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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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Wednesday, 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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Thursday, July 2 at 2:30 pm - Thursday, July 2 at 4:00 pm

Georgetown County Social Skills Group

Location: SOS Health Care, Inc., 1101 Church St, Georgetown, SC 29440, USA

Hosted by SOS Health Care

NOTE: You do NOT need to be a current SOS client to enroll in one of the programs.

Eligibility Criteria: Ages 7-12 with Autism.  Must possess the following skills:

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