Mental Health Support
Horry County has one of the highest numbers of residents reporting unmet mental health needs in South Carolina. Many people know they need help but cannot afford care or find services close to home.
Our program, Breaking Barriers, helps fill this gap by expanding access to free, reliable mental health services across the county and connecting residents with consistent, accessible care.
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers provides free outpatient mental health and substance use counseling for residents who cannot afford or easily access care. Through partnerships with The Center for Counseling and Wellness and Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center, services are offered directly in schools, shelters, clinics, detention centers, and other trusted locations.
Myrtle Beach residents can contact Coastal Samaritan at 843-448-4820. Residents in other areas can contact The Center at 843-663-0770. For additional mental health resources, call 211.
Breaking Barriers is supported by funding through CDBG Horry County and The Duke Endowment through a grant secured by Conway Medical Center.
