Stand Up for 988 in South Carolina

Every day, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects people in our community to trained, compassionate listeners—right when they need it most. Here in South Carolina, those calls are answered by local professionals who understand our community and care deeply about the people in it.

But this lifesaving service depends on sustainable state funding.

Without consistent support, we risk longer wait times, or worse, calls being routed out of state, away from the local specialists who know our resources, our culture, and our needs. At a moment when connection matters most, that local link can make all the difference.

You can help protect 988.

Join Mental Health America of Greenville County in advocating for continued funding for our local 988 call centers in Greenville and Charleston. Reaching out to your elected officials is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard.

Take action today:

• Contact your state representative and senator
• Share why mental health matters to you—or how 988 has made a difference in your life or community
• Urge them to support sustainable, recurring funding for 988 services in South Carolina

Click here to find your elected officials and their contact information. You can use the sample script provided or speak from the heart—your voice matters.

Strength Begins with Connection. Every call, answered.