Program News

As we mark the second anniversary of 988, the dedicated mental health crisis hotline, South Carolina proudly celebrates a significant milestone with the opening of its second call center in […]

A guest column by Vanessa Vestergaard – Program Manager for MHAGC Bad news can hit home and directly affect all those who hear, especially the most tragic, a suicide attempt […]

In June 1969, the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York, was raided by police. This raid sparked a series of violent demonstrations led by activists Sylvia […]

Accurate language promotes understanding by conveying information in a clear and precise manner. When discussing mental health conditions, using terminology that is clinically accurate and up to date helps to […]

Join us in being Seen in Green for Mental Health! Throughout the month of May, Mental Health America of Greenville County is on a mission to raise awareness and support […]

We live in a rapidly changing world that can be complex to navigate. About half of Americans can remember a time when we were not constantly connected and it was […]

Although National Pet Day is a single day in the month of April, this year April 11, our pets’ adorable antics or cuddly dispositions might make us want to celebrate […]

Two special observation weeks this month remind us to take time to value the service of those who meet us in our most challenging moments, offering their time, training, and […]

Among MHAGC’s mental health consumer support services is the Reassurance Line – a dedicated, 24-hour, peer-to-peer telephone service that promotes confidence, safety, and connectedness for people living with chronic mental […]

As we move swiftly toward spring, you may be looking forward to warmer weather, more time outside, and that extra hour of daylight. But there’s even more in store if […]

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Americans will observe the time-honored tradition of setting clocks forward one hour to preserve daylight in the evening hours. Certainly, there is plenty of potential […]

On a cool, rainy day in early March, a full crowd gathered in South Carolina’s State Capitol rotunda to hear messages of hope and healing for mental health. Hosted by […]

When we think of self-care, the images that spring to mind may involve spas, gyms, or places where we treat the outside of ourselves with a bit of extra love […]

Last month, members of MHAGC’s AmeriCorps State Service Program gathered with agency staff and program officers from the South Carolina Service Commission (SCSC) for the first seminar in a Self-Care […]

Two state events coming up in late February and early March give South Carolina community members an opportunity to convene, learn, and advocate toward better mental health and suicide prevention […]

On December 20, 2023, during a meeting of the SC Suicide Prevention Coalition at the SC legislature, Emily Michenfelder, a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline volunteer with Mental Health America […]

Operation Santa Claus (OSC), held annually in December, is a program through Mental Health America of Greenville County that delivers more than 400 gift bags to adults with chronic mental […]

As we step into 2024, we at Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) are proud to enter our 34th year of providing crucial Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) and to […]

Winter holidays can be a source of joy, bringing people together and creating lasting positive memories. For many, though, including those who see the holiday season in a positive light […]

This fall, Mental Health America of Greenville County has been on the receiving end of a huge show of support from the community, and we feel the love! Three individual […]

At Mental Health America of Greenville County, we are so excited to reveal our brand new website! For the last few months, we’ve worked with a developer to update our […]

National First Responders Day, established by Congress in 2017 as an annual observance on October 28, recognizes the important work of those who respond to emergencies, disasters, and other urgent […]

Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) and the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) are proud to announce that MHAGC has received AAS accreditation for its crisis services program!  AAS […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Native Americans and Alaska Natives are affected by suicide at a rate disproportionate to the general U.S. population. Recently, federal grants […]