BHDD Office of Mental Health - Suicide Prevention Program

BHDD Office of Mental Health - Suicide Prevention Program Safety and Clinical Disclaimer: Information contained on these pages is NOT intended as treatment advice.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) Office of Mental Health Su***de Prevention Program works to make SC a Zero Su***de state through training & awareness. MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES
***If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, we encourage you to reach out, IMMEDIATELY:
• Call our SC Mobile Crisis line, statewide, 24/7/365, toll-free: 1 (833) 364-2274.
• Call, text, or chat the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, toll-free, by dialing 988
• Text HOPE4SC to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
• Contact the Deaf Services Hotline 24/7, statewide: (803) 339-3339 (VP) or deafhotline@scdmh.org.

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09/23/2025

Hope lives in South Carolina!

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Thank you to C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Care Center letting your hope shine this Su***de Prevention Month! We are thankful ...
09/19/2025

Thank you to C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Care Center letting your hope shine this Su***de Prevention Month! We are thankful for all of the work that you do.

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09/18/2025

is here. A simple conversation with family or friends can help break down stigmas and show others you support them! Throughout September and the rest of the year, demonstrate your commitment to embracing recovery.

09/18/2025

Thank you to The Courage Center for sharing these messages of hope during Su***de Prevention Month!

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Last week, on World Su***de Prevention Day, our South Carolina Su***de Prevention Coalition received a proclamation from...
09/17/2025

Last week, on World Su***de Prevention Day, our South Carolina Su***de Prevention Coalition received a proclamation from Governor Henry McMaster declaring September Su***de Prevention Month in South Carolina.

We are halfway through September and still have lots to share with you! Stay tuned 😁

Pictured- BHDD Office of Mental Health Director Dr. Robert Bank (L) and Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter (R)

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[ID: photo of BHDD OMH Director, Dr. Robert Bank, and Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter holding a framed proclamation and standing in front of the SC state flag]

To talk to someone in Spanish, call 988 and press 2.
09/16/2025

To talk to someone in Spanish, call 988 and press 2.

It's ! 💙

From September 15th - October 15th, we recognize , which is a time to celebrate the accomplishments by and in support of Hispanic communities.

We want you to know you are not alone, and we are in this together.
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¡Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 💙

Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, reconocemos el Mes de la , un tiempo para celebrar los logros de comunidades hispanas y también los logros en apoyo de ellas.

Queremos que sepas que no estás solo/a, y que estamos en esta lucha juntos.

Go visit our friends at Soda City in Columbia today!
09/13/2025

Go visit our friends at Soda City in Columbia today!

I.C. Hope is ready to meet people at Soda City! Come see us!

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09/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in our su***de prevention campaign this year! Our goal is to spread hope throughout South Carolina and remind everyone that you are not alone.

We will continue to share photos and videos throughout the month, so stay tuned for more!

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BHDD Office of Mental Health

09/10/2025

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we reaffirm our commitment to being here—always. At 988SC, our mission is simple but vital: to provide a safe place for anyone in South Carolina to reach out, anytime, for any reason.

Su***de is preventable. Hope is real. And help is only three numbers away. When you call, text, or chat 988, you’ll connect with someone who listens, cares, and understands.

Together, we can build a world where no one feels alone and every life is valued. 💙

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Call or text 988, or chat at 988sc.org—24/7/365.

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It’s a beautiful day at the South Carolina State House!Our SC Su***de Prevention Coalition is meeting on World Su***de P...
09/10/2025

It’s a beautiful day at the South Carolina State House!

Our SC Su***de Prevention Coalition is meeting on World Su***de Prevention Day with exciting presentations on efforts happening around the state.

Starting at 10:00am, you can stream the meeting at https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committeevideo.php

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Today is World Su***de Prevention Day! Take some time today to honor and remember those we’ve lost and those who were st...
09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day! Take some time today to honor and remember those we’ve lost and those who were struggling.

If today is particularly difficult for you, know that you can always call or text 988 for support! 💙

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Whether you've lost a loved one or experienced your own personal struggles, we're sending love today to everyone who has been touched by su***de. Remember, together, we can fight for a world without su***de.

Today and every day, AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de. We're creating a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in funding scientific research, educating the public about mental health and su***de prevention, advocating for public policies in mental health and su***de prevention, and supporting survivors of su***de loss and those affected by su***de.

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The Office of Su***de Prevention (OSP) is a program of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health that is working to make South Carolina a Zero Su***de state. We do this through training, awareness, and collaboration with other state agencies, nonprofits, communities, and medical and behavioral health care systems. We operate under the firm belief that su***de is preventable, especially when communities are equipped with the knowledge and ability to help individuals struggling with thoughts of su***de.You can find more information about this effort and its organizers here: scyspi.org Disclaimer This page was developed [in part] under a grant number J12011002015 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS.

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