What is School Based Mental Health Services?

SCYAP Expands School-Based Mental Health Services Across South Carolina

The American Academy of Pediatrics has declared children’s mental health a national emergency — and the need for support is greater than ever.

In response, the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP) is stepping up. We’re expanding our community-based services to include School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMHS) across South Carolina.

Meeting the Need in Schools and Beyond

By offering SBMHS, SCYAP is working to:

• Improve access to mental health care for children and teens

• Support students directly in their schools, where help is often needed most

• Respond to the growing youth mental health crisis at both state and national levels

Where We Serve

SCYAP has regional offices in:
📍 Beaufort
📍 Charleston
📍 Columbia
📍 Florence
📍 Greenville
📍 Myrtle Beach

We also operate licensed mental health clinics in Charleston and Columbia.

Thanks to our statewide reach and regional team structure, SCYAP is well-positioned to support students across South Carolina with timely, effective care.

Support That Continues After School

Mental health needs don’t stop when school ends — and neither do we.
Our in-home therapy program and family support services help make sure students continue receiving care, even when schools are closed.

SCYAP is proud to be part of the solution, working to make mental health services more available and accessible for children and families across South Carolina.