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There is no single cause to suicide. It most often occurs when stressors exceed current coping abilities of someone suffering from a mental health condition.

The Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is the nation’s public-private partnership for suicide prevention. The Action Alliance works with more than 250 national partners to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

Local Psychiatrists/ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners:

*Information subject to change, see providers office for most current information

Coastal Carolina Behavioral Health

2734 Beaver Run Blvd Unit D Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

Provides medication management.  Accepts most insurances & SC Medicaid

(843) 650-1085 coastalcarolinabh.com 

Sandra Alexander PA-C Psychiatric Medication Management: 

Provides comprehensive mental health medication management.

(843) 779-8089 Myrtle Beach

Advanced Practice Mental Health And Wellness

630 Chestnut Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 (843) 945-1452

Ashley Harrell MSN, PMHNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: 

Provides comprehensive mental health services.  Accepts most BCBS, & all SC Medicaid except FCSH

(843) 326-4458 Virtual Only Appts

White and McArthur Psychiatry:

1001 Anna Knapp Blvd Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Office (843) 884-9748 Fax (843) 856-0198 whiteandmcarthurpsychiatry.com
*Up front payment, documentation provided to client for insurance submission. Does not accept insurances, client can pay them directly and get receipt to submit superbill receipt to their insurance if their plan covers out of network reimbursements. Client has to ask their insurance directly if they will reimburse them for payments made. Check with this office directly for information.

Debbie White, M.D., P.C.

 9841 Ocean Hwy, Unit A Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Adult Psychiatry

Patrick D. McArthur, M.D., P.C.

 631-D Bellamy Ave. Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry

​Murray Honick, M.D. at Strand Psychiatric Associates

 3025 Newcastle Loop Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (843) 215-2400
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, Only Accepting ADHD patients age 5 and up. Accepts the following insurance: BCBS of SC, Aetna, United Health Care, State Health Plan, PAD. Does not accept Obamacare Policies, Medicare or Medicaid.

Staton Alexander, M.D.

 2513 North Oak Street Suite 209 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 448-2824
Adults only, accetps all PPO insurances, offers cash discount for self pay/uninsured.

Dr Oduwole, Psychiatrist

 1203 48th Ave N #202 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

(843) 449-2576 Teens & Adults

MUSC Telehealth

https://muschealth.org/medical-services/telehealth

Local Inpatient Facilities:​

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital

Address: 152 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr, Conway, SC 29526
Phone: (843) 347-8871

Ages Served:​ Youth, Adult & Geriatric

Offers 28 Day Inpatient for Substance Use Disorders and Intensive Substance Use IOP Program.

Also Accute Psychiatric unit age 18+, 8-10 day stay.

South Strand Medical Center

Adults Only for Inpatient
​5050 Hwy 17 Bypass
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Phone: (843) 839-6112

​South Strand Medical Center is a 20 bed adult (18 and older) inpatient unit emphasizing on the importance of individualized care and specialized treatments including cognitive therapy and individualized psychotherapy. The inpatient program allows behavioral health patients to undergo treatment in a safe, therapeutic environment with 24/7 access to psychiatric and medical professionals.

Offers 2 levels of Outpatient Care and Acute Inpatient but does not offer Individual Therapy.

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