In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark talks with Laura Allen Kerlin from Communities In Schools of South Carolina about how surrounding students with consistent, caring support helps them stay in school and succeed in life. Laura explains how Communities In Schools partners directly with Title I schools to provide on-campus support through site coordinators who address attendance, basic needs, mental health, and long-term student success.

Laura shares what a typical day looks like inside schools, from one-on-one case management to small groups and school-wide initiatives, and why relationships are at the heart of everything they do. She highlights the importance of being a trusted adult for students who may be facing barriers at home, at school, or in their communities.

The conversation also touches on success stories, including graduation outcomes, workforce connections, and students giving back to their schools. The episode closes with a look at Communities In Schools’ future growth across South Carolina and a reminder that when communities come together, students do not have to navigate challenges alone.

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In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark welcomes back Tiffney Davidson-Parker, Executive Director of NAMI Greenville, for an in-depth conversation about mental health support, advocacy, and community impact across the Upstate.

Tiffney explains how NAMI is structured nationally, statewide, and locally, and why every dollar raised by NAMI Greenville stays right here in the community to support free education, support groups, and outreach. She also shares updates on new and expanding programs, including a Youth Advisory Board, peer-to-peer and family-to-family education classes, weekly support groups, veteran-focused services, and on-demand resources for families navigating the school system.

Tiffney addresses common misconceptions about mental health, emphasizing that support is not just for those with a diagnosis, but for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, or caregiving challenges. The episode highlights upcoming NAMI Greenville events, including the NAMI Walk, golf tournament, and awareness-building community gatherings, and closes with a powerful call to advocacy. Listeners are reminded that mental health support is a community responsibility, help is available at no cost, and no one has to navigate these challenges alone.

To learn more about NAMI Greenville, visit: https://namigreenvillesc.org/

In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, Phil Clark welcomes back Norma Jean Suarez from Unity Health on Main to talk about what’s new, what’s growing, and what’s next for community-based health care in Greenville. Norma Jean shares updates on Unity Health on Main's services, including expanded mental health care, primary care access, and a new satellite location at Upstate Circle of Friends, all focused on making care accessible and affordable for uninsured and underinsured families.

Phil and Norma Jean also discuss Unity Health’s holistic, wraparound approach, from behavioral health and psychiatry to case management and the “Food Is Medicine” program that supports patients managing chronic conditions. The conversation looks ahead to a shared vision for a community nonprofit hub in Greenville, a collaborative space designed to reduce barriers, strengthen partnerships, and better serve families in one central location.

The episode closes with a reminder that trusted, compassionate care and strong nonprofit collaboration are essential to building healthier communities, and that Unity Health on Main remains a safe, welcoming medical home for families across the Upstate.

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