The South Carolina Brewers Guild is committed to assisting its members with their mental wellness and seeks to provide an encouraging  word, a supportive community, and reliable information for use in addressing mental health issues in the brewing industry.

Working in the beer industry might seem like a lot of fun (and most days, it is), but it’s hard. Hours are long, work is demanding, and pay is low. It’s stressful and draining. Especially right now with the future being so uncertain. We’re committed to cultivating a culture and community that reinforces and promotes healthy coping strategies and to encourage and reinforce responsible drinking practices. If you’re having a tough time, then please know that you’re not alone and together, we’re here for you. Remember, it’s ok to not be ok. Below are a few links to professionals with resources who can help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 
1-800-273-8255  

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
https://afsp.org/  

National Institute of Mental Health 
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml  

​Veterans Crisis Line 
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

National Alliance on Mental Illness 
https://www.nami.org/  

National Alliance on Mental Illness - South Carolina
https://namisc.org

Mental Health American of Greenville County
https://www.mhagc.org/crisisline.php

South Carolina Department of Mental Health
https://scdmh.net

South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
https://www.daodas.sc.gov

Mental Health in the Craft Beer Industry - CBC 2019
https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/mental-health-in-the-craft-beer-industry/

Mental Health Education for Craft Brewers - CBC 2020
https://www.brewersassociation.org/seminars/the-things-we-dont-say-mental-health-education-for-craft-brewers/