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.

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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 Young Florence County

Vice President

Ron Rickenbaker Colleton County

Secretary

Janet Martini York County

Treasurer

Mark Cowell Charleston County

At-Large Members

James Foster Union County Cheryl Azouri Long Barnwell County Paul Napper Chesterfield, Kershaw & Lee Counties Dave Seward Chester County

Immediate Past President

Sammy Miller Dorchester County

Committee Chairs Accountability

Ron Rickenbaker Colleton County

Public Policy

Debbie Francis Lexington / Richland Counties

Services

Mark Cowell Charleston County

SC Substance Abuse Training Consortium

Herb Mattocks Aiken County

BHSA Services

Outpatient Services ADSAP Criminal Intervention Prevention Detox Facilities Residential Treatment Drug Courts Methadone Programs Family Services Halfway Houses The Bridge Program

Admissions/Treatment Data

Total Admissions in 2005 = 29,841 Alcohol = 13,659 Marijuana/Hashish = 5,212 Cocaine / Crack = 4,127 Other Drugs = 2,360 Non-AOD Admissions = 4,483

Services upon Admission

Early Intervention = 5,145 Outpatient = 10,899 Intensive Outpatient = 4,085 Social Detox = 1,556 Medical 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