Psychiatry & Behavioral Health | MUSC Health
Mental Health Care • North Charleston, SC • Since 1824
About
Summary for: Psychiatry & Behavioral Health | MUSC Health North Charleston - MUSC Health is the health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, based in Charleston, SC, and is the state’s leading comprehensive academic health system. - The organization provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services as part of its broader hospital network, with a focus on high-quality, safe patient care and education in South Carolina and beyond. - Key credential: In 2025, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. - For psychiatry and behavioral health in North Charleston, you can visit MUSC Health’s main site at muschealth.org for specific services, locations, appointments, and provider directories. - Contact: general inquiries can be routed via MUSC Health’s main phone numbers (610- or clinic-specific lines on the site) for North Charleston psychiatry services. Notes: - The page references MUSC Health as the system’s health care provider and does not list North Charleston-specific program details in the excerpt. For exact psychiatry & behavioral health offerings, clinicians, locations, and appointment options in North Charleston, consult the MUSC Health North Charleston Psychiatry page or contact MUSC Health directly.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Care
Address
67 President Street, downtown Charleston, SC 29401 (Institute of Psychiatry)
Phone
843-792-9888
mychart@muschealth.com
Opening Hours
Open 24 Hours
Emergency Care
Emergency department/9-1-1 guidance in page text
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
To schedule an outpatient appointment, how can I contact the Institute of Psychiatry?
Call 843-792-9162.
How can I contact a patient or get information by mail or phone?
To contact a patient via US Mail: Medical University of South Carolina, Patient's Name, Floor #, PO Box 250861, Charleston, SC 29425. To contact a patient via telephone: 843-792-9888 or call the unit directly with the number provided to you.
How can I refer a patient to the Institute of Psychiatry hospital?
Call 843-792-0500 or 800-922-5250. The Access and Admission Team is available 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday.
What is the general information number for programs?
For general information on any of our programs, call 843-792-9888.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Aggregate of various review sites (e.g., Birdeye, Rehab.com): Approximately 2.5 out of 5 stars
- TrustReviewers.com: 2.6 out of 5 stars (56 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and dedicated staff members in specific instances
- Helpful and accommodating service in certain units
- High satisfaction ratings for individual providers (e.g., specific psychiatrists)
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding administrative and office communication, particularly with medication refills
- Reports of poor handling of patient care and discharge processes
- Allegations of dismissive behavior or lack of attention by some providers during appointments
"The Nurse Manager... from Unit 3 North... spent approximately two hours assisting me... I am impressed with her efforts to exceed the highest standards of care and service."
— Patient review excerpt (Birdeye/Rehab.com)"Poor communication and handling of patients , they prescribed my young adult daughter a meditation that conflicts with family history, also released her from care to a harmful controlling boyfriend , while she was clearly not of sound mind."
— Patient review excerpt (Birdeye/Rehab.com)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Psychiatric Day Treatment | Child & Adolescent — Nov 20, 2025
- Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health | Charleston, SC — May 5, 2026
- Crisis/Inpatient Facility Resources - Lowcountry Psychiatric Group — Nov 27, 2025
- How MUSC is rethinking emergency psychiatric care - Becker’s Behavioral Health — Dec 2, 2025
- Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health Nursing | MUSC — Sep 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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