Lexington Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council
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Purpose
The Council was established pursuant to ordinance number 439-77HR and 669-80HR. LRADAC provides alcohol and drug abuse services to Lexington and Richland Counties. The services include a 16-bed detoxification center, outpatient services, including therapy to individuals, family members, and people interested in helping someone with a problem. It also offers education and prevention services to community groups, individuals and schools.
Meeting Schedule
Frequency: 2nd Tuesday each month (except Jan. and July)
Time: Noon
Location: 2711 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
Membership Details
Richland County Council appoints six members and the Lexington County Council appoints six members for three-year terms.
- The board membership shall consist of a diverse mix of individuals including age, gender, race, background expertise, a balance of those who are and are not in substance misuse recovery, and have a passion for LRADAC’s service and mission.
- A person who has served three consecutive terms on the board is ineligible for re-appointment for an additional term unless a period of at least two years has lapsed since the expiration of the person’s last term. Each board member shall serve until his/her successor is elected and qualified.
- All terms begin January 1 and end December 31.
Preferred Qualities
- Motivation to serve LRADAC and sincere interest in the services provided by the organization.
- Commitment to the mission of the organization, which is to create and support pathways for prevention and recovery from substance misuse for individuals, families and communities.
- Eagerness to participate in Board meetings and committees, while being supportive and willing to express their own opinion.
- A vision, but is flexible to the possibilities of change.
- Sensitive to the communities in which the organization serves.
- Highly regarded and respected by others. Influential member of the organization and/or community.
- Able to strengthen the organization because of the expertise they bring to the business and/or professional background.
- An expert specific to the organization’s field, donor committed to the cause, or community leader able to attract support.
- Informed, available and engaged; willing to attend meetings and represent the organization or its interests at community events and donor circles; willing to help bring in necessary resources.
- Conscientious steward who is as interested in the business of developing the organization and monitoring its health as they are in promoting its programs.
Current Members
Joshua Fabel (1st Term)
Appointment: July 19, 2022
Reappointment: December 31, 2025
Salley Rickenbacker Robinson (1st Term)
Appointment: July 19, 2022
Reappointment: December 31, 2025
L. Levern (Buddy) Wilson, Jr. (2nd Term)
Appointment: December 13, 2022
Reappointment: December 31, 2025
Harold (Harry) C. Ward (2nd Term)
Appointment: March 19, 2024
Reappointment: December 31, 2028
Crystal Marks (1st Term)
Appointment: March 19, 2024
Reappointment: December 31, 2028
Maryann Wright (2nd Term)
Appointment: December 3, 2024
Reappointment: December 31, 2028
Contact
Wendy Hughes
whughes@lradac.org
803-726-9315
Vernita Bowe
vbowe@lradac.org
803-726-9301
Council Liaison