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Mental Health America of South Carolina (MHASC) has proudly served the state of South Carolina since 1954 as a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Mental Health America of South Carolina (MHASC) has proudly served the state of South Carolina since 1954 as a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Joy was named Executive Director of Mental Health America of South Carolina in 2002.
Joy was named Executive Director of Mental Health America of South Carolina in 2002.
Her career began in the mental health field at the Alabama Institute of Mental Health, and she has worked with the SC Department of Mental Health, the SC Mental Health Partnership, and the SC Housing Authority.
Her career began in the mental health field at the Alabama Institute of Mental Health, and she has worked with the SC Department of Mental Health, the SC Mental Health Partnership, and the SC Housing Authority.
Her non-profit experience includes being in charge of a high-risk children’s program in Spartanburg for seven years, Director of Mental Health America of Aiken County for five years, and Director of the Aurora Foundation for six years, for a total of 40 years of non-profit and mental health experience.
Her non-profit experience includes being in charge of a high-risk children’s program in Spartanburg for seven years, Director of Mental Health America of Aiken County for five years, and Director of the Aurora Foundation for six years, for a total of 40 years of non-profit and mental health experience.
Joy resides in Columbia with her husband of 46 years. She has two children and two grandchildren.
Joy resides in Columbia with her husband of 46 years. She has two children and two grandchildren.
2025-26 Board of Directors
2025-26 Board of Directors
o Erika Jensen, Chair
o Stuart Shields, Vice-Chair
o Mary Rawls, Treasurer
o Kim Gilmore, Secretary
o Lee Ann Alexander
o Paul Bishop
o Amy Lee Caimano
o Angela Carroll
o Demetria Chestnut
o Jessica Davis
o Ashlie Decarlo
o Veronique Gilmore
o David Leach
o Melanie Lobel
o George Mavroftas
o Theresa McDaniel
o Michele Myers
o Ashley Page
o Jasmine Shepard
o Luanne Vinson
o Jeremy Wilson
Our History
Our History
Founded in 1954, the first two programs of MHASC were Operation Santa and Spring Showers.
Founded in 1954, the first two programs of MHASC were Operation Santa and Spring Showers.
During “Operation Santa”, MHASC made sure that all patients in the state hospital received at least one gift at the annual Christmas party hosted by MHASC.
During “Operation Santa”, MHASC made sure that all patients in the state hospital received at least one gift at the annual Christmas party hosted by MHASC.
Today, MHASC continues this wonderful tradition, even as people have moved away from state facilities and now reside in local communities across the state.
Today, MHASC continues this wonderful tradition, even as people have moved away from state facilities and now reside in local communities across the state.
Spring Showers started in 1959 and continuing until 1990, this annual spring fling was held in the month of May on the State Hospital grounds on Bull Street in Columbia.
Spring Showers started in 1959 and continuing until 1990, this annual spring fling was held in the month of May on the State Hospital grounds on Bull Street in Columbia.
Historical Photos from the South Carolina State Hospital
Historical Photos from the South Carolina State Hospital
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