University of South Carolina resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to University of South Carolina students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
U OF SC COUNSELING & PSYCHIATRY
Counseling and Psychiatric Services are available to all UofSC students.
Location: Thomson Building, Second – Fourth Floors, 1401 Devine St. Columbia, SC 29208
Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday.
Phone: 24/7: 803-777-5223 or make an appointment online
STIR SCREENING & INTERVENTION
Students Taking Initiative and Responsibility is a brief screening and intervention program where students learn to reduce high-risk behavior related to alcohol and cannabis use.
Contact Melissa Ridgeway via the phone number or email provided below.
Phone: 803-777-1798
Email: ridgewm@mailbox.sc.edu
SAVIP'S SERVICES
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention provides free, accessible, inclusive and confidential support to any member of the Carolina community who has survived interpersonal violence, regardless of their identity. Their office is a confidential resource, meaning their staff members are not required to disclose your identity.
Phone: 803-777-8248
Address: Thomson Building, 1409 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29208. Drop-in Hours are Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:30 pm.
TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Resources and educational opportunities for LGBTQ+ community members and allies.
Contact Caroline Wallace, Assistant Director for LGBT Education, via the phone number or email below.
Phone: 803-777-4330
Email: wallaccb@mailbox.sc.edu
THE TREVOR PROJECT
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
Phone: 1-866-488-7386, available 24/7
Text: Send START to 678-678
COLUMBIA AREA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
The Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC) is an outpatient facility of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (DMH). CAMHC serves residents of Richland and Fairfield counties to patients of all ages, regardless of ability to pay.
Address: 2715 Colonial Dr #100, Columbia, SC 29203
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
Phone: 803-898-8888, for after-hours emergencies, call 833-364-2274