SCIMHA is a multidisciplinary association of professionals working to promote nurturing relationships for infants, young children and their families through resources, policies and practices to foster healthy social-emotional development and well-being. |
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What exactly does infant and early childhood mental health mean?
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is the developing capacity of the
child from birth to 5 years old to form close
and secure adult and peer relationships;
experience, manage, and express a full
range of emotions; and explore the
environment and learn—all in the context of
family, community, and culture. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is also a term used to describe the full continuum of services and supports (i.e., promotion,
prevention, and treatment) necessary to promote healthy development, prevent mental health problems, and treat mental health disorders. ~ZERO TO THREE
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
—Frederick Douglas
Tele-Mental Health Consultation services. TeleMHC allows any individuals caring for young children to connect with one of the PEAR Networks Mental Health Consultants for a brief consultation. Click the link below to schedule a free TeleMHC appointment or call 833-472-4642, option 1. *Please note, we are not equipped to offer emergency mental health services. If this is a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If this is a mental health emergency, please call the Department of Mental Health’s Statewide crisis response center at 833-364-2274. SCHEDULE A TELEMHC APPOINTMENT
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HMG SC exists to help parents sort through the clutter of raising healthy children. Whether you have concerns or simply want to learn more about your child’s development, HMG SC is here for you. We care about children and their families. We know that positive relationships, access to health care, proper nutrition, and quality early learning opportunities play a critical role in getting your child off to a great start. Need help? With the state’s only comprehensive resource grid for families, we can plug you into what you need when you need it. |
The plan was developed with contributions from diverse child and family-serving sectors including early care and education, home visiting, child welfare, early intervention, prenatal services, health and nutrition services, psychology, social work, private foundations, and public policy professionals. The implementation of the plan is guided and championed by a leadership team comprised of the following organizations: SC Infant Mental Health Association (SCIMHA); Institute for Child Success; SC Department of Social Services; SC Department of Mental Health, Mary Black Foundation; SC First Steps. |
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SCIMHA is a 501(c)3 organization