Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital

Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital is a psychiatric hospital in Anderson, SC, providing acute care inpatient services for adults and children and adolescents across 13 Upstate counties. As the only public psychiatric inpatient facility in the region, it delivers short-term, intensive psychiatric diagnostic and treatment services on an involuntary basis. The hospital serves individuals in crisis, offering programs in telepsychiatry, school-based mental health services, and crisis intervention, with admissions initiated through assessments by community mental health centers or emergency rooms. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CMS, and licensed by the SC Department of Public Health, the hospital has been recognized for quality care, including being named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures in 2012 and 2014. It maintains a steady record of repeat and referred patients, reflecting consistent service delivery in a critical area of need.

The hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) Office of Mental Health, which traces its founding to 1821, marking two centuries of mental health service in SC. It operates within a statewide network of community mental health centers, hospitals, and nursing care facilities, emphasizing recovery-oriented care. The hospital’s leadership includes medical and administrative professionals dedicated to clinical excellence and system integration. It offers internships and volunteer opportunities in nursing, counseling, social work, and psychology, supporting the development of future mental health professionals through hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient services.

Located on SC-252, the hospital sits just a short distance from Belton Highway and Highway 252, with Neals Creek about a mile away and Pea Creek and Broadway Creek situated further downstream. The facility is situated within a rural corridor of Anderson, accessible via major regional roads and near natural waterways.

As the primary inpatient psychiatric provider for the Upstate, Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital plays a vital role in the region’s mental health infrastructure, offering specialized care where it is most needed. Its long-standing presence and commitment to serving vulnerable populations underscore its importance in Anderson and surrounding communities.