South Carolina Department of Mental Health
Waymon Whitfield
Director of
Admissions & Dispositions
Mission Statement
The mission of the Admissions and Dispositions Department is to provide effective, efficient, and professional services to our patients, their families, and hospital staff. It is also our mission to admit and discharge our patients in a timely manner and to deliver services with compassion and understanding so that our patients will have a positive experience about their hospitalization.
If you are visiting a patient at Harris Hospital, please park in front of the main entrance to the hospital where you will see the United States Flag. When you enter the hospital, please check in at the Front Desk. Patient visits are typically reserved for immediate family members.
Visiting Hours
Weekdays 6 - 8 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays
2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m.
With prior arrangements, and only under special circumstances, children under 13 may visit.
What to bring if being admitted ...
Bring 5 sets of appropriate clothing. Patients should leave sexually provocative clothing and items with alcohol - or drug- related logos at home.
Shoes are appropriate - No shoe strings - No boots.