Columbia Area Mental Health Center
Accessing Our Services
We provide services based on the BHDD Office of Mental Health’s mission statement which gives priority of treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and their families, and persons experiencing psychiatric emergencies.
To access services, Richland County adults should call 803-898-8888 or visit our Emergency Services unit for an assessment. For children and adolescent services in Richland County, call our Child, Adolescent & Family unit at 803-898-4777; you will be mailed an intake questionnaire to complete and send back. After we receive the completed form, someone will call you to schedule an appointment for an assessment. Fairfield County residents should call 803-898-8888 or visit the Fairfield Clinic for an assessment.
The assessment by a Mental Health Professional determines if our services are appropriate for you. More than one contact may be needed to determine if you meet our eligibility criteria. We may require a urine drug screen to assist in the assessment process. If we determine you would be best served by another organization, you will be referred there.
For after hours emergencies call 833-364-2274.
Policy on Non-Discrimination
It is the philosophy of CAHMC that services will be provided in an environment that is accessible to patients and stakeholders regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic status (to include inability to pay and/or whether payment for services would be made under any payor source.)
Fees and Payments
Fees for services are set by the BHDD Office of Mental Health. Payment (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, cash, check, Visa or MasterCard) is expected at the time of services. Some clients may be eligible for reduced fees based on their financial status.
CAMHC will never turn you away for services. Please know that CAMHC is not in network with all insurance companies. You may want to check with your insurance to see if your insurance has a participating provider in your area.
For billing questions, call 803-898-4880.
A National Health Service Corps site
As A National Health Service Corps site, we promise to serve all patients, offer discounted fees for patients who qualify, and not deny services based on a person’s race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability to pay. The Center accepts several insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare and SC Healthy Connections for Children. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Columbia Area Mental Health Center does not discriminate against or refuse services to anyone based on age, sex, gender, race, religion, disability, national origin, health status, sexual orientation or economic status.
Columbia Area Mental Health Center
2715 Colonial Drive, Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: 803-898-4800
Emergency Line (after hours): 833-364-2274
Service Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
Closed During Holidays
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Helpful Links
Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint to the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy by phone (1-800-206-1957) or via the electronic submission form.
Notices
Language assistance services are available to you free of charge by calling 1-805-360-3326. Please enter Pin #: 81767494 and be prepared to state your language.
Los servicios de asistencia lingüística están disponibles sin cargo llamando al 1-805-360-3326. Por favor, ingrese su número de pin 81767494 y prepárese para decir su idioma.
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