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The story of CRISIS is in homes across the country -- homes where a family member has lost a job, where parents are struggling to pay a mortgage, and where individuals are making the choice between food and life sustaining medication.
But these types of situations are not new ones. For over 20 years CRISISline has answered the cries of many Americans right here in Greenville County struggling to make ends meet, looking for shelter from the rain, and overwhelmed with the tasks of life.
CRISISline is a free and confidential 24/7 hotline offering support, information and referral, and crisis intervention. Volunteers are an essential component to the CRISISline program but more importantly they are the reassuring voice, the listening ear, and often the bridge to hope for many of our neighbors in crisis.
Will you be that listening ear? Become a CRISISline volunteer. Training starts in June. No experience required. Non-judgmental attitude, excellent listening skills, and an ability to empathize and do heart work essential. For more information call 864-467-3347 or email volunteer@mhagc.org.
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Just how important is Mental Health America of Greenville County to families like yours? The 2009 survey of people who have used our services showed overwhelmingly that they benefited emotionally; they made gains in feeling part of a community, making friends, and in their overall quality of life and sense of well being. More than 70% of respondents said they had more positive relationships with their families.
WE'RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We believe everyone should be able to fulfill their potential — and not limit themselves on what that potential can be. That's why our programs help build confidence — whether it's through public education on mental illness awareness, depression screenings, CRISISline, TEENline, (which are open 24/7) Reassurance Line, providing our Consumers with a home, or SOS (Survivors of Suicide) a program which helps people re-enter life after a shattering life experience. We know that the more people who get involved in their own wellness and recovery, the more successful it is.
Clearly, we are making a big difference — and now we need you to make a difference for us. We need your help to keep our programs flourishing while state budgets are tightening.
In fact, when economic times are tough, MHAGC's services are needed most of all. Calls to our CRISISline from people seeking help are up over 50%.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOO
As someone who's taken an interest in MHAGC, we're asking you to make a year-end donation so that our programs can not only continue, but grow. A tax-deductible contribution of $100 — just a little over .27 cents a day for the year — can make a dramatic difference to the people we serve. Of course, any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated and will help change lives for the better.
If you have a car, whether it runs or not, we will take it. This will give you a 100% tax write off and allow us to sell the car for additional funds.
From all of us at MHAGC, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and joyous Holiday Season and our best wishes for a healthy, prosperous and generous New Year. |
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Welcome to Mental Health America of Greenville County |
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Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) is one of the more than 320 local affiliates of the national Mental Health America, the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. Our mission is promoting positive mental health through advocacy, education and service. We accomplish our mission with a full continuum of services listed below.
Programs and Services CRISISline and TEENline – 24/7 crisis telephone intervention service that receives over 1,000 calls a month. These lines help people who need a safe personal connection with whom they can share anxieties, fears and despair, and learn about resources available in our community. This nationally recognized service is certified by the American Association of Suicidology and provides ongoing support to the United Way, Greenville Rape Crisis and Child Abuse Center, Graduate Greenville, the Piedmont Center for Mental Health Services and the Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Mental Health Center.
Reassurance Line – provides support, encouragement and a community connection to 24 clients of Greenville County mental health centers by trained peer counselors who understand the challenges of mental illness and recovery.
Mental Health Matters - educational program trained over 2,000 gatekeepers in QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer), a suicide prevention program that identifies children, youth and adults who struggle with emotional turmoil. MHM includes depression screenings, lunch and learns and community seminars and workshops and a comprehensive resource center available to the community.
Survivors of Suicide (SOS) – A survivor led program and peer support groups that assist grieving families and children.
Consumer Support (Representative Payee) Services - helping 197 individuals in Greenville and 20 in Anderson with severe mental illness maintain their independence with financial management.
Operation Santa Claus - MHAGC packaged and distributed almost 435 adult gift packages in 2008 to clients of the mental health centers and housing projects. Additional gifts were sent to the MHASC office for distribution to patients in state hospital facilities.
Affordable housing and a group home residence - Victor Village, a 20 single unit apartment complex in Greer and Hillcrest Heights, a 12 unit apartment complex in Simpsonville, provide independent living to individuals suffering from mental illness disabilities. McKinney House in Mauldin is a safe group home environment to 10 individuals who are deaf and mentally ill.
Mental Health America of Greenville County is a United Way partner agency and is recognized as having proven results in the fight to raise awareness of the importance of positive mental health and support services for those struggling with mental illness. |
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Your donation will directly impact our CRISISline services; suicide prevention programs; childrens’ education and grief recovery programs; Survivors of Suicide support groups; depression screenings and community education.
Contributions to Mental Health America of Greenville County, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes.
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