The Representative Payee Program started in 1993 as a partnership between Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) and community mental health centers. Our collaboration helps individuals with chronic mental illness manage their disability checks to pay their bills, including rent, utilities, medication, food, and other basic needs. Individuals, who are clients of the local community mental health centers, have eligibility determined by a physician and who are actively involved in their treatment programs are eligible. The Department of Mental Health recognizes the value of this service and encourages all mental health centers across the state to work collaboratively with nonprofit agencies to provide this service. |