Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health America’s 2020 report on The State of Mental Health in America ranked South Carolina 48th out of 51 citing a higher prevalence of mental illness, and lower rates of access to care. South Carolina ranked 50th out of 51 in the category of youth with a major depressive event who did not receive treatment.
Here is a link to the full study - https://www.mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-america-youth-data
Thanks to a partnership with Prisma Health, students at Easley High School in Pickens County are being taught mental health first aid. They are learning to recognize the symptoms of mental health problems in themselves and others, and how to access care when it’s needed.
The students say this training reduces the stigma attached to talking about and seeking mental health care.
They are excited to take their new skills into the community as they leave for college, and plans are being made at Easley to expand the training.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
The students who participated in the program received contact information for mental health resources in upstate South Carolina. That list can be accessed and printed here and the information is also included below.
Visit www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org for more information including a class/instructor finder.
Email Robyn.Ellison@prismahealth.org to set-up a class
http://www.mha-sc.org/mentalhealthscreenings.php
Find Treatment in South Carolina
http://www.mha-sc.org/findtreatment.php
REFERRAL RESOURCE GUIDE
[Upstate SC]
IN AN EMERGENCY OR CRISIS
For assistance in an emergency situation - Dial 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) (press 1 for veterans, 2 for Spanish)
CRISIS line
864-271-8888 Greenville
864-582-1100 Spartanburg
TEEN line 864-467-8336
National Human Trafficking Hotline
+1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733 (BeFree)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCES
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (hearing impaired line)
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Julie Valentine Center Greenville
864-467-3633 Hotline
864-335-5288 Children’s Advocacy Center
Rape Crisis Council of Pickens County
864-442-5500
Safe Harbor
864-291-2139
Women’s shelter
SAFE Homes- Rape Crisis Coalition
800-273-5066 Hotline
Women Reaching Out
( Shelter for women in crisis)
864-834-5600
SWITCH
21 ELLISON STREET, GREENVILLE,
SC, 29607,
UNITED STATES
864.350.0281
SWITCH'S mission is to fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Upstate of South Carolina through awareness, prevention, fighting demand, intervention and restoration. 864-442-5500
TREATMENT RESOURCES
Substance Abuse Treatment
Greenville County Mental Health Center
864-241-1040
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides free, 24-hour information and referral assistance to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and http://findtreatment.SAMHSA.gov
National Council for Behavioral Health can assist you in finding a local provider of behavioral health services and support. www.theNationalCouncil.org (click on “Find a Provider”)
Substance Use Disorder Groups and Resources
Greenville FAVOR
355 Woodruff Rd Suite 303 Greenville, SC 29607 864-385-7757
Mental Health Treatment
Greenville County Mental Health Center
864-241-1040
Piedmont Mental Health Center
- 866.949.1319 (Crisis Line)
- 800.647.2006 (TTY)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides free, 24-hour information and referral assistance to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Information HelpLine provides information and referral services. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
National Council for Behavioral Health can assist you in finding a local provider of behavioral health services and support. www.theNationalCouncil.org (click on “Find a Provider”)
Mental Health America
CRISISline at 864-271-8888
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
864-467-3344
mhagc@mhagc.org
Veterans Groups
Upstate Warrior Solutions
864-520-2073
info@upstatewarriorsolution.org
AmericasWarriorPartnership.org
Greenville VA
803-201-4064
Greenville VET Center
864-271-2711
Greenville Fellow Countrymen
864-399-4520
Nonprofit- transitional housing
CHILDREN & YOUTH RESOURCES
a. Emergency and Referral Services
National Runaway Safe line
1-800-621-4000
Children’s Advocacy Center Spartanburg , Cherokee County
864-515-9922
b. Children and Youth Mental Health Services
Greenville County Mental Health Center
864-241-1040
Bethany Christian Services- Greenville
864-235-2273
c. Family Mental Health Services
Greenville County Mental Health Center
864-241-1040
Mental Health America
864-467-3344
d. Children and Youth Substance Abuse Services
Phoenix Center Greenville
864.467.3790
Greenville County Mental Health Center
864-241-1040
e. Family/Youth Support services - Advocacy Groups:
Federation of Families
803-772-5210 – Office
866-779-0402 – Toll Free
Info@fedfamsc.org
Family Connections
1-800-578-8750
info@familyconnectionsc.org
Dial 211 to connect to an agency that can help...
District 9 Service (864-235-4638*)
c/o 301 Frostberry Ct, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Greenville Sexual Trauma Center 467-3633
Greenville Child Advocacy Center 233-2882
Right Decisions Right Now - Non-Smoking Program www.rightdecisionsrightnow.com
SC Department of Social Services
1-888-722-2580 (Children's Helpline0
RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Support Resources
GLBT National Help Center
1-888-843-4564
Trevor Project Crisis Line – LGBTQ Youth
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
GLBT National Youth Talkline
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
PFLAG Greenville: The Greenville PFLAG meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at The American Red Cross building, located at 940 Grove Road, Greenville, SC PFLAGGreenville@gmail.com.
SELF-HELP RESOURCES AND GROUPS
Find a time and location of a meeting.
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-aa-resources
Narcotics Anonymous
1-888-GET-HOPE (438-4673) (Hopeline)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.al-anon.alateen.org/local-meetings
Nar-Anon Family Groups
National Domestic Violence Hotline
OTHER RESOURCES
Free and confidential information and referral, available 24/7, for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more - Dial 211
Homeowner’s HOPE™ Hotline provides free comprehensive financial education and confidential foreclosure prevention counseling 24/7.
1-888-995-HOPE (4673)
Legal Advice provides legal information, lawyer profiles and a community to help individuals make legal decisions. www.findlaw.com
United Way of Greenville
864-467-3300
864-467-3333
United Way of Pickens
211 Helpline or 864-850-7094
United Way of Anderson County
864-226-3438
United Way of Piedmont
864-582-7556
Gateway House
864.242.9193
info@gateway-sc.org adult mental health resource for the Greenville community
Triune Mercy Center
222 Rutherford St., Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 233-8020
Triune Mercy Center is a non-denominational mission church that ministers alongside the homeless in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Medical outreach, food assistance, drug & alcohol recovery, sex trafficking, social work
Salvation Army - Meeting basic human needs https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/greenvillesc/
Other:
COMMUNITY
A Child's Haven 864-298-0025
American Red Cross - Youth Association 864-282-8655
City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department - Youth Comission 864-467-8011
Crisis Pregnancy Center 864-233-3823
Department of Juvenile Justice Youth Programs 864-467-5875
Department of Social Services 864-467-7700
Department of Social Services - School Liaison 864-467-7881, Stephen.Corn@dss.sc.gov
Department of Disabilities and Special Needs - Family Learning Resource Center 864-241-4804
Greenville Family Partnership 864-467-4099
Greenville Housing Authority Youth Association 864-467-4278
Greenville Rape Crisis and Child Abuse Center
- Rape Crisis 24/7 Hotline: (864) 467-3633
- Children's Advocacy Center: (864) 335-5288
Hands On Greenville 864-242-4224
Julie Valentine Center 864-331-0560
Junior Achievement 864-235-9491
Junior League of Greenville, Inc./ Kids in the Kitchen 233-2663
Mental Health Association of Greenville - TEENline 467-3344,
- TEENline: 467-TEEN (467-8336)
National Dropout Prevention Network 656-2599
Pendleton Place Children's Shelter 242-6667
Phyllis Wheatley Association 235-3411
Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club 235-6047
SHARE - Youth Crossroads 269-0700,
The Family Effect 864-467-3944
United Way of Greenville County - Volunteer Mobilization Initiative 864-467-3333
Urban League 864-244-3862
Volunteer Greenville 864-467-3400
COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health 864-235-2335
Carolina Center for Counseling and Behavioral Interventions
864-963-4028
Compass of Carolina 864-467-3434
Greenville Mental Health 864-241-1050
Greenville Counseling Associates 864-286-1500
Piedmont Mental Health 864-963-3421
The Journey Center 864-877-7025
The Phoenix Center 864-467-3790
HOUSING & SHELTERS
Day of Hope, United Ministries 864-232-6463
Greenville Housing Authority 864-467-4285
Miracle Hill Boy's Shelter 864-292-0552
Miracle Hill Rescue Mission 864-242-6933
Miracle Hill Shepherd's Gate 864-268-5589
Safe Harbor 864-467-3636
Safe Homes, Rape Crisis Coalition 864-583-9803
Salvation Army 864-235-4803
FOOD PANTRY/ASSISTANCE
Angel Food Ministries 864-268-1836
Around the Rainbow 864-801-2595
Clemson University Extension Service 864-232-4431
Daily Bread 864-968-0323
Eastside Crisis Center 864-242-9083
Food Stamps 864-467-7700
Foothills Family Resources 864-836-1100
God's Pantry 1 864-963-4441
God's Pantry 2 864-244-4510
God's Pantry 3 864-963-8854
Golden Strip Emergency Relief and Resources 864-688-2233
Greenville County Health Department (WIC) 864-282-4326
Loaves and Fishes 864-232-3595
Meals on Wheels 864-233-6565
Miracle Hill Relief 864-242-2911
North Greenville Food Crisis Ministry 864-834-7342
Piedmont Emergency Relief Center 864-906-7351
Salvation Army 864-235-4803
Samaritan House 864-299-5898
Triune Mercy Center 864-233-8020
United Ministries 864-232-6463
Zion Home of Restoration 864-235-3131
MEDICAL
Greenville Free Clinic 864-688-2250 or 864-232-1470
Greenville Memorial Hospital 864-455-8091
Hillcrest Hospital 864-967-6161
New Horizons 864-233-1534
North Hills 864-232-2734
St. Francis Hospital 864-255-1000
SCHOOL/ TUTORING NEEDS
Beck Tutoring Program 864-355-1400
Camp Sunburst 864-404-5070
Carolina Master Scholars, University of South Carolina
803-777-9444
Clemson Reading Skills Program 1-800-978-9596
Furman University Summer Learning Place erikah.haavie@furman.edu
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
843-383-3901
University Test Prep, SAT/ACT Summer Institute 803-777-9444
The National Theatre for Children 1-800-858-3999 ext 1
LIBRARIES
Greenville Library 864-242-5000
Augusta Branch 864-277-0161
Sarah Dobey Jones Branch 864-246-1695
Fountain Inn Branch 864-862-2576
W. Jack Greer Library 864-277-7397
Hendricks Branch 864-963-9031
Law Library East North St. 864-467-8486
Jean M. Smith Library 864-877-8722
F.W. Symmes Branch 864-288-6688
Wade Hampton-Taylors 864-268-5955
SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-Anon and Alateen
Al-Anon and Alateen provide information and support for the family members and friends of people with alcohol problems. The sites include lists of meetings in the United States and Canada.
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse is a keyword-searchable database of 1,100 national, international, model and online self-help support groups. Also listed are self-help clearinghouses worldwide, research studies, information on starting face-to-face and online groups and a registry for persons interested in starting national or international self-help groups
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Use the “Find a Support Group Near You” tool on the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance website to find out if a support group is meeting in your area. These are peer-led support groups
Eating Disorders Anonymous
Following the 12-step approach used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Eating Disorders Anonymous can help people struggling with eating disorders. The website lists meetings nationwide
Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous include information on support groups for drug and alcohol addiction in your area
Overeaters Anonymous
Following the 12-step approach used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous can help people struggling with compulsive eating and binge eating. The website lists Overeaters Anonymous meetings nationwide
Recovery International
Recovery International, a self-help mental health organization, sponsors weekly group peer-led meetings in many communities, as well as telephone and Internet-based meetings. Click “Find a Meeting” to find the next Recovery International meeting in your area.
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (Schizophrenics Anonymous) Schizophrenics Anonymous is comprised of self-help groups established to support the recovery of people who experience schizophrenia. The website lists locations of self-help groups
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Smokefree.gov) Smokefree.gov, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides ideas about how to stop using tobacco. Includes downloadable resources and contacts for online and phone counseling
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence website features information on local resources for getting help for a substance use concern, fact sheets and further information for friends, family members, parents and youth on having a conversation about substance use.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is the lead agency for U.S. research on alcohol use disorders and health
Start Your Recovery
Start Your Recovery works with leading experts in effectively treating substance use issues to offer people a single source of relatable, reliable information at any stage of their recovery journey.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA provides links to information for parents, teens, health professionals, teachers and others about various drug use problems.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) SAMHSA’s website has information about substance use disorders of all kinds. It includes information for the public, including families, health professionals, schools and individuals. The website also includes a treatment finder to locate a substance use treatment provider in your area
DrugScreening.org
DrugScreening.org is a drug use screening site with a questionnaire to help you determine if you or someone you know might have a drug use problem.
AlcoholScreening.org Alcohol
Screening.org is an alcohol use screening site developed by the Boston University School of Public Health. It includes an online test about your own, or someone else’s, level of alcohol use, including advice about cutting down or getting professional treatment.
PSYCHOSIS AND PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation website provides downloadable fact sheets on psychotic disorders.
Pendulum
Pendulum is a nooprofit organization providing information on bipolar disorder. The website includes book review, discussion forums, articles and links to other resources.
Schizophrenia.com provides information, support and education to family members, caregivers and individuals whose lives have been affected by schizophrenia.
ANXIETY DISORDERS
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders.
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine
The Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital has an online store offering CDs, DVDs and books on relaxation techniques.
E-couch
The E-couch website provides information about emotional problems (including depression and anxiety disorders) – what causes them, how to prevent them and how to treat them. It also provides a set of evidence-based online interventions designed to equip the user with strategies to improve mood and emotional state, along with a workbook to track progress and record experiences.
Freedom From Fear
The Freedom From Fear website provides information, screening tools and other resources on many types of anxiety disorders.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation website includes information about obsessive-compulsive disorder, including information about effective treatments, how to find a health professional who has experience treating the disorder and links to other helpful websites.
DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL INTENTIONS
American Association of Suicidology
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) promotes research, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers. AAS also serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) provides information about suicide, support for survivors, prevention, research and more.
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation website provides information and downloadable fact sheets on depressive disorders.
Mental Health America Visit Mental Health America’s screening tools page for information on mental health, getting help and taking action.
Depression Screening
The Depression Screening website is sponsored by Mental Health America as part of the Campaign for America’s Mental Health. The mission of this website is to educate people about clinical depression, offer a confidential way for people to get screened for symptoms of depression and guide people toward appropriate professional help if necessary.
MoodGYM
MoodGYM has been evaluated in a scientific trial and found to be effective in relieving depression symptoms if people work through it systematically. This website uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to teach people to use ways of thinking that can help prevent depression.
Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International’s (PSI) website includes resources for support, education and local providers focusing on the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum, including postpartum depression. PSI’s toll-free help line is staffed by a team of trained responders who rapidly refer callers to appropriate local resources, including emergency services. 800-944-4PPD (4773)
Progressive Relaxation
Download two progressive relaxation tapes from the Hobart and William Smith Colleges website.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has fact sheets on suicide by state and by population characteristics, as well as on many other subjects.
NONSUICIDAL SELF-INJURY
Focus Adolescent Services
The Focus Adolescent Services website is designed for parents and covers a wide range of mental health problems, including a section on self-injury.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)
S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a residential treatment program for people who engage in self-injury. The website includes information about self-injury and about starting treatment. S.A.F.E information line: 1-800-DONT CUT (366-8288)
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mental Health America
Visit Mental Health America’s site for information on mental health, getting help, and taking action.
National Council for Behavioral Health
To locate mental health and addictions treatment facilities in your community, use the “Find a Provider” feature on the National Council’s website.
National Empowerment Center
The mission of the National Empowerment Center is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to those diagnosed with a mental illness. The center provides information and advocacy resources.
National Institute of Mental Health (Mental Illness Among U.S. Adults)
The National Institute of Mental Health website provides prevalence statistics pertaining to mental illnesses, including data by age, gender and race.
President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
This commission report was released in 2003 as part of an effort to eliminate inequality for Americans with disabilities. It was tasked to “promote successful community integration for adults with a serious mental illness and children with a serious emotional disturbance.” The report describes problems and gaps in the U.S. mental health system and makes recommendations for improvements at the federal, state and local levels of government, as well as private and public health care providers.
World Health Organization (Disability from Mental Illness)
The World Health Organization website contains information on the global burden of disease in various parts of the world, including burden due to mental disorders.
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI
Nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of individuals with mental disorders and their families. Their website provides resources on mental disorders that are helpful for people who have experienced mental illness and their families, including support groups, education and training.
For Veterans, Servicemembers and Their Families
View the full list on page 15 of the Resource Guide here.
NAMI - Family Support Groups
Columbia
Trenholm Road United Methodist Church
3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC Tuesdays at 6 pm (except for second Tuesday of each month) Contact: wieriii@att.net Trenholm Road United Methodist Church 3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC Thursdays at 6:00 pm Contact: wieriii@att.net
NAMI Connections - Support group for people with a mental illness
Columbia
Bridges Clubhouse 2105 Commerce Dr., Cayce Mondays at 6:00 pm Contact: (803) 796-6179
Trenholm Road United Methodist Church 3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC Tuesdays at 6:00 pm (except for the second Tuesday of each month) Contact: wieriii@att.net
Dorn VA Hospital 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC Building 106, Room A-237 Wednesdays at 3:00 pm Contact: namivasc@sc.rr.com
Trenholm Road United Methodist Church 3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC Thursdays at 6:00 pm Contact: wieriii@att.net
Easley
Tri City Baptist Church 1401 Griffin Mill Rd, Easley, SC Last Mondays at 06:00 PM Contact: michelleready@hotmail.com
Greenville
Westminster Presbyterian Church 2310 Augusta St, Greenville, SC Mondays at 06:15 PM Contact: info@namigreenvillesc.org
Okatie
Bluffton-OKatie Outpatient Center 40 Okatie Center Blvd #100, Okatie, SC Wednesdays at 06:30 PM Contact: nami@hargray.com
Pendleton
Pendleton United Methodist Church 217 S. Broad St, Pendleton, SC 1st Tuesdays at 06:15 PM Contact:michelleready@hotmail.com
Rock Hill
Oakland Ave Presbyterian Church 421 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 1st Tuesdays at 07:00 PM Contact: geofftarleton@aol.com *Group meets in "The Hut"
Postpartum Support
Charleston
Charleston Support Group Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 714 Riverdale Drive, Charleston, SC 1st & 3rd Thursday every month 7:30pm-8:30pm Contact: Helena Bradford (843)881-2047
Columbia
Postpartum FREE Lunch Group Palmetto Health 9 Medical Park Drive, Columbia, SC 1st Thursday every month 11:30 am- 1 pm Contact: Virginia Williams (803)296-3715
Wee Remember Palmetto Health 9 Medical Park Drive, Columbia, SC 4th Tuesday every month 6:30 pm- 8:30pm Contact: (803) 296-5635
- For parents who have experienced infant or pregnancy loss
Postpartum Support Group of the Upstate
Parkside Pediatrics 211 Batesville Road, Simpsonville, SC 1st Thursday every month 7:00pm Contact: Susan Breisch (864) 419-3289
Survivor Support Groups
Augusta
Trinity Hospice Community Bereavement Center 2803 Wrightsboro, Rd, Augusta Georgia 4th Sundays at 3:00 PM Contact: (706) 863-6785
Columbia
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1715 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 1st Tuesday each month, 7 to 8:30 PM Contact: jkletter@bellsouth.net
Florence
Mcleod Hospice House 1203 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 3rd Monday, 6:30pm-8:00pm Contact: dlee@clarendon3.org
Greenville
Mental Health America of Greenville County 301 University Ridge, Suite 5600, Greenville, SC Contact: sos@mhagc.org
Greenwood
Lowell Street United Methodist Church 300 Lowell Ave., Greenwood, SC 2nd Monday Contact: chaneys@nctv.com
Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island / Bluffton 119 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC usually 3rd or 4th Monday Contact: rwoodruff@hospicecare.lc.org
Horry County
Murrell’s Inlet Mall/ Meeting Hall 12125 Highway 17 Byp, Murrells Inlet, SC 1st Wednesday, 6 pm Contact: pmdorfer@peoplepc.com
North Charleston
211 Hotline N. Charleston, SC Contact: 211director@tuw.org
Spartanburg
Morningside Baptist Church 897 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 2nd Monday each month Contact: wfhyatt@bellsouth.net
Sumter
St. Johns Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Drive, Sumter, SC 1st Thursday, 7 PM Contact: cokerrt@dhec.sc.gov
