 246-0129 for Deaf Services Upstate
TTY and Voice : (866) 246-0130 for Deaf Services Midlands


Community Mental Health Centers:

To make an appointment to see a mental health professional, please call the Mental Health Center in your area. Click on your County for contact information of the Mental Health Center near you. County Map of Community Mental Health Centers

Hours of Operation:

DMH Central Office and most Mental Health Centers are open Monday through Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm.

DMH Central Office and Community Mental Health Centers are closed on State holidays.

Contact your local Mental Health Center for extended after-hours information or check its website for more information.


DMH Hospitals:

Hospital Directory

DMH hospitals operate 365 days a year.


Job Applicants

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health lists its job openings at jobs.sc.gov