Westview Behavioral Health Services

02/11/2026

Westview Behavioral Health Services, in partnership with SC Children’s Trust, is excited to offer the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) for new participants in Newberry, Greenwood and Saluda Counties. Over the past few years, more than 350 families have completed SFP.

SFP has been shown to improve parenting practices, strengthen family relationships, and reduce risky behaviors in youth.
The updated SFP 7-17 curriculum includes a meal and interactive sessions for parents, children, teens and the family. Topics covered include effective communication, managing stress, setting goals, rewarding positive behavior, resolving conflict, and problem-solving. Families engage in hands-on activities that promote connection, trust, and problem-solving skills.

A nursery is provided for children up to 6 years old. There is no charge for the program, and assistance with transportation can be provided.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026 programs.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Cindi Pitts at cpitts@westviewbehavioral.org, Ferrald Kelley at fkelley@westviewbehavioral.org or Linda Gault at lgault@westviewbehavioral.org.

01/28/2026

On Monday, January 20th the Laurens City Police Department hosted a Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety with Instructor Krissi Raines. If you are interested in Mental Health First Aid contact Kathy Cinnamond at 803/276-5690.

01/28/2026

01/26/2026

Learn how to identify, understand and respond to someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge by enrolling in a Mental Health First Aid course. This course is available to everyone by a grant from SAMHSA. You can contact me at Westview Behavioral Health Services, Newberry at 803/276-5690.

Unsure whether you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health concern? Early warning signs may include changes in mood, sleeping too much, or feeling hopeless. Recognizing these signs is an important first step in seeking support: samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health

01/26/2026

The road to emotional recovery after a natural or human-caused disaster can be long, but you’re not alone. How To Take Care Of Yourself People can experience a wide range of emotions before and after…

01/26/2026

Veterans who need support — and those who know one — can ☎️ call 📱 text or 💻 chat online with the for free, confidential, 24/7/365 emotional support. veteranscrisisline.net

01/13/2026

Every Monday, Westview Behavioral and Trinity Recovery partner together to bring a Recovery Support meeting to the community. This meeting is open to anyone who is struggling with issues related to substance use. We want to provide a safe place to talk about what is going on and how we can help.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

We look forwards to seeing you there!

01/12/2026

Creating boundaries for is crucial for well-being and preventing burnout. Here are steps to establish and maintain healthy boundaries:

✅ Delegate
✅ Learn to say no
✅ Prioritize self-care

01/12/2026

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12/12/2025

Today we said thank you and see you later to our Chief Financial Officer, Millie Livingston. She has put in countless hours of work and dedication to our agency the past several years at Westview and will be deeply missed. Congratulations on your retirement! The Westview family wishes you well on your next chapter and adventure.

10/10/2025

Parents, are you familiar with these products? If you can’t tell the difference, chances are your kids can’t either! This is an AMAZING first step from Ohio. Let’s hope that all of the other states follow suit! Get these items off of our shelves!

Ohio Gov. DeWine issues executive order, temporarily banning the sale of intoxicating h**p products in the state.

What it means for retailers: http://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-governor-h**p-products-ban-announcement/68906192