BHDD OSUS estimates that approximately 451,000 individuals in South Carolina are suffering from substance-related problems that require immediate intervention and treatment. In addition to ensuring the availability of direct prevention, treatment and recovery services, we provide resources for individuals, families and communities.
Just Plain Killers
Detailed information about opioid overdose prevention, fake pills and fentanyl, as well as effective alternatives to prescription opioids and medication safety.
Embrace Recovery SC
An initiative aimed at reducing stigma and increasing access to treatment and recovery resources.
Open Conversation SC
Resources and tools to help families and communities talk about substance use in supportive, stigma-free ways.
SC Center of Excellence in Addiction
To combine and more efficiently apply expertise and resources to address opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders, the Center of Excellence operates as one collaborative institution jointly owned and operated by the three universities and two state agencies.
Hope Connects Survey
This anonymous Self-Check Questionnaire can help connect you with addiction and mental health services in South Carolina.
Opioid Settlement Funds
South Carolina’s guide to approved uses for investing Opioid Settlement Funds.