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When Connection Comes With a Screen

Aug 11, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Our Always-Online Lives We have never had more ways to connect. We can send a message across the country in seconds, watch a friend’s vacation unfold in real time, join a community built around a shared interest, or find thousands of people who understand something we are going through. Our devices […]

When Connection Comes With a Screen

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The Hidden Costs of Our Always-Online Lives We have never had more ways to connect. We can send a message across the country in seconds, watch a friend’s vacation unfold in real time, join a community built around a shared interest, or find thousands of people who understand something we are going through. Our devices […]

Children walking along side a school bus with the words Back to School Supporting Your Child's Mental Wellness This Year.

Back to School: Supporting Your Child’s Metnal Wellness This Year

Aug 10, 2026
The Dog days of summer are here, and that means the start of the school year is upon us with all the excitement, fresh opportunities, and new routines that come with it as well as a big dose of uncertainty. New classrooms, changing friendships, academic expectations, and busy schedules can leave students of all ages […]

Back to School: Supporting Your Child’s Metnal Wellness This Year

Children walking along side a school bus with the words Back to School Supporting Your Child's Mental Wellness This Year.

The Dog days of summer are here, and that means the start of the school year is upon us with all the excitement, fresh opportunities, and new routines that come with it as well as a big dose of uncertainty. New classrooms, changing friendships, academic expectations, and busy schedules can leave students of all ages […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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The Power of Listening

Mar 2, 2026
At Mental Health America of Greenville County’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call Center, active listening is not just one part of training — it is the foundation of everything we do. Nearly 30% of a specialist’s initial training is devoted to learning how to actively listen. Before answering a call independently, each specialist practices […]

The Power of Listening

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At Mental Health America of Greenville County’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call Center, active listening is not just one part of training — it is the foundation of everything we do. Nearly 30% of a specialist’s initial training is devoted to learning how to actively listen. Before answering a call independently, each specialist practices […]

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Strength in Slowing Down

Mar 2, 2026
February marked the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a tradition observed across many Asian cultures and communities around the world. Unlike the January 1 calendar reset, the Lunar New Year follows the cycles of the moon and assigns each year an animal and elemental sign in a repeating twelve-year cycle. Each pairing carries […]

Strength in Slowing Down

A camp fire at night with the words Strength in Slowing Down

February marked the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a tradition observed across many Asian cultures and communities around the world. Unlike the January 1 calendar reset, the Lunar New Year follows the cycles of the moon and assigns each year an animal and elemental sign in a repeating twelve-year cycle. Each pairing carries […]

Mindfully Walking in Nature

Mar 2, 2026
Contributing Writer – Vanessa Vestergaard This spring, I want to return to nature for my mental health after a long absence. I have missed the benefits of walking in the mountains and breathing the fresh air. Being in nature allows me to explore the smells, sounds, and surrounding beauty of the woods while stretching my […]

Mindfully Walking in Nature

Contributing Writer – Vanessa Vestergaard This spring, I want to return to nature for my mental health after a long absence. I have missed the benefits of walking in the mountains and breathing the fresh air. Being in nature allows me to explore the smells, sounds, and surrounding beauty of the woods while stretching my […]

The Bell That Still Rings

Feb 2, 2026
117 Years of Mental Health America On February 19, Mental Health America marks its 117th anniversary—a milestone of both reflection and resolve. For more than a century, the organization has pushed the nation to see mental health differently: with compassion instead of fear, understanding instead of stigma, and connection instead of isolation. Few symbols capture […]

The Bell That Still Rings

117 Years of Mental Health America On February 19, Mental Health America marks its 117th anniversary—a milestone of both reflection and resolve. For more than a century, the organization has pushed the nation to see mental health differently: with compassion instead of fear, understanding instead of stigma, and connection instead of isolation. Few symbols capture […]

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Be Your Own Valentine

Feb 2, 2026
February often arrives in a flurry of hearts, flowers, and reminders to show love to others. While connection is important, this month can also be a gentle invitation to turn some of that care inward. Being your own Valentine isn’t selfish; it’s about recognizing that caring for yourself is essential to caring for others well. […]

Be Your Own Valentine

A red background with pieces of chocolate scattered. Over all a white and pink circle and the words Be Your Own Valentine - More than the winter blues - your mental health deserves care. and the MHAGC logo.

February often arrives in a flurry of hearts, flowers, and reminders to show love to others. While connection is important, this month can also be a gentle invitation to turn some of that care inward. Being your own Valentine isn’t selfish; it’s about recognizing that caring for yourself is essential to caring for others well. […]

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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 […]

Native American Heritage Month - A group of 4 photos of native people and the 988 logo. To the side are the words - National Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and share the stories that connect generations, celebrate resilience, and preserve rich histories.

Native American Heritage Month

Nov 4, 2025
Honoring Heritage, Strength, and Healing November is Native American Heritage Month: a time to celebrate the strength, culture, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on how mental health and cultural identity are deeply intertwined, and how honoring tradition can be a powerful path to healing. […]

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month - A group of 4 photos of native people and the 988 logo. To the side are the words - National Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and share the stories that connect generations, celebrate resilience, and preserve rich histories.

Honoring Heritage, Strength, and Healing November is Native American Heritage Month: a time to celebrate the strength, culture, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on how mental health and cultural identity are deeply intertwined, and how honoring tradition can be a powerful path to healing. […]

Two photos of people in conversation and the words Question Persuade Refer three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. A Simple Step That Can Save a Life. Find out how to get free training for your group in QPR, a practical and proven approach to suicide prevention. Email Outreach@mhagc.org to learn more.

QPR: A Simple Step That Can Save a Life

Nov 4, 2025
Every day, people across our community quietly carry the weight of thoughts of suicide—often unseen, often unheard. For those who have lost someone to suicide, the pain is profound and lasting. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, observed each November, is a time for connection, reflection, and healing. It’s also a time to strengthen our […]

QPR: A Simple Step That Can Save a Life

Two photos of people in conversation and the words Question Persuade Refer three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. A Simple Step That Can Save a Life. Find out how to get free training for your group in QPR, a practical and proven approach to suicide prevention. Email Outreach@mhagc.org to learn more.

Every day, people across our community quietly carry the weight of thoughts of suicide—often unseen, often unheard. For those who have lost someone to suicide, the pain is profound and lasting. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, observed each November, is a time for connection, reflection, and healing. It’s also a time to strengthen our […]

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 […]

Suicide Awareness Month:

Sep 5, 2025
Hope, Connection, and the Power of Community Every September, we come together to shine a light on suicide prevention, awareness, and hope. This month reminds us that suicide is preventable—and that each of us has a role to play in building a world where no one feels alone in their struggle. Suicide is complex and […]

Suicide Awareness Month:

Hope, Connection, and the Power of Community Every September, we come together to shine a light on suicide prevention, awareness, and hope. This month reminds us that suicide is preventable—and that each of us has a role to play in building a world where no one feels alone in their struggle. Suicide is complex and […]

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Back to School Resources

Aug 12, 2025
By 2025, the headlines are impossible to ignore: the youth mental health crisis is real—and it’s still growing. From the lasting ripple effects of the pandemic to the pressures of social media, climate anxiety, school safety concerns, and everyday stress, today’s kids and teens are facing challenges that even adults struggle to navigate. Adolescence has […]

Back to School Resources

A graphic of a school hallway with lockers. A backpack with an image of a brain on it and the words Get Back to School with Mental Health

By 2025, the headlines are impossible to ignore: the youth mental health crisis is real—and it’s still growing. From the lasting ripple effects of the pandemic to the pressures of social media, climate anxiety, school safety concerns, and everyday stress, today’s kids and teens are facing challenges that even adults struggle to navigate. Adolescence has […]

A picture of Bebe Moore Campbell, BIPOC Mental Health Month "People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don't want to be perceived as having yet another deficit." Author, Journalist, Teacher, Mental Health Advocate, Founder of NAMI - Inglewood

Shining a Light on Diversity: Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Jul 7, 2025
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the unique strengths and challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in relation to mental health. Named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, a journalist, teacher, author, and mental health advocate, this month is dedicated to continuing […]

Shining a Light on Diversity: Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

A picture of Bebe Moore Campbell, BIPOC Mental Health Month "People of color, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society, some don't want to be perceived as having yet another deficit." Author, Journalist, Teacher, Mental Health Advocate, Founder of NAMI - Inglewood

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the unique strengths and challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in relation to mental health. Named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, a journalist, teacher, author, and mental health advocate, this month is dedicated to continuing […]

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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 […]

Clifford Whittingham Beers: The Visionary Who Pioneered Mental Health Reform

Feb 6, 2025
Guest Editor – Vanessa Vestergaard, Operation Santa Claus Program Director This month in February, Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) celebrates 70 years of being the original community-led, non-profit mental health organization in Greenville County. As we look upon any major anniversary, history comes to mind because it allows a greater understanding of the […]

Clifford Whittingham Beers: The Visionary Who Pioneered Mental Health Reform

Guest Editor – Vanessa Vestergaard, Operation Santa Claus Program Director This month in February, Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) celebrates 70 years of being the original community-led, non-profit mental health organization in Greenville County. As we look upon any major anniversary, history comes to mind because it allows a greater understanding of the […]

Start Strong: Celebrating Mental Wellness Month

Dec 23, 2024
January marks Mental Wellness Month, a time to refocus on nurturing our mental health and exploring tools to enhance well-being. As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to prioritize mental wellness and set the tone for a healthy and balanced year ahead. Taking small, intentional steps—like practicing mindfulness, staying physically active, […]

Start Strong: Celebrating Mental Wellness Month

January marks Mental Wellness Month, a time to refocus on nurturing our mental health and exploring tools to enhance well-being. As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to prioritize mental wellness and set the tone for a healthy and balanced year ahead. Taking small, intentional steps—like practicing mindfulness, staying physically active, […]

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Supporting One Another: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Event

Oct 17, 2024
In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate, leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Also known as Survivor Day, this day was designated by the U.S. Congress as a time for those affected by suicide to come together for […]

Supporting One Another: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Event

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In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate, leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Also known as Survivor Day, this day was designated by the U.S. Congress as a time for those affected by suicide to come together for […]