LRADAC
Jayde Milligan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at LRADAC since June 2022, previously serving as a Social Work Intern at the same organization from August 2021 to April 2022. Jayde's internship experiences include positions at KershawHealth Hospice Care, the Bobby Benson Center, and Moncrief Medical Center, where responsibilities encompassed promoting recovery for adolescents struggling with substance abuse and mental health conditions, along with observing various treatment methods. Jayde holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a focus on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work from Columbia College (SC). Prior work experience includes roles as a Barista at Starbucks and Certified Nursing Assistant at Maxim Healthcare.
LRADAC
LRADAC cares for the needs of the citizens of Lexington and Richland counties of South Carolina. We offer a wide array of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in locations convenient to residents of both counties. With a dedicated staff and innovative programs and services, LRADAC takes a proactive approach to fighting addiction and drug abuse in our schools, businesses and neighborhoods. We tailor our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve. Our prevention, intervention and treatment programs spread the message that there is hope and that substance abuse and addiction are preventable and treatable. LRADAC is a non-profit agency. We are also one of 33 county alcohol and drug abuse authorities recognized by the state of South Carolina. This network of direct service agencies provides prevention, intervention and treatment programs to citizens in all 46 counties of the state. Each year, more than 50,000 South Carolinians receive direct intervention and/or treatment services through the county authorities. Last year, LRADAC alone served more than 5,000 clients.