Warning Signs of a Mental Health Crisis
If you or someone else seems to be experiencing any of the following symptoms and feel it is an emergency, please read and choose the correct response below. According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), common warning signs are:
- Inability to perform daily tasks, bathing, getting dressed, etc.
- Rapid mood swings
- Increased agitation, risk-taking/out-of-control behavior
- Abusive behavior to self or someone else
- Isolations from work, school, family, and friends
- Loss of touch with reality
- Paranoia
During a mental health emergency, please use your best judgment to determine if the situation calls for one of the responses below.
- For life-threatening emergencies, call the office of Campus Security at (864) 488-8344 or 911. Both departments will be in contact regardless.
- Make an appointment with one of the licensed counselors at the Sib Collins Counseling Center. Check the contact information listed above for the counselor you are scheduling with.
- During business hours, call the Sib Collins Counseling Center at 864-488-8208 to see if a staff member can assist. If no one answers, please leave a voicemail or email one of the counselors listed above.
Local Hospitals & Treatment Centers
Cherokee Medical Center
1530 N. Limestone St
Gaffney, SC
864-487-4271
Cherokee County Department Of Mental Health
133 Wilmac Rd.
Gaffney, SC
864-487-2710
ReGenesis Healthcare
1341 N Limestone St.
Gaffney, SC
864-582-2411
Spartanburg Medical Center
101 E. Wood St.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-560-6000
Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus
1700 Skylyn Drive
Spartanburg, SC 20307
864-573-3000
Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center
149 E. Wood St.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-585-0366
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
2700 E. Phillips Rd
Greer, SC 29650
864-235-2335
Alcohol/Drug Concerns
Cherokee County Commission Of Alcohol and Drug Abuse:
201 W. Montgomery St.
Gaffney, SC
864-487-2721
Forrester Center:
129 Dillion Dr
Spartanburg, SC
864-582-7588
Emergency Hotlines
Call 911 or the nearest emergency room if the situation calls for immediate attention.
Depression/Suicide Lines
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988
Spartanburg Crisis Intervention Line: 1-833-364-2274
Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center Crisis Services: 1-800-277-1366
Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741
Department of Mental Health Deaf Services Hotline: 1-800-647-2066
