Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness Center to open downtown satellite office

CHARLESTON S.C. (WCBD) – A mental health and wellness facility will soon open its first satellite clinic in downtown Charleston.

The Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness Center began serving patients in the Ladson area. But now officials say those services will expand to the peninsula when a satellite clinic opens on Calhoun Street, bringing more help and resources to people and families in need.

According to the National Alliance of Mental Health Illnesses, over 706,000 South Carolinians experience mental health struggles every day.

Patsy Unger is a manager at Live Oak Health and Wellness Center and said she values her job because she understands how their services and efforts can help save a life.

“I cannot think of a better profession because even though you see someone struggling initially, I think our whole team is passionate about what we do, and we are here to help, so it is wonderful to help people learn the skills to feel better in their lives and to recognize when things can be a little different a little bit healthier it’s a wonderful experience, said Unger.”

A grand opening will take place on Monday. The center will be open three days a week including Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.