Columbia Area Mental Health Center
Welcome! Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC) is an outpatient facility of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. CAMHC provides comprehensive and accessible behavioral health services in Richland and Fairfield Counties. As one of the largest community mental health centers in South Carolina, we employ compassionate and experienced professionals who are ready and willing to assist in an individual’s road to recovery. We offer a variety of evidenced based treatments for children, adolescents (and their families), and adults. We have a wide range of treatment services and programs, located throughout the county, and our offices are open Monday-Friday from 8:30-5pm. Each year, CAMHC serves over 7000 patients with serious mental illness or emotional disturbances.
CAMHC also offers 24/7 emergency psychiatric services to anyone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. This service can be accessed by calling us at 833-364-2274 and speaking to a mental health professional. When needed, on-site evaluations can happen as well.
We want CAMHC to be a place you feel comfortable coming to for treatment, and a place you will recommend to your friends and families. We believe in the importance of mental health as a major factor in contributing to your quality of life, and we provide services regardless of your ability to pay. To make an appointment, please contact our Intake office at (803) 898-8888. We look forward to meeting and serving you!
Kathy L. Hugg, LPC
Executive Director
Columbia Area Mental Health Center
CAMHC Executive Management
Kathy L. Hugg, LPC, Executive Director
803-898-4802
Elizabeth Wilkinson, Chief of Staff
803-898-4803
Dr. David A. Justice, Medical Director
803-898-4850
Vickie L. Brown, Director
Human Resources Services
803-898-4830
Blaire Foutz, Administrator
Administrative Services
803-898-4821
Genevieve LaRose, Director
Clinical Support Services
803-898-4859
CAMHC Senior Management
Dr. Monica McConnell, Director
Child, Adolescent and Family Services
803-898-4777
Gary Stuckey, Director
School Mental Health
803-898-4777
Jill Crossgrove, Director
Lower Richland Clinic
803-737-8835
Erica Mollohan, Nurse Manager
Nursing Services
803-898-1555
Shnita Lee, Director
Fairfield County Clinic
803-737-3039
Troy Pharis, Director
Assertive Community Treatment
803-898-7151
Ruth Belin, Director
Emergency/Access Services
803-898-8888
Vivian Holts, Director
Adult Clinic Services
803-898-1555
Joy Hunter, Director
Young Adult Program
803-898-0210
Keelin Ford, Director
Crisis Stabilization Unit
803-898-7301
Elasha Leary, Director
Mobile Crisis and Community Response Teams
803-898-8877
Board Officers:
- Mr. Bill Lindsey, Chair (Richland County)
- Dr. Caroline Dibattisto, Chair -Elect (Richland County)
- Mr. Gene Green, Past-Chair (Richland County)
- Ms. Alexis W. Scurry, Secretary-Treasurer (Richland County)
Richland County Board Members:
- Mr. Kenneth L. Childs
- Mr. John W. Hays
- Ms. Linda A. Jefferson
- Mr. Jerry D. Pate
- Ms. Margaret Scott
Fairfield County Board Members:
- Mr. James Mullen, Jr.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FY2024
The Columbia Area Community Mental Health Center Board of Directors meets 10 times per year at 5:15 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
AUGUST 23, 2023
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
OCTOBER 25, 2023
DECEMBER 6, 2023
JANUARY 24, 2024
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
MARCH 27, 2024
APRIL 24, 2024
MAY 22, 2024
JUNE 26, 2024
Our Community Partners
We are proud to be a part of this community and are fortunate to have such a wide variety of “top notch” resources in Richland and Fairfield County.
We often join forces with these organizations in an effort to expand services and improve access to resources. Below are a few key partners we would like to thank for their commitment to making our community a better place to live.
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
Connect With Us
SC Department of Mental Health Administration Building
2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201
2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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.
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