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Virtual IOP in South Carolina

Live group and individual therapy on video for adults anywhere in South Carolina, from Charleston and Columbia to Greenville and Myrtle Beach. About three hours a day, a few days a week, from home.

In network in South Carolina

Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross SC and more

Groups start at

6 PM Eastern

Who it’s for

Adults 18+, anywhere in South Carolina

South Carolina, by the numbers

20.5%

of South Carolina adults had a mental illness in the past year. That’s about 1 in 5, and 31.2% of adults ages 18 to 25.

Source: SAMHSA, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2022 and 2023 state estimates

Thrive, by the numbers

90%

of scheduled sessions attended across our program, and a median of 8 days from referral to admission.

From Thrive’s own records, February to September 2026, test accounts excluded. See our outcomes

Where we serve

Care anywhere in South Carolina

There’s no clinic to drive to. If you’re an adult in South Carolina, you can join from home, or from any private space in the state. You do need to be in South Carolina during each session.

Charleston

Columbia

Greenville

Myrtle Beach

Rock Hill

Spartanburg

Mount Pleasant

Hilton Head

Thrive South Carolina · 677 King St 3rd floor, Charleston, SC 29403 · (561) 203-6085. All care is virtual.

Map of South Carolina with the cities Thrive serves

Charleston office

Columbia

Greenville

Myrtle Beach

Rock Hill

Hilton Head

What it looks like

A week in Eastern time

Groups meet three days a week and currently start at 6 PM Eastern. You also see your own therapist once a week, at a time set with you at intake.

Mon

Group therapy

From 6 PM

Tue

Your therapist

About 1 hour

Wed

Group therapy

From 6 PM

Thu

Group therapy

From 6 PM

Fri

Family session

Optional

Insurance

Insurance for virtual IOP in South Carolina

Thrive is in network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of SC, TRICARE East and Oscar in South Carolina. We check your benefits for free before you start, including your deductible, copay and any prior authorization.

Aetna

Plan details →

Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

TRICARE East

Oscar
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Leaving a hospital or PHP in South Carolina?

Stepping down into an IOP is common. With your written permission, we talk with your discharge team so the handoff is smooth.

Talk to admissions →

For referral partners

Referring someone home to South Carolina?

Residential and detox programs, hospitals, PHPs, psychiatry groups and therapists refer adults to Thrive when someone is stepping down, or heading home to South Carolina after treatment somewhere else. We make the handoff simple and keep you in the loop.

Residential and detox

Hospitals and PHPs

Psychiatry groups

Therapists and case managers

1

You send a referral

Online or by phone. We reach out to your patient and check their benefits for free.

2

They start care

A median of 8 days from referral to admission. We handle prior authorization.

3

You meet their clinician

Book a call with the clinician who leads their care.

4

You get progress updates

With a signed release, every two weeks: check-in scores and a short note.

5

A plan for what’s next

At discharge, a final note and a step-down plan you can pick up from.

Common questions

Virtual IOP in South Carolina, answered

Still deciding? Call (561) 203-6085 or read our full FAQ.

In crisis right now? Thrive is not an emergency service. Call or text 988, or call 911.

Is virtual IOP available anywhere in South Carolina?

Yes. Adults 18 and older can join from anywhere in South Carolina, from Charleston and Columbia to Greenville and Myrtle Beach. Care happens on live video, so all you need is a private space and a steady connection. You do need to be physically in South Carolina during each session.

Which insurance covers IOP in South Carolina?

Thrive is in network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of SC, TRICARE East and Oscar. Coverage depends on your plan, so we check your benefits for free before you start. See insurance by state.

What time are groups in South Carolina?

Groups meet three days a week and currently start at 6 PM Eastern. Your individual therapy time is set with you at intake, around work and family.

Do I ever need to come in person?

No. Every session is live video, so there’s nothing to drive to. Our South Carolina office address is in Charleston, and all care is virtual.

How soon can I start in South Carolina?

Usually in about a week. Across Thrive, the median time from referral to admission is 8 days. Admissions checks your insurance and handles any prior authorization.

Can I step down to IOP after a hospital stay or PHP in South Carolina?

Yes. Stepping down from a hospital stay or a PHP into an IOP is common. With your written permission, we talk with your discharge team so the handoff is smooth.

What conditions do you treat in South Carolina?

Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, bipolar and other mood disorders, OCD, and mental health conditions that come with substance use, among others. See all conditions.

Is there a teen program?

No. Thrive treats adults 18 and older. If a teen in South Carolina needs support, their doctor is a good first call, and in a crisis you can call or text 988.