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Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Formerly the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities serves people with intellectual disabilities, autism and head and spinal cord injuries.
Office of Mental Health
Office of Mental Health
Formerly the Department of Mental Health, the Office of Mental Health is dedicated to supporting the recovery of people with mental illnesses.
Office of Substance Use Services
Office of Substance Use Services
Formerly the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, the Office of Substance Use Services helps treat, prevent and research substance use and abuse in South Carolina.
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Monday, May 4, 2026

May is Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month in the United States, and the South Carolina Department of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks to remind South Carolinians of its available services and the
importance of maintaining good mental health and early intervention.

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Events

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Friday, June 12 at 9:00 am - Friday, June 12 at 10:00 am

SCDSS World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk

The SCDSS Adult Advocacy Division proudly hosts the annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Walk 

South Carolina Department of Social Services State Office 
1535 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

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