SC mental health, disabilities agency lays off 47 as part of reorganization

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, created in 2025, got rid of 248 positions, most unfilled.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 623

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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COLUMBIA — Nearly 50 state workers lost their jobs as part of the consolidation of South Carolina agencies overseeing behavioral health, disabilities and mental health services.

Altogether, the agency, formed last year, got rid of 275 positions, though most were vacant; 27 people changed jobs in the realignment, according to a report the department provided. The 47 people laid off June 30 worked in administrative roles, such as human resources, finances and tech …

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