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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

A smiling young person is leaning against a wall. The 988 Logo is visible as is information from the article.

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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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

A Lifeline in Three Digits:

Sep 5, 2025
How 988 Is Changing the Way We Respond to Crisis It starts with three digits. A person in crisis: someone struggling with despair, weighed down by depression, or disturbed by suicidal thoughts, picks up the phone. Instead of trying to remember a long 1-800 number or dialing 911 and risking a response that may not […]

A Lifeline in Three Digits:

How 988 Is Changing the Way We Respond to Crisis It starts with three digits. A person in crisis: someone struggling with despair, weighed down by depression, or disturbed by suicidal thoughts, picks up the phone. Instead of trying to remember a long 1-800 number or dialing 911 and risking a response that may not […]

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911 and 988: What You Need to Know

Jun 6, 2025
Two Numbers, One Goal: Saving Lives Understanding 911 and 988: Similarities, Differences, and the Evolution of Emergency Response in the U.S. When emergencies happen, a quick call can save lives. Most Americans are familiar with dialing 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies, but people are less familiar with 988, a newer resource designed to […]

911 and 988: What You Need to Know

A graphic that reads Key Differences Between 988 & 911 with the 988 Lifeline Logo

Two Numbers, One Goal: Saving Lives Understanding 911 and 988: Similarities, Differences, and the Evolution of Emergency Response in the U.S. When emergencies happen, a quick call can save lives. Most Americans are familiar with dialing 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies, but people are less familiar with 988, a newer resource designed to […]

Hope Rising in South Carolina

Mar 5, 2025
MHAGC had the honor of attending the 2025 Hope Rising in South Carolina conference on Friday, February 28th! Thanks in large part to a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), our friends at Mental Health America South Carolina and the SC Department of Mental Health’s Office of Suicide Prevention brought […]

Hope Rising in South Carolina

MHAGC had the honor of attending the 2025 Hope Rising in South Carolina conference on Friday, February 28th! Thanks in large part to a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), our friends at Mental Health America South Carolina and the SC Department of Mental Health’s Office of Suicide Prevention brought […]

988: A Lifeline for Mental Health Support and Hope

Dec 9, 2024
Just over two years ago, the country launched the easy-to-remember 988 phone number for those experiencing mental health, substance use, or suicidal crises. 988 is like 911, but it’s specifically for mental health emergencies. If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or even thinking about hurting yourself, calling or texting 988 connects you with trained counselors who […]

988: A Lifeline for Mental Health Support and Hope

Just over two years ago, the country launched the easy-to-remember 988 phone number for those experiencing mental health, substance use, or suicidal crises. 988 is like 911, but it’s specifically for mental health emergencies. If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or even thinking about hurting yourself, calling or texting 988 connects you with trained counselors who […]

988 Sustainability Depends on Healthcare Insurers Paying Their Fair Share

Jan 10, 2023
A push for behavioral health parity, where insurance companies provide equal treatment for mental health and substance use services as physical ones, isn’t new. However, inequality between the two has increasingly garnered attention from federal and state leaders. Awareness that Arlene Stephenson, senior advisor at the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), […]

988 Sustainability Depends on Healthcare Insurers Paying Their Fair Share

·By CrisisTalk

A push for behavioral health parity, where insurance companies provide equal treatment for mental health and substance use services as physical ones, isn’t new. However, inequality between the two has increasingly garnered attention from federal and state leaders. Awareness that Arlene Stephenson, senior advisor at the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), […]

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988 suicide and crisis call center in SC receives more than $600K from federal grant

Jan 4, 2023
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — $667,000 is going toward answering 988 suicide and crisis calls in South Carolina. The SC Department of Mental Health recently received a million-dollar Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant supplement. “It’s going to allow us 10 new positions- two to focus on follow-up services,” said Jennifer Piver, Executive Director […]

988 suicide and crisis call center in SC receives more than $600K from federal grant

·By Tara Jabour·WCIV - 4

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — $667,000 is going toward answering 988 suicide and crisis calls in South Carolina. The SC Department of Mental Health recently received a million-dollar Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant supplement. “It’s going to allow us 10 new positions- two to focus on follow-up services,” said Jennifer Piver, Executive Director […]

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