Mental Health America Of Spartanburg County

What Mental Health America Of Spartanburg County does

Mental Health America of Spartanburg County is a county-wide nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of Mental Health America of South Carolina and Mental Health America national (founded 1909 by Clifford W. Beers). The organization is headquartered at P.O. Box 5991, Spartanburg, SC 29304 and operates exclusively in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Its stated mission is to promote positive mental health, raise awareness about mental illness, reduce treatment-seeking stigma, and initiate community conversations on mental health through innovative educational opportunities for local residents.

The organization's core offerings are community programs rather than technology products: a bi-monthly Educational Series delivered in hybrid format (Zoom and in-person at the Mary Black Foundation) with optional continuing education credits for social workers and counselors; the 10th Annual Mental Health Symposium held at The Piedmont Club; the annual Be Kind To Your Mind community celebration marking Mental Health Month in May; an ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) partnership with MHA-South Carolina; and, beginning in 2024, corporate education services for area employers such as Contec Inc. Supporting resources include a curated blog and screening tool library adapted from MHA National. The organization operates with no proprietary technology platform — its stack is a WordPress website, Mailchimp email, Donorbox/Stripe donations, and Zoom.

Revenue is generated through three streams: tax-deductible charitable contributions (online donations, checks, and an annual Friends Campaign), tiered corporate event sponsorships ranging from $100 (Sunshine) to $5,000 (Evergreen), and nominal continuing education fees for professionals. Free public access to educational content is the deliberate value proposition. The organization is led by Executive Director Alane Swain (appointed January 2025), preceded by Ross Hill (August 2022) and Maggie Gainey (January 2021 – August 2022), and governed by an Advisory Board chaired by Cathy McCabe. Distribution reaches the Spartanburg community through social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, partner referrals via a network of local mental health and civic organizations (New Day Clubhouse, NAMI of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, United Way of the Piedmont, Converse University, and others), and direct community engagement at events.

Name

Mental Health America Of Spartanburg County

Legal name

Mental Health America of Spartanburg County

Website

https://mhaspartanburg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mental Health America of Spartanburg County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate providing community-based mental health education, stigma reduction programming, and continuing education to Spartanburg County, SC residents, mental health professionals, and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Advocacy & Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Services (EDALAFAD)

Keywords

• Mental health education
• Community mental health
• Suicide prevention training
• Mental health advocacy
• Continuing education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Spartanburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization raises funds through online donations via Donorbox/Stripe partnership, check donations, and an annual Friends Campaign. Contributions are tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donors support the mission of promoting positive mental health, raising awareness about mental illness, reducing stigma, and providing educational programs.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support the annual Educational Series and events like the Be Kind To Your Mind celebration and Mental Health Symposium. Sponsorship tiers include Evergreen ($5,000), Master Gardener ($2,500), Gardener ($1,000), Cultivator ($500), Seed Sower ($250), and Sunshine ($100).
3. Continuing Education Fees: Social workers and counselors can receive Continuing Education Credits for attending educational events for a nominal fee. Five (5) CE credits are available per symposium event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MHA Spartanburg delivers free community mental health education and advocacy programs across Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Its core offerings are the bi-monthly Educational Series (hybrid in-person/Zoom sessions with continuing education credits for professionals), an annual Mental Health Symposium, the annual Be Kind To Your Mind community event, ASIST suicide intervention training, corporate workplace mental health education, and a library of mental health educational resources. Programs are provided free to the public, supported by donations, sponsorships, and nominal fees for CE credits.

Product overview

Mental Health America of Spartanburg County is a community-based nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) and affiliate of Mental Health America of South Carolina and MHA National. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform; instead, it provides a suite of in-person and virtual community programs centered around mental health education, advocacy, and stigma reduction. The core offerings include the Educational Series (bi-monthly sessions providing continuing education credits), the Annual Mental Health Symposium (day-long professional conference), the Be Kind To Your Mind community event, ASIST suicide intervention training, corporate education services, and a library of curated mental health resources and blog content. Programs are delivered through hybrid formats combining in-person gatherings and virtual Zoom/webinar sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educational Series A bi-monthly educational program series providing free mental health education sessions on topics such as DBT, insurance obstacles, social media's impact on youth, medication-assisted treatment, and equine-assisted therapy. Sessions are offered in hybrid (in-person and virtual via Zoom) formats with continuing education credits available for social workers and counselors. Six sessions are held per year, every other month on the second Thursday.
• Annual Mental Health Symposium A day-long professional symposium providing continuing education for mental health professionals on topics such as serious mental illness, clinical documentation, autism, and menopause and mental health. Five continuing education credits are available per symposium for counselors. Held annually at The Piedmont Club in Spartanburg, SC.
• Be Kind To Your Mind Community Event An annual community celebration kicking off May as Mental Health Month, featuring music, art, food, and vendors. Includes the Bailie Award, Youth Award, and other recognitions for mental health advocacy. Free and open to the public.
• ASIST Suicide Intervention Training A partnership with MHA-South Carolina offering a 2-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) program for clinicians to increase their suicide intervention skills.
• Corporate Education Services Mental health education and training provided to area corporations and businesses, including corporate partners like Contec Inc., to promote workplace mental health awareness and support.
• Navigating Psychosis Program An educational program for family members and friends of individuals experiencing psychosis, providing education about psychosis and practical resources to support caregivers and loved ones. Hosted in partnership with Susan Lea, LLC.
• Mental Health Screening & Educational Resources Educational blog articles and curated resources covering mental health topics including depression, trauma, BIPOC mental health, LGBTQ+ support, suicide prevention, grief, addiction recovery, and caregiving, providing free access to screening tools and educational content for Spartanburg County residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Attendance doubled after transitioning to virtual/hybrid format in July 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• ReGenesis Health CarecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Evergreen Sponsor for events. Provides financial support for MHA Spartaburg's annual events including Educational Series and Be Kind To Your Mind celebration.
• Spartanburg Regional Healthcare SystemminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Gardener Sponsor ($1,000 level) for Be Kind To Your Mind event.
• Contec Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate partner for mental health education. In 2024, MHA began providing corporate education to Contec Inc., representing an expansion into workplace mental health services.
• Mental Health America (National)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1909MHA Spartanburg is an official affiliate of Mental Health America national organization, which was founded in 1909 by former psychiatric patient Clifford W. Beers. This affiliation provides access to national resources, screening tools, educational materials, and the #B4Stage4 Philosophy. The national organization guides the affiliate's mission to promote positive mental health and reduce stigma.
• Mental Health America of South CarolinaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA Spartanburg is an affiliate of the Mental Health America of South Carolina state organization. The state organization provides additional support, resources, and coordination for South Carolina affiliates. MHA Spartanburg was named 'Outstanding Affiliate' by MHA South Carolina in 2019.
• New Day ClubhousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization with related mental health mission and goals in Spartanburg County. Works together on community mental health initiatives and resource sharing.
• NAMI of SpartanburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization with related mental health mission. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and MHA work together on advocacy and awareness efforts.
• Spartanburg Area Mental Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating mental health organization serving Spartanburg County. MHA serves as a voice on the Spartanburg County Behavioral Health Task Force alongside this partner.
• Carolina Center for Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing Community Resource Directory and collaborated on events including Lunch & Learn about Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
• Mary Black FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides in-person venue for hybrid Educational Series events. Located at 498 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
• United Way of the PiedmontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing Behavioral Health Resource Guide that MHA distributes to the community.
• The Piedmont ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Annual Mental Health Symposium events, located at 361 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
• Spartanburg County Behavioral Health Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA continues to serve as a voice on this task force, working with various community stakeholders on behavioral health initiatives.
• The Life Worth Living ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization focused on making DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) accessible and affordable. Executive Director Mary Knight presented at the January 2026 Educational Series.
• Converse UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting Out of the Darkness Walk, symposium venue, and collaborative mental health programming. Morgan Strickland is Associate Professor in their MFT program.
• MHA-South CarolinaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partnership for ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) program and collaborative initiatives. MHA Spartanburg partners with MHA-SC on advanced 2-day training programs.
• Carolina Foothills Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided micro grant to MHA Spartanburg for hosting a compulsive spending workshop in August 2025.
• Chapman Museum of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue where Bailie's mental health art exhibit (In The Midst Of A Trauma) has been displayed.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bring Change to Mind: Bring Change to Mind is a nonprofit dedicated to ending the stigma around mental illness through education and storytelling, with student programs in high schools and universities. It shares MHA Spartanburg's stigma-reduction mission and educational programming model.
• Active Minds: Active Minds is a nonprofit that mobilizes student-led mental health awareness and education programs on college campuses, overlapping with MHA Spartanburg's youth-focused advocacy, Educational Series, and Converse University partnership.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is the largest U.S. grassroots mental health advocacy and education nonprofit, with local affiliates (including NAMI of Spartanburg) operating parallel to MHA Spartanburg. Both organizations focus on stigma reduction, community education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
• NAMI Spartanburg: NAMI Spartanburg is a local affiliate of NAMI National serving the same Spartanburg County geography with overlapping mental health education, support groups, and stigma-reduction goals. MHA Spartanburg explicitly lists NAMI Spartanburg as a collaborating partner.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): AFSP is a national nonprofit focused on suicide prevention through education, advocacy, and community programs, including Out of the Darkness Walks held in partnership with MHA Spartanburg. Its mission closely overlaps with MHA Spartanburg's ASIST training and suicide prevention resources.
• The Jed Foundation: Jed is a national nonprofit focused on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults through education and partnerships with high schools and colleges. It is comparable in mission to MHA Spartanburg's youth mental health programming and CE-eligible professional training.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA is a national nonprofit providing peer-run support groups, education, and resources for people living with mood disorders. It is comparable in mission (mental health education and community support) and has a similar affiliate-style local chapter structure.

Others

• Mental Health America (National): MHA National is the parent organization of MHA Spartanburg County and operates the same mission of mental health promotion, screening, and education at the national scale. It is comparable as the umbrella brand but is not a true competitive peer given the affiliate relationship.

Broad incumbents

• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: The National Council is a large membership and advocacy organization representing behavioral health providers and organizations nationwide. It is comparable as a broader industry incumbent in the mental health advocacy space where MHA Spartanburg operates.

Regional players

• Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (The Bridge): Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center is a local clinical provider of mental health and substance use services in Spartanburg County, listed as a collaborating partner of MHA Spartanburg. It is comparable as a regional mental health organization but focuses on direct clinical service rather than advocacy/education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MHASpartanburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mental-health-america-of-spartanburg-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/mhaspartanburg

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Profiles14 records

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