10/10/2025
Belton Lions Club Raises Awareness for Mental Health
During Lions International Mental Health Awareness Week, the Belton Lions Club took direct action to support the well-being of our community. Recognizing the critical need for accessible mental health information, our club developed a comprehensive flyer listing vital Mental Health Resources.
Information provided by
BELTON SOUTH CAROLINA LIONS CLUB
Anderson County Mental Health & Crisis Resources
1. Primary Provider�
Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center (AOP)
• Services: Assessment, therapy, psychiatry, case management, crisis intervention, substance use treatment, specialized programs (children/adolescents, SMI, SED)
• Address: 200 McGee Rd, Anderson, SC 29625 (Main Center; other locations available)
• Phone: (864) 260-2220 (Main)
• 24/7 Crisis Line: (864) 271-8888
• Website: mhaop.com
• Your county’s core public mental health provider. Sliding scale fees & Medicaid accepted.
2. Crisis & Immediate Help
• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 | Chat: 988lifeline.org�
24/7, free, confidential support for anyone in crisis or emotional distress.
• AOP 24/7 Crisis Line: (864) 271-8888�
Local mobile crisis team for Anderson County.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org
• SC DHEC R**e Crisis & Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-491-7273
• United Way of Anderson: Dial 211 or visit sc211.org�
Connects to essential community services, including mental health referrals.
3. Other Local Counseling & Support Options
• Clemson University’s Community Counseling Clinic (Anderson Location):�
Low-cost therapy by supervised graduate students.�
Call (864) 656-5101 or visit clemson.edu/education/academics/community-counseling-clinic/index.html
• AnMed Behavioral Health (Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient):�
Structured programs for adults. Requires referral.�
Call (864) 512-3900. Located at AnMed Health North Campus.
• Private Therapists & Counselors:�
Many independent providers offer therapy. Search Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com/us) using “Anderson, SC” and filter by insurance/specialty.
• NAMI Western SC (Anderson Chapter):�
Support groups & education for individuals & families.�
Visit namiwesternsc.org or call (864) 331-3300.
• Faith-Based Counseling:�
Many local churches offer counseling or pastoral support. Check with individual congregations.
• Phoenix Center (Substance Use Focus):�
Offers counseling related to addiction.�
(864) 225-0701 | phoenixcenter.org
Each client is provided a unique and personalized treatment plan implemented by a trained and credentialed substance use treatment professional.
