LRADAC Speakers Bureau

National Prevention Week: Meet LRADAC’s Speakers Bureau

May 15, 2025
In recognition of National Prevention Week, LRADAC proudly highlights our Speakers Bureau—an expert, community-focused team dedicated to substance-use prevention and education. From Certified Prevention Specialists to Certified Senior Prevention Specialists, LRADAC’s passionate team of professionals provides the tools and insights communities need to foster lasting change.

“Our speakers not only educate the public about substance misuse and mental health but also inspire action,” said Ashley Bodiford, Director of Prevention at LRADAC. “Whether it’s addressing youth substance use, understanding local drug trends, or building community coalitions, our team brings the tools and knowledge to support sustainable change.”

LRADAC’s Prevention specialists and Speakers Bureau offer:

  • Tailored presentations for schools, workplaces, faith-based groups, and community organizations
  • Community engagement and coalition building
  • Policy-focused environmental prevention strategies
  • Analysis of substance-use trends (opioids, cannabis, alcohol, vaping, emerging drugs)
  • Youth empowerment and readiness assessments
  • Readiness Assessments to help communities take action based on capacity and need

Organizations, schools, businesses, and community leaders interested in learning more or requesting a speaker can visit www.lradac.org or email abodiford@lradac.org to submit a request. Presentations can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your audience.

LRADAC is the designated alcohol abuse and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties of South Carolina. The public, not-for-profit agency offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in locations convenient to residents of both counties. The agency has a budget of approximately $10 million and serves more than 5,000 clients per year.