Sumter mental Health Services, based in Sumter County, South Carolina, offers vital treatment for drug use disorders and other mental health issues. The institution serves a varied demographic, including teenagers and families, and focuses on persons dealing with drug abuse and related behavioral difficulties. While the activities are neither expressly gender-specific or faith-based, they are intended to meet a variety of community needs.
The institution provides a variety of programs, including inpatient and outpatient care, adolescent outpatient services, and the Adolescent and Family Services (AFS). The AFS program is designed exclusively for families with children ages 6 to 21 who are at danger of being removed from their homes due to a variety of issues. Individual, group, and family therapy, as well as substance abuse counseling, are among the available treatment options. Sumter Behavioral Health Services focuses on evidence-based preventative programs and conducts complete evaluations at the beginning of the AFS program. This clinic is notably notable for its focus to family therapy, which aims to improve family functioning and efficiently manage behavioral difficulties.