# Drug Addiction Help Resources - South Carolina ## National Resources - **SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Text:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals and families. - **National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA):** - **Phone:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://www.drugabuse.gov](https://www.drugabuse.gov/) - **Description:** Research-based information on drug addiction and treatment options. ## Statewide Drug Addiction Services - **South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS):** - **Phone:** 803-896-5555 - **Text:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://www.daodas.sc.gov](https://www.daodas.sc.gov/) - **Office Locations:** 1801 Main Street, 12th Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 - **Services Provided:** Ensures the availability of a menu of treatment options through a system of state-licensed and nationally accredited service providers. - **South Carolina Addiction Hotline:** - **Phone:** 866-210-1303 - **Text:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://nationalrehabhotline.org/south-carolina/](https://nationalrehabhotline.org/south-carolina/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 support and resources for individuals dealing with addiction. ## Regional Drug Addiction Services ### Charleston Area - **Charleston Center:** - **Phone:** 843-722-0100 - **Text:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://charlestoncounty.org/departments/charleston-center/](https://charlestoncounty.org/departments/charleston-center/) - **Office Location:** 5 Charleston Center Drive, Charleston, SC 29401 - **Specialized Services:** Substance use prevention, intervention, education, and treatment services. ### Columbia Area - **Waypoint Recovery Center:** - **Phone:** [Not available] - **Text:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://waypointrecoverycenter.com/resources/](https://waypointrecoverycenter.com/resources/) - **Office Location:** 1006 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063 - **Specialized Services:** Residential treatment programs for substance abuse recovery. ## Online Resources - **Gamecock Recovery:** - **Website:** [https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/substance_abuse_prevention_and_education/gamecock-recovery/index.php](https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/substance_abuse_prevention_and_education/gamecock-recovery/index.php) - **Features:** Peer-based mutual aid meetings, individualized coaching support, sober social events, and community-level advocacy for students at the University of South Carolina. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Poison Control Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-1222 - **Website:** [https://www.poison.org](https://www.poison.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate assistance in cases of overdose or exposure to substances. ## Educational Resources - **Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP):** - **Website:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_for_Drug_and_Alcohol_Programs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_for_Drug_and_Alcohol_Programs) - **Description:** Provides treatment and research for drug, alcohol, and substance addiction. It is one of only 14 National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Alcohol Research Centers in the United States. ## Additional Support - **South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD):** - **Phone:** [Not available] - **Text:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://www.scvrd.net/202/Substance-Abuse-Recovery](https://www.scvrd.net/202/Substance-Abuse-Recovery) - **Services Provided:** Offers a voluntary four-week residential program guiding individuals through the emotional and physical aspects of confronting addiction and replacing it with a rewarding career. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the respective organizations._