Chester SCDMH Clinic

524 Doctors Court
Chester, SC 29706

About Chester SCDMH Clinic

Catawba Community Mental Health Center is a public mental health support and treatment center in Chester, South Carolina. Their goal is to deliver affordable and effective mental health services (including emergency services) to clients from all walks of life. They serve clients of all ages. This facility prioritizes treating clients with severe symptoms or emotional disturbances. In addition to their recovery oriented individualized treatment plans, they coordinate care with local services so clients can experience continuing care in their community. Services offered include:

Outpatient care is appropriate for clients with mild symptoms that don’t require close monitoring or have completed a higher level of treatment. Clients visit the center on a regular schedule to participate in treatment, with each session typically lasting a few hours. Treatment includes therapy (individual, group, and family), medication services, and support services.

Modalities in this program include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), intense community treatment (ICT), multi-dimensional family therapy (MDFT), trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

Catawba Community Mental Health Center accepts BlueCross BlueShield, BlueCross BlueShield State Employee Plan, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid. Clients should confirm coverage with their carrier, however, because in network and out of network benefits can vary. This facility does not turn away clients due to an inability to pay.

Latest Reviews

Cahzinar X
4 months ago on Google
1
Psychiatrist was god awful, just talked down to me. If you do a psychiatrist, get one in person, not over the computer. Or they will say things they wouldn't tell another man to their face.
Derrick Plyler Sr
5 months ago on Google
5
I have been to this office many times over the years, they have always been professional. I have no bad reports. They are usually really overwhelmed with patients and so you have to stay on top of your appointments or you will fall behind as it will take them a while to get you back in the scheduled, that is the only problem I have ever ran into with them.I would say they probably need more employees to cover the demand. The thing is they are a state funded organization so good luck with that.
Nicolette Basile
8 months ago on Google
2
I had really terrible health insurance last year. This place was the only option for my insurance for psychiatry. Now mental health is a very sensitive thing. I attended the orientation meeting for new patients. I was sick to my stomach the entire time because the employee/therapist that coordinated our orientation smelled like she had smoked an entire pack of cigarettes two minutes before walking into orientation. It was very distracting and unwelcoming. She spoke like she was reading a script and had very little patience. It didn't feel like a place where my mental health could be nutured and Improved. They also made it clear that it was difficult to get in touch with the psychiatrist we would eventually be assigned to and to speak to them we have to go through the therapist. They are understaffed and lack medical composure, resources and professionalism.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Chester SCDMH Clinic works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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Clients who have just completed detox, those who are in crisis, and those with a history of relapse often require treatment in an inpatient rehab. These facilities provide high-level supervision, structure, and support, allowing clients to focus on their recovery away from their addiction triggers. Most inpatient treatment programs center upon various forms of psychotherapy, including CBT, DBT, RBT, and motivational interviewing. Clients may also receive recovery-focused life skills training and evidence-based holistic therapies, such as massage.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Clients engaged in a rehab aftercare program are in a more advanced stage of recovery. Many have already completed inpatient detox and/or rehab and have returned to their home, workplace, and community. Rehab aftercare services are designed to support clients' recovery over the long term and typically include a broad portfolio of resources, such as peer coaching and 12 step program induction. Clients may collaborate with their case manager and care team to create their care plan.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (803) 581-8311
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524 Doctors Court
Chester, SC 29706

Edited by:
Quentin Blount

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2.1 (19 reviews)
Cahzinar X
4 months ago
1

Psychiatrist was god awful, just talked down to me. If you do a psychiatrist, get one in person, not over the computer. Or they will say things they wouldn't tell another man to their face.

Derrick Plyler Sr
5 months ago
5

I have been to this office many times over the years, they have always been professional. I have no bad reports. They are usually really overwhelmed with patients and so you have to stay on top of your appointments or you will fall behind as it will take them a while to get you back in the scheduled, that is the only problem I have ever ran into with them.I would say they probably need more employees to cover the demand. The thing is they are a state funded organization so good luck with that.

Nicolette Basile
8 months ago
2

I had really terrible health insurance last year. This place was the only option for my insurance for psychiatry. Now mental health is a very sensitive thing. I attended the orientation meeting for new patients. I was sick to my stomach the entire time because the employee/therapist that coordinated our orientation smelled like she had smoked an entire pack of cigarettes two minutes before walking into orientation. It was very distracting and unwelcoming. She spoke like she was reading a script and had very little patience. It didn't feel like a place where my mental health could be nutured and Improved. They also made it clear that it was difficult to get in touch with the psychiatrist we would eventually be assigned to and to speak to them we have to go through the therapist. They are understaffed and lack medical composure, resources and professionalism.

Carlee Bell
10 months ago
1

My mother needs her medicine. She talked to everyone she was pose to the pharmacy even called to get her medicine. It's been days!!!! So I called... I get transfered to everyones voicemail.... NO!!! I NEED ANSWERS TO WHY MY MOTHER'S MEDICINE HASN'T BEEN CALLED IN AFTER DAYS OF ASKING!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!!

Jessica Ward
1 year ago
1

i just got out of the hospital. i drove a half hour for them to tell me their computer was down. even when i asked if she wanted to wait 10 min. to see if it works she said no. not onlydid i waste a half hour of gas. but had to miss a work shift forthis appointment. can t afford to come back til my next paycheck since i was just at the hospital too. I might as well just see my primary care doctor to monitor my meds.

Jen Greco
1 year ago
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All they want is a paycheck. Run! Uneducated staff

Brandi Mullis
2 years ago
1

These people do not care about helping someone that sincerely needs the help! Dr. Cornelius has canceled and rescheduled my appointment 4 times now! This doctor does not care about the mental health of her patients!!! All these people have done is made things worse!

MTP X Rico
2 years ago
1

The staff is worthless

Sam Frank
2 years ago
1

My kids and I have been coming here for years.. The staff has always been nice, smiley and respectful... But that new woman at the front desk is something else.. She is rude, impatient and always has a tone while speaking to you.. Almost like she is above you. It's making me think about switching to a different doctor office. UghhhhUpdate: Understaffed and unprofessionalOfficially switching to a different office.Some things have been mistakes on my part, but majority of the time my child has suffered due to their negligence. Anyone who deals with this office will eventually be let down and untreated.

Yanela Doural
3 years ago
4

It is a quiet place with a lot of kindness and respect, although they need to improve the appearance of the waiting room.

Casey Miles
3 years ago
1

If I could give 0 stars, I would. They do not care to help. It s nothing but a run away. If you need help, just go to the hospital. That s their exact words to me. They are NOT there to help and don t care to. Especially towards someone who needs helps.

Emily
3 years ago
1

They make no effort to help anyone. They can only transfer you to and answering machine and they never call back. They also frequently allow patients to go without medicine or treatment.

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