Tuesday, May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) announces anticipated state funding in FY 2023 for Special Projects that will strengthen and expand statewide consumer/family support networks relevant to the mission of SCDDSN. Statewide non-profit organizations which are affiliates of national disability organizations are encouraged to submit proposals that will extend access to information about disabling conditions and relevant resources, offer outreach to non-English speaking people with disabilities/families, assist people with disabilities/families to connect with peers and support groups, improve the effectiveness of peer mentors and support groups, enhance individual/family self-advocacy, expand social/recreational opportunities for people with disabilities/families, provide visibility and organizational leadership for one or more disability groups and promote multi-organization linkages and collaboration.
Applications must be received by Friday, June 17, 2022. Applications must be emailed with the subject line State FY 23 Family Support Network Application to:
Harley T. Davis, PhD
Chief Administrative Officer
harley.davis@oidd.bhdd.sc.gov
803-898-9650
The application period for the State FY23 Family Support Network Application is closed.
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
BHDD encourages South Carolinians to embrace recovery and celebrate progress
Columbia, SC – September 2, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is proud to join communities across the nation in observing National Recovery Month this September and celebrating the more than 470,000 South Carolinians living in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD).
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
BHDD encourages South Carolinians to embrace recovery and celebrate progress
Columbia, SC – September 2, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is proud to join communities across the nation in observing National Recovery Month this September and celebrating the more than 470,000 South Carolinians living in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD).
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has given notice it intends to file waiver renewals with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities (ID/RD) (SC.0237) and the Medically Complex Children (MCC) (SC.0675) home and community-based services waivers. The ID/RD waiver is operated by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD-OIDD). The MCC waiver is operated by SCDHHS.
Friday, Aug 21, 2026
BHDD encourages South Carolinians to understand the risks, recognize the signs of overdose and carry naloxone