South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the premiere of the latest episode of SCETV Safe Space, the award-winning program focused on youth mental health. Titled “Finding Community,” the new 30-minute episode premieres Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. on ETV. The magazine-style episode explores how community can provide support, connection and belonging for young people across South Carolina.
Hosted by entrepreneur, author and SCETV correspondent Brittney Brackett, “Finding Community” examines the many ways support can show up in a young person’s life – from a trusted adult or peer to a school, community event, resource or shared experience. Through conversations with students, educators, advocates, mental health professionals and community organizations, the episode explores what makes support feel meaningful and how communities can create spaces where young people feel seen, heard and valued.
The episode visits communities and events across South Carolina, highlighting the Leadership Summit with Empowered to Win at the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, Be Kind to Your Mind with Mental Health America of Spartanburg County, the NAMI Walk with the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Greenville and The S.A.F.E. Organization’s Women and Girls Empowerment Summit at Claflin University in Orangeburg. Each story offers a different perspective on how young people can find connection and support through shared experiences, conversations and access to resources.
Throughout the episode, students reflect on what makes a space feel safe, who they turn to when they need support and how community connections have influenced their understanding of mental health. Community organizers and mental health professionals also share how they create welcoming environments that encourage young people to seek support without feeling overwhelmed or judged.
“Finding Community” continues the mission of SCETV Safe Space to amplify youth voices in conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. Rather than focusing only on moments of crisis, the episode highlights the everyday connections, conversations and resources that can help young people build trust and find support. By centering student perspectives and showcasing organizations and individuals supporting youth across South Carolina, the episode encourages viewers to consider how community can turn awareness into meaningful connection.
SCETV Safe Space is produced by SCETV with production funding provided by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina.
SCETV Safe Space “Finding Community” premieres Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. on ETV. Viewers can also stream the program at SCETV.org, PBS.org, SCETV’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and through the SCETV and the PBS apps. Past episodes are also available to stream on-demand.
QUOTES
“Community can make a meaningful difference in how young people experience the challenges they face. SCETV Safe Space creates opportunities for students to share their experiences while helping the adults around them better understand how to listen, connect and support them.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell
“Finding community is about more than being surrounded by people. It’s about knowing there are people who will listen, understand and show up when you need them. This episode highlights the people and organizations across South Carolina creating those spaces and reminds us that connection can begin with something as simple as a conversation.” –SCETV Safe Space Producer Ricky Taylor
“Sometimes support looks like a big event, and sometimes it’s one person taking the time to listen. ‘Finding Community’ gives young people a chance to talk about the spaces where they feel safe, supported and understood. These conversations show why creating room for connection matters and how community can help young people feel less alone.” –SCETV Safe Space Host Brittney Brackett
FAST FACTS
- A new SCETV Safe Space episode, titled “Finding Community,” airs Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. on ETV.
- The 30-minute magazine-style episode explores how community can provide support, connection and belonging for young people across South Carolina.
- The episode features stories from communities and events across the state, including Empowered to Win, Mental Health America of Spartanburg County, NAMI Greenville and The S.A.F.E. Organization.
- Brittney Brackett, entrepreneur, author and SCETV correspondent, hosts the episode.
- Past episodes of SCETV Safe Space are available on SCETV.org, PBS.org, SCETV’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and through the SCETV and the PBS apps.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, Reel South and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
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