Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina
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Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina
Our Mission
The mission of BHSA, an association of the local substance abuse authorities, is to represent and support member agencies in the provision of quality behavioral health services in South Carolina.
Our Purpose To serve as a catalyst for collaboration, cooperation
and information-sharing vital to the enhancement of the quality and efficiency of behavioral health service delivery by member organizations.
To advocate for issues, resources, and public policy that reduce the negative impact of alcohol and other drug abuse in South Carolina.
To provide technical assistance, training, and other member services in order to improve the total operation of member organizations and consistency of service delivery.
To assess programming needs and develop strategic plans for responding to needs identified.
To educate and inform key decision makers on alcohol and other drug issues that effect our members
The Structure of BHSA
Board of Directors Executive Director Membership Committees –
Finance Public Policy Services SC Substance Abuse Training Consortium
Board of Directors
President Charles YoungFlorence County
Vice PresidentRon RickenbakerColleton County
SecretaryJanet MartiniYork County
TreasurerMark CowellCharleston County
At-Large MembersJames FosterUnion County
Cheryl Azouri LongBarnwell County
Paul NapperChesterfield, Kershaw & Lee Counties
Dave SewardChester County
Immediate Past President
Sammy MillerDorchester County
Committee ChairsAccountabilityRon RickenbakerColleton County
Public PolicyDebbie FrancisLexington / Richland Counties
ServicesMark CowellCharleston County
SC Substance Abuse Training Consortium
Herb MattocksAiken County
BHSA Services
Outpatient Outpatient ServicesServices
ADSAPADSAP
Criminal Criminal InterventionIntervention
PreventionPrevention
Detox FacilitiesDetox Facilities
Drug CourtsDrug Courts
Methadone ProgramsMethadone Programs
Family ServicesFamily Services
Residential TreatmentResidential Treatment
Halfway HousesHalfway Houses
The Bridge ProgramThe Bridge Program
Admissions/Treatment Data
Total Admissions in 2005 = 29,841
Alcohol = 13,659Marijuana/Hashish = 5,212Cocaine / Crack = 4,127Other Drugs = 2,360Non-AOD Admissions = 4,483
Services upon Admission
Early Intervention = 5,145Outpatient = 10,899Intensive Outpatient = 4,085Social Detox = 1,556Medical Detox = 2,951
2006 Prevention Outcomes
Single Contact = 244,815
Recurring Programs = 8,414
83 Model Programs Used
# of Materials Disseminated = 327,353
2006 Accomplishments
Additional $1.6 million allocated to the DAODAS budget for Medicaid match
Creation of the SC Substance Abuse Training Consortium
Held the first Retreat of BHSA leadership and DAODAS
Joined State Associations of Addiction Services to have presence on federal level
2007 Priorities Develop statewide training initiatives Support passage of :
Prevention of Underage Drinking & Access to Alcohol Act of 2007
Rewrite of the DUI bill Mandate ADSAP for Controlled Substance
Violations Seek additional funding to expand prevention
and treatment programs for adolescents Statewide presence of Alcohol Enforcement
Teams (AETs) Expedite FY04 funding levels for alcohol
excise tax revenue Completion of computerized Management
Information & Client Records System
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