In Crisis? Call 988 Text 988 Chat NowASL Now

MHAGC

Helps Support, Strengthen, and Save lives through services that positively impact mental health.

Story Series

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.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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, […]

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

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 […]

On a background of clouds in a blue sky, the words Coming Back to and the logo of SOS Loss.

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

On a background of clouds in a blue sky, the words Coming Back to and the logo of SOS Loss.

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 […]

Available to Answer

Dec 23, 2025
– Live 5 News Reports More than 26 years ago, Jennifer Piver made a call to a crisis line—not because she was in immediate danger, but because she needed support and a resource. The kindness she received on the other end of the line changed her life. Today, that moment has come full circle: Jennifer […]

Available to Answer

– Live 5 News Reports More than 26 years ago, Jennifer Piver made a call to a crisis line—not because she was in immediate danger, but because she needed support and a resource. The kindness she received on the other end of the line changed her life. Today, that moment has come full circle: Jennifer […]

A graphic of Santa Claus standing behind packages. The words Operation Santa Claus circle him in red.

MHAGC Celebrates Operation Santa Claus with Christmas in July

Jul 18, 2024
A guest column by Vanessa Vestergaard, Program Director of Operation Santa Claus Thanking those who support Operation Santa Claus is one of Mental Health America of Greenville County’s (MHAGC) favorite things.  On July 16th, donors and recipients came together to celebrate this amazing program and to highlight our deep appreciation for their support. The event […]

MHAGC Celebrates Operation Santa Claus with Christmas in July

A graphic of Santa Claus standing behind packages. The words Operation Santa Claus circle him in red.

A guest column by Vanessa Vestergaard, Program Director of Operation Santa Claus Thanking those who support Operation Santa Claus is one of Mental Health America of Greenville County’s (MHAGC) favorite things.  On July 16th, donors and recipients came together to celebrate this amazing program and to highlight our deep appreciation for their support. The event […]

A grey tiled floor. One side of a dumb bell is visible with a loose weight in the background.

Strength in Numbers

Sep 11, 2023
Personal trainer and long-time powerlifter, Jake Henderson, sees numbers – those of pounds and reps – as a foundation for not only physical strength but also as a source for mental health benefits. On October 28, 2023, along with Carolina Barbell Club, a social club of powerlifters who train and compete together, and Brit’s Brothers Gym, he’s […]

Strength in Numbers

A grey tiled floor. One side of a dumb bell is visible with a loose weight in the background.

Personal trainer and long-time powerlifter, Jake Henderson, sees numbers – those of pounds and reps – as a foundation for not only physical strength but also as a source for mental health benefits. On October 28, 2023, along with Carolina Barbell Club, a social club of powerlifters who train and compete together, and Brit’s Brothers Gym, he’s […]

In front of a stone fireplace a white woman with white hair and glasses wearing a Green GIrl Scout shirt stands behind a seated white woman in a white top with a blond braid and a young white girl with strawberry blond shoulder length hair. The woman and the girl are holding a large printed check for 10 thousand dollars Gold Award Scholarship. A gold trefoil over a sunburst pattern is in the top right corner.

Local Girl Scout Wins National Scholarship Award for 988 Youth Education Program

Jul 19, 2023
On June 29, 2023, Laura Summerfield, a member of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Council, was awarded the GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship for her work supporting access to, funding for, and youth education around South Carolina’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Ms. Summerfield was one of two Girls Scouts to speak […]

Local Girl Scout Wins National Scholarship Award for 988 Youth Education Program

In front of a stone fireplace a white woman with white hair and glasses wearing a Green GIrl Scout shirt stands behind a seated white woman in a white top with a blond braid and a young white girl with strawberry blond shoulder length hair. The woman and the girl are holding a large printed check for 10 thousand dollars Gold Award Scholarship. A gold trefoil over a sunburst pattern is in the top right corner.

On June 29, 2023, Laura Summerfield, a member of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Council, was awarded the GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship for her work supporting access to, funding for, and youth education around South Carolina’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Ms. Summerfield was one of two Girls Scouts to speak […]