Children’s Behavioral Health Services
August 23, 2022Priority: Work collaboratively across the state to increase pediatric behavioral health capacity at all levels of service, additionally focusing on pediatric behavioral health workforce development.
Background: The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 children experience a mental health condition in any given year, and South Carolina lacks adequate behavioral health services for children and adolescents. Additional information can be found at Soundthealarmforkids.org. State-specific data can be found in the SC Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children 2022 Annual Report.