LRADAC - Richland County - Columbia, SC

Help is Here - Recovery is Possible

LRADAC cares for the needs of the citizens of Lexington and Richland Counties of South Carolina. We offer a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in locations convenient to residents of both counties.

Lexington-Richland Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council
2711 Colonial Dr
Columbia SC 29203
Tel: 803 726-9300
E-mail: info@lradac.org

LRADAC cares for the needs of the citizens of Lexington and Richland Counties of South Carolina. We offer a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in locations convenient to residents of both counties.

With a dedicated staff and innovative programs and services, LRADAC takes a proactive approach to fighting addiction and drug abuse in our schools, businesses and neighborhoods. We tailor our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. Our prevention, intervention and treatment programs spread the message that there is hope and that substance abuse and addiction are preventable and treatable.

LRADAC is a non-profit agency. We are also one of 33 county alcohol and drug abuse authorities recognized by the state of South Carolina. This network of direct service agencies provides prevention, intervention and treatment programs to citizens in all 46 counties of the state. Each year, more than 50,000 South Carolinians receive direct intervention and/or treatment services through the county authorities. Last year, LRADAC alone served more than 5,000 clients.

Agency Mission

Establish a new image while striving for excellence and maximizing service delivery.

Our Purpose

Improving Lives ... Improving Communities

Vision Statement

LRADAC is the premier prevention, intervention and treatment provider in Lexington and Richland counties providing leadership throughout the state and achieving national recognition for excellence.

Agency Core Values

Creativity: Seeking and developing unique ways to build relationships and deliver services.

Integrity: Upholding the moral standards and values that provide for open, honest and ethical practices.

Teamwork: Working together with clients, staff, and communities to achieve common goals.

Compassion: Being open and empathetic. Understanding, nurturing and caring for our clients and staff.

Accountability: Operating in an open and transparent manner that demonstrates credibility, responsiveness and effectiveness.

Respect: Treating all people with dignity, fairness, kindness and understanding without bias.

Diversity: Embracing differences to enhance approaches and outcomes.