Richland County hosted an informal Lunch and Learn event for county employees May 3 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Staff from Columbia-based Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) discussed the organization and its benefits to the community. Attendees received tips on self-care, mental wellness and mindfulness from MIRCI staff.
MIRCI, the county’s Organization of the Month for May, provides behavioral healthcare, outreach services and affordable housing options for people vulnerable to the adverse consequences of mental illness.