FAQs
Please use the contact form below or contact DAODAS Chief of Staff Stephen L. Dutton at 803-896-5555.
Information on ADSAP – including a brochure that lists local ADSAP providers and costs – can be found here.
A list of licensed South Carolina healthcare facilities is available on the S.C. Department of Public Health’s website.
As directed by Act 160 of 2024, DAODAS has approved the S.C. Alliance for Recovery Residences (SCARR) to develop and administer a voluntary certification program for organizations operating recovery houses. A list of recovery houses certified by SCARR can be found at https://scarronline.org/certified-listings/.
The procedure for involuntary commitments can be found in the South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commitment Statute, which is located in Chapter 52 of Title 44 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. DAODAS does not administer the involuntary commitment procedure, but if you have a family member or friend that you believe requires immediate treatment for an alcohol or substance use disorder, you can contact their local Community Mental Health Center to initiate the involuntary commitment process. A list of Community Mental Health Centers can be found on the S.C. Department of Mental Health’s website.
For information on gambling addiction or gambling services in South Carolina, please call the S.C. Gambling Helpline at 1-877-452-5155.
Generally, DAODAS does not add outside content to its website. However, if you have a specific request, use the contact form below or call our Public Information Officer at 803-896-5562.
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Physical Address
1801 Main Street, 12th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8268
Columbia, SC 29202
Phone
803.896.5555
Fax
803.896.5557