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SC Mental Health State Planning Council Meeting Agenda – July 15, 2020
Friday, Jun 26, 2020
The next SCMHSPC meeting will be held from 10:00AM to 11:45 AM in Room 323 of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) Office of Mental Health Administration Building, located at 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC. Please contact Erin Mann at 803.898.8410 for instructions on how to attend.
Please note that the Council may also convene subcommittee meetings on the same date.
Contact Erin Mann at 803.898.8410 for instructions on how to attend.
For additional information, please contact Stewart Cooner, Director of Special Programs, at 803-898-8632, or via email at stewart.cooner@omh.bhdd.sc.gov, or via postal mail at 2414 Bull Street, Suite 302, Columbia, SC 29201.
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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. -
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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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Read Full ArticleBHDD encourages South Carolinians to embrace recovery and celebrate progress
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