Talk of prom dresses, boutonnieres and graduation gowns is not uncommon during this exciting time of year. Teens are preparing for prom and graduation season and all too often celebration involves alcohol consumption.
LRADAC is proud that our Vice President for Intervention and Treatment Services, Jeremy Martin, was recognized for his work in The State Newspaper’s 20 Under 40 List for 2016! Jeremy’s story of recovery, proven success in human services, and charismatic personality are what make him a leader not only for LRADAC but for the Midlands community.
Through music, dancing and games, students learned how to be Future Leaders of the World.
The 2015 Youth Leadership Summit, on Sept. 28 and 29 at The Harvest Church in Lexington, was a great success!
Columbia, SC –Saturday, September 26th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement, LRADAC’s Rise Above It Lexington Two Community Coalition is hosting collection sites for community members to drop off unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Richland County Council presented Gayle Aycock, President & CEO of LRADAC a proclamation declaring September National Recovery Month.
The Lexington One Community Coalition, in partnership with LRADAC and Lexington School District One, hosted a summer youth leadership development program at River Bluff High School from July 20 through July 30. The program consisted of a series of workshops that facilitated discussions and activities surrounding youth and important topics including health and safety, academic success, and alcohol and drug use. Participants also had a hands on opportunity to assist in developing campaigns to address the topics during the 2015-16 school year.
The Society for Community Research and Action, a division of the American Psychological Association, recently honored Dr. Pam Imm for her outstanding contribution to the field of community psychology. Dr. Imm works as an evaluator for community coalitions that help to prevent risky behaviors, including substance abuse, among youth. Dr. Imm is a consultant with LRADAC’s prevention programs assisting with evaluation, grant writing, and program development.
Columbia, SC – LRADAC’s Rise Above It coalition in Lexington School District Two is hosting prescription drug take back locations on Saturday May 30th.
Healing Families is excited to announce that we were selected by an anonymous donor, the “Cheerful Giver,” to receive a matching gift of up to $1,500 during Midlands Gives on May 5th.
LRADAC is proud to announce the selection of Jeremy Martin as LRADAC’s new Vice President for Treatment and Intervention Services. This position oversees the agency’s wide array of treatment and intervention programs provided in both Richland and Lexington counties.
