THE MESSENGER 
Mental Health America of South Carolina
Mental Health Matters 
Mental Health has to do with how you feel about yourself, how you feel about others, and how you are able to meet and handle the demands of life. It describes the ability to balance problems with the appropriate coping skills. 

The mission of Mental Health America of South Carolina (MHASC) is to advocate for the mental health and wellness of the people of our state. Our goal is to transform our society's approach to mental health by working to create a just, humane, and healthy society in which all people are afforded respect, dignity and the opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice.

In this newsletter, you will learn about some of our ongoing programs and special events coming up in 2012. 

We hope you will join us in our efforts to serve the mentally ill in our state and promote mental wellness for all!


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William's Place
Mental Health America of South Carolina's most recent HUD- funded housing project for those who suffer from mental illness will be completed in April, 2012. The 14 unit apartment complex, William's Place, is located behind MHASC's Bridges Clubhouse facility and will be available for mental health clients who reside in Lexington and Richland counties. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house celebration is being planned for a date soon to be announced. For further questions about MHASC's housing program, call our office at 803-779-5363. 
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Operation Santa
a Success!!!
The clients of Bridges Clubhouse and the Kiva Day Program enjoyed the Annual Operation Santa party held on December 13, 2010 at the American Legion Post on Pickens St. in Columbia. Over 75 clients, board members and staff celebrated with music and games, and presents from Santa Claus. Mental Health America of South Carolina would like to thank all who helped make this event possible through their kind donations to the Operation Santa program!
Helping the Hurting: Faith Communities' Response to Suicide
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The 3rd Annual "Helping the Hurting: Faith Communities' Response to Suicide" will be held on March 2, 2012 at the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus in West Columbia. 
 
The conference is designed to provide education and open dialogue for leaders and members of faith communities representing all faith and denominations in the Columbia area. 
 
A panel discussion among leaders of different faith communities will be moderated by Rev. Blaney Pridgen on the subject of faith communities' response to suicide.
 
Featured Speakers will present information on the facts, figures and statistics of suicide and on the history of suicide and religion. 
 
The annual "Helping the Hurting" conference "Resource Fair" is also available to provide participants with further information, contacts and resources to take back to their faith communities. If you would like your community or faith organization to be included in this year's "Resource Fair" please email Mandy Medlock at  mandy.namimidcarolina@gmail.com.
 
Registration for the Conference is now open!!!
Please fax or mail the completed form below or register by phone with the MHASC office at 803-779-5353 or 866-929-6145 or fax 803-929-6147.
 
 
 
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Helping the Hurting Registration Form:

Name____________________________________________________


Organization/Faith Community_________________________________


Address _________________________________________________


City ________________   State ______     Zip Code _______________


Phone ___________________________________________________


Email ____________________________________________________


Registration fee: $15.00 (includes, light breakfast, snacks and lunch)
Please mail registration form and check to :
Mental Health America of South Carolina
1823 Gadsden St.
Columbia, SC 29201
803-929-6147
For further information contact: Anita T. Baker (atbaker@mha-sc.org)

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Contact Us
Mental Health America of South Carolina
1823 Gadsden St.
Columbia, SC 29201
803-779-5363
866-929-6145
mha@mha-sc.org

MHASC Local Affiliates
MHA of Abbeville
MHA of Aiken
MHA of Anderson
MHA of Bamberg
MHA of Beaufort/Jasper
MHA of Calhoun
MHA of Cherokee
MHA of Clarendon
MHA of Darlington
MHA of Florence
MHA of Georgetown
MHA of Greenville
MHA of Horry
MHA of Kershaw
MHA of Lancaster
MHA of Laurens
MHA of McCormick
MHA of the Midlands
MHA of Orangeburg
MHA of Piedmont/Union
MHA of Sumter

Contact your local MHA Affiliate today!


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Mental Health America of South Carolina has trained over 300 elementary school guidance counselors, day care center staff, Headstart teachers, and other community leaders to bring the message of the IC HOPE program to children in South Carolina since October, 2008. 

Have you already attended an IC HOPE training and would like a refresher course?

Do you need to purchase more IC HOPE ducks, books, art supplies, marketing materials?

Would you like to schedule a training for new IC HOPE program participants?

Please call Anita T. Baker at MHASC 803-779-5363 or email atbaker@mha-sc.org
for information about the IC HOPE program and to schedule the IC HOPE mascot to visit your school or community event.

 


Upcoming Events

January 17, 2012
12:00pm
MHASC Board of Directors Meeting
MHASC Conference Room
 
January 19, 2012
12:00pm
"Helping the Hurting" Conference Planning Committee Meeting
MHASC Conference Room

March 2, 2012
8:30- 2:30
"Helping the Hurting: Faith Communities' Response to Suicide"
Midlands Technical College Airport Campus
Academic Center

May 19, 2012
NAMI Mid-Carolina
NAMI Walks
Riverfront Park
West Columbia

Mental Health America of South Carolina 
accepts your credit card payments for  
conference registration 
and all other donations on its website.
Visit www.mha-sc.org and click on Donate to use the Paypal system.
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Call the MHASC office at 803-779-5363