Program News

At Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC), we have always been dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through our mental health services. As our organization grows, so does […]

As we mark the second anniversary of 988, the dedicated mental health crisis hotline, South Carolina proudly celebrates a significant milestone with the opening of its second call center in […]

A guest column by Vanessa Vestergaard – Program Manager for MHAGC Bad news can hit home and directly affect all those who hear, especially the most tragic, a suicide attempt […]

In June 1969, the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York, was raided by police. This raid sparked a series of violent demonstrations led by activists Sylvia […]

Accurate language promotes understanding by conveying information in a clear and precise manner. When discussing mental health conditions, using terminology that is clinically accurate and up to date helps to […]

Join us in being Seen in Green for Mental Health! Throughout the month of May, Mental Health America of Greenville County is on a mission to raise awareness and support […]

We live in a rapidly changing world that can be complex to navigate. About half of Americans can remember a time when we were not constantly connected and it was […]

Although National Pet Day is a single day in the month of April, this year April 11, our pets’ adorable antics or cuddly dispositions might make us want to celebrate […]

Two special observation weeks this month remind us to take time to value the service of those who meet us in our most challenging moments, offering their time, training, and […]

Among MHAGC’s mental health consumer support services is the Reassurance Line – a dedicated, 24-hour, peer-to-peer telephone service that promotes confidence, safety, and connectedness for people living with chronic mental […]

As we move swiftly toward spring, you may be looking forward to warmer weather, more time outside, and that extra hour of daylight. But there’s even more in store if […]

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Americans will observe the time-honored tradition of setting clocks forward one hour to preserve daylight in the evening hours. Certainly, there is plenty of potential […]

On a cool, rainy day in early March, a full crowd gathered in South Carolina’s State Capitol rotunda to hear messages of hope and healing for mental health. Hosted by […]

When we think of self-care, the images that spring to mind may involve spas, gyms, or places where we treat the outside of ourselves with a bit of extra love […]

Last month, members of MHAGC’s AmeriCorps State Service Program gathered with agency staff and program officers from the South Carolina Service Commission (SCSC) for the first seminar in a Self-Care […]

Two state events coming up in late February and early March give South Carolina community members an opportunity to convene, learn, and advocate toward better mental health and suicide prevention […]

On December 20, 2023, during a meeting of the SC Suicide Prevention Coalition at the SC legislature, Emily Michenfelder, a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline volunteer with Mental Health America […]