MHAGC
Helps Support, Strengthen, and Save lives through services that positively impact mental health.
Dear Friends, As the season wraps us in its familiar warmth and soft light, we’re reminded of how deeply connection matters. This time of year invites us to slow down, […]
Mental Health America of Greenville County: Confronting the Stigma in South Carolina, One Conversation at a Time by Chris Hale, Community Outreach Specialist Mental health is a crucial aspect of […]
For Operation Santa Claus By Vanessa Vestergaard, Contributing Writer Operation Santa Claus is now underway, working to bring warmth and brightness to both body and spirit. I am writing this […]
A Connection That Saves Lives Every day, people across our community reach out looking for someone to listen, someone who will understand, support, and help them find their way through […]
Dear Friends, As our year begins to wind down, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the challenges we’ve faced and the ways we’ve shown up for one another. It’s […]
Honoring Heritage, Strength, and Healing November is Native American Heritage Month: a time to celebrate the strength, culture, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. It’s also […]
Every day, people across our community quietly carry the weight of thoughts of suicide—often unseen, often unheard. For those who have lost someone to suicide, the pain is profound and […]
Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month Each November, we pause to honor the dedication, compassion, and resilience of those who care for others — the family members, friends, and neighbors who […]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Every year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving marks International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (ISOSLD), a day recognized by the U.S. Congress for friends and […]
At Mental Health America of Greenville County, we believe that connection is one of the most powerful ways to promote dignity for people living with chronic mental health challenges. Every […]
Dear Friends, As the cooler temperatures of fall arrive and we slowly move toward the end of the year, we at Mental Health America of Greenville County are reminded of […]
Contributing Writer – Vanessa Vestergaard Every year around this time, with the start of pumpkin spice and thoughts of holiday plans, I start to notice many lives building up to […]
Dear Friends, Each September, we pause to reflect on the importance of connection, compassion, and hope. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is a reminder that each of us has a role […]
Contributing Writer – Vanessa Vestergaard We are social beings, yet through the course of modern living, I’ve noticed loneliness becoming a kind of rabbit hole—too easily entered because life now […]
How 988 Is Changing the Way We Respond to Crisis It starts with three digits. A person in crisis: someone struggling with despair, weighed down by depression, or disturbed by […]
Hope, Connection, and the Power of Community Every September, we come together to shine a light on suicide prevention, awareness, and hope. This month reminds us that suicide is preventable—and […]
Contributing Writer – Vanessa Vestergaard If someone asks you a question and the answer is complicated—even when answered with direct honesty—how do you share something as personal as a mental […]
By 2025, the headlines are impossible to ignore: the youth mental health crisis is real—and it’s still growing. From the lasting ripple effects of the pandemic to the pressures of […]
Dear Friends, As summer slips into a new school year, we’re reminded that mental health doesn’t take a break. Behind every backpack, every workday, every quiet moment—someone may be carrying […]
Even in the heat of summer, the team at Mental Health America of Greenville County is already looking ahead to the holidays — and how we can bring a little […]
Dear Friends, As we move through the heart of summer, I’m excited to share some important updates from Mental Health America of Greenville County. This month, we shine a light […]
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the unique strengths and challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in […]
Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) is proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America, the […]
Two Numbers, One Goal: Saving Lives Understanding 911 and 988: Similarities, Differences, and the Evolution of Emergency Response in the U.S. When emergencies happen, a quick call can save lives. […]
