Individuals that we serve

WHERE TO OBTAIN SUPPORTS Under the service delivery system in Aiken County, an individual’s case manager  will provide him/her with assistance in identifying possible providers to meet his/her needs for supports. Other members of an individual’s circle of support can also provide him/her with assistance in this area. When support needs have been identified in an individual’s Plan of Supports, they may be sought from various sources including, but not limited to, the following: Family members Friends, employer, co-workers, and acquaintances Generic agencies that provide the supports desired (Aiken Area Council on Aging /Your Life Care Connection, Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health, Aiken County Parks and Recreation, Aiken Technical College, Aiken County Mental Health Association, Children’s Place, American Red Cross, USC/Aiken, Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons, etc.) Clubs and special interest groups (Rotary International, Toastmasters, Kiwanis, Quilting Club, Newcomers Club, etc.) We are committed to supporting people and families where they live and according to their needs and choices.

Priorities for services and supports include:

• information and referral;

• modifications to enable a person to better access his or her own home;

• equipment and devices to facilitate greater independence;

• personal assistance for essential activities of daily living; and

• services and supports to improve functioning, increase productivity and promote self-determination.

Services to People with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Related Disabilities

Services through Tri-Development Center to people in Aiken County with intellectual developmental disabilities and related disabilities are provided in a variety of settings. Such services may be provided in at job sites, day vocational programs, in individuals’ homes, at area recreation centers, etc. Services and supports are available locally to individuals who live with their families, in their own households, and in various types of congregate living arrangements. A few individuals from Aiken County continue to receive residential services through regional centers operated by the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Services are provided on a priority needs basis to persons determined eligible for services.

Service to people with Autism and their Families

The following services are included among those that are offered through the Autism Division:

Consultative Services assist Tri-Development Center, public schools, and other state and private agencies in serving people with autism. The Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities staff work with service providers to ensure that quality and appropriate services are provided.

Specialized Training is provided to professionals who serve individuals with autism. Teachers, job coaches, community living staff, aides, volunteers, and other professionals may request this training.

Applying for Services

To be eligible for Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) services, you must reside in South Carolina and be confirmed by OIDD to meet criteria for at least one of the noted disability categories listed: Intellectual Disability, Related Disability (i.e., a disability related to an Intellectual Disability), High Risk Infants, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Head Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Similar Disability (i.e., a disability similar to a head (Traumatic Brain) or spinal cord injury).  

Apply Today:

By Phone, Toll Free at:

1-800-289-7012

Available 8:30am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

How to request BHDD-OIDD Eligibility:

• Call Toll Free 1-800-289-7012, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
• Have the following information about the applicant available:
  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Medicaid Number if Medicaid Eligible
  • Home Address
  • Phone Number
  • E-mail Address, if available
• Plan to spend about 15 minutes on your call.
• You will be asked questions to establish your residency in South Carolina.
• You will be asked questions to get general information about your disability.
• You will be asked to select three (3) Intake Service Providers from a list read to you over the phone. The Intake Provider will help you through the Eligibility process at no cost to you. BHDD-OIDD will contact the Intake Service Provider(s) you choose.  
• You will receive a letter from BHDD-OIDD confirming your application for BHDD-OIDD eligibility.
• The Intake Service Provider you choose or an Autism Eligibility Coordinator will contact you by telephone within two (2) week and will provide information and collect medical and educational records needed by BHDD-OIDD to determine eligibility. 
• Once appropriate records are submitted by the Intake Service Provider or the Autism Eligibility Coordinator, BHDD-OIDD will notify the applicant in writing of their eligibility status.