SC SHARE is the only statewide mental health consumer run non-profit organization of its kind in South Carolina. The organization is open to anyone who has a mental illness.

SC SHARE began in 1985 with a small group of people who had the hope that they could make a difference in the lives of people who lived with mental illness. These innovators formed the organization we call SC SHARE and began self help support groups across the state. Over 60 groups have come and gone in our history. As needs and trends changed, some self-help support group members wanted more direction and guidance for living a life of recovery. In an effort to adapt to the needs of its members, SC SHARE developed a program called Recovery for Life: Helping Others Help Themselves.

SC SHARE is located 2 minutes from beautiful downtown Columbia. Directions to our office from several different locations throughout the city and state can be found here.

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As we look back at 2009:

• 404 Recovery classes with over 2,000 in attendance.
• 34 Recovery Planner presentations to 379 mental health staff and clients.
• 14 Ready for Life presentations to 1,313 young people.
• 22 Substance abuse/mental illness trainings and 8 DTR groups that focus on these issues.
•2 STAR Mentor trainings with 12 Mentors working with 56 individuals on recovery goals.
• 54 Wellness presentations by our certified personal exercise trainer who also works with individuals to help them develop their own personal wellness goals.
• 5 two day Life Skills Trainings that focus on "learning to manage Life instead of Life managing you."