Bring Walt’s Waltz to Your School!
Bring Walt’s Waltz to Your School!
High School and Middle School Students—Arrange to have a Walt’s Waltz booth during your lunch periods and learn how to get involved in mental wellness advocacy!
Faculty, Administration, Staff, Parents, and Caregivers:
We encourage you to attend one of our scheduled Mental Health First Aid for Youth sessions, free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC, thanks to Prisma Health and their SAMHSA Grant. Contact us for upcoming session details or to arrange an event for your school. (Attendees must be 18 or older.)
Explore More Walt’s Waltz Programs! - Click Find Out More!
ICare Community Hub - FREE Services - Every other Thursday
Every Other Thursday!
The Mary Frances Duckett Community Development Center is located at 813 Hampton Ave, Greenville, SC 29601
Painting Mental Health Workshop USC Upstate Library! Join us!
Painting Mental Health Workshop at USC Upstate on September 2nd and September 3rd!
Take a moment to pause, tap into your creativity, and discover practical ways to nurture your mental health. Join us on campus for an interactive Painting Mental Health Workshop centered on self-care, connection, and creative expression.
Whether you are a student, alumnus, faculty or staff member, or community supporter eager to explore our mission, we invite you to join us for an inspiring session designed to uplift and support you.
Event Details
Dates: Wednesday, September 2 or Thursday, September 3
Location: USC Upstate Campus
Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Community Supporters
Schedule Flexibility
Can’t stay for the full session? We will be setting up early each day! If your class or work schedule doesn't fit the main session time, please stop by early to grab your kit, chat with us, and connect.
What to Expect
Your Wellbeing Gift Bag: Every participant will receive an organic canvas Butterfly Mascot Tote filled with supportive mental health resources, a 16-color watercolor paint set, a mascot pin, and additional tools to continue your wellness journey at home.
Strategies for Balance: Learn practical, everyday strategies to reduce stress, cultivate mindfulness, and build emotional resilience in a warm, welcoming setting.
Spartan Connection: Experience the power of community as we paint, share, and enjoy meaningful camaraderie together.
Student Highlights
Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while you're there.
Raffle Drawings: All student participants will be entered to win gift cards.
Space and materials are limited for each session. Reserve your spot or let us know you are dropping by!
Registration is not required but it will help ensure we have the supplies we need. Sign up for for September 2 or September 3!
Virtul Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification - Date Change to 9/17
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health.This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
ICare Community Hub - FREE Services - Every other Thursday
Every Other Thursday!
The Mary Frances Duckett Community Development Center is located at 813 Hampton Ave, Greenville, SC 29601
Painting Mental Health Workshop USC Upstate Library! Join us!
Painting Mental Health Workshop at USC Upstate on September 2nd and September 3rd!
Take a moment to pause, tap into your creativity, and discover practical ways to nurture your mental health. Join us on campus for an interactive Painting Mental Health Workshop centered on self-care, connection, and creative expression.
Whether you are a student, alumnus, faculty or staff member, or community supporter eager to explore our mission, we invite you to join us for an inspiring session designed to uplift and support you.
Event Details
Dates: Wednesday, September 2 or Thursday, September 3
Location: USC Upstate Campus
Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Community Supporters
Schedule Flexibility
Can’t stay for the full session? We will be setting up early each day! If your class or work schedule doesn't fit the main session time, please stop by early to grab your kit, chat with us, and connect.
What to Expect
Your Wellbeing Gift Bag: Every participant will receive an organic canvas Butterfly Mascot Tote filled with supportive mental health resources, a 16-color watercolor paint set, a mascot pin, and additional tools to continue your wellness journey at home.
Strategies for Balance: Learn practical, everyday strategies to reduce stress, cultivate mindfulness, and build emotional resilience in a warm, welcoming setting.
Spartan Connection: Experience the power of community as we paint, share, and enjoy meaningful camaraderie together.
Student Highlights
Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while you're there.
Raffle Drawings: All student participants will be entered to win gift cards.
Space and materials are limited for each session. Reserve your spot or let us know you are dropping by!
Registration is not required but it will help ensure we have the supplies we need. Sign up for for September 2 or September 3!
Taller de Pintando la Salud Mental - Free painting MH Workshop in Spanish - Free Painting Mental Health Workshop in Spanish with Children’s Program
Taller de Pintando la Salud Mental
Taller en Español
Descubra cómo el arte puede apoyar el bienestar mental a través de un taller gratuito que combina pintura con acuarelas, educación práctica sobre la salud mental y conversaciones significativas. No se necesita experiencia artística.
Regístrate aquí
En Este Taller Usted Aprenderá a:
• Comprender mejor la salud mental y el estigma.
• Reconocer las señales de ansiedad, depresión y riesgo de suicidio.
• Descubrir estrategias saludables de autocuidado y bienestar.
• Expresar sus emociones a través de la pintura con acuarelas.
Cada Participante Recibirá un Kit de Autocuidado de Walt's Waltz
Llévese a casa un kit con un juego de acuarelas y pincel, la mariposa mascota de Walt's Waltz, cartulina de alta calidad, recursos sobre salud mental, un pin de la mascota, un espejo con afirmaciones positivas, consejos de autocuidado y otras herramientas para continuar su camino hacia el bienestar, todo dentro de una bolsa de lona de Walt's Waltz.
¡Traiga a Toda la Familia!
¡Los niños son bienvenidos! Mientras los adultos participan en el taller, los niños disfrutarán de un programa de Walt's Waltz diseñado especialmente para su edad, con arte, actividades creativas y lecciones que fortalecen la conciencia emocional y las habilidades de afrontamiento saludables.
Sábado, 25 de julio de 2026
9:00 a. m. – 10:30 a. m.
Walt's Waltz
850 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
GRATUITO • Se Requiere Inscripción
Escanee el código QR para reservar su lugar.
Los espacios son limitados.
Dejemos de evitar las conversaciones sobre la salud mental.
Taller de Pintando la Salud Mental - Free Painting Mental Health Workshop in Spanish with a program for the children
Taller de Pintando la Salud Mental
Taller en Español
Descubra cómo el arte puede apoyar el bienestar mental a través de un taller gratuito que combina pintura con acuarelas, educación práctica sobre la salud mental y conversaciones significativas. No se necesita experiencia artística.
Regístrate aquí
En Este Taller Usted Aprenderá a:
• Comprender mejor la salud mental y el estigma.
• Reconocer las señales de ansiedad, depresión y riesgo de suicidio.
• Descubrir estrategias saludables de autocuidado y bienestar.
• Expresar sus emociones a través de la pintura con acuarelas.
Cada Participante Recibirá un Kit de Autocuidado de Walt's Waltz
Llévese a casa un kit con un juego de acuarelas y pincel, la mariposa mascota de Walt's Waltz, cartulina de alta calidad, recursos sobre salud mental, un pin de la mascota, un espejo con afirmaciones positivas, consejos de autocuidado y otras herramientas para continuar su camino hacia el bienestar, todo dentro de una bolsa de lona de Walt's Waltz.
¡Traiga a Toda la Familia!
¡Los niños son bienvenidos! Mientras los adultos participan en el taller, los niños disfrutarán de un programa de Walt's Waltz diseñado especialmente para su edad, con arte, actividades creativas y lecciones que fortalecen la conciencia emocional y las habilidades de afrontamiento saludables.
Sábado, 25 de julio de 2026
9:00 a. m. – 10:30 a. m.
Walt's Waltz
850 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
GRATUITO • Se Requiere Inscripción
Escanee el código QR para reservar su lugar.
Los espacios son limitados.
Dejemos de evitar las conversaciones sobre la salud mental.
ICare Community Hub - FREE Services
Every Other Thursday!
The Mary Frances Duckett Community Development Center is located at 813 Hampton Ave, Greenville, SC 29601
Virtul Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health.This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
Join Walt’s Waltz at Art Bash at our First Walt’s Waltz Stigma-Free Environment, Greenville Center for Creative Arts!
Schedule of Activities
Art Bash will be held from 12:00-6:00 pm!
Please stop by our Walt’s Waltz activity table at any time!
12:00-6:00 Face Painting by LizOmade
12:00-6:00 Live Spray Painting & More by Ninja Picasso
12:00-6:00 Piano Performances by Joshua Gray Hamilton
12:00-6:00 Live Painting by Joe Craighead
12:00-6:00 Polaroids by RaAmen Stallings
12:00-2:00 Jazz Performanc by Thena Beam
12:00-2:00 Mono Type Print Demo by Susan Staggs
12:00-3:00 Tetrapak & Acrylic Monoprint Demo by Steven Chapp
12:00-4:00 Art Nook ReCraft
1:00-2:00 Improv Show by Big Brain Theatre
1:30-2:30 Visit with Reedy Rip'It in Art Nook
2:00-2:30 Guitar Performance by Rae diLeo
2:00-3:00 Poetry Reading and Creation by Dove Dupree
2:30-3:00 Brandon Fellowship Exhibition Tour
3:00 New Cohort of Brandon Fellows Announced
3:00-6:00 Live Painting by Elena Hart
3:30-4:30 Live Music by Jazz Trio: Wheel All Stars
4:00-6:00 Tetrapak & Linocut Demo by Marty Epp-Carter
4:30-4:45 Dances by Isadora Elizabeth Wright with Elisabeth Boyle
5:00-6:00 Cello & Violin Performance by Sharon Gerber and Anya-Katarina Gerber
5:45 Raffle Closes
Inscripción al Taller de Pintando la Salud Mental
Inscripción al Taller de Pintando la Salud Mental Taller en Español
Descubra cómo el arte puede apoyar el bienestar mental a través de un taller gratuito que combina pintura con acuarelas, educación práctica sobre la salud mental y conversaciones significativas. No se necesita experiencia artística.
Haga clic aquí para registrarse.
En Este Taller Usted Aprenderá a:
• Comprender mejor la salud mental y el estigma.
• Reconocer las señales de ansiedad, depresión y riesgo de suicidio.
• Descubrir estrategias saludables de autocuidado y bienestar.
• Expresar sus emociones a través de la pintura con acuarelas.
Cada Participante Recibirá un Kit de Autocuidado de Walt's Waltz
Llévese a casa un kit con un juego de acuarelas y pincel, la mariposa mascota de Walt's Waltz, cartulina de alta calidad, recursos sobre salud mental, un pin de la mascota, un espejo con afirmaciones positivas, consejos de autocuidado y otras herramientas para continuar su camino hacia el bienestar, todo dentro de una bolsa de lona de Walt's Waltz.
¡Traiga a Toda la Familia!
¡Los niños son bienvenidos! Mientras los adultos participan en el taller, los niños disfrutarán de un programa de Walt's Waltz diseñado especialmente para su edad, con arte, actividades creativas y lecciones que fortalecen la conciencia emocional y las habilidades de afrontamiento saludables.
Sábado, 25 de julio de 2026
9:00 a. m. – 10:30 a. m.
Walt's Waltz
850 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
GRATUITO • Se Requiere Inscripción
Escanee el código QR para reservar su lugar.
Los espacios son limitados.
Dejemos de evitar las conversaciones sobre la salud mental.
Free, Virtul Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health. This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
ICare Community Hub - FREE Services! New Location!
Every Other Thursday!
New Address: July 9t& 23 Mary Frances Ducket Community Development Center
ICare Community Hub - FREE Services!
Every Other Thursday!
New Address: July 9t& 23 Mary Frances Ducket Community Development Center
ICare Community Hub - FREE Services!
Every Other Thursday!
New Address: July 9t& 23 Mary Frances Ducket Community Development Center
Virtul, Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health.This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
Vocational Rehabilitation Resource Fair - Join us!
VR - Vocational Rehabilitation Resource Fair
“Let's go to work!”
Join Us for a Resource Expo to Nework with Organizations That May Be Able to Help You!
We can’t wait to meet you!
When? 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Where? SC Department Vocational Rehabilitation Department
105 Parkins Mill Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Walt's Waltz Renaissance Faire at the Castle
Walt’s Waltz Renaissance Faire at the Castle NOW May 16th from 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Vendors close up at 4:30 and Sala Music Begin at 6:00PM.
Virtul Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health.This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
Walt's Waltz 6th Annual Raffle Rouser
Be sure to get your tickets before the our virtual Walt’s Waltz Raffle Rouser. Raffle ends at Noon at May 25th. Over 85 amazing items. Ticket are just $5 and $10. We are grateful for your support. Thank you to our generous raffle doners. Together we can end Stigma, Reduce Suffering and Empower those with a mental health condition. Join us a we Stop Dancing Around Mental Health Conversations.
Virtul Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health. This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
Race for Grace
Walt’s Waltz will joining this event at Carolina High School! Bring your Easter Baskets for an egg hunt! There is a 2 Mile Run/Race! We will be painting our mascot, sharing Well-Being Resourse and there more! All funds raised go toward Carolina High School and Families in Need!
We are excited to see you!
Painting Mental Health Workshops - Contact Us
Bring Walt’s Waltz Painting Mental Health Workshp to your organization!
Free , Virtual Adult Mental Health First Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health. This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
Go Red Health Fair - Walt’s Waltz will be there!
Go Red Health Fair
Date: Saturday February 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church - 502 S Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Bring the enire family to this free, family event! Be sure to stop by our table and find out wellbeing strategies, pick up resources including self-care tips, a mascot pin, positive affirmation w/ mirror, etc. and paint a butterfly!
Virtul Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health. This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
Virtul Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certification is Free for those in the Midlands and Upstate of SC thanks to the presenter, her SAMHSA Grant, and Prisma Health. This is certification course taught over 24 nations. Attendees will receive a Manual, 3-Year Certification in MHFA, and 7.5 hour of professional development, CE’s, etc. We hope you will join us. You may even save a life!
MLK Unity Weekend
MLK Unity Weekend January 19th, 2026
McAlister Square 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
1:00 - 6:00
Orgullo y Salud, the Hispanic Workgroup with Walt's Waltz
Please join Orgullo y Salud, the Hispanic Workgroup, for a meaningful community conversation today, January 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
We are honored to welcome Susan Crooks, Founder and Executive Director of Walt’s Waltz, a nonprofit born out of heartbreak and fueled by hope. Susan will share the story of her son Walt and how her family transformed grief into a powerful movement that brings people together to break stigma and create compassionate, supportive communities around mental health.
This gathering will focus on:
Sharing a heartfelt story that reminds us we are not alone
How creativity, education, and mindfulness can open doors to healing
The importance of safe, stigma-free spaces in our families, schools, workplaces, and communities
Why knowing about 988 and other mental health resources can truly save lives
Simple, practical ways each of us can support one another and help normalize mental health conversations
Susan’s message reminds us that mental health is part of the human experience, and that through community, compassion, and connection, even small actions can create hope and save lives.
This meeting will be held via Zoom, with simultaneous interpretation from English to Spanish, so everyone is welcome.
HOPE Introductory Workshop
HOPE Introductory Workshop
Hello Upstate!
Please join us for a virtual Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) Introductory Workshop on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Register HERE!
This 90-minute workshop, scheduled for 2 hours to be more interactive, will introduce the HOPE framework and explore how positive childhood experiences support healthy development and long-term well-being. HOPE focuses beyond adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to deepen our understanding and empathy, foster trust among families, and address discriminatory thinking so that every person can be served without stigma.
Speakers include Dr. Lillie Hall, Community Engagement Director at the South Carolina Department of Public Health, and April Ouzts, Community Engagement Specialist at the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
A flyer with additional information is attached. Please feel free to share it with anyone who may be interested.
Registration is required. Please register using this LINK or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be included in your registration confirmation.