Organization: Fairfield Behavioral Health Services
Mission: Fairfield Behavorial Health Services (FBHS) is a non-profit outpatient treatment facility. One of 32 county substance abuse authorities created by the South Carolina Act of 1973. In 1979, Fairfield County designated FBHS as the sole county authority for alcohol and drug abuse treatment.
Activities: Outpatient Treatment Program - Offers counseling to individuals who decide on treatment themselves.
School Prevention - In collaboration with the Fairfield County School District providing progams that teaches refusal skills, while realizing the risks of drugs and avoiding risky drug related situations. Also, reducing the risks of alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse and violence.
Education/Prevention Program - Includes seminars and conferences providing groups with educational information designed to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.
NTEE category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Secondary category: Human Services