Mental Health America of Spartanburg County’s overall goals are to promote positive mental health, to raise awareness about mental illness, to reduce stigma which prevents seeking treatment and to begin the community conversation needed about these issues. This organization is working hard to bring innovative, educational opportunities to all local residents.
Educational Series
The 2022 Educational Series is being offered free online. Join our March webinar on “Nutrition and Brain Health: Boost Mood and Memory” presented by Lori Boyd, MSN, RN, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional. >> More Events
Thursday, March 10
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Online with
Zoom Webinars
Online Donations
We are happy to present our 2022 Friends fundraising campaign. We’re even happier to announce that for the first year we are accepting donations online. Try this new method of giving – that’s fast, easy and secure. You may also donate by check. Either way… We hope you will support and share our cause!
Current Events
Mental health impacts of the COVID-19 crisis are a critical factor to consider for all people. For the 1 in 5 who already have mental health conditions – or the 1 in 2 who are at risk of developing them – we need to take personal, professional and policy measures now. MHA has compiled a range of resources and information to assist you and your community.
State of Mental Health
For the eighth year, MHA released its annual State of Mental Health in America Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 15 mental health access and prevalence measures. The report illuminates continuing crisis in both categories. It is clear that we must do more to ensure that Americans are able to lead mentally healthy lives.
The Facts
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1 in 5 people in the United States will be diagnosed each year with mental illness.
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On average, 1 person dies by suicide every 12 hours in South Carolina.
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Spartanburg County has approximately 54,386 mentally ill and 24,775 people suffering from drug abuse.
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Only 15.9% of these people are having their needs met.
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Reasons include lack of behavioral health professionals, uninsured individuals and stigma around mental illness.
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People and their families do not readily seek help or talk about the problem.
Other Resources
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County works with many other local organizations who have similar missions in order to advocate, educate and serve. Here are some of our partners.
Raise Awareness, Reduce Stigma
Your donations help us… Offer expert presentations on timely mental health topics. Enhance outreach online with out website and social media. Collaborate with local artists to share moving stories. Cultivate leadership and partnerships to generate the most widespread impact.