Crisis & Emergency Services

Local emergency departments are the point of afterhours and weekend crisis care for many substance abusing individuals. LRADAC has partnered with local hospitals and mental health agencies to provide a screening, brief intervention, referral and treatment model for transitioning individuals from costly medical beds to community based outpatient and inpatient services.

A person may enter our programs as a self-referral or as a referral from a physician, the courts, family members, or other agencies.

In addition a person may enter the Palmetto Health Richland Emergency Room or the Columbia Area Mental Health Emergency Services where a Certified Addiction Counselor and Case Manager is available to answer questions.

People seeking help will be admitted to treatment based upon their individualized need(s), which is determined by a screening or assessment.

Richland County

In Richland County, LRADAC works in close unison with the Palmetto Health Richland Emergency Room, Palmetto Health Richland Behavioral Health Care and Columbia Area Mental Health Emergency Services. A Certified Addiction Counselor and Case Manager are available to assist in a screening to assess the appropriate clinical services. They may be contacted at: 803-434-1691 or 803-898-8888.

Lexington County

In Lexington County, LRADAC staff works with Lexington Medical Center to aid in proper placement of clients seeking treatment. A clinical counselor works with and consults with the LMC Emergency Department staff to properly assess clients and make recommendations based on need and motivation.  Such recommendations include a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatment.