Child, Adolescent, and Family Services (CAF)
Evidence based treatment and care for children Child, Adolescent, & Family Services and families wherever you are in South Carolina.
Child, Adolescent, and Family services (CAF) provides an array of mental and behavioral health services to children and their families within their communities when needed. CAF staff work to ensure families are equal partners in the decision-making processes that affect their children. Family participation is an essential component of treatment and recovery. CAF’s goal is to build a seamless service delivery system for the children and families of South Carolina. CAF provides or links families to critically needed services in home, school, and community settings. CAF utilizes a wraparound model of service delivery by partnering with sister agencies to provide needed services.
Our Treatment Process and Approach
SCDMH offers evidence-based mental health treatment for children and adolescents through innovative clinical programs, individual and family counseling, telehealth, and community based wrap/support services. Our team works to support your child in a wide variety of settings so that mental health challenges are addressed consistently and at a wide variety of levels.
You and your family will receive the support from our expert team of clinicians through a customized treatment plan to meet the unique needs of your child. We have a talented team of counselors, case managers, physicians, and nurses to provide the very best mental health treatment available.
At SCDMH, we make family access to care easy through multiple access points across the state from schools to clinics to community outreach.
What Do We Treat
We treat a wide variety of a mental health conditions to include the following:- Depression, Grief, and Loss
- Suicidal Ideation and Attempts
- Stress and Anxiety
- Trauma and Trauma Related Problems
- Behavioral and Emotional Problems
- Impaired Daily Functioning
- Bipolar and Related Disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders
- Acute Psychiatric Crises
Treatment Options
SCDMH offers a variety of mental health services that may be customized to meet the unique needs of your child.
- Psychiatric Medical Assessments
- Psychiatric Consultation and Treatment
- Evidence-based Child Therapy
- Nursing Support and Management
- School-Based Counseling Services
- Family Therapy Services
- Telehealth and In-Person Appointments
At SCDMH, we make family access to care easy through multiple access points across the state from schools to clinics to community outreach.
Family Services
Family therapy and parental support is an essential part of SCDMH’s treatment services for children and adolescents. Our experienced team of therapists works closely with the family through family therapy sessions, education, and onging consultations so that you are an essential part of the treatment process.On-Site School Counseling
Our team of school counselors work in the schools so that mental health issues may be addressed real-time. In addition, children are able to be seen during the school day, which is a significant benefit for busy families. Teachers are also able to consult with counselors should they have questions or need support.Testimonials
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Do you need help?
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, contact our 24/7/365 Statewide Crisis Response dispatcher
Connect With Us
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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.