Healthy Community
We work to strengthen behavioral health support for children, youth, and adults across Horry County. Our focus is early recognition, timely access, and community-wide understanding of mental and emotional well-being. Through strong investments and local partnerships, we expand access to care, increase awareness of available services, and support policies that help families get the behavioral health resources they need to thrive.
Breaking Barriers
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.
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
Where Support Meets Understanding
Breaking Barriers expands access to mental and emotional health support across Horry County. We work with trusted counseling partners to bring free outpatient services directly into the places where people already are. This helps children, youth, and adults get care without long waits, long drives, or confusing processes. Our goal is simple, make it easier for people to get help and stay connected to reliable support.
KEY POINTS
• Free outpatient counseling for children, youth, and adults in need
• Support available for uninsured, underinsured, and low or moderate income residents
• Services offered in schools, shelters, clinics, and other community spaces
• Partner agencies include The Center for Counseling and Wellness and Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center
• Funded through support from Horry County CDBG and The Duke Endowment through Conway Medical Center
KEY POINTS
• Free outpatient counseling for children, youth, and adults in need
• Support available for uninsured, underinsured, and low or moderate income residents
• Services offered in schools, shelters, clinics, and other community spaces
• Partner agencies include The Center for Counseling and Wellness and Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center
• Funded through support from Horry County CDBG and The Duke Endowment through Conway Medical Center
Access to Healthcare
Affordable care, stronger families, healthier futures.
United Way Horry County promotes programs that increase access to affordable healthcare for individuals and families, with a focus on advocating for ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). These initiatives connect community members to medical, dental, and mental health services while promoting preventive care and long-term well-being.
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