If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or are in immediate danger of harming yourself or someone else, call 911.
After-Hours Care
Mental health services for students in crisis are now available around the clock. Please call Counseling & Psychiatry at 803-777-5223 after hours to speak with a counselor about urgent concerns. USC faculty and staff can also call at any time if they have concerns about a student. All Counseling & Psychiatry appointments can be canceled on MyHealthSpace. Get medication refills on My RX Space. Someone will follow up with you on the next business day if necessary.
Emergencies: 911
Sexual Assault or Interpersonal Violence: Call USC Police at 803-777-4215 and ask
to speak to an SAVIP advocate.
24-Hour Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
Rape Crisis Hotline: 803-771-7273
Domestic Violence Hotline: 803-765-9428
Richland Springs Hospital Mental Health Help Line: 803-434-4813
Nearby Hospitals
Phone: 803-296-5010
1301 Taylor St.
Columbia, SC 29220
(.9 miles from the Russell House)
Phone: 803-256-5300
2435 Forest Dr.
Columbia, SC 29204
(2 miles from the Russell House)
Phone: 803-434-7000
3301 Harden St.
Columbia, SC 29203
(2.75 miles from the Russell House)
Urgent Care Doctor's Care Clinics
Phone: 803-782-4051
2601 Rosewood Dr.
Columbia, SC 29205
(1.9 miles from the Russell House)
Phone: 803-738-9522
4500 Forest Drive
Suite A
Columbia, SC 29206
(4 miles from the Russell House)
Your Student Health Center fee doesn't cover services from any outside facility.
24/7 Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence Assistance
You can drop in any time for help if you experience sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or harassment.
After Hours
Call USC Police at 803-777-4215 and ask for the SAVIP advocate. You will not have
to give any identifying information or details about the incident to the police.
More Information
Visit the Stop Sexual Assault website.
Suicide Prevention
Help is available 24/7 for those struggling with thoughts of suicide or feelings of hopelessness.
After-Hours Numbers
Call the USC Police Department at 803-777-4215.
Columbia Area Mental Health Center: 803-898-8888
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ individuals): 1-866-488-7386
Walk-In Assessments
Drop in to the counseling offices any time during business hours.
Monday – Friday: Thomson Building
Sunday Walk-Ins: Center for Health and Well-Being
After-Hours Medical Helpline
During the Fall and Spring semester, call our after-hours helpline at 803-509-0933 to speak with a doctor about a medical concern.