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Important Announcement!
Friday, Nov 19, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) is soliciting input on whether amendments to current regulations, to include but not limited to Licensing Regulations for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID) and Licensing Regulations for Community Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs), are needed and if so proposed revision(s). Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on December 29, 2021.
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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.
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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.
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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).