Local Accomplishments
- MHA has provided free, bi-monthly educational programs on a variety of mental health topics for the past 7 years. We went “virtual” in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have continued virtually until 2022. Attendance has actually doubled since going on Zoom!
- MHA provides Continuing Education Credits to social workers and counselors attending educational events, which allows them to stay updated in their fields.
- For May as Mental Health Month in 2022, MHA created 2 special offerings. The “Be Kind To Your Mind” inaugural celebration took place on April 23rd to kick off the season. The “It’s OK To Be OK” panel discussion about combat trauma took place on May 19th. Each event helped us reach a different type of audience and raise greater awareness.
- MHA sponsors a day-long Symposium on Mental Health Issues for professionals and laypeople. The 10th annual event will be hosted in October 2025 at The Piedmont Club.
- Prior to the pandemic “lock-down,” MHA presented a program on bullying to teachers and parents at Upstate Family Resource Center in Boiling Springs and hosted a viewing of our documentary “From Bull Street to Main Street” at Middle Tyger Community Center in Lyman.
- MHA Spartanburg was named “Outstanding Affiliate” by MHA South Carolina in 2019 in recognition of our volunteerism.
- MHA collaborates with other organizations in the County with related missions and goals, including New Day Clubhouse, NAMI of Spartanburg and Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center.
- MHA continues to serve as a voice on the Spartanburg County Behavioral Health Task Force.
- In 2024, MHA began providing corporate education to area corporations like Contec Inc.
