AIDS Alabama South

09/01/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

There’s a place for your skills at AIDS Alabama. We’re looking for talented, dedicated people to join our teams in Mobile and Birmingham.

MOBILE
• Community Outreach Medical Assistant
• Client Navigator, Supportive Services
• Prevention Education Outreach Specialist

BIRMINGHAM
• CALA Linkage Specialist
• Living Well Outpatient Center SUD Peer Support Specialist
• Way Station Shelter Advocate, Part-Time
• Homelessness Prevention Peer Support Specialist
• JASPER House Resident Advocate, Part-Time
• Director of Development

See all current openings, learn more, and apply:
https://www.aidsalabama.org/joinourteam

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜

For many of us, overdose is more than a statistic. It is someone we knew, someone we loved, someone we miss.

We remember every life lost and hold close the families, friends, and loved ones who continue to carry that loss.

May we continue to lead with compassion, look out for one another, and work toward a future where fewer families have to experience this kind of loss.

08/31/2026

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Substance Use, Recovery & Resources

Join us September 29 for our next Policy Pulse: Alabama HIV Series as we have an open, judgment-free conversation about substance use, recovery, stigma, and the resources available to individuals and families.

Tuesday, September 29
6:00–7:00 PM CST
Virtual on AIDS Alabama & AIDS Alabama South's pages
20–30 minute presentation followed by community Q&A

We’ll talk about how substance use can intersect with HIV prevention and care, housing, mental health, and other social determinants of health, while focusing on compassion, support, and meeting people where they are.

We’ll also discuss:
• Barriers to seeking support and recovery
• How stigma can prevent people from accessing care
• Community resources and support services
• How advocates and service providers can better support people who use substances
• The role of social support in recovery and overall health
• And, of course, OctSober!

PLUS: Stick around until the end! The first 5 people to complete our post-webinar survey will receive a $15 gift card.

Come as you are, bring your questions, and join the conversation.

08/30/2026

Sunday, August 30, is National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

For decades, communities of faith have been part of the response to HIV, offering support, opening doors, providing resources, and caring for people when they needed it most.

At AIDS Alabama South, we recognize the important role faith communities can play in changing how we talk about HIV, encouraging people to know their status, supporting access to prevention and care, and helping reduce stigma.

We have made incredible progress. HIV is treatable, prevention options are more effective than ever, and people living with HIV who reach and maintain an undetectable viral load cannot pass HIV on through s*x. U=U.

Today, we recognize the faith communities doing this work and encourage others to join us in creating a future where everyone can access HIV testing, prevention, treatment, care, and support with dignity and respect.

08/28/2026

Know your status 🩹✌🏽

FREE HIV & STI testing at our SHELL Health Services, plus PrEP, PEP, Doxy-PEP, HIV & STI treatment, and more. Safe, confidential, and welcoming.

Walk-In Testing Hours
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
SHELL Health Services

717 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile
251-697-4355 | 251-MY-SHELL

No judgment. No stigma. Just care. ❤️

08/27/2026

Get ready to throw some darts for a great cause! 🎯🏆

AIDS Alabama South and The Rear Pocket are teaming up for a Dart Tournament on Saturday, September 12!

7:30 PM until we have a winner
$15 per person, cash only
Play-to-zero matches

And here’s the best part: the winner splits the pot with AIDS Alabama South!

Bring your A-game and come play for the win while supporting AIDS Alabama South!

08/27/2026

Our Executive Director, Candace Taylor, couldn’t resist a quick pose in front of the United Way of Southwest Alabama sign this morning while attending their Annual Meeting. We love a good photo op! 📸🤩

08/26/2026

Now THAT’S how you wrap a TV shoot. 💋

The owner of Flip Side Bar & Patio joined us for our new SHELL Health Services commercial and did more than step in front of the camera. He got tested for HIV, too!

Quick. Easy. Confidential. FREE.

Knowing your status looks good on everybody.

08/25/2026

In Alabama, people ages 20–39 accounted for nearly 66% of all new HIV diagnoses in 2025, according to preliminary data from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Knowing your status starts with testing, and PrEP gives you options for HIV prevention.

At our SHELL Health Services, we provide FREE HIV & STI testing and PrEP options to fit your lifestyle:

• Daily PrEP pill
• Apretude injection every two months
• Yeztugo injection twice a year

Whether you prefer a daily pill or an injectable option, our team can help you find the PrEP option that works best for you.

HIV is preventable. HIV is treatable. Take charge of your s*xual health.

Source: Alabama Department of Public Health, Preliminary 2025 HIV Surveillance Data

08/22/2026

Happening now until 5pm!

Listen!!!! Go ahead, grab your comfortable shoes and your girls and spend the day in an environment that is sure to give you a renewed since of being! Women are celebrating Women today at the 4th Annual Sisters For Life Wellness Expo, 10 am to 5 pm at the Mobile Convention Center!

Find everything you need, in one space.

You can pay at the door, but save some time and purchase here: https://s4lwellness.com/