Where mental health services and therapy are available in Rock Hill region
One in six youth in South Carolina ages 6-17 are diagnosed with a mental health disorder each year, but less than half received treatment in 2021, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
Fortunately, there are resources available in the Rock Hill region that provide counseling and other services to assist young people and their families.
South Carolina mental health support groups
SC Department of Mental Health: SCDMH’s crisis hotline can be reached by calling 833-364-2274.
SC-HOPES: A phone line staffed with experienced mental health and addiction counselors that can be reached at 844-SC-HOPES (844-724-6737).
Emergency assistance: If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency help by dialing 911.
Rock Hill region mental health and counseling clinics
Palmetto Counseling & Consulting: Provides individual, family and group counseling, as well as treatment for depression, anxiety, grief and other mental health issues.
Catawba Community Mental Health Center: Offers an array of mental health services for children and adolescents with locations in York, Chester and Lancaster County.
Gateway Counseling of Rock Hill: Specializes in treating non-complex trauma, anxiety and depression in children.
Affinity Health Center: A center that offers mental health counseling for all ages.
New Hope Treatment Center: Offers treatment for anxiety-based disorders in children.
Rebound Behavioral Health: Provides short-term acute recovery-oriented treatment programs for mental health issues.
The Journey Behavioral & Wellness Clinic: A practice that aims to educate clients and offers comprehensive mental health and wellness care.
Keystone Substance Abuse: Offers services to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing alcohol or substance abuse-related problems
No Limits Counseling: A mental health practice developed for individuals with Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism.
Medical University of South Carolina: There are professionals from MUSC who offer child counseling services in York, Lancaster and Chester County.
National mental health resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: If you need help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Confidential online chat is also available at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Spanish Hotline: If you’re undergoing a crisis and need help from a Spanish-speaking suicide hotline, you can call 1-888-628-9454.
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 74174 to reach a free, trained crisis counselor.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA has a free, confidential national helpline for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. For treatment referral and information, call 1-800-662-HELP.
Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860 for a peer support phone service run by transgender people for transgender peers.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text “start” to 678-678, call 1-866-488-7386, or chat online to reach a trained counselor.
Observer reporters Mary Ramsey and Devna Bose contributed to this story.
