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City Of Aiken Wins 2018 Silver Palmetto Award
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2020
Back to All News![[From Left to Right] Ralphy Courtney, Executive Director, Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Inc., The Honorable Rick Osbon, Mayor, City of Aiken, Jermaine Palmer, Individual with Special Abilities, Tri-Development Center of AIken County, Inc., and Lorri S. Unumb, Commissioner, South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs.](/sites/bhdd/files/inline-images/2018%20Silver%20Palmetto%20Award%20Aiken.png)
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Wednesday, Jul 1, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day Safely: Conversations Before the Fireworks
Read Full ArticleCelebrate Independence Day Safely: Conversations Before the Fireworks
BHDD encourages families to use holiday gatherings as an opportunity to talk about substance use and safety
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use
Read Full ArticleBHDD 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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Monday, May 4, 2026
May is Mental Health Month
Read Full ArticleMay is Mental Health Month in the United States, and the South Carolina Department of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks to remind South Carolinians of its available services and the
importance of maintaining good mental health and early intervention.