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BHDD Office of Mental Health Public Service Announcement
Thursday, Apr 9, 2020
Life as we’ve known it has changed and change isn’t easy for everyone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression or just need to talk, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) Office of Mental Health is here to help you and your loved ones. If you are in need of mental health services please know that every one of our clinics across the state is open and providing care. Our clinical teams are available on-site for emergencies and nursing services, and we are also providing counseling and psychiatric consultations by video or phone for new and existing patients. We are here for anyone needing help. So please reach out to us online at www.scdmh.net to find a clinic nearest you. And remember to take care of yourself during these challenging times. Stay Connected to family and friends, and find time to simply relax and be in the moment. We want you to know you are not alone, we will get through this, and The SC Department of Mental Health is here for you.
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Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
National Recovery Month Celebrates the Power and Possibility of Recovery
Read Full ArticleBHDD 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).
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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE: Waiver Renewals for Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities (ID/RD) & Medically Complex Children (MCC)
Read Full ArticleThe South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has given notice it intends to file waiver renewals with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities (ID/RD) (SC.0237) and the Medically Complex Children (MCC) (SC.0675) home and community-based services waivers. The ID/RD waiver is operated by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD-OIDD). The MCC waiver is operated by SCDHHS.
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Friday, Aug 21, 2026
Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day Highlights the Dangers of Fentanyl and Counterfeit Pills
Read Full ArticleBHDD encourages South Carolinians to understand the risks, recognize the signs of overdose and carry naloxone