About LRADAC
Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council
Improving Lives.
Improving Communities.
LRADAC, formerly referred to as The Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, 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 misuse 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 misuse 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. More than 50,000 South Carolinians receive direct intervention or treatment services through county authorities each year. Last year, LRADAC alone served more than 5,000 patients.
*All LRADAC campuses are nicotine-free.
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Leadership
LRADAC is overseen by a 12-member Board of Directors, six of whom are appointed by the Richland County Council and six by the Lexington County Council. Wendy Hughes is the President and Chief Executive Officer of LRADAC.
She has 20 years of experience in non-profit and healthcare administration, including 13 years as Vice President and CFO at LRADAC.
Hughes graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1995 and obtained her MBA from USC in 1999. She started her career in direct care for children at Epworth Children’s Home and later worked as a case manager intherapeutic foster care. In addition to her role at LRADAC, Hughes is a surveyor for the international accrediting body CARF and a graduate of Leadership Columbia.
Board of Directors
| Chairperson | Joshua D. Fabel, Richland County Sheriff’s Department |
| Vice Chairperson | Cindy Blakeney, Retired |
| Secretary | Jeff Sarokas, Lowcountry Billing Services |
| Treasurer | Buddy Wilson, Coldwell Banker |
| Board Members | Lynn Dooley, City of Cayce Carole Farrar – River Bluff High School Crystal Marks – Universal Health Services Salley Rickenbacker-Robinson – Healthcare Sales Bruce Smith – JK Smith, Inc. Harry Ward – Cushman-Ward Financial Consultants Maryann Wright – Retired Bootsie Wynne – Lexington Medical Center |
Funding
LRADAC Profit and Loss Statement
Fiscal Year 2023
Outcomes From Services
LRADAC monitors data, outcomes, and progress in order to gauge success, as well as to identify those areas needing improvement. Based on this data, recommendations/modifications are implemented that will improve service delivery capability that best meets the needs of the patients and the community. In addition, gathering information from key stakeholders is an integral piece of the planning process. Input is gathered on an ongoing basis from patients, family members of patients, personnel, and other stakeholders using a variety of mechanisms including outcome surveys, focus groups, and advisory committees to name a few.
Strategic Alignment
LRADAC utilizes the Balanced Scorecard to develop the strategic direction and blueprint for the organization to move proactively forward in the current year and future years. The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic planning and management system that is used extensively in business and industry, government, and nonprofit organizations worldwide to align business activities to the vision and strategy of the organization, improve internal and external communications, and monitor organization performance against strategic goals. LRADAC’s initial Balanced Scorecard was published in early FY 10 and serves as the umbrella reporting process for organizational reports including strategic/county plan (SPCC), Plans for Services, Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance. The Scorecard is updated annually. Initiatives are evaluated and status is updated. Initiatives may be removed if accomplished or continued if necessary for the next year. Additional initiatives may be recommended for the upcoming year.
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) is an overarching mindset that guides and supports the organization’s goals and objectives. This approach (ROSC), has received national acclaim and is designed to enhance partnerships and emphasize the need for sharing recovery support resources within our community.
Data, outcomes and progress in each program area are monitored for success. Based on this data, recommendations/modifications are implemented that will improve service delivery capability and best meet the needs of the patients and the community. In addition, gathering information from key stakeholders is an integral piece of the planning process. Input is gathered on an ongoing basis from patients, family members of patients, personnel and other stakeholders using a variety of mechanisms including focus groups, surveys and advisory committees to name a few.
The progress towards goals and objectives is monitored regularly by the Strategic Planning Core Committee, which is comprised of Board Members and Management Team members. Data is collected throughout all levels of the organization and is reviewed continuously to make changes for improvement as needed. Organization-wide data and outcomes are measured to ensure that we are providing effective, efficient and fiscally responsible programs and services. In addition, we continually evaluate the local healthcare market and gaps in services in order to strategically plan for expansion of services as resources permit.
Mission, Vision, Purpose & Values
Agency Vision
To build a community that embraces recovery and become the preferred provider of substance misuse prevention, intervention and treatment services.
Agency Mission
LRADAC creates and supports pathways for prevention and recovery from substance misuse for individuals, families and communities.
Our Purpose
Improving Lives. Improving Communities.
LRADAC’s 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 patients, staff, and communities to achieve common goals.
Compassion: Being open and empathetic. Understanding, nurturing and caring for our patients 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.
Ownership: Personally investing in the success of the organization through our commitment, dedication and performance.