Our Mission

Overflow Foundation exists in memory of Phillip Lee Jr, to promote mental wellness in the community, Pouring Hope into Life (#PHIL) by leading individuals to take next steps towards greater resilience, independence, and recovery.

Our Story

Overflow Foundation was founded in 2019 by a mother who was grieving the loss of her oldest son. Following a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder (SUD) and bipolar disorder (BPD), her son succumbed to severe depression and died by suicide on September 6, 2018. Noting the rise in suicide rates by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Council for Behavioral Health, Overflow Foundation desires to join the fight against suicide by infusing hope into the lives of individuals and families who have been affected by suicide, mental illness, and SUDs.

Leadership of Overflow Foundation:

Terry Lee, Founder and Executive Director – Terry is a pastor’s wife, nurse, and mother of five children. After graduating from Clemson University in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Terry has acquired over thirty-five years of experience in clinical bedside nursing, as well as quality outcomes management and regulatory compliance preparedness. She was awarded “Excellence in the Practice of Hospital Nursing” by the South Carolina Hospital Association and was recognized for “Best Practice” in the conduction of clinical case review as a root cause analyst.

Terry is a board-certified Mental Health Coach, certified by The International Board of Christian Care (IBCC), a recognized segment of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She is also credentialed as a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA instructor in both MHFA for Adults, as well as MHFA for Adults Who Are Assisting Children and Youth.

As a pastor’s wife, Terry serves along-side her husband, Phillip, who is the Senior Pastor of Cedar Creek Church (CCC) in Aiken, South Carolina. Together, Phillip and Terry strive to uphold the mission of the church by helping broken and hurting people find their way back to God. The work of Overflow Foundation, as well as the work of CCC, intersect and complement one another in the overall mission of Pouring Hope Into Life.

Phillip and Terry are the proud parents of five precious children and have three beautiful grandchildren. They consider these their greatest earthly treasure.

Terry is available as a keynote speaker for your next church, school, civic event, or conference. She shares a message of hope with passion and conviction.