988 is a free, 24/7/365 confidential support for anyone experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis.

You can call or text 988.

You can also chat at 988sc.org988sc.org988sc.org.

You can call when you are having thoughts of suicide, in a mental health or substance use crisis, or in any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call if you are worried about someone who may need crisis support.

A caring qualified responder will answer the phone, listen, provide support and share resources. If the local crisis center is unable to take the call, you will be routed to a backup call center. Your call will be answered!

This involves the entire Mental Health Crisis Support Continuum from having someone to answer the confidential call, chat or text, to having someone to respond to an in-person mental health crisis and a safe place for a person experiencing a mental health crisis to go.

BHDD MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESOURCES

• SC Mobile Crisis: Call 833-364-2274 (toll free).
  • Available 24/7/365 for anyone in South Carolina.
  • Teams provide on-site assessments and can coordinate with law enforcement if needed.
• Deaf Services Hotline: Call 803-339-3339 (video phone) or email deafhotline@omh.bhdd.sc.gov.
  • Dedicated support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
  • Provides crisis resources, telepsychiatry interpreters and hospital consultations.

OTHER CRISIS RESOURCES

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOPE4SC to 741741.
  • Available 24/7/365 to anyone in need of crisis assistance who prefers or needs to text.
  • Español: AYUDA to 741741.
  • Texts are private, free and won’t show on your phone bill.
• Trevor Project Lifeline: 866-488-7386
• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860