To refer a patient to the Institute of Psychiatry hospital, call
(843) 792-9888 or (800) 922-5250 For outpatient referrals, call 843-792-9162. The Access & Admission Team is comprised of nurses, Master's level counselors and licensed professional counselors (LPCs) who can provide phone assessments to help determine the most appropriate care for your patient. The Team is available 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. After hours and on holidays, calls are answered by the MUSC hospital operator. The operator conducts brief triage and transfers calls to the most appropriate personnel for referral management. When calling to refer a patient for treatment at the Institute of Psychiatry, please have the following information available to expedite the admission process: - Referring physician's/clinician's full name, address and telephone numbers
- Patient's full name, address and telephone number(s) and guardian information, if appropriate
- A brief description of the current psychiatric issues the patient is experiencing , including medical history and medication history if available
- Insurance information on the patient, or information on who or which organization will accept financial responsibility for the patient's treatment
Detailed Admission Criteria for IOP Inpatient Detailed Admission Criteria for Seasons Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization
Referral information for professionals (PDFs)
Adult Inpatient Units (1 North and 3 North)
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit (2 North)
Inpatient Senior Care Unit (SCU)
Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP) - Inpatient (4 North)
Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs - Outpatient Brain Stimulation Service (ECT, TMS, VNS and DBS)
Seasons Adult and Senior Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program
Children’s Day Treatment Programs (IMPACT and STAR)
Outpatient Clinics and Resources Admission Information, Visiting Hours & What to Bring Institute of Psychiatry Community Liaisons are available to meet with physicians, clinicians and office staff to provide information of all IOP programs and facilitate the admissions process. They can assist the courts and government agencies, as well. Call (843) 792-8240 for assistance.
Family Information for Non-MUSC Emergency Rooms Family Information for Non-MUSC Emergency Rooms -- Children and Adolescents | 
