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Free or Low-Cost Counseling in Columbia, SC ( Verified Listings ) *

* Please note that fees are set by providers are usually free-to-low-cost based on your income.

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Prisma Health
Prisma Health formerly Palmetto Health is the largest and most comprehensive int...
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Live Oak Counseling Center
Live Oak Counseling Center offers psychotherapy, support, education, and guidanc...
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Waverly Women's Health Center
Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center was founded with the purpose of addressing ...
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Columbia Area Mental Health Center
Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Our mission is to sup...
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University of South Carolina Center for Community Counseling
The University of South Carolina’s Counselor Education program is proud to ann...


Is online counseling available?  

BetterHelp (a sponsor) offers affordable online therapy with financial aid based on your income. All therapists are licensed. Get 20% off your first month with this link.

Locally, the following clinics also offer online therapy: Columbia Area Mental Health Center, University of South Carolina Center for Community Counseling. Others on this list may too. Please check with the individual providers.

Do I qualify for state funded counseling? 

Qualifying for assistance from South Carolina's program usually depends on the severity of your condition and financial circumstance. Read our full guide to South Carolina's program.

Affordable marriage counseling in Columbia  

Regain.us (a sponsor) offers affordable online marriage counseling with financial aid based on your income. All therapists are licensed. Get 20% off your first month with this link.

Locally, our users report the following clinics offering marriage counseling: Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Live Oak Counseling Center, Waverly Women's Health Center.
Others may also offer marriage counseling, please call to inquire.

I need urgent help NOW.  

If you or someone you know are in IMMEDIATE danger, please call the emergency number: 911

If you are considering suicide, please call the national suicide hotline: 988. You may also want to read this article.

For national crisis lines, click here.