A belief in potential. A right to dream. An opportunity to achieve.
Welcome to SCCMHA
We at SCCMHA have a deep-seated belief in the potential of every person we meet.
These same persons have a right to dream and imagine a life of their choosing and we are here to support those dreams and help them with opportunities to achieve.
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, focused on helping to raise awareness and celebrate individual differences for people with autism, fostering inclusivity and connectedness.
World Autism Day is also recognized on April 2.
Autism refers to a broad range of conditions that can hinder speech, social skills and other forms of communication and development. According to a 2023 CDC study, 1 in 36 kids and 1 in 45 adults have autism.
However, some people with autism are still able to live full and independent lives, holding significant positive attributes stemming from their diagnosis, such as attention to detail, strong observational skills, high levels of creativity and many others.
It is important to highlight the positives of autism and inform others as to what it really is. Get involved and help educate people to spark empathy and inclusivity for those affected by autism. You can also pledge to the Kindness Campaign with Autism Speaks, to encourage acceptance and understanding with daily acts of kindness. Together, we can create a more inclusive world.
For more information: World Autism Month FAQ | Autism Speaks
April is Sexual Assualt Awareness & Prevention Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. During this month, advocates, survivors and the community come together to talk about sexual violence, offer support to those affected and increase knowledge and awareness to prevent sexual assault from happening.
According to the CDC, over half of women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence at some point and we must help survivors access safety, justice and healing. Abuse can happen anywhere and it is on us to educate others and intervene when we see someone in trouble.
We as community members can work together to help end sexual violence by speaking out and speaking up for victims and changing the culture that allows for it to occur.
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline number at 1-800-656-4673.
Our voices have power.
April is Counseling Awareness Month
More than 665,000 counselors in the United States work in agencies, schools, organizations, private practice, personal health care and other settings. In celebration of the impact they make, April is recognized as Counseling Awareness Month.
This holiday seeks to highlight the work and accomplishments of counselors, as well as to educate others of the role they have in the world. Counselors address a variety of human growth and development issues and problems of people from all backgrounds at any stage of their life, from childhood to adulthood.
At SCCMHA, our counselors reach out to consumers to help improve their quality of life, but also to help integrate them into society and become active members of their community. We are grateful for the encouragement and influence they supply to anyone who walks through our doors to assist in making our community and our world a better place.