This toolkit has been created to share easily accessible informative materials pertaining to mental health.

Handouts: free to download, print and distribute:

 

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    • #InThisTogether
    • #SelfCareMay
    • #MHM2023
    • #MentalHealth2023
    • #SCDMHCares
    • #MentalHealthMatters
    • #MentalHealthIsHealth
    • #BreakTheStigma

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Mental Health Month Activities/Virtual Events:

Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center  (ABMHC):

      • ABMHC will be putting “Hope Kits” in blessing boxes throughout Aiken and Barnwell Counties. Keep an eye out in your community!
      • May 9: Staff will be serving light snacks and providing promotional items to patients and guests at each location between the hours of 9-4pm.

AOP Community Mental Health Center (AOP CMHC):

Beckman Center for Mental Health Services (BCMHS):

Other Beckman events:

ABBEVILLE:

        • School Mental Health Staff will present handouts and pins to staff in their schools for the month of May.
        • Community Drop-in 5/19/23 1-3 pm.

EDGEFIELD:

        • Every Wednesday in May, Edgefield Clinic will “Go Green” and have a Mental Health Awareness table in front of the Clinic.

NEWBERRY:

        • Staff members will be taking out the RV to community partners to show its uses and new outfitting on May 12th.

Berkeley Community Mental Health Center (BCMHC):

In Our Lobby:

          • Banner in Lobby, recognizing “May is Mental Health Month.”
          • Green Ribbons will be passed out in honor of Mental Health Month.
          • Light snacks in the lobby for patients (once or twice this month)
          • Art Contest: Patient’s art will be displayed in the lobby all month. Patients and families will be able to vote on artwork.
      • May 1: 3:30pm Blow Out Stigma Campaign to kick off Mental Health Month at the main center: 403 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner SC 29461
      • Dress for Success Day May 24: 10am-1pm Patient’s will get the chance to “shop” for interview appropriate clothing from the BCMHC clothes closet at the main center: 403 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner SC 29461

Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC):

Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CECMHC):

Coastal Empire is hosting Open Houses for all 5 counties, and you’re invited! It will be an opportunity to meet our staff, learn more about our services, network, and strengthen our relationship with the community we serve.

      • Beaufort clinic: May 16: 1:30pm-3pm Open House “Look around, look within” at Beaufort County Mental Health Clinic 1050 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, SC 29902
      • Allendale & Hampton clinics: May 2: 12pm-1:30pm Open House “Look around, look within” at Hampton Mental Health Clinic 65 Forest Drive, Varnville, SC 29944
      • Hilton Head Clinic: May 4: 12pm-1:30pm Open House “Look around, look within” at Hilton Head Island Mental Health Clinic 151 Dillon Dr., Hilton Head, SC 29928
      • Colleton clinic: May 25: 12pm-2pm Open House “Look around, look within” at Colleton County Mental Health Clinic 507 Forest Circle, Walterboro, SC 29488
      • Jasper clinic: May 12: 12pm-2pm Open House “Look around, look within” at Jasper County Mental Health Clinic 1510 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936

Pee Dee Mental Health Center

**All events will be held at 125 East Cheves St., Florence SC 29506**

      • May 15: 10am-12pm Community Forum.
      • May 16: 9am-11am Patient Testimonies.
      • May 17: 9am-2pm Thrift Store.
      • May 18: 9am-3pm Mental Health Awareness Walk.

Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center:

Tri-County Community Mental Health Center (TCCMHC):

      • May 1-5: Spirit week! Staff will be participating with a theme for each day to support mental health awareness at our locations. Monday: Wacky Sock Day, Tuesday: Country vs. Country Club, Wednesday: Decades Day, Thursday: Superhero Day, Friday: Go Green for Mental Health. Join in on the fun!
      • May 6: 10am-4pm Mayfest in McColl 29570 on Main Street. We will have our RV on display and information available to the community.
      • We are having the town fountain in Cheraw dyed green for the month of May with our Mental Health Awareness month banner.
      • Displaying a small sign with brochures in libraries throughout Dillon, Marlboro, and Chesterfield counties.

Waccamaw Center for Mental Health: