Lancaster, SC Mental Health Task Force

08/19/2026

💚Lets talk to our kids.💚

📊 About 1 in 6 adolescents ages 12–17 experienced moderate or severe symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder in 2025.

More insights in the 2025 : samhsa.gov/nsduh

08/12/2026

Let’s help them find a warming center 💚

Long post alert:
Below is a copy of the letter that we sent Immanuel Baptist Church, thanking them for the use of their facility for the past two years. ‼️It's now time to begin looking for a new location for a warming center. 🏫Somewhere with a large open space, bathrooms that are close (or better yet off the same large open space), plenty of space for storage, access to a kitchen is VERY helpful. It's a large ask we know, but if someone with knowledge and access to a space could reach out to the United Way and speak with either Emily or Holly, we would appreciate that! Thanks again to Immanuel for being so supportive of the project for the last two years! 🙏

Dear Immanuel Baptist Church Family,

On behalf of the United Way of Lancaster County and the Lancaster Area Coalition for the Homeless (LACH), we sincerely thank you for your unwavering support in hosting the LACH Warming Center over the past two winter seasons.

Your openness to welcome individuals in need has profoundly impacted some of Lancaster County's most vulnerable residents. When temperatures plummeted, your church transformed into a sanctuary of safety, warmth, and dignity for those facing homelessness.

During the first season (December 2024 – March 2025), the Warming Center operated based on temperature, serving as a refuge for 51 unique guests with a total of 355 overnight stays across 76 nights. Thanks to the dedication of volunteers who contributed over 1,000 hours to meal preparation, guest check-in, and maintaining a supportive atmosphere, many found solace during harsh winter nights.

In the following season (December 2025 – March 2026), we transitioned to a 7-day-a-week operation. This expansion allowed us to welcome 56 unique guests and provide 1,127 overnight stays over 117 nights. Volunteers from Immanuel Baptist Church and the Lancaster community stepped up again, showcasing Christ's love through acts of kindness and service. The Warming Center also served during severe conditions, supporting not only the homeless but also those in the community without adequate heating.

The outcomes of our efforts go beyond mere numbers; they symbolize the lives protected from harsh weather, the dignity restored, and the compassion experienced in difficult times. Each meal, blanket, conversation, and night of rest reinforced the message that our guests were valued and not forgotten. Immanuel Baptist Church exemplifies the power of community partnerships.

May God bless Immanuel Baptist Church, its pastors, leaders, and congregation for their commitment to serving others. We appreciate your support and dedicated volunteers in making Lancaster County a safer, more compassionate, and more united place. We are grateful for our partnership and the impact we've made together. This partnership embodies our belief that "United is the Way!"

08/11/2026

Therapy. Counseling. Support. These should be as normal as any other doctor’s appointment. 💜🩵

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

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Tonight Lancaster! Come meet with us💚

07/29/2026

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07/29/2026

Join us for a fun-filled Summer Party in Kershaw! 🎉☀️

Plexus Health is proud to partner with Serve & Connect, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, KARE, and other organizations to bring this exciting community event to Stevens Park!

📅 Wednesday, July 30
🕓 4 - 6 PM
📍 Stevens Park, 200 Close Circle, Kershaw, SC

Events like these are a wonderful reminder of what can happen when organizations come together with a shared goal of supporting families, strengthening relationships, and creating opportunities for our community to connect. It truly takes a team effort, and we're honored to play a part in making this event possible for the Kershaw community.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, games, and more. We hope to see you there to celebrate summer together! 💙🧡

07/14/2026

Such an amazing meeting today! Thank you Sheltered of Lancaster, SC for allowing us to use your new office space! Also, thank you
To Counseling Services of Lancaster for providing such a wonderful lunch! We have some of the best community members here in Lancaster county who truly want to see a difference concerning mental health in our county.

07/12/2026

Friends, are we prepared for tomorrow’s meeting?