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.
03/13/2026
March is Self-Injury Awareness Month. 🧡
It’s time to break the silence and the stigma. Self-harm is often a misunderstood way of coping with deep emotional pain, but no one has to face that pain alone. This month, spreading hope for everyone on their journey to healing.
If you or someone you care about is struggling, reach out to your local mental health center or call the su***de lifeline at 988.
You are not alone; we are here for you.
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03/11/2026
You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out to 988 💙
03/06/2026
Today is Global Day of Unplugging! This is a 24-hour break from technology that is meant to encourage human interaction and promote mental health. Today, try to put down your devices and engage in meaningful conversations with others.
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03/03/2026
03/02/2026
Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day!
Did you know—South Carolina has a free, anonymous online screener for parents and guardians to take on behalf of their adolescent? Specifically tailored for ages under 18, visit hope.connectsSCkids.org to learn more.
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On World Teen Mental Wellness Day, we want to remind you that mental health conversations are critical in supporting teen mental health. 💙
Starting a conversation about mental health does not need to be uncomfortable, and it can make all the difference. 💬✨ For tips, visit seizetheawkward.org
03/01/2026
It’s – and women su***de prevention researchers are making history every day in the quest to learn more.💙
This month, we will be highlighting women researchers who are saving lives and making a difference in su***de prevention as well as research around women's mental health.
Learn more about our critical research work at afsp.org/research
02/28/2026
Black mental wellness deserves visibility — not just for a day, but every day.
This Black History Month, we’ve recognized diverse voices and experiences while underscoring that mental health equity is essential to overall health, safety, and opportunity.
Today, on , we continue to elevate conversations about stigma, center culturally responsive care, and reaffirm the importance of community-based solutions.
Black mental wellness is shaped by strength, resilience, advocacy, and collective care. It also requires access, investment, and systems change.
As Black History Month comes to a close, our commitment continues.
Learn more and join the movement at nami.org/chea, and explore the Crisis Can’t Wait campaign at nami.org/crisiscantwait.
02/27/2026
💙RESOURCE ROUND-UP💙
We’ve seen lots of great resources from our presenters today. Save these to your phone in case you or someone you love ever needs them!
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02/27/2026
Shannon Nix from the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) shares about the increased su***de risk for those who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence.
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02/27/2026
It’s lunch time, and we want to remind you all that 988 is here for you, 24/7, 365!
02/27/2026
Now we welcome Travis Duncan, Board Member for American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - South Carolina Chapter.
Travis is presenting L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Su***de Prevention for Black and African American Communities.
Chris Sherrill, Marine Corps veteran, discusses veteran su***de prevention and the common challenges that this population faces.
Mary Trunk is the Violence Prevention and Survivor Services Coordinator at SC Able, and she shared special considerations for su***de prevention for people with disabilities.
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Contact The Practice
Send a message to BHDD Office of Mental Health - Suicide Prevention Program:
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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