TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

LRADAC Fiscal Year Annual Report

PATHWAYS

2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER from the CEO .................................................... 4

Pathways Intro .............................................................. 6

Individuals ..........................................................10

Families ...............................................................12

Communities ......................................................14

LRADAC Foundation .........................................16

Testimonials ........................................................... 17-22

Financials ............................................................... 23-25

To Our Partners who Help Us Create

Pathways for Recovery

LETTER from the CEO

Dear Friends,

As I look back on the past year, I see how our Agency has grown and adapted to meet the needs of the residents of Richland and Lexington Counties. LRADAC has been a consistent presence in the Midlands for over 40 years. Our strength is drawn from our Board and staff who demonstrate daily their care and commitment to help our clients, their families and our community. While our core services provide consistency, it is our ability to adapt to the changing needs of our community that sets us apart.

During the past year, we adopted a new mission statement that reflects the true essence of what we do. “LRADAC creates and supports pathways for prevention and recovery from substance misuse for individuals, families and communities”.

Paths are intriguing. Some are beautiful and peaceful with overhanging tree limbs, and others are rocky, overgrown with brush and difficult to navigate. Paths can change over time and what was once a difficult trek becomes a leisurely stroll. Different paths teach us different things about ourselves. Through the course of our lives, we all experience very different paths that shape our experience and who we become.

At LRADAC, we see individuals, families and communities come to us with very different stories, life experiences, struggles and successes, creating their very own unique path. One individual’s path may look completely different from the path of another. Recognizing those differences, our staff work with each person to create a step-by-step plan for their recovery journey. Of course, every path is changing, developing and winding into a unique recovery pathway that creates a stronger person, family or community.

We invite you to read this report and celebrate our progress in FY 16. Thank you for partnering with us to create pathways where every person, family and community has the ability to make meaningful choices to improve their lives in a lasting way.

Gayle Aycock

President & CEO

PATHWAYS

LRADAC’s mission is to create and support pathways for prevention and recovery from substance misuse for individuals, families and communities.

LRADAC is the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties. The public, not-for-profit agency offers a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in locations convenient to residents of Richland and Lexington Counties.

IndividualsYouth and adults from all walks of life may find themselves or someone they love struggling with alcohol or other drugs. A caring counselor helps each person, with their unique circumstances, find the intervention or treatment service that will lead them on a path to healthier choices and recovery.

FamiliesEntire families are affected when a loved one is struggling with alcohol or substance misuse. LRADAC takes a proactive approach to helping families by engaging clients’ loved ones in the treatment process. Through counseling and supportive services, we are helping families cope with their loved ones’ substance use disorders and find a new life in recovery together.

CommunitiesLRADAC continues to serve as a catalyst to bring communities together to address alcohol and other substance issues. With our partners and coalitions, LRADAC implements strategies to address individual, community, and system-level changes to decrease the likelihood that youth will use substances.

LRADAC FoundationIn FY 16, the Healing Families Foundation became the LRADAC Foundation. With the same mission to reduce alcohol and substance misuse as a leading cause of family collapse and harm to children, the funds raised support programs and services at LRADAC. Through these efforts, the foundation provides lasting pathways for recovery within our communities for individuals and their families.

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INDIVIDUALSINDIVIDUALS

Individuals come to LRADAC for a variety of reasons. From parents who are concerned because they see a drastic change in their child’s behavior, to the person who has used alcohol or other substances for many years, LRADAC has services to meet their needs. Whatever the concern or prompt, staff at LRADAC work with each person to develop a personalized plan to meet their treatment and recovery goals.

LRADAC saw an increase of 13% in the adult Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs from the previous year serving almost 2200 individuals. In addition, over 450 adolescents were seen in the Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs. There was a stark increase in the number of alternative service clients with partners such as Transitions (homeless shelter), the Lexington County Detention Center, Focus Alternative School, USC’s Ryan White Medical Clinic, and the Department of Social Services.

LRADAC served over 1700 individuals In the South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP). This education and treatment program is designed to lower the risk of impaired driving for individuals convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or similar charge.

LRADAC has one of only 4 detox units within the state’s behavioral health system. This year alone, LRADAC’s detox unit served 866 clients. This 24 hour a day, 7 day a week service, provides access to counselors, nurses and on-call medical providers.

LRADAC screened 713 licensed healthcare professionals for substance use disorders through our South Carolina Recovering Professional Program (RPP). RPP is a confidential professional referral and monitoring service contracted by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). In FY 16, RPP served 657 healthcare professionals diagnosed with substance use disorders. During that period, 418 individuals were authorized to return to safe practice.

“I am 100% free of alcohol and drugs and was awarded Employee of the Month last month. Can you believe that? My mind is finally clear now that I am off of all the drugs. LRADAC changes people’s lives. Coming here completely changed my life and I tell people all the time about LRADAC.”

5314 overall admissions

52% successful completion of

treatment services

95% satisfaction

with services

1635 alternative

services clients

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FAMILIESFAMILIES

Family members often need support as they help their loved one overcome alcohol and substance misuse. When a loved one makes the decision to seek treatment, family members have unanswered questions and concerns. To assist our clients and their families in this transition, LRADAC’s adult and adolescent services offer individual family sessions, as well as multi-family support groups. These serve to educate, encourage and provide the needed skills to foster positive family interaction in treatment, recovery and throughout life. Families that participate with their loved one in the treatment process exponentially increase the chance for recovery for the individual and the family.

LRADAC also offers counseling for individuals whose loved one is suffering with a substance use disorder, but has not yet chosen to seek services. These Concerned Significant Others (CSO) participate in family services that teach them the importance of taking care of themselves while learning how to share the positive benefits of treatment in a non-threatening way.

Pregnant women who are using alcohol and drugs need specialized care and case management services to have a healthy and drug-free baby. LRADAC’s Maternal Outreach Management Services (MOMS) uses a nurturing, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with pregnant mothers. By partnering with local ob-gyn offices, social services, parenting agencies and community groups, MOMS provides specialized services unique in the Midlands and the state.

“My insurance would not cover inpatient treatment for my son, but he needed intensive care after he was kicked out of college. I met with the staff at LRADAC and they tailored a treatment plan to meet my son and our family’s specific needs and circumstances. It was hard work, but my son respected his counselors and the treatment process. He now has a job and will begin college classes again next semester. Perhaps more importantly, my husband and I can trust him now and he can be around his little brother again.”

201families participated

in services

24 family nights

healthy babies born

42

concerned significant others served

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COMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIES

“Being a part of the drug prevention club at my school has been great! I was able to go to a district-wide youth leadership training to learn about prevention and the dangers of substance use. Together with my friends, we develop prevention projects for our school. I’m so glad to be part of a program that is helping to save lives!”

LRADAC continues to be the catalyst to bring communities together for the purpose of addressing alcohol and other substance issues. By partnering with a variety of state and local partners, LRADAC staff members help communities to plan, implement, and evaluate its prevention work in the Midlands. A variety of strategies utilized include:

• coalition development and community-wide prevention planning

• working with law enforcement partners for high visibility and increased monitoring for tobacco and alcohol compliance

• information dissemination, education and training

• public awareness and media campaigns

• environmental strategies including promotion of random drug testing in schools

• youth development strategies

School surveys are one of the methods used to gauge effectiveness of prevention activities. In FY 16, of the 20,700 middle and high school students who completed a district-wide school survey, less than 20% of total students reported drinking alcohol in last 30 days. This reflects a significant decrease in the amount of use over the last 3 years with middle school students averaging 10% or less. Together with our partners, LRADAC will continue to employ multiple prevention strategies to decrease alcohol and other use among our youth within the Midlands.

A looming danger facing our state and our youth is the attempt to legalize medical and recreational marijuana within our state. Together with many partners across the state involved in the Blunt Truth Task Force, we work to educate our legislators, schools, parents and teens regarding the harmful impact marijuana has on our youth and the environment.

rate at which youth are able to purchase tobacco products*

3.5% < 20% youth who report

drinking alcohol in last 30 days*

was defeated blocking legalized

“medical” marijuana in South Carolina

BILL S. 672

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FOUNDATIONFOUNDATION

Over the past year, the Board for the Healing Families Foundation changed their name to the LRADAC Foundation. The Foundation continues its great work to reduce substance use disorders as a leading cause of family collapse and harm to children by supporting programs and services at LRADAC. The Foundation is now able to benefit from LRADAC’s brand within the community and streamline website and marketing efforts.

The LRADAC Foundation Board and staff continue to raise awareness regarding the significant needs for those with substance use disorders. Through these efforts, individuals, businesses and foundations share their support for Recovery Scholarships. Thanks to Recovery Scholarships, individuals and families who cannot afford the cost of treatment can apply for financial aid. Through treatment, we know that recovery is possible and families can heal.

The LRADAC Foundation launched its signature fundraising event, Rock for Recovery, during September’s National Recovery Month. This awareness and fundraising campaign is the start to what we believe will be an annual fundraising event that will grow exponentially over the years.

Additionally, Women and Children Succeeding (WACS), is a special program supported by the Foundation through a grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. Through WACS, Case Managers work with mothers who enroll in educational programs while caring for their children and focusing on long-term recovery.

“Thank you so much for your generous contribution to assist me in my financial difficulty. Words cannot express how much LRADAC has made an impact on my life. Treatment has saved my life and united my family closer than ever before.”

recovery scholarships awarded totaling $25,000

30financial aid applications completed

50foundation donors

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mothers enrolled in Women and Children Succeeding (WACS)

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TESTIMONIALS

Eric came to LRADAC because of a referral from the Department of Social Services (DSS). Admittedly, he came because of the threat of losing his children. His partner was still using and was not interested in leaving that life. His mother had custody of his children. With the goal of regaining a relationship with his children and mom, Eric entered services. Little did he know or realize that because of this, he would encounter the important truths about his own resiliency and would learn how to embrace his own recovery path.

In a phone call with Eric after his successful completion from services, Eric stated, “I am doing really, really well. I work full time and have been completely sober since leaving LRADAC. My counselors were all great, especially the Men’s Intensive Outpatient Group Leader. He really helped and sometimes when I was feeling down he would sit with me and take the time to simply listen. I felt like he really cared and wanted to help. The Intensive Outpatient Program and the support I received from the Partners in Achieving Independence through Recovery and Self Assistance Strategies (PAIRS) really helped me. I now surround myself with only people who do not use and I don’t go to bars anymore, because I know if I drink just a little that it would lead to other things. I also keep myself busy.”

ERIC

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“My case is closed with DSS and I have regained custody of my children. When I came to LRADAC, I did not have a job

and had no idea how I would be able to pay, but the LRADAC Foundation gave me a scholarship. This was a godsend.”

TARAWhen Tara came to Columbia for college, things started off great. She was making new friends, enjoying her classes, and feeling at home. Over the course of a few years, she also became more comfortable with social drinking and alcohol slowly became a problem for her. She said “I felt like my social drinking was normal but then it got worse. After finding myself in some legal trouble after a night out with my friends, I was sent to LRADAC. I was very anxious about going and dreaded the thought of changing my social life.”

Tara was greeted by nonjudgmental staff members and met other young adults who shared similar experiences. Her counselor said, “I could see a big difference in Tara by just the second time we met. She quickly became open to participating and saw her time at LRADAC as very valuable.”

After Tara’s legal troubles were resolved and she completed her program, she said, “LRADAC taught me how to cope with school, family, and my social life without changing who I am. Today I still have wonderful friends, but also a more balanced approach to juggling my responsibilities. I am so thankful that what started out as terrifying turned out to be a great experience that was worthwhile and had a lasting impact on my life.”

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“I am so thankful that what started out as terrifying turned out to be a great experience that was

worthwhile and had a lasting impact on my life.”

FINANCIALS

REVENUE JULY - JUNEFederal $3,346,387State 1,617,063Local 1,462,545Fees 3,632,136Other 133,563Total Revenues 10,191,694

EXPENSESalaries $4,729,753Fringe Benefits 1,487,818Contractual 1,138,570Fixed Exp/Debt Service 361,054Supplies 349,545Equipment 59,600Travel 93,713Miscellaneous 19,876Administrative 1,778,724Total Expenses 10,018,653

Surplus/(Deficit) $173, 041

PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 16

LRADAC FINANCIALS

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FOUNDATION DESIGNATIONS

Businesses: $18,600

Foundations: $15,000

Individuals: $6,200

Government Grants: $5,000

Events: $2,959

FOUNDATION SOURCES

$18,600$15,000$6,200$5,000$2,959

Scholarships: $32,759

MOMS: $15,000 $32,759

$15,000

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