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THE MESSENGER 
Mental Health America of South Carolina
Mental Health America of South Carolina 
  58th Annual Meeting
&
    William's Place Grand Opening
     Friday May 18, 2012  
10:00 am - 2:00 pm    
MHASC 58th Annual Meeting
Bridges Clubhouse
2105 Commerce Dr.
Cayce, SC 29033
 &
William's Place Grand Opening
Ceremony
2201 Commerce Dr.
Cayce, SC 29033
 
Mental Health America of SC will host its 58th Annual Meeting at 10:00 am on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Bridges Clubhouse on 2105 Commerce Dr, Cayce, SC 29033. All members, Affiliate members and Board members are invited to attend. MHASC will present its 2012 Annual Awards and showcase the work of our local Affiliates located in 23 counties across South Carolina.
 
 Please read the award descriptions below and submit nominations for the awards to Joy Jay at Mental Health America of SC in writing by April  9, 2012. 
 
After the Awards Ceremony, we will enjoy a catered lunch provided by    CF Evans Construction
and then celebrate the Grand Opening Ceremony of Williams Place, MHASC's newest apartments' built for those suffering from mental illness. 

Join us on May 18, 2012, for this exciting day to celebrate our affiliates, volunteers and staff and the development of our housing program! 

MHASC 58th Annual Meeting Awards Categories
 
Affiliate of the Year (Staffed)
 
Affiliate of the Year (Unstaffed)
 
The Distinguished Service Award- This award is selected on the basis of a written nomination from an Affiliate, Board Member or a MHASC member. The nomination should include a description of contributions made over a period of years and that has been felt state-wide.
 
Volunteer of the Year- This award is based on outstanding service by an individual in either a local or state-wide setting. This nomination should be made in writing by Affiliates or MHA volunteers. This is a one-time presentation and will not be granted to the same individual again. 
 
Media Awards- "Newspaper Award" is substantiated with clippings, pictures, editorials, feature stories or coverage of MHA activities. Please include any information about any individuals on the newspaper staff who have contributed to the coverage.
"Radio and TV" stations are awarded for outstanding contributions in mental health coverage. Areas include locally produced special programs, locally produced series of programs, news coverage or spot announcements. Sample tapes, films or scripts may be submitted.
 
The Carol Garvin Award- This award was created to honor Carol Garvin who was an outstanding advocate for many years. Carol served as president of MHASC, as a member of the South Carolina Mental Health Commission and as president of creative/unique use of volunteers and community resources in a program funded and operated by then SC Department of Mental Health. This award nomination should demonstrate this individual's commitment to the involvement of volunteers in a program that skillfully utilizes their talents and resources.
 
The Chair's Award- This award is given in recognition of special persons or affiliates who have made a difference in this state by promoting programs to reduce stigma, educate, and advocate on behalf of all those who have mental illness in South Carolina. 
 
Please mail all Award Nominations to:
Mental Health America of South Carolina
Attn: MHASC 58th Annual Meeting Awards
1823 Gadsden St.
Columbia, SC 29201
 
 

Registration for MHASC Annual Meeting & Grand Opening of Williams Place

Registration Fee: $25.00. Please mail check and registration to:

Mental Health America of SC
Attn: Annual Meeting
1823 Gadsden St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Name __________________________________________________

Organization ____________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

City _____________________   State ________  Zip Code _______

Phone _________________________________________________

Email __________________________________________________

 
THANK YOU!!!

Thank you to all who made "Helping the Hurting: Faith Communities Response to Suicide" conference a great success! 
 
We had a great turn-out and learned important facts and insights about suicide prevention from our speakers and panelists! 
 
For more information on the Helping the Hurting conferences contact MHASC at 803-779-5363. 
 
Conference Sponsors: 
 
Mental Health America of South Carolina 
 
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
 
Midlands Technical College 
 
NAMI Mid-Carolina
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 Sumter

Contact your local MHA Affiliate today!

Upcoming Events
March 20, 2012
12:00 pm
MHASC Board of Directors Meeting
1823 Gadsden St.
Columbia, SC 
 
March 23, 2012
12:30 pm
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- SC Chapter
Annual Golf Tournament
Northwoods Golf Club
Columbia, SC

April 13, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
"Heart of the Community"
 Heath & Awareness Fair
Fort Jackson, SC
 
May 18, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
MHASC 58th Annual Meeting
&
William's Place Grand Opening Ceremony

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


Come Walk with Us!

Click on the link below to join MHASC Team for the 2012 NAMIWALKS Columbia presented by NAMI Mid-Carolina. 

NAMIWALKS Columbia will be held on May 18, 2012 at Riverfront Park, West Columbia, SC

Donations are welcome and can be made at the website below!

NAMIWALKS MHASC TEAM

 
Mental Health America of South Carolina
accepts your credit card payments for
conference registration
and all other donations on its website

Click on DONATE to use the Paypal system.

Call the MHASC office at 803-779-5363 for further information.