Counseling Services of Lancaster

Counseling Services of Lancaster Counseling Services of Lancaster is one of 31 county alcohol and drug abuse authorities.

We serve all of Lancaster County, SC for prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Stop by our booth at the Juneteenth festival in downtown Lancaster to access free overdose prevention tools, including N...
06/13/2026

Stop by our booth at the Juneteenth festival in downtown Lancaster to access free overdose prevention tools, including Narcan!

Our office is closed today, June 12, for a staff training. In the case of an emergency, please contact EMS/911, the Nati...
06/12/2026

Our office is closed today, June 12, for a staff training. In the case of an emergency, please contact EMS/911, the National Su***de Hotline at 988, the Never Use Alone Hotline at 877-696-1996, or the SC Mobile Crisis Unit at 833-364-2274.

We're excited to be part of Lancaster's Juneteenth Freedom Weekend Celebration!Counseling Services of Lancaster will be ...
06/11/2026

We're excited to be part of Lancaster's Juneteenth Freedom Weekend Celebration!

Counseling Services of Lancaster will be at the Juneteenth Freedom Weekend Celebration on Saturday, June 13, from 3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Downtown Lancaster.

Stop by our table to connect with our team, learn more about our services, and pick up FREE prevention resources for you and your family, including:

✔️ NARCAN®
✔️ Prescription medication locking bags
✔️ Medication disposal kits

We're proud to be part of this community celebration and look forward to connecting with Lancaster residents while sharing resources that help keep our community healthy and safe.

We will see you there!

Have unwanted, unused, or expired medications at home?Counseling Services of Lancaster offers FREE ELEMENT® Medication D...
06/10/2026

Have unwanted, unused, or expired medications at home?

Counseling Services of Lancaster offers FREE ELEMENT® Medication Disposal Kits at our agency and community events to help community members safely dispose of medications at home.

Using the kit is simple:

✔️ Place unwanted medications in the pouch
✔️ Add water and seal the pouch
✔️ Shake vigorously
✔️ Dispose of the sealed pouch in your household trash

Each pouch can safely dispose of up to 250 pills (based on 200 mg ibuprofen tablets) and works with capsules, tablets, liquids, and more.

Please note: These kits should not be used for radioactive pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy drugs, or effervescent medications.

Safe medication disposal helps prevent accidental poisonings, misuse, and medications from falling into the wrong hands.

Stop by our agency or visit us at a community event to pick up a FREE disposal kit.

📍 Counseling Services of Lancaster
📞 (803) 285-6911
📩 [email protected]
🌐 counselingserviceslancaster.org/contact

Our office will be closed this Friday, June 12th, for a staff training. In the case of an emergency, please contact EMS/...
06/09/2026

Our office will be closed this Friday, June 12th, for a staff training. In the case of an emergency, please contact EMS/911, the National Su***de Hotline at 988, the Never Use Alone Hotline at 877-696-1996, or the SC Mobile Crisis Unit at 833-364-2274.

Stigma can create barriers that keep people from reaching out for help. It can lead to shame, isolation, and fear of bei...
06/08/2026

Stigma can create barriers that keep people from reaching out for help. It can lead to shame, isolation, and fear of being judged — all of which can make substance use worse and delay recovery.

In fact, only about 1 in 10 people with a substance use disorder receive treatment in a given year. Fear of judgment and stigma are common reasons people don’t seek the help they need.

When people feel judged or misunderstood, they may be less likely to talk openly about their struggles or access support — which can have serious, even life-threatening consequences.

Substance use disorder is a medical condition — not a moral failure. Like any health condition, it deserves compassion, understanding, and care.

Ending stigma starts with us. The words we use, the way we listen, and how we treat others all matter.

At Counseling Services of Lancaster, we are committed to providing compassionate, judgment-free support for individuals and families in our community.

Support, not stigma, saves lives.

Safe medication storage is an important step in preventing accidental poisonings, misuse, and unauthorized access by chi...
06/05/2026

Safe medication storage is an important step in preventing accidental poisonings, misuse, and unauthorized access by children, teens, and others in the home.

Keeping medications secured can help reduce the risk of them falling into the wrong hands while ensuring they are available when needed.

That's why Counseling Services of Lancaster provides FREE prescription medication locking containers at our agency and community events.

A simple step like locking up medications can make a big difference in protecting your family and our community.

Stop by and see us to pick up a free locking container.

📍 114 S. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
📞 (803) 285-6911
📩 [email protected]
🌐 counselingserviceslancaster.org/contact

Why do so many people struggle to ask for help?Fear of judgment, shame, stigma, and the pressure to “handle it alone” ca...
06/03/2026

Why do so many people struggle to ask for help?

Fear of judgment, shame, stigma, and the pressure to “handle it alone” can keep people from reaching out — even when they’re struggling.

In this blog, we discuss some of the barriers that often prevent people from seeking support and how counseling can help break the cycle by providing connection, guidance, and a place to heal and grow.

Healing can start with one conversation.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.counselingserviceslancaster.org/blog/why-people-dont-ask-for-help-and-how-counseling-breaks-the-cycle

Interested in reading more? Explore our other blogs here:
https://www.counselingserviceslancaster.org/blog

06/03/2026

Counseling Services of Lancaster is in our offices today for anyone needing their services. Walk-ins welcome. They will be here until 1pm.

Address

114 S Main Street
Lancaster, SC
29720

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(803) 285-6911

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