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Thursday, Jun 18, 2020

No matter how challenging the times, you are not alone in South Carolina, thanks to SC-HOPES, an anonymous support line connecting you with an experienced team of mental health and addiction counselors. We are ready to help if you are overwhelmed by COVID-19 challenges, feeling overly stressed or anxious, coping with a natural disaster, struggling with addiction, feeling depressed and don’t know where to turn. Call 844 SC HOPES when you need to talk. SC HOPES, mental health and addiction support for challenging times.

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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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