Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County

What Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County does

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County (BHSPC) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health organization operating as the county-designated authority for substance use and behavioral health services in Pickens County, South Carolina, under contract with the SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS). Founded in 1973 (with documented operations dating to 1976) and led today by Executive Director Angela F., BHSPC operates from a newly consolidated facility at 208 E. 1st Ave., Easley (opened February 24, 2025) plus a Pickens research satellite, employing over 40 full-time staff across clinical, administrative, and program functions.

BHSPC delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning the prevention-intervention-treatment continuum. Core clinical offerings include an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) running 9 hours per week, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) using Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade, Child and Adolescent Counseling delivered both on-site and in local schools, Family Counseling, and Domestic Violence Counseling including the 26-week EMERGE Batterer's Intervention Program. Court-mandated programs comprise the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) for DUI offenders and Offender-Based Intervention (AEP/AIP) for minors. Prevention is delivered through the Pickens County Youth Board, community coalitions (AET, EUDL, CCC), the "...But They Don't" youth podcast, and merchant/youth education programs (PREP, Alcohol Education, Tobacco Education). A Research Department has collaborated with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) since 1999 on federally funded clinical trials for alcohol, opioid, cannabis, and methamphetamine use disorders, smoking, and vaping.

The revenue model is a hybrid of Medicaid and commercial insurance reimbursement (Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield accepted), income-based sliding-scale client fees with a no-deny-for-inability-to-pay policy, SC DAODAS government contracts, federal research grants (NIDA, NCI, CTN), and 501(c)(3) donations. Service delivery is geographically constrained to Pickens County via direct clinical settings, school-based partnerships, court referrals, employer EAPs, and community outreach. The organization holds CARF accreditation, LegitScript approval, and operates under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 privacy frameworks.

Name

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County

Legal name

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County

Website

https://bhspickens.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and county-designated authority providing substance use disorder treatment, medication-assisted treatment, prevention, and court-mandated behavioral health services to Pickens County, South Carolina residents from a consolidated Easley facility.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Mental health counseling
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Addiction recovery programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pickens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance and Medicaid Reimbursement: Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans including Cigna and BlueCross BlueShield for treatment services
2. Sliding Scale Client Fees: Fees based on income level for uninsured individuals; payment plans offered; commitment to not deny services for inability to pay
3. Government Grants and Research Funding: Contracts with South Carolina DAODAS; receives grants from National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network, National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Drug Abuse for clinical research; ECHO Pickens County grant for prevention
4. Donations and Fundraising: 501(c)(3) nonprofit relying on community donations and fundraisers to expand programming and reach more individuals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County (BHSPC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that delivers a comprehensive continuum of substance use and behavioral health services in Pickens County, South Carolina. Offerings include intensive outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, Sublocade), child and adolescent counseling, family counseling, domestic violence counseling (EMERGE program), the court-mandated ADSAP for DUI offenders, offender-based intervention services, prevention programs, and a youth-led prevention board. The organization contracts with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) and collaborates with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) on clinical research.

Product overview

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County (BHSPC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) healthcare organization providing a comprehensive suite of behavioral health and substance use disorder services. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio centered on its core treatment programs: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Child & Adolescent Counseling, Family Counseling, and Domestic Violence Counseling. These are supported by specialized programs including ADSAP (court-mandated DUI treatment), Prevention Services with youth-focused initiatives like the Pickens County Youth Board, and a Research Department conducting clinical trials. BHSPC offers crisis helplines and online recovery meeting resources as additional service touchpoints. The organization contracts with DAODAS and serves Pickens County from locations in Easley and Pickens, SC.

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Products and services

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Intensive outpatient program combining group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and support groups for individuals with moderate to severe substance use disorders, meeting three times per week for nine hours total.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medication-assisted treatment using Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade to manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings for individuals with substance use disorders, delivered in a clinical setting with physician and nurse practitioner oversight.
• Child & Adolescent Counseling Clinical counseling services for children and adolescents addressing substance use disorders and behavioral challenges, delivered in Pickens County school settings and BHSPC offices.
• Family Counseling Therapy for families affected by substance use disorders or behavioral health issues, focused on rebuilding communication and support systems.
• Domestic Violence Counseling Counseling services for domestic violence survivors and offenders, including individual therapy, group therapy, life-skills training, and the EMERGE Batterer's Intervention Program (26-week court-approved program).
• ADSAP (Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program) Court-ordered program for DUI/DWI offenders required to enroll within 30 days of conviction, providing assessment, education, counseling, and treatment to help regain driving privileges.
• Offender Based Intervention (OBI / AEP / AIP) Intervention services including the Alcohol Education Program (AEP) for minors charged with alcohol offenses and the Alcohol Intervention Program (AIP) for subsequent alcohol-related arrests.
• Prevention Services Substance use prevention programming including community outreach, Employee Assistance Programs, school presentations, Palmetto Retailers Education Program (PREP), and education classes on alcohol and tobacco.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Evidence-based treatment for drug addiction through individualized treatment plans, individual/group therapy, medication management, and aftercare support.
• Research Department / Clinical Trials Program Clinical research collaboration with MUSC conducting trials evaluating treatments for alcohol, opioid, cannabis, and methamphetamine use disorders, cigarette smoking, and vaping.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Clinical research collaboration since 1999; BHSPC serves as a research site for clinical trials evaluating treatments for alcohol, opioid, cannabis, and methamphetamine use disorders, cigarette smoking, and vaping. Studies funded through National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN), National Cancer Institute, and National Institute on Drug Abuse. All studies approved by BHSPC Board of Trustees and ethics/regulatory review boards. BHSPC staff known for ability to recruit, retain, and successfully complete studies.
• South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency contracting with BHSPC as the designated county authority to provide Pickens County with quality prevention, intervention, and treatment services for substance use disorders and behavioral health issues.
• National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN)majorOthersFederal research network providing funding for clinical trials conducted at BHSPC research sites evaluating treatments for substance use disorders.
• National Cancer InstitutemajorOthersFederal agency providing grant funding for clinical research at BHSPC, including studies on smoking cessation and vaping.
• National Institute on Drug AbusemajorOthersFederal institute providing grant funding for clinical trials at BHSPC evaluating treatments for drug use disorders.
• AET (Alcohol Enforcement Team - 13th Circuit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on enforcing underage drinking laws; BHSPC prevention team member serves as representative.
• Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working to prevent underage drinking in Pickens County; BHSPC prevention team member serves as representative.
• Clemson Community Coalitions (CCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition focused on substance abuse prevention in the Clemson area; BHSPC prevention team member serves as representative.
• Truth InitiativeOthersNational nonprofit providing vaping cessation resources and information linked on BHSPC's vaping information resources page.
• Natural HighminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-informed drug prevention program featuring influential athletes, musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs; BHSPC Youth Board promotes this resource.
• Pickens County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local middle and high schools for school-based counseling services and Pickens County Youth Board recruitment and programming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Non-profit addiction treatment provider offering outpatient, residential, and family services. Comparable in mission and evidence-based treatment philosophy, but with significantly broader geographic reach and program scale than BHSPC.
• Gateway Foundation: Large non-profit substance use disorder treatment provider operating across multiple states with outpatient, residential, and MAT programs. Comparable in non-profit status and clinical service mix, but with broader geographic and programmatic reach than BHSPC.
• Centerstone: Large national non-profit provider of community-based behavioral health, mental health, and substance use services across multiple states. Represents the scaled, multi-state operating model that BHSPC could potentially evolve toward, while highlighting the scale gap relative to BHSPC's single-county presence.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National non-profit leader in addiction treatment and recovery with comprehensive outpatient, residential, and education programs. Comparable in non-profit mission and clinical evidence-based approach, but operates at a much larger, multi-state scale than BHSPC.

Direct peers

• LRADAC (Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council): South Carolina county-designated authority for substance use and behavioral health services in the Lexington/Richland area. Operates a comparable mix of prevention, intervention, treatment, ADSAP, and outpatient services under the same SC DAODAS contracting framework as BHSPC.
• Circle Park Behavioral Health Services: South Carolina county-based outpatient behavioral health provider delivering substance use and mental health treatment under the DAODAS contracting framework. Comparable in scale, scope, and operating model to BHSPC.
• Shoreline Behavioral Health Services: South Carolina non-profit outpatient behavioral health provider offering substance use treatment, mental health counseling, and prevention services. Operates a similar community-based service portfolio with county contract and grant funding.
• Greenville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Neighboring South Carolina county behavioral health authority providing outpatient treatment, prevention, and ADSAP services under the same DAODAS contract structure. Directly comparable operating model, funding mix, and regulatory regime to BHSPC.
• Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department: Another South Carolina county-designated authority providing outpatient substance use treatment, prevention, and ADSAP services under SC DAODAS. Closest comparable in regulatory structure, scope, and operating scale to BHSPC.

Regional players

• Anderson-Oconee Behavioral Health Services: Adjacent South Carolina non-profit community behavioral health center serving Anderson and Oconee counties, just outside BHSPC's Pickens County territory. Offers comparable outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, and prevention programs with similar SC DAODAS contract relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles19 records

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