About Us

Our History

Lee County Comprehensive Community Services Board was chartered in 1974. This private, non-profit organization began contracting with the State of South Carolina Department of Mental Retardation to provide day services in Lee County. In August of 1984, the Board changed its name to the Lee County Mental Retardation Board, Inc. The first Adult Day Care contract for adults began July 1st, 1974 and served 15 individuals.

Mrs. Ruby Gibbs became director in 1978. The Lee County Adult Activity Center was located in the old Ebenezer School on Hwy 15, just north of Bishopville. In April of 1985, Lee County Special Housing Board, Inc. was chartered to provide residential services for persons with disabilities. In 1987, two Intermediate Care Facilities, McLeod I and McLeod II were completed.   In 1993, during the state reconstructing process, Lee County Mental Retardation Board, Inc. changed their name to Lee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, Inc. (Lee County DSN Board).

Ms. Mary Mack began serving as Executive Director of Lee County DSN Board in December 2002, following the retirement of Mrs. Ruby Gibbs-Williams. Ms. Mack continued to carry out the main focus of the programs of Lee County DSN Board - providing the best quality services to persons with disabilities in Lee County.  Ms. Mary Mack retired December 2018.

Ms. Shontenna Jett served as Executive Director from 2018 to August, 2021.

In August 2021, Wendy Parnell began serving as Interim Executive Director and in August 2022 became the official Executive Director of Lee County DSN Board. Mrs. Parnell continues to focus on people first in providing quality services to people with disabilities in Lee County and surrounding areas.