News
September 19, 2024
Mirci Breaks Ground on Millwood Place: A Safe Haven for Unhoused Young Women in Columbia
Mirci breaks ground on Millwood Place, a 10-bedroom home dedicated to young women, ages 17-22, facing housing instability. Read More
September 05, 2024
Mirci is featured on WIS TV
Watch our feature on WIS TV and learn more about our programs & impact. Read More
August 22, 2024
Mirci Saves Columbia-Area Hospitals $6.1M While Enhancing Community Wellbeing
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci) proudly announces its annual impact on the community and local healthcare systems. Data from the SC Office for Revenue and Fiscal Affairs (RFA) highlights Mirci's substantial contribution to reducing healthcare costs and improving the health and wellbeing of individuals living with severe mental illness across the Midlands. Read More
July 29, 2024
Mirci & Healthy Laughter Host Family Comedy Show to benefit Mental Health
Mirci, a leading advocate for mental health awareness in the community, is thrilled to announce a unique and engaging event—a family-friendly mental health-themed comedy show for all ages. Read More
July 17, 2024
Mirci receives $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support General Operations
Mirci is proud to announce that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Read More
July 01, 2024
Mirci to be honored at Taste of the South gala in Washington, D.C.
Mirci is honored to be recognized as the featured nonprofit organization at this year’s Taste of the South food festival in Washington, D.C on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Read More
May 20, 2024
Mirci Consolidates Facilities to Combat Homelessness and Mental Illness in Columbia, SC
Mirci is excited to announce the consolidation of its facilities under one roof at 2750 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29204. Read More
March 11, 2024
Mirci welcomes new Chief Operating Office and elected board leadership
Mirci proudly announces the appointment of new board leaders and a Chief Operating Officer to steer the organization towards greater impact and growth. Read More
January 02, 2024
TD Charitable Foundation awards Mirci grant to support Midlands youth
The TD Charitable Foundation awarded Mirci $10,000 toward the construction of its transitional home for female-identifying youth. Read More
December 18, 2023
The Leon Levine Foundation awards 3-year grant to Mirci to support operations
The Leon Levine Foundation awarded Mirci $300,000 to be dispersed over three years to support its behavioral healthcare and supportive housing for vulnerable members of the community with mental health concerns, many of whom have also experienced homelessness. Read More
November 13, 2023
Lexington Medical Center Foundation awards grant to Mirci to improve client health outcomes
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation, on behalf of the Lexington Medical Center, awarded Mirci a grant for general operations to improve health outcomes and the long-term stability of clients in the Midlands who are experiencing mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Read More
November 06, 2023
Richland County Government awards Mirci $150,000.00 to improve behavioral healthcare services
Richland County Government awarded $150,000.00 to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci) through its Community Impact Grant. The award will strengthen MIRCI’s accredited behavioral healthcare services. Read More
July 19, 2023
United Way of the Midlands Supports Mirci with $170,000 Grant
Mirci receives $170,000 Grant from United Way of the Midlands to Support Behavioral Health and Supportive Housing Programs Read More
July 10, 2023
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Supports Mirci with $10,000 Grant Award
Janssen Pharamceuticals, Inc. supports the work of Mirci with $10,000 grant award. Read More
July 06, 2023
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. Promotes Mental Health Awareness
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. presented Mirci with funds raised in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
June 22, 2023
UNUM-Colonial Life Awards Mirci $20,000 Healthier Communities Grant
Unum-Colonial Life supports Mirci with a generous grant through its charitable giving program. Read More
June 09, 2023
Bank of America Charitable Foundation 2023 Grant Award
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards Mirci a grant in the amount of $5,000. Read More
May 25, 2023
The Leon Levine Foundation awards Mirci $75,000
The Leon Levine Foundation granted Mirci—Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc., $75,000 to assist with general support of MIRCI’s Adult and Youth Services Programs. Read More
May 18, 2023
Carolina Children's Home Grants Mirci $22,000 Award
The Carolina Children's Home Foundation supports the work of Mirci with a $22,000 grant award. Read More
May 18, 2023
Parrish Family Foundation Supports Mirci With $2,500 Grant
Local philanthropists, the Parrish family, support Mirci with grant during annual fundraiser. Read More
May 02, 2023
The Cheerful Giver Awards Mirci $5,000 as Midlands Gives Match Donor
The Midlands’ beloved Cheerful Giver continues to graciously support Mirci as a matching funds donor during the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s annual community fundraiser, Read More
April 17, 2023
The Lipscomb Family Foundation Awards Mirci $10,000 Grant
The Lipscomb Family Foundation awarded Mirci a $10,000 grant toward Supportive Youth Housing. Read More
January 10, 2023
Mirci Board Officers Named and New Members Welcomed
Mirci, a nonprofit organization that helps Midlands residents with mental illness, has elected officers and welcomes four new professionals to its board of directors. Read More
November 19, 2022
Please Join Us for Merry Mirci Holiday 2022
Sample up to 24 different wines from Italy, France, the U.S. and South America, enjoy delicious food and listen to jazz standards and holiday sounds performed by some of the Midlands' finest musicians at Merry Mirci Holiday 2022. Read More
August 02, 2022
The Leon Levine Foundation Supports Mental Wellness in SC with $75,000 Grant to Mirci
The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) has generously awarded The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci) a $75,000 general operating grant. The funds will support Mirci’s wraparound care that helps people in the Midlands of South Carolina navigate the emotional uncertainty of mental illness. Read More
October 11, 2021
Wells Fargo donates $20,000 to Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.
The Wells Fargo Foundation is donating $20,000 to the Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. to help provide housing for homeless individuals who are experiencing or at risk of mental illness. Read More
September 21, 2021
TD Bank selects local nonprofit MIRCI as the recipient of TD Bank Touchdowns Program
This football season, TD Bank will partner with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to help support, local nonprofit, MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. Read More
April 29, 2021
Lipscomb Family Foundation Awards MIRCI $10,000 to support its Homeless Youth Drop-in Center
The Lipscomb Family Foundation has awarded MIRCI $10,000.00 to support its Youth Drop-in Center (YDC) for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The YDC provides access to basic needs, behavioral healthcare, and referrals to community providers for youth age 17-24, so they can receive the resources needed to permanently exit homelessness. The Lipscomb Family Foundation grant will help fund these and other essential services offered by the YDC. Read More
April 13, 2021
MIRCI expands outreach services in response to COVID-19 pandemic
The Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) has increased its capacity to reach and assist individuals who are experiencing or at risk of mental illness and/or homelessness via a new facility funded by an Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). At MIRCI’s new facility, located at 1516 Gregg Street in downtown Columbia, adults, age 25 and above, who are engaged with or referred to MIRCI’s Homeless Outreach Team, may receive behavioral healthcare screenings, benefits assistance, housing screenings, and referrals to outside agencies. Read More
February 22, 2021
Aflac grants MIRCI $10,000 to support life skills lessons at Homeless Youth Drop-in Center
Mirci’s Youth Drop-in Center (YDC), with the support of a $10,000 grant from Aflac, housed at the Central Carolina Community Foundation, will be able to offer more life skills lessons to youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Read More
February 18, 2021
Lexington Medical Center Foundation awards funds to MIRCI to support adult and youth programs
Lexington Medical Center Foundation has granted Mirci (Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc.) funding for general operations to provide best practice behavioral healthcare interventions that improve outcomes for adults and youth experiencing or at risk of mental illness and/ or homelessness. Read More
January 13, 2021
MIRCI announces addition of five new board members
Lucy Easler, PhD., Director of Behavioral Care Services for Prisma Health; Mary Winter Teaster, Senior Brokerage Associate for Colliers International; Rev. Chris Leevy Johnson, PhD., President and Managing Director of Leevy’s Funeral Home; Tosin Adelakun, Pharm.D., of Nephron Pharmaceuticals; and Elaine Delk, Development Consultant, have all agreed to lend their talents, experience, and unique viewpoints to help MIRCI move forward into the future. Read More
November 10, 2020
The Leon Levine Foundation awards MIRCI $50,000
The Leon Levine Foundation granted MIRCI—Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc., $50,000 to assist with general support of MIRCI’s Adult and Youth Services Programs. Read More
July 29, 2020
Mirci awarded $15,000 grant from Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. was awarded $15,000.00 from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to support Outreach, Housing, and Behavioral Healthcare for homeless individuals living with mental illness throughout Richland and Lexington County. Read More
July 29, 2020
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies awards $15,000.00 charitable contribution to support MIRCI
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. was awarded $15,000.00 from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies to support Outreach, Housing, and Behavioral Healthcare for homeless individuals living with mental illness throughout Richland and Lexington County. Read More
May 14, 2020
United Way of the Midlands grants MIRCI $10.000.00 in COVID-19 Response Funds
MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. was awarded $10,000.00 from the United Way of the Midlands’ COVID-19 Response Funds. Read More
May 07, 2020
Wells Fargo Foundation awards $20,000 to MIRCI to support Columbia’s homeless youth home and COVID-19 response efforts
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. has been awarded $20,000.00 by the Wells Fargo Foundation, to assist with the operations of the Midlands only transitional youth home and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
92%
Young adults enrolled in behavioral healthcare programs make progress on their care plans
675+
People given benefits assistance to improve income and healthcare
$600K
Received by clients through financial benefit assistance
