LRADAC News
Rock the Block to Celebrate the First Day of Summer Break
LRADAC, along with the Richland County Knowledge is Power Community Coalition, invites the public to Rock the Block and help local kids and families celebrate the first day of summer break on Saturday, June 1st, from noon- to 4 p.m., at Fairlawn Community Center, 9128...
Where Should I Start?
May is Mental Health Month and this year’s theme is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.” The world is constantly changing and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you. Being able to maintain good mental health is vital to your...
“Protecting Our Community” Town Hall Meeting
LRADAC is hosting a "Protecting Our Community" Town Hall Meeting on April 16 The public forum will address Underage Drinking, Youth Substance Use, Mental Health Awareness and Violence Prevention in Richland County. Columbia, SC – As part of Alcohol Awareness Month,...
Staying Cyber-Savvy
The Internet is like a bustling city with neon signs, hidden alleys, and secret codes. But beware! Just like any metropolis, it has bright spots and shadowy corners. Navigating this cyber landscape with wisdom and vigilance is important to protect you and the ones you...
The Prom Promise
Helping High Schoolers Avoid High-Risk Behaviors Lexington, SC – On the spectrum of life events, the high school prom is one of the most memorable times of a person’s life. Unfortunately, it’s also known as one of the most high-risk times for young people to indulge...
LRADAC Earns Three-Year Accreditation from CARF
Columbia, SC — CARF International, an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services, has announced that LRADAC, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, has once again been accredited for a period of three years for its full offering of...
Sobering Truths About St. Patrick’s Day
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist and Samantha Maroney, LRADAC Prevention InternCelebrating St. Patrick’s Day Safely What is the first thing that usually comes to mind when you think about celebrations happening in March? Saint...
LRADAC hosts annual Black Balloon Day on March 6
Honoring 201 individuals lost to overdoses in Richland and Lexington Counties: 2023 overdose fatalities represent a slight decrease from 2022 numbersColumbia, SC –To honor the 201 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties who lost their lives to substance overdoses...
Show Yourself Some Love
National Cancer Prevention Month This Valentine’s Day, show yourself some love. Know your risk for cancers during National Cancer Prevention Month.A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist and Samantha Maroney, LRADAC Prevention Intern. ...
New Year, New You(th)
A guest blog by Hailey Kanipe, MPH, CPS, ICPS, Prevention Specialist. Talking to youth about substance misuse As the world grows and technology advances, youth learn about “adult subjects” earlier than ever. Every October, LRADAC’s Prevention team goes into local...