Tuesday, May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) announces anticipated state funding in FY 2023 for Special Projects that will strengthen and expand statewide consumer/family support networks relevant to the mission of SCDDSN. Statewide non-profit organizations which are affiliates of national disability organizations are encouraged to submit proposals that will extend access to information about disabling conditions and relevant resources, offer outreach to non-English speaking people with disabilities/families, assist people with disabilities/families to connect with peers and support groups, improve the effectiveness of peer mentors and support groups, enhance individual/family self-advocacy, expand social/recreational opportunities for people with disabilities/families, provide visibility and organizational leadership for one or more disability groups and promote multi-organization linkages and collaboration.
Applications must be received by Friday, June 17, 2022. Applications must be emailed with the subject line State FY 23 Family Support Network Application to:
Harley T. Davis, PhD
Chief Administrative Officer
harley.davis@oidd.bhdd.sc.gov
803-898-9650
The application period for the State FY23 Family Support Network Application is closed.
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
Columbia, S.C. – On September 12, 2026, a South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) mobile crisis team responded to the home of Justine May. BHDD is cooperating with investigators and participating in reviews by the local Child Fatality Review Team and the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, along with other agencies and community partners.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Emory and Harlow Deacon and all those affected by this tragedy.
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
Columbia, S.C. – On September 12, 2026, a South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) mobile crisis team responded to the home of Justine May. BHDD is cooperating with investigators and participating in reviews by the local Child Fatality Review Team and the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, along with other agencies and community partners.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Emory and Harlow Deacon and all those affected by this tragedy.
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
BHDD encourages families, schools and communities to talk openly about substance use and support healthy choices
Columbia, S.C. – October 1, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) recognizes Substance Use Prevention Month this October by encouraging South Carolinians to start open, honest conversations about substance use, mental health, and the challenges young people may face.
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
BHDD encourages South Carolinians to embrace recovery and celebrate progress
Columbia, SC – September 2, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is proud to join communities across the nation in observing National Recovery Month this September and celebrating the more than 470,000 South Carolinians living in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD).