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Little Saturday: Why We Should Stop Waiting for the Weekend

Jul 28, 2026
By the time Wednesday rolls around, most of us have settled into the rhythm of the week. Monday’s energy has been sapped by meetings, deadlines, errands, and responsibilities. Tuesday has come and gone in a blur, and while the weekend is finally visible on the horizon, it still feels just far enough away that it’s […]

Little Saturday: Why We Should Stop Waiting for the Weekend

Two photos - one of several coffee cups raised as if in a toast, the second of 5 smiling young adults in conversation. Between the two are the words Lillordag The Scandinavian Tradition of a Midweek Break Why self-care shouldn't wait for a weekend.

By the time Wednesday rolls around, most of us have settled into the rhythm of the week. Monday’s energy has been sapped by meetings, deadlines, errands, and responsibilities. Tuesday has come and gone in a blur, and while the weekend is finally visible on the horizon, it still feels just far enough away that it’s […]

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Preserving the Legacy of Lottie Beal Gibson

Jul 14, 2026
June 23rd marked an important milestone for Mental Health America of Greenville County: five years since we moved into the Lottie Beal Gibson Building. As we approached this anniversary, I found myself thinking about the remarkable woman whose name graces our building and the legacy she left for all of us. For more than 60 […]

Preserving the Legacy of Lottie Beal Gibson

On a blue background, a framed picture of smiling black woman in a green jacket. The words, Preserving the legacy of Lottie Beal Gibson Civil Rights Pioneer, Public Servant, Mental Health Advocate

June 23rd marked an important milestone for Mental Health America of Greenville County: five years since we moved into the Lottie Beal Gibson Building. As we approached this anniversary, I found myself thinking about the remarkable woman whose name graces our building and the legacy she left for all of us. For more than 60 […]

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Pride Month May Be Ending, But Support for LGBTQ+ Youth Cannot

Jun 26, 2026
As Pride Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth do not end on June 30. LGBTQ+ young people experience significantly higher rates of mental health challenges and suicide risk than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. This increased risk is not because of their identity. Rather, it is […]

Pride Month May Be Ending, But Support for LGBTQ+ Youth Cannot

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As Pride Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth do not end on June 30. LGBTQ+ young people experience significantly higher rates of mental health challenges and suicide risk than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. This increased risk is not because of their identity. Rather, it is […]

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Preventing the Summer Slide

Jun 9, 2026
At the end of the school year and summer’s start, many families look forward to a slower pace, vacations, and more time together. But for children and teens, summer can also bring unexpected mental health challenges. While teachers and educators often talk about the “summer slide” in schools, there is also a social and emotional […]

Preventing the Summer Slide

On a blue background a young asian girl looks off into the distance, a river with boats is in the background. Under the photo are the words Preventing the Summer Slide Helping Parents Navigate Summer Isolation

At the end of the school year and summer’s start, many families look forward to a slower pace, vacations, and more time together. But for children and teens, summer can also bring unexpected mental health challenges. While teachers and educators often talk about the “summer slide” in schools, there is also a social and emotional […]

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A Clear Mind from a Clean and Organized Living Space Improves Well-Being

May 11, 2026
by contributing writer, Vanessa Vestergaard Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month with residents of its supported housing communities, Victor Village and Hillcrest Heights, by focusing on a unique and often overlooked tool for improving mental health and overall well-being: maintaining a clean and organized living space. On May 9, […]

A Clear Mind from a Clean and Organized Living Space Improves Well-Being

A photo of smiling black women wearing matching 988 shirts standing in front of a sign that says Tidy Room Tidy Mind and the words Clean and Organized Living Space improves Well-Being

by contributing writer, Vanessa Vestergaard Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month with residents of its supported housing communities, Victor Village and Hillcrest Heights, by focusing on a unique and often overlooked tool for improving mental health and overall well-being: maintaining a clean and organized living space. On May 9, […]

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Strength Begins with Connection: A Mission for May

May 7, 2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Mental Health America of Greenville County, we’re focusing on a simple but powerful idea: building strength through connection. Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are “good days.” For some, a good day feels productive and energized. For others, it may simply feel calm, manageable, or steady—and that […]

Strength Begins with Connection: A Mission for May

A photo of people stacking their hands and the words Strength Begins with Connection: A Mission for May Mental Health Month How do we build more good days? and the MHAGC logo

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Mental Health America of Greenville County, we’re focusing on a simple but powerful idea: building strength through connection. Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are “good days.” For some, a good day feels productive and energized. For others, it may simply feel calm, manageable, or steady—and that […]

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Where We Spend Our Days Matters: Rethinking Workplace Wellness

May 7, 2026
On any average weekday, millions of Americans begin the same routine: wake up, get ready, and head to work. Hours are spent in meetings, answering emails, solving problems, and supporting teams. By the end of the day, many have spent more waking time with coworkers than with their own families. That reality makes one thing […]

Where We Spend Our Days Matters: Rethinking Workplace Wellness

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On any average weekday, millions of Americans begin the same routine: wake up, get ready, and head to work. Hours are spent in meetings, answering emails, solving problems, and supporting teams. By the end of the day, many have spent more waking time with coworkers than with their own families. That reality makes one thing […]

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Mental Health America of Greenville County Earns 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Apr 9, 2026
Creating a community where mental health is valued begins with the way organizations care for the people who carry out the work each day. That’s why we’re proud to share that Mental Health America of Greenville County(MHAGC) has been recognized by Mental Health America as a 2026 Platinum recipient of the Bell Seal for Workplace […]

Mental Health America of Greenville County Earns 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

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Creating a community where mental health is valued begins with the way organizations care for the people who carry out the work each day. That’s why we’re proud to share that Mental Health America of Greenville County(MHAGC) has been recognized by Mental Health America as a 2026 Platinum recipient of the Bell Seal for Workplace […]

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What to Expect When You Call 988

Apr 9, 2026
Reaching out for help can take a lot of courage, especially when you’re in the midst of a crisis. That’s why it’s important to know what to expect when dialing 988. Once you get connected, you will hear a brief message that gives you some options. Pressing 1 will connect you to the Veterans Crisis […]

What to Expect When You Call 988

A graphic of a hand holding a cellphone displaying the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo and the words What to Expect when you Call

Reaching out for help can take a lot of courage, especially when you’re in the midst of a crisis. That’s why it’s important to know what to expect when dialing 988. Once you get connected, you will hear a brief message that gives you some options. Pressing 1 will connect you to the Veterans Crisis […]

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Knowing When to Reach Out

Apr 9, 2026
As May approaches, Mental Health Awareness Month offers an important opportunity to pause and check in with ourselves and with each other. Many people experience shifts in mood as seasons change or when life becomes especially demanding. But how do you know when the “seasonal blues” have deepened into depression? Or when a period of […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Knowing When to Reach Out

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As May approaches, Mental Health Awareness Month offers an important opportunity to pause and check in with ourselves and with each other. Many people experience shifts in mood as seasons change or when life becomes especially demanding. But how do you know when the “seasonal blues” have deepened into depression? Or when a period of […]

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The Power of Listening

Mar 2, 2026
At Mental Health America of Greenville County’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call Center, active listening is not just one part of training — it is the foundation of everything we do. Nearly 30% of a specialist’s initial training is devoted to learning how to actively listen. Before answering a call independently, each specialist practices […]

The Power of Listening

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At Mental Health America of Greenville County’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call Center, active listening is not just one part of training — it is the foundation of everything we do. Nearly 30% of a specialist’s initial training is devoted to learning how to actively listen. Before answering a call independently, each specialist practices […]

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Strength in Slowing Down

Mar 2, 2026
February marked the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a tradition observed across many Asian cultures and communities around the world. Unlike the January 1 calendar reset, the Lunar New Year follows the cycles of the moon and assigns each year an animal and elemental sign in a repeating twelve-year cycle. Each pairing carries […]

Strength in Slowing Down

A camp fire at night with the words Strength in Slowing Down

February marked the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a tradition observed across many Asian cultures and communities around the world. Unlike the January 1 calendar reset, the Lunar New Year follows the cycles of the moon and assigns each year an animal and elemental sign in a repeating twelve-year cycle. Each pairing carries […]

Mindfully Walking in Nature

Mar 2, 2026
Contributing Writer – Vanessa Vestergaard This spring, I want to return to nature for my mental health after a long absence. I have missed the benefits of walking in the mountains and breathing the fresh air. Being in nature allows me to explore the smells, sounds, and surrounding beauty of the woods while stretching my […]

Mindfully Walking in Nature

Contributing Writer – Vanessa Vestergaard This spring, I want to return to nature for my mental health after a long absence. I have missed the benefits of walking in the mountains and breathing the fresh air. Being in nature allows me to explore the smells, sounds, and surrounding beauty of the woods while stretching my […]

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Coming Back to Survivors of Suicide

Feb 2, 2026
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 retired and finally quit traveling for work. The group meant so much to me when I came, beginning in 1995, as a recent survivor, three […]

Coming Back to Survivors of Suicide

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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 retired and finally quit traveling for work. The group meant so much to me when I came, beginning in 1995, as a recent survivor, three […]

The Bell That Still Rings

Feb 2, 2026
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 pushed the nation to see mental health differently: with compassion instead of fear, understanding instead of stigma, and connection instead of isolation. Few symbols capture […]

The Bell That Still Rings

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 pushed the nation to see mental health differently: with compassion instead of fear, understanding instead of stigma, and connection instead of isolation. Few symbols capture […]

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Be Your Own Valentine

Feb 2, 2026
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 some of that care inward. Being your own Valentine isn’t selfish; it’s about recognizing that caring for yourself is essential to caring for others well. […]

Be Your Own Valentine

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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 some of that care inward. Being your own Valentine isn’t selfish; it’s about recognizing that caring for yourself is essential to caring for others well. […]

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Uplifting

Jan 6, 2026
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 time of reflection and deep gratitude for the many faces in our community who joined—or continued to stand behind—the joyful mission of Operation Santa Claus. […]

Uplifting

On a blurry background of christmas lights, the Operation Santa Logo and the words Uplifting Sharing the Gift that Became Operation Santa Claus 2025

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 time of reflection and deep gratitude for the many faces in our community who joined—or continued to stand behind—the joyful mission of Operation Santa Claus. […]

Strength Begins with Connection

Jan 6, 2026
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 unwavering commitment to our community, and it continues to guide us as we look ahead to 2026. Throughout 2025, Mental Health America of Greenville County […]

Strength Begins with Connection

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 unwavering commitment to our community, and it continues to guide us as we look ahead to 2026. Throughout 2025, Mental Health America of Greenville County […]

A Word from our Board President

Jan 6, 2026
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 wide range of services here in Greenville County, including the Representative Payee Program, the Reassurance Line, and Operation Santa Claus. In addition to these local […]

A Word from our Board President

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 wide range of services here in Greenville County, including the Representative Payee Program, the Reassurance Line, and Operation Santa Claus. In addition to these local […]

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Confronting Stigma

Dec 1, 2025
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 overall well-being, yet it often remains on the periphery of public conversation. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of […]

Confronting Stigma

On a background image of blue mountains and white winter trees, the shape of the State of South Carolina and the MHAGC Logo. The words South Carolina, Confronting Stigma One Conversation at a Time.

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 overall well-being, yet it often remains on the periphery of public conversation. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of […]

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Youth Show Their Spirit

Dec 1, 2025
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 the day before Thanksgiving—a holiday centered on gratitude—and I am taking the opportunity to highlight my appreciation for the young people who continue to dedicate […]

Youth Show Their Spirit

On a Green field, a group of teenagers in festive christmas attire smile and talk. Over all the words Youth show their Spirit for Operation Santa Claus

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 the day before Thanksgiving—a holiday centered on gratitude—and I am taking the opportunity to highlight my appreciation for the young people who continue to dedicate […]

Every Call Answered

Dec 1, 2025
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 a difficult moment. At Mental Health America of Greenville County, we believe no one should face that moment alone. That’s the spirit behind our year-end […]

Every Call Answered

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 a difficult moment. At Mental Health America of Greenville County, we believe no one should face that moment alone. That’s the spirit behind our year-end […]

Native American Heritage Month - A group of 4 photos of native people and the 988 logo. To the side are the words - National Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and share the stories that connect generations, celebrate resilience, and preserve rich histories.

Native American Heritage Month

Nov 4, 2025
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 an opportunity to reflect on how mental health and cultural identity are deeply intertwined, and how honoring tradition can be a powerful path to healing. […]

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month - A group of 4 photos of native people and the 988 logo. To the side are the words - National Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and share the stories that connect generations, celebrate resilience, and preserve rich histories.

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 an opportunity to reflect on how mental health and cultural identity are deeply intertwined, and how honoring tradition can be a powerful path to healing. […]

Two photos of people in conversation and the words Question Persuade Refer three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. A Simple Step That Can Save a Life. Find out how to get free training for your group in QPR, a practical and proven approach to suicide prevention. Email Outreach@mhagc.org to learn more.

QPR: A Simple Step That Can Save a Life

Nov 4, 2025
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 lasting. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, observed each November, is a time for connection, reflection, and healing. It’s also a time to strengthen our […]

QPR: A Simple Step That Can Save a Life

Two photos of people in conversation and the words Question Persuade Refer three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. A Simple Step That Can Save a Life. Find out how to get free training for your group in QPR, a practical and proven approach to suicide prevention. Email Outreach@mhagc.org to learn more.

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 lasting. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, observed each November, is a time for connection, reflection, and healing. It’s also a time to strengthen our […]