Beckman Center for Mental Health Services

07/10/2025

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is this week: October 5 - October 11, 2025. Let's help build community together!

Mental Illness Awareness Week is about more than awareness — it’s about building community. Mental health journeys are better together.

This , invite a friend, tag someone who inspires you, and take action today: nami.org/MIAW

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01/10/2025

October is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

Check out our colleagues', South Carolina Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, post below and share with others.

01/10/2025

October is .

Follow our colleagues, BHDD Office of Substance Use Services, and share posts all month long to expand the conversations.

October is . We’re sharing statistics, helpful tools and language pointers to guide conversations that keep friends, families and community members safe.

30/09/2025

Thank you, South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs, for highlighting su***de prevention efforts! ***dePrevention

30/09/2025

Thank you, Jessie! We're so proud you're part of the team.

***dePreventionMonth: South Carolina lost 818 people to su***de in 2023, which is the third leading cause of death for 15-25-year-olds.

Communities must support one another in prevention efforts, lean on one another, and help connect people who are at risk of su***de to care.

📄 Read our latest Policy Forum guest column by Jessica Kobernik from the BHDD Office of Mental Health - Su***de Prevention Program at bit.ly/46LrKzZ.

29/09/2025

Friday, September 19, 2025, patients at William S. Hall experienced a heartwarming and therapeutic visit from Odom’s Mobile Petting Zoo during a special event organized by the Activity Therapy Department.

The event featured a delightful assortment of animals, including ducks, chickens, bunnies, a friendly goat, and even a bearded dragon; all brought in to support patient wellness and emotional healing.

Pet therapy has been widely recognized for its numerous psychological and physical benefits, such as reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and improving mood. Interaction with animals can spark joy, encourage social engagement, and offer a calming, sensory experience, especially valuable in therapeutic settings.

The goal of this special event was to provide patients with a unique and meaningful connection to nature and animals, promoting comfort, emotional support, and a break from the daily routine. Judging by the smiles and laughter throughout the visit, the mobile petting zoo delivered just that and more.

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

According to the Spinal Injuries Association, the number of people who experience spinal cord injury paralysis is around 2,500 a year. While the causes of many of these accidents vary, a proportion of them will be the result of participation in sports, whether for leisure or professionally.

26/09/2025

Remember to follow South Carolina Emergency Management Division for the latest updates regarding hazardous weather. ⛈☔️

👇Click through their post below for important steps and visit their website at scemd.org to learn more. Stay safe!

25/09/2025

We all need a reminder.

If you’re navigating through a tough moment, know that no matter where you are on your journey, you are not alone. Calmer waters are indeed ahead. 🌊💙

25/09/2025

Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center is spreading !

***dePreventionMonth

25/09/2025

Self-care is important for your physical and mental health. 🩵💜 ***dePreventionMonth

18/06/2025

PINNED POST: If you or someone you know needs help, we’re here for you. Please review the crisis and non-crisis resources below!

BHDD Office of Mental Health CRISIS SERVICES
‼️ SC Mobile Crisis – Mobile Crisis is for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Local Mobile Crisis Teams assess the crisis and can respond on-site, with law enforcement, if appropriate. SC Mobile Crisis is available 24/7/365, toll-free, statewide, at (833) 364-2274.
‼️ BHDD Office of Mental Health Deaf Services Hotline - This line is dedicated to folks who are deaf or hard of hearing and in crisis or in need of resources. It is also available to contact for hospital consultation, telepsychiatry interpreter requests, and mental health center referrals. The Deaf Services Hotline is available 24/7, statewide, at (803) 339-3339 (VP) or deafhotline@scdmh.org.

OTHER CRISIS RESOURCES
‼️ Su***de Prevention Lifeline - This line is for anyone in need of crisis help. The Lifeline is available 24/7/365, toll-free, nationwide - call or text 988 (veterans, select 1); to chat go to https://988lifeline.org/chat/.
‼️ Crisis Text Line - The Crisis Text Line is a nationwide resource for anyone in need of crisis assistance but is not able or ready to call into a resource line. South Carolinians can reach the Crisis Text Line 24/7/365, toll-free, by texting HOPE4SC to 741741 - Español: AYUDA to 741741. Texts to this line do not show up on phone bills and users are not charged for data.

BHDD Office of Mental Health NON-CRISIS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
‼️ Online Mental Health Screener - this is a safe, easy, and free service that allows users to anonymously take a Self-Check Questionnaire and connect with a professional counselor who can offer guidance, support, and resources to connect them with mental health and addiction services. The screener is at https://hope.connectsyou.org/.
‼️ Online YOUTH Mental Health Screener - this safe and convenient free service allows parents and guardians to anonymously take a self-check questionnaire on behalf of their child and connect with a caring professional, who will provide guidance, support, and resources to help them access mental and behavioral health services for youth. The screener is at https://hope.connectssckids.org/.
‼️ Contact us here at the Center. Secure telephone and video appointments and walk-in appointments may be available – please call us to learn more.

28/04/2025

is ! Check out the upcoming events we will have throughout the communities we serve.

💚SAVE THE DATES for May 3rd and the week of May 12th!💚

22/10/2024

Another successful County Day! This one was in , SC.

Our Executive Director, Tacey Perillo, is pictured here with Lt. Gov. Evette and Senator Garrett.

18/10/2024

Some of our Beckman crew are at the Team South Carolina County Days at USC Aiken's Convocation Center!

They had some special guests stop by - SCDMH Acting State Director, Robert Bank, MD, and SCDMH Deputy Director of Community Mental Health Services, Deb Blalock.

Thank you to everyone who is helping out in the !

26/09/2024

17/09/2024

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01/05/2024

Beckman is going GREEN for Mental Health Month!💚💚