The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (SCDAODAS) is the state authority for alcohol and other drug abuse programming.

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) plans, develops, oversees and funds services for South Carolinians with severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability, autism, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.

On July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) became two separate agencies : The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). The SCDPH provides public health services, health care quality improvements and resources to everyone in South Carolina. 

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is the agency responsible for administering the state’s Medicaid program. Healthy Connections Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible residents of South Carolina.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) supports the recovery of people with mental illnesses.

The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs state office is responsible for assisting all ex-service personnel and their eligible dependents in obtaining benefits for which they are eligible.

The Center for Disability Resources (CDR) is one of 61 University Centers for Excellence in developmental disabilities education, research, and service, located in major universities throughout the U.S.

The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) provides benefits and services information for seniors, funding opportunities, manuals and training for providers.

Available resources for older adults, people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers in South Carolina.

Promotes an improved quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The South Carolina Equipment Distribution Program (SCEDP) program provides telecommunications equipment at no cost to South Carolina residents with qualifying hearing, speech, blind/low vision with hearing loss or dual sensory disabilities.

Assists residents with disabilities to prepare for, achieve and maintain competitive employment.

Serving all 46 counties in South Carolina, the PPC provides services free-of-charge to the public and health professionals 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year.

Provides vocational, rehabilitation and independent living services for blind South Carolina citizens.

The state's only specialized school for students who are deaf or blind.

Established in 2000 by the South Carolina legislature, the fund promotes research to develop a better understanding of causes and effective treatment strategies for paralysis, sensory loss and other consequences of spinal cord injury and disease.

Events, frequently asked questions, help with everyday needs, housing and medical attention.

The South Carolina Eat Smart Move More Coalition coordinates obesity prevention efforts across the state and leads the implementation of South Carolina's Obesity Prevention Plan.

Databank of information on many diseases and conditions, including an A-Z index.

Plans, benefits and provider information.

File for Social Security benefits, report W2 information for employees, obtain replacement Social Security cards and more. Social Security Administration (SSA)

The U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

The U.S. government's office for military and veteran's services.