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View AllWednesday, May 6, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use
BHDD encourages families to check in and start conversations ahead of summer
Observed each May, Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding the connection between mental health and substance use, particularly for teens and young adults. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) encourages families to use this time to check in and start open conversations before summer break.
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View AllSNAP Into Health - Healthy Eating
Location: Drew Wellness, Harden St, Columbia, SC 29204, USA
Join us for a FREE course on healthy eating.
Topics our experts will cover:
- Eating on a budget
- Reading food labels
- Whole grains
- Decreasing sodium
- Planning your meals
- Portion sizes
To Register, contact: Diane Betz at 803-545-3200 or devlinj@mailbox.sc.edu.
Reasonable accommodations and support will be provided for those who request.