Substance abuse and mental health resources in Sumter

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If someone is looking for help with substance abuse or mental/behavioral health issues, there are resources and programs available in Sumter.

Below is a listing of health care providers who provide these services locally.

TANDEM HEALTH

WHAT: Provider offers a substance use disorder program and behavioral health treatment. Substance misuse/addictions program relates to opioid and heroin addiction, as well as alcohol and other drugs. Substance use disorder services include drug screening, resource screening, case management, counseling, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and alcohol and other drug addiction treatment.

Behavioral health, or mental health, issues can affect physical, emotional and social well-being. Commons reasons to visit include counseling, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, substance misuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and ADHD and ADD.

WHERE: 1278 N. Lafayette Drive, Sumter, SC 29150

PHONE: (803) 774-4500

WEBSITE: tandemhealthsc.org/services

SUMTER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

WHAT: Provider supports the recovery of people with mental illness. Clinic offers a full array of outpatient services, including individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric services, emergency services and case management.

WHERE: 801 N. Pike West, Sumter, SC 29153

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PHONE: (803) 775-9364

WEBSITE: santeewatereecmhc.org

SUMTER BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES CENTER

WHAT: Provider offers treatment for substance use and behavioral health disorders.

Regarding substance use disorders, center offers treatment for various drug use problems and will craft a treatment plan that suits unique cases.

A full array of behavioral health treatment options is also provided to begin and assist long-term recovery.

WHERE: 755 Electric Drive, Sumter, SC 29153

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

Walk-in hours: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

PHONE: (803) 905-5100

WEBSITE: sumterbhs.org

CELEBRATE RECOVERY (@ SALT AND LIGHT CHURCH)

WHAT: Church offers a faith-based recovery program based on the 12 steps involved with Alcoholics Anonymous, combined with Biblical teaching of Jesus Christ from the Sermon on the Mount. Program is in place not just for people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction, but "for any hurt, habit or hang-up that you can think of," leaders say.

LOCATION: 360 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150

HOURS: Fridays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

PHONE: Rodney Howard, (803) 983-0944


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