University of South Carolina
If you’re reading this, it’s hard to accept that things get better when they feel like they aren’t.
If you’re reading this, the feeling you’re feeling right now does not have to be permanent.
SUBMIT your own LETTER
One of the best ways to contribute to our mission is to author your own letter. Share your story, thoughts, or support with your community today.
Connect with us
Follow us @IfYoureReadingThisUofSC, or email ifyourereadingthisuofsc@gmail.com to get involved with our chapter.
Resources
IfYoureReadingThis.org is one of many great resources available to University of South Carolina students. Below we’ve provided a brief description of a few of these resources, as well as how to access them. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it is helpful.
U OF SC COUNSELING & PSYCHIATRY
Counseling and Psychiatric Services are available to all UofSC students.
Location: Thomson Building, Second – Fourth Floors, 1401 Devine St. Columbia, SC 29208
Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday.
Phone: (803)-777-5223 or make an appointment online.
STIR SCREENING & INTERVENTION
Students Taking Initiative and Responsibility is a brief screening and intervention program where students learn to reduce high-risk behavior related to alcohol and cannabis use.
Contact Melissa Ridgeway via the phone number or email provided below.
Phone: (803)-777-1798
Email: ridgewm@mailbox.sc.edu
SAVIP'S SERVICES
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention provides free, accessible, inclusive, and confidential support to any member of the Carolina community who has survived interpersonal violence, regardless of their identity. Drop-in hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:30 PM.
Phone: (803)-777-8248
Location: Thomson Building, 1409 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29208.
TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES
Resources and educational opportunities for LGBTQ+ community members and allies.
Contact Caroline Wallace, Assistant Director for LGBT Education, via the phone number or email below.
Phone: (803)-777-4330
Email: wallaccb@mailbox.sc.edu
COLUMBIA AREA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
The Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC) is an outpatient facility of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (DMH). CAMHC serves residents of Richland and Fairfield counties to patients, regardless of ability to pay.
Location: 2715 Colonial Dr #100, Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803)-898-8888, for after-hours emergencies, call (833)-364-2274
Est. 2021
By Heddy McGrey, Class of 2022
Learn more about the UofSC chapter founding and the IfYoureReadingThis story.
See how the work of the UofSC team contributes to achieving our mission.
If you’re reading this, know it’s okay.