Charleston Area World AIDS Day

08/07/2026

RiseUpToHIV's website is set to launch at the end of September, and we already have over 150 articles and ‘hubs’ that have been written or curated. However, we recognize there may still be gaps, so we are inviting input from the community.
If you could gain a deeper understanding of any HIV-related topic, or help someone else better understand it, what would it be?
This could include science, treatment, prevention, U=U, the history of HIV, stigma, aging, mental health, relationships, policy, or any other area.
Or, another idea entirely. PLEASE LET US KNOW. It may just make it into the 30 day community preview of the site beginning Oct 1st.

Please leave a comment, or DM us. Share widely too…

Our website is set to launch at the end of September, and we already have over 150 articles and ‘hubs’ that have been written or curated. However, we recognize there may still be gaps, so we are inviting input from the community.

If you could gain a deeper understanding of any HIV-related topic, or help someone else better understand it, what would it be?

This could include science, treatment, prevention, U=U, the history of HIV, stigma, aging, mental health, relationships, policy, or any other area.

Or, another idea entirely. Please let us know. It may just make it into the 30 day community preview of the site beginning Oct 1st.

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Emerson

07/10/2026

🚨 Federal HIV funding is on the line! 🚨
For decades, federal funding has been the backbone of HIV services, prevention, treatment, and care across the nation. It's helped people living with HIV thrive and live long, healthy lives.
Now, the House majority's proposed Labor, Health and Human Services bill puts all of that at risk.
We stopped cuts before. We can do it again — but only if we act together.
Call on your members of Congress to reject these cuts and support a bipartisan spending bill that truly meets the needs of our communities.
Take action at bit.ly/reject-fy27-cuts. Your voice matters.
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🚨 Federal HIV funding is on the line! 🚨

For decades, federal funding has been the backbone of HIV services, prevention, treatment, and care across the nation. It's helped people living with HIV thrive and live long, healthy lives.

Now, the House majority's proposed Labor, Health and Human Services bill puts all of that at risk.

We stopped cuts before. We can do it again — but only if we act together.

Call on your members of Congress to reject these cuts and support a bipartisan spending bill that truly meets the needs of our communities.

Take action at bit.ly/reject-fy27-cuts. Your voice matters.

06/08/2026

Join Palmetto Community Care at the Liberty Hill Juneteenth Parade & Celebration on June 14, 2026 from 2pm–6pm! 🥳
👀 Spot us in the parade at 2pm, then come find us at the celebration — we'll be offering FREE, fast, and confidential health screenings all afternoon!
No appointment. No cost. No paperwork. Just your health — taken care of. ❤️
📍 Liberty Hill Community
🗓 June 14 | 2pm–6pm
📞 Questions? Call 843-408-7780

🎉 Juneteenth is next week — and we'll be right in the middle of the celebration!

Join us at the Liberty Hill Juneteenth Parade & Celebration on June 14, 2026 from 2pm–6pm! 🥳

👀 Spot us in the parade at 2pm, then come find us at the celebration — we'll be offering FREE, fast, and confidential health screenings all afternoon!

No appointment. No cost. No paperwork. Just your health — taken care of. ❤️

📍 Liberty Hill Community
🗓 June 14 | 2pm–6pm
📞 Questions? Call 843-408-7780

05/25/2026

❌❌WakeUp Carolina HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF FIVE SUSPECTED OVERDOSES IN CHARLESTON COUNTY IN THE PAST 24 HOURS❌❌‼️‼️
3 fatal suspected overdose occurred in North Charleston. 2 non-fatal suspected overdoses occurred in Charleston. The substances noted in these incidents are still being determined at this time.‼️‼️
Be safe & get equipped with Narcan kits and fentanyl testing strips.
If you or a loved one needs Narcan and/or fentanyl testing strips, call us at whichever one of our locations is the closest to you.
Mount Pleasant: 843.972.8154
Moncks Corner: 843.761.6677
📍DON'T USE ALONE‼️‼️
📍HAVE MULTIPLE NARCAN KITS ON HAND‼️‼️
📍CALL 911 & YOU ARE PROTECTED BY SC GOOD
SAMARITAN LAW‼️‼️
📍CALL OR SHOOT US A TEXT IF YOU NEED TO GET TRAINED IN NARCAN & FENTANYL TESTING STRIPS‼️
PLEASE SHARE TO HELP SAVE A LIFE & PREVENT AN OPIOID OVERDOSE OR MAKE AN OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL‼️

❌❌WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF FIVE SUSPECTED OVERDOSES IN CHARLESTON COUNTY IN THE PAST 24 HOURS❌❌‼️‼️

3 fatal suspected overdose occurred in North Charleston. 2 non-fatal suspected overdoses occurred in Charleston. The substances noted in these incidents are still being determined at this time.‼️‼️

Be safe & get equipped with Narcan kits and fentanyl testing strips.

If you or a loved one needs Narcan and/or fentanyl testing strips, call us at whichever one of our locations is the closest to you.
Mount Pleasant: 843.972.8154
Moncks Corner: 843.761.6677

📍DON'T USE ALONE‼️‼️
📍HAVE MULTIPLE NARCAN KITS ON HAND‼️‼️
📍CALL 911 & YOU ARE PROTECTED BY SC GOOD
SAMARITAN LAW‼️‼️
📍CALL OR SHOOT US A TEXT IF YOU NEED TO GET TRAINED IN NARCAN & FENTANYL TESTING STRIPS‼️

PLEASE SHARE TO HELP SAVE A LIFE & PREVENT AN OPIOID OVERDOSE OR MAKE AN OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL‼️

SC COMMUNITY NARCAN & FENTANYL STRIPS:
http://naloxonesavessc.org/community-distrubutors

❌BE SAFE & CAREFUL OUT THERE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE❌
❌WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT OVERDOSES OR BAD BATCHES IN OUR COMMUNITY...CONTINUE TO CALL, DM & TEXT US 24/7...WE WILL ALWAYS SHARE THE INFO WE RECEIVE❌

If you need help and/or resources, please visit our website below for a list of resources:
www.wakeupcarolina.org

05/23/2026

When parents, young people, and educators come together:
📈 Policy changes. Curriculum shifts. Access improves.
That’s why this toolkit isn’t just for reading—it’s for using.
💬 Use it to spark convos with families.
📣 Use it to push back at school board meetings.
🔗 Use it to keep the facts flowing.
Change doesn’t only happen in Congress—it starts in your zip code.
Find AIDS United's toolkit at the link:

When parents, young people, and educators come together:

📈 Policy changes. Curriculum shifts. Access improves.
That’s why this toolkit isn’t just for reading—it’s for using.

💬 Use it to spark convos with families.
📣 Use it to push back at school board meetings.
🔗 Use it to keep the facts flowing.

Change doesn’t only happen in Congress—it starts in your zip code. Find our toolkit here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r8qsLL6mO-Sv7rMNh3VWvrHkHPEDRTvb_CRe8AKR7gQ/edit?usp=sharing

05/18/2026

The Charleston Center, Charleston County Sheriff's Office, Town of James Island, and WakeUp Carolina will host a free overdose prevention and Narcan training for the public this Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at James Island Town Hall, located at 1122 Dills Bluff Road.
The training will teach community members how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, respond during a suspected overdose emergency, and administer Narcan. Those who complete the training will also receive a free overdose prevention kit containing two Narcan nasal sprays.

The Charleston Center, Charleston County Sheriff's Office, Town of James Island, and WakeUp Carolina will host a free overdose prevention and Narcan training for the public this Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at James Island Town Hall, located at 1122 Dills Bluff Road.

The training will teach community members how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, respond during a suspected overdose emergency, and administer Narcan. Those who complete the training will also receive a free overdose prevention kit containing two Narcan nasal sprays.

Learn more and RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wakeup-carolina-overdose-prevention-training-james-island-tickets-1985061955746?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

05/15/2026

10+ suspected non-fatal OD's (in the Tri-County) since May 10th, including 5+ in the last 24 hrs!!!!!!!!!!!
⚠️ Please do not use alone
⚠️ Carry Narcan if available
⚠️ Test substances when possible
⚠️ Call 9-1-1 immediately during an overdose emergency
South Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law exists to help protect people who call for help during an overdose situation.

🚨 OVERDOSE SPIKE ALERT 🚨

WakeUp Carolina has been alerted to TEN+ suspected non-fatal overdoses since 5/10/26, including 5+ within the last 24 hours alone.

This is a serious reminder that the drug supply remains extremely dangerous, with fentanyl and other unknown substances continuing to impact our community.

⚠️ Please do not use alone
⚠️ Carry Narcan if available
⚠️ Test substances when possible
⚠️ Call 9-1-1 immediately during an overdose emergency

South Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law exists to help protect people who call for help during an overdose situation.

WakeUp Carolina can help provide:
✔️ Narcan
✔️ Fentanyl test strips
✔️ Peer support & recovery resources

📍 Charleston: 843-972-8154
📍 Berkeley: 843-761-6677

Please share this post. One share could help save a life.

05/12/2026

🚨 FREE NARCAN TRAININGS THIS MONTH 🚨
One dose can save a life.
Join WakeUp Carolina this month for free Narcan training and learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
📍 May 13 – Mount Pleasant
📍 May 19 – Goose Creek
📍 May 20 – James Island
You can also stop by either of our offices anytime for:
✅ Free Narcan
✅ Free overdose response training
✅ Harm reduction resources
✅ Community support
Be prepared.
Be the difference.
Help save a life. ❤️