Special Projects
COMMUNITIES THAT
CARE SURVEY
Sponsored by the SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services and conducted in schools biannually, this survey measures adolescent use, perceptions of risk, future aspirations and social norms. It is a great source of county level data to gain insight into issues affecting our schools and communities so that they can be addressed through the development and implementation of programs, strategies and policies that prevent or decrease substance misuse in the community. The survey is also a valuable source of local data for pursuing grants and other funding. Quality data is subject to school participation.
OUT OF THEIR HANDS (OOTH)
SAFE STORAGE AND MEDICATION DROP-BOX INITIATIVES
BOBC2
Bringing Our Best Care (Bamberg, Orangeburg, Barnwell, Calhoun), was created to inspire cooperation, trust and action among behavioral health providers so that, together, the lives of the residents of our four communities can be improved. This new behavioral health consortium was established to strengthen partnerships, increase resource sharing and bridge gaps within our communities. Through a four-phase planning process, BOBC2 explored the best options for addressing the behavioral health needs of the four counties. Based on the gaps and priorities identified, the first project was a pop-up clinic to provide easily accessible, community-based services for young adults in crisis, including suicide and psychiatrist inpatient prevention and psychiatric care.