Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center The Polly Best Center

1135 Gregg Street, Aiken, SC 29801

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center The Polly Best Center

A comprehensive outpatient center providing integrated mental health and substance use treatment for adults, seniors, and young adults. Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center The Polly Best Center is located in Aiken, SC. The facility provides Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient programs. Treatment approaches include 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. This center serves Men, Women, Adolescents, Children, Older Adults, Young Adults, LGBTQ+. Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center The Polly Best Center accepts 24 insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health. For more information or to verify insurance coverage, call (833) 567-5838.

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Adolescents Children Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Community mental health center
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
State government
Community Mental Health Block Grants Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds U.S. Department of VA funds
Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced trauma Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing
Housing services Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Spanish
Vaping not permitted
Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Supported housing Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center The Polly Best Center

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

1135 Gregg Street, Aiken, SC, 29801

Quick Facts

Program5 days
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Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Smoking Cessation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center The Polly Best Center accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center The Polly Best Center offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in SC or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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