MHAGC
Helps Support, Strengthen, and Save lives through services that positively impact mental health.
by Ernest Glenn, Guest Writer I took twenty years off as a member of the Survivors of Suicide group sponsored by MHA. I came back happily and gratefully when I […]
117 Years of Mental Health America On February 19, Mental Health America marks its 117th anniversary—a milestone of both reflection and resolve. For more than a century, the organization has […]
February often arrives in a flurry of hearts, flowers, and reminders to show love to others. While connection is important, this month can also be a gentle invitation to turn […]
Sharing the Gift That Became Operation Santa Claus 2025 By Vanessa Vestergaard, Contributing Writer As the holiday season comes to a close, Operation Santa Claus 2025 brings with it a […]
Where we’ve been and where we’re going We closed 2024 with hope—and stepped into 2025 with strength. That strength carried us through a year defined by growth, connection, and an […]
by Darin Thomas, MHAGC Board President Happy New Year to the Mental Health America of Greenville County Staff, our Community, and our Allies! Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) provides a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
