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 […]
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A Clear Mind from a Clean and Organized Living Space Improves Well-Being
A Clear Mind from a 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 […]
What to Expect When You Call 988
What to Expect When You Call 988
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 […]
Coming Back to Survivors of Suicide
Coming Back to Survivors of Suicide
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 […]
Available to Answer
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 […]
MHAGC Celebrates Operation Santa Claus with Christmas in July
MHAGC Celebrates Operation Santa Claus with Christmas in July
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 […]
Strength in Numbers
Strength in Numbers
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 […]
Local Girl Scout Wins National Scholarship Award for 988 Youth Education Program
Local Girl Scout Wins National Scholarship Award for 988 Youth Education Program
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 […]
















