Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center

2100 Charlie Hall Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29414

Charleston, South Carolina

843-852-4100

About Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center

Founded in 1947, Charleston Dorchester Community Mental Health Center (CDCMHC) has two locations. One’s located in the charming and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, and the other sits in the riverside town of Summerville, within Dorchester County.

CDCMHC offers outpatient therapy for a variety of ages. They give counseling to both individuals and groups or families.

Tri-County Crisis Stabilization

CDCMHC wants to provide a comfortable space for urgent psychiatric needs. Their Tri County Crisis Stabilization provides an alternative for patients in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties who would otherwise be in hospital emergency departments or even jail. In case of suicidal thoughts, psychosis, or bipolar disorder, I would want my loved ones in a comfortable and calming space where they could stabalize and get help.

Mental Health Court and Jail Services

There’s a growing number of people with Axis I disorders being incarcerated and reincarcerated. I like how CDCMHC has a mental health court in place to address this problem and divert people from unnecessary jail time. During court, patients receive counseling, vocational, and mediation services.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

A young adult program in South Carolina focuses only on young adults and their developmental needs as they face addiction issues. Treatment addresses the unique challenges of this stage of life and helps young adults work through recovery.

Adult Program

The goal of an adult program in South Carolina is to help individuals who have substance use disorders achieve the highest level of independence and best quality of life attainable. This is accomplished through a variety of counseling and therapy methods tailored to the individual.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in South Carolina can provide an environment where men feel safe from judgment and are comfortable sharing about their struggles. This can be key to successful recovery.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in South Carolina focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual support for women who are struggling with addiction. Often, women feel more relaxed and recover more quickly in these gender-specific settings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Therapists often use cognitive behavioral therapy in South Carolina to help individuals learn how to deal with challenging situations without the use of substances. This treatment often includes role-playing techniques.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Elderly rehab in South Carolina provides a safe haven for older adults who want to recover from alcohol or drug addiction. Highly trained staff are familiar with the challenges of addiction among the elderly and customize treatment to meet these needs.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

South Carolina outpatient rehab often helps people transition back to their lives from inpatient rehab. This less restrictive program involves attending regular counseling sessions and support group meetings. The length of outpatient rehab varies from short-term to long-term, based on each person’s recovery journey.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Treating a substance abuse disorder without treating a co-occurring mental health disorder is not effective. If you have co-occurring disorders, you need dual diagnosis treatment in South Carolina to properly address all your recovery needs.