Back to All News
Back to All News
BHDD Office of Mental Health Public Safety Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017
Friday, October 13th, BHDD Office of Mental Health Public Safety staff wore pink and uniformed officers wore pink ribbons in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“We wanted to show our solidarity with and support for those directly or indirectly impacted by breast cancer,” said Public Safety Administrative Coordinator Chena Melvin.
The ribbons and the color pink are worn to raise awareness of breast cancer risks, the importance of screening and early detection, and treatment options available to women and men who are diagnosed with one of the many forms of breast cancer. Every year nearly 41,000 die from the disease.
Thank you BHDD Office of Mental Health Public Safety!
-
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
BHDD Statement on Justine May Case
Read Full ArticleColumbia, S.C. – On September 12, 2026, a South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) mobile crisis team responded to the home of Justine May. BHDD is cooperating with investigators and participating in reviews by the local Child Fatality Review Team and the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, along with other agencies and community partners.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Emory and Harlow Deacon and all those affected by this tragedy. -
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
Prevention Starts with a Conversation: October is Substance Use Prevention Month
Read Full ArticleBHDD encourages families, schools and communities to talk openly about substance use and support healthy choices
Columbia, S.C. – October 1, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) recognizes Substance Use Prevention Month this October by encouraging South Carolinians to start open, honest conversations about substance use, mental health, and the challenges young people may face.
-
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
National Recovery Month Celebrates the Power and Possibility of Recovery
Read Full ArticleBHDD 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).