Crisis & Emergency Information for Parents in South Carolina

In Crisis Resources

If you are in an emergency situation and need immediate help, please call 9-1-1.

 

Reporting Abuse and Neglect in South Carolina

If you suspect a child is being harmed, reporting those suspicions to the S.C. Department of Social Services may protect him or her and get help for the family. Any concerned person can report suspicions of child abuse or neglect. Reporting your concerns is not making an accusation, rather, it is a request for an investigation and assessment to determine if help is needed.

Law enforcement officers can also file reports of potential abuse or neglect and ask DSS to investigate.

IF YOU BELIEVE A CHILD TO BE IN IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL DANGER, PLEASE CALL 911.

 

Life-threatening emergency:
Call 911

If a child is in a life-threatening emergency, please call 911

SC Department of Social Services

1888-CARE4US

Make a non-emergency referral 24-hours a day: 1-888-227-3487

Make non-emergency referrals online.

S.C. DSS Online Referral System

 

Helplines and Hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The lifeline provides 24/7, free confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Help is available in English and Spanish.

Dial 988 | https://988lifeline.org/


Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
https://www.crisistextline.org/


SAMHSA's National Helpline
individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline


National Domestic Violence Hotline
Help is available by phone, chat or text
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
https://www.thehotline.org/

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
If you are being hurt, know someone who might be hurting or are afraid you might hurt another, call or text

1-800-422-4453

https://www.childhelphotline.org/


National Parent Helpline

Parents Anonymous offers emotional support from a trained advocate to help you become an empowered and stronger parent

1-855-4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)

https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/


National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

24/7, free, confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms in English and Spanish

1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline