ALPHA Behavioral Health Center

ALPHA Behavioral Health Center ALPHA stands for "All Life's Problems Have Answers!" Please visit our website for specific information about our different locations.

ALPHA Behavioral Health Center serves clients in three counties: ALPHA Center in Chesterfield and Kershaw counties and The Lee Center in Lee County. ALPHA Behavioral Health Center fully supports consumer rights. The agency staff makes every effort to assure every person is treated fairly. ALPHA Behavioral Health Center fully complies with the standard of ethics set forth by the National Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) as well as the agency's Code of Ethics. These standards are posted in prominent places at each site. If you have any questions, you may ask any of our staff members to assist you.

Proper medication disposal helps to protect families, communities, and our environment. DisposeRX is a great tool to saf...
02/19/2026

Proper medication disposal helps to protect families, communities, and our environment. DisposeRX is a great tool to safely dispose of medications and help reduce the risk of misuse or accidental exposure. If you're in need of DisposeRX please visit one of our three locations to get as much as you need for free!

If you or a loved one are interested in receiving treatment for mental health or substance use, please get in contact with one of our three offices to find services that fit for you.

ALPHA is here with you on every step of the way through your journey towards healing. Whether it's with mental health, s...
02/18/2026

ALPHA is here with you on every step of the way through your journey towards healing. Whether it's with mental health, substance use disorder, or medicated-assisted treatment ALPHA is happy to help wherever needed. If you or a loved one are interested, ALPHA can assist with any needs such as counseling or support.

ALPHA is always looking for ways to be an active and positive addition to our communities, and the Youth Arbitration Pro...
02/17/2026

ALPHA is always looking for ways to be an active and positive addition to our communities, and the Youth Arbitration Program is a reflection of that. Through restorative justice, ALPHA seeks to help young people by correcting this path. If you or someone you know would make a great arbitrator, please have them join us on Wednesday, March 12th, 2026 at 709 Mill Street in Camden for lunch and an informational session.

As always, if you or a loved one are interested in receiving treatment for mental health or substance use, please get in contact with one of our three offices to find services that fit for you.

02/13/2026

Leadership grounded in compassion and collaboration creates lasting change.

Today, we recognize Karen Short, a compassionate and effective leader whose work with the County Opioid Abatement Coalition brings agencies and organizations together to prevent harm, support recovery, and restore dignity. Her people-centered approach addresses the overdose epidemic through integrity, collaboration, and community-driven solutions. Beyond her professional impact, Short remains deeply involved through the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. Known for her warmth and willingness to listen, she exemplifies Black excellence rooted in service and vision.
Nominated by Amy Gavin, Leanna Adams, and Sarah Campbell

Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know that we will be closed this Monday, February 16th 2026 in observance of Presiden...
02/13/2026

Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know that we will be closed this Monday, February 16th 2026 in observance of Presidents Day. We will be back to normal hours on Tuesday, February 17th from 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you or a loved one are in need of immediate assistance, please call our on-call emergency line at (803)-427-8135.

Hey ALPHA friends and family! One thing that helps us to improve our services and ability to make an impact in the commu...
02/13/2026

Hey ALPHA friends and family! One thing that helps us to improve our services and ability to make an impact in the community is data from the great people within it. If you have the time, please complete this survey so we can meet the needs of the communities we serve, with your input included.

If you or a loved one are interested in receiving treatment for mental health or substance use, please get in contact with one of our three offices to find services that fit for you.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FJW3WPV

We are so proud of our Chesterfield County Opioid Abatement Coalition Director, Karen Short who was featured in The Link...
02/12/2026

We are so proud of our Chesterfield County Opioid Abatement Coalition Director, Karen Short who was featured in The Link's Celebrating and Honoring Black History Month series. Karen is nothing "Short" of amazing, her work at the ALPHA Center and in the Chesterfield community serves to make our state better. ALPHA and Chesterfield County as a whole is so fortunate to have your relentless zeal and devotion to public service. Happy Black History Month to all, thank you to The Link for reminding us of the legends we live amongst, and honoring living black history!

02/11/2026

In case you missed it, here's the segment from WIS News 10 last night featuring Kershaw County Opioid Abatement Coalition Director, LeAnna Adams. LeAnna's passion is evident in her advocacy, and we are so proud to watch her make a difference in our community. Thank you to Kershaw County Council and WIS News 10 for shedding light on this issue and taking steps to increase prevention of the spread of these products. Together, we all work towards making our communities better places and we are grateful to have you all by our side.

Last month, ALPHA’s Executive Director Mara Jones, Kershaw County Opioid Abatement Coalition Director, LeAnna Adams, and...
02/11/2026

Last month, ALPHA’s Executive Director Mara Jones, Kershaw County Opioid Abatement Coalition Director, LeAnna Adams, and ALPHA Prevention Specialist Bethany Hardaway had the opportunity to speak at the Kershaw County Council meeting. During the presentation, LeAnna Adams shared critical information about “gas station drugs” — loosely regulated "legal" products that can have serious impacts on our community.

Tonight, Kershaw County Council voted on two ordinances that directly support ALPHA's efforts.

✅ The first ordinance prohibits the sale of kratom, kratom-adjacent products, and nitrous oxide products to anyone under 21 and puts up guardrails to youth access through creating display and labeling requirements.

✅ The second ordinance establishes new operational and separation requirements for retailers selling hemp-derived products. Including keeping products inaccessible to minors and creating distance requirements to keep these items distant from churches, schools, and other frequently visited public areas.

Thank you to Kershaw County Council and its Councilmembers who gave us an opportunity to speak and ensured that we were heard. We are so grateful for your time and attention to this matter, as well as the efforts you make every day to improve Kershaw County.

Another thank you to Lenah Allen of WIS News who kindly interviewed Kershaw County Opioid Abatement Coalition Director, LeAnna Adams on these products and ordinances today. If you didn't catch the segment tonight, no worries we will be sharing that tomorrow so you can get the highlights!

ALPHA is so grateful for the collaboration, support, and dedication of each community we serve. Thank you all, we couldn't do it without each and every one of you!

This Black History Month, ALPHA would like to honor the leaders who remind us that healing and community care go hand-in...
02/09/2026

This Black History Month, ALPHA would like to honor the leaders who remind us that healing and community care go hand-in-hand. At ALPHA we strive to provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive services that recognize inequities, celebrate resilience, and empower each individual to be the best version of themselves.

If you or a loved one are interested in receiving treatment for mental health or substance use, please get in contact with one of our three offices to find services that fit for you.

No matter where you are or what you might need assistance with, ALPHA is here for you at all stages of your journey. If ...
02/06/2026

No matter where you are or what you might need assistance with, ALPHA is here for you at all stages of your journey. If you or a loved one are interested in receiving treatment for mental health or substance use, please get in contact with one of our three offices to find services that fit for you.

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208 King Street
Camden, SC
29020

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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The ALPHA Behavioral Health Center serves clients in three counties: The ALPHA Center in Chesterfield and Kershaw counties and The Lee Center in Lee County. Please visit our website for specific information about our different locations. If you are in crisis, please call the office. The ALPHA Behavioral Health Center fully supports consumer rights. The agency staff makes every effort to assure every person is treated fairly without consideration of disability, s*x, religion, race, s*xual orientation or cultural heritage. The ALPHA Behavioral Health Center fully complies with the standard of ethics set forth by the National Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) as well as the agency's Code of Ethics. These standards are posted in prominent places at each site. If you have any questions, you may ask any of our staff members to assist you.