CECMHC Board Members
The most fundamental of the responsibilities of the board is to ensure that the mission of the mental health center is the focus of all goals and objectives and that all parts of the center work together to accomplish this aim.
Beaufort County
Thomas Miller, Occupation: Retired, Podiatrist
LeeAnn Smith, Occupation: Director of Behavioral Health at Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Randy Boehme, Occupation: Retired Business Owner
Colleton County
Henry Hiott, Occupation: Social Worker, Chairman of the Board
Genora Kennedy: Retired Educator
Hampton County
Korey Williams, Occupation: Attorney at Law
Jasper County
Linus K. Wright- Occupation: Jasper County Detention Center
Allendale County
Currently vacant, seeking a member
2024 Board Meeting Schedule
The Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Thursday every month, except July and December, beginning in January at 6:30p.m.
Meetings are held virtually while the Ribaut Rd clinic is undergoing renovation. The meetings are open to the public, if you would like to attend, please use the contact us button above to request a Teams link.
Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center
1050 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 843-524-3378
Crisis Line (after hours): 833-DMH-CCRI
As a National Health Service Corp site, we promise to serve all patients, offer discounted fees for patients who qualify, and not deny services based on a person's race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability to pay. The Center accepts several insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and SC Healthy Connections for Children. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Service Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
(limited evening hours at some locations)
Closed During Holidays
NAMI Lowcountry is a valued community partner of Coastal Empire Community MHC.