The Phoenix Center of Greenville just started their free family group! The Phoenix Center’s free family group was created to help support parents, spouses, and significant others who may have a friend or family member struggling with substance use disorder. It is open to the public and anyone can attend, whether your loved one attends […]
Team Rubicon (TR) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and international organization that utilizes the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Founded in 2010 by U.S. Marines William McNulty and Jacob “Jake” Wood, TR has deployed across the United States and around the world to provide immediate relief […]
Great news from the mental health community. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act has been approved by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The Act was unanimously approved by the Senate Committee. What’s next? This Act will need be passed on the Federal level to get put into action. Why this is exciting: […]
Mission Reports for Greenville, Spartanburg, and Tri-County offices Greenville The next decennial census is just around the corner in 2020. Make sure you’re counted! We need veterans to be adequately counted so we can have a better understanding of the local veteran population. And, your responses are confidential. To learn how the US Census Bureau […]
Veterans ASCEND was awarded the Department of Labor (DOL) HIRE Vets Medallion Award. There are two award tiers in the program, Gold and Platinum. Veterans ASCEND received the platinum award. There are also different awards for the size of the employer. The criteria for large employers are 500 or more employees; medium employers are 51-499 […]
Mission Reports for Greenville, Spartanburg, and Tri-County offices Greenville Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) will be closed for Christmas and New Years from December 23 through January 1. PRISMA Health’s Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital planned their adaptive sports in December and January. Join the UWS Outdoor Adventure Program and participate in one of the events! […]
Mission Reports for Greenville, Spartanburg, and Tri-County offices Greenville Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) will be closed for Thanksgiving from November 28 through 29. UWS will hold the staff training on November 25 at the Vet Center in Greenville. We are pleased to announce Sandra Drake, who is the UWS office manager and volunteer coordinator. Our […]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: November 23, 2019 Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events around the world, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. While each event is unique and offers various programming, […]
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) partnered with Whatta Wash Car Wash to hold a matching fundraiser up until Veterans Day, November 11. If you donate $5, Whatta Wash will match the donation with $5 so your donation will be doubled. Whatta Wash has also living and deceased veteran signs for Veterans Day for sale. Purchase red, […]
Mission Reports for Greenville, Spartanburg, and Tri-County offices Greenville We are pleased to announce we filled our Fellowship Program positions. Sharee Ashford and Sam Given will be the new fellows for the next nine months! Additionally, we are pleased to announce Tonyelle Jamison will be the fellow in our Family Support Fellowship Program position for […]
