Mental Health Amer

Mental Health Amer is a Mental Health Services organization in Greenville, SC. It operates as the local affiliate of Mental Health America, working to support, strengthen, and save lives through services that positively impact mental health. The organization focuses on advocacy, awareness, and direct service delivery, aiming to create a society where care is accessible and stigma is reduced. It serves the Greenville County community by addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, with a specific emphasis on making mental wellness a visible health priority. The affiliate holds a rating of 1.00 based on one review.

The organization’s work is grounded in a holistic approach to well-being, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Core values include empathy, collaboration, accountability, respect, and inclusivity, ensuring that individuals of every background are treated with dignity. Mental Health America of Greenville County provides housing support services, including administrative support and property management for two subsidized housing communities and a group home. These communities, Hillcrest Heights in Simpsonville and Victor Village in Greer, offer safe, permanent, and affordable housing for individuals disabled by chronic mental illness. Hillcrest Heights contains 12 independent apartments, while Victor Village consists of 10 duplexes housing 20 individuals along with a community building. The organization also runs Operation Santa Claus, a holiday program that delivers more than 400 gift bags annually to adults with chronic mental health conditions who are homeless or living in supported housing. These bags contain health and hygiene products and comfort items, funded by community donations and partnerships with local groups. Additionally, the Upstate 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call center has been reaccredited by the American Association of Suicidology for a three-year term.

Located at 301 University Ridge, the office sits about a tenth of a mile from the Veteran's Memorial and Logan Park. It is also within a short distance of South Church Street and the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities.

Mental Health Amer stands as the only broad-based organization in Greenville County dedicated to addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, combining advocacy with direct housing and crisis support services.