WakeUp Carolina

05/27/2026

One of the biggest things many veterans lose after service is the connection to other veterans. The structure changes. The mission changes. Life changes. Sometimes we slowly drift into isolation without even realizing it.

That’s why Serving Those Who Served (STWS) was created — to rebuild that connection one veteran at a time. Veteran to veteran. Conversation by conversation.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is sit across from another veteran who understands the language, the culture, the struggles, and remind each other that we are not alone in this fight called life.

Whether you’re struggling, thriving, transitioning, in recovery, or just looking for your tribe again — there’s a seat for you here.

📍 STWS Moncks Corner — Wednesdays at 6PM
📍 STWS Mount Pleasant — Thursdays at 6:30PM

Come build with us.

📞 For more information: 843-972-8154 or 843-761-6677

05/27/2026

Why adopt a duck?

Because every $10 duck helps support organizations making a real difference in the Lowcountry — including WakeUp Carolina, thanks to the Clements Ferry Rotary Club!

The Charleston Duck Race isn’t just a fun community event. It’s an opportunity to invest in recovery, hope, and local nonprofit programs that change lives every day.

Plus, your duck could win:
🏆 $10,000
🏆 $5,000
🏆 $3,000
🏆 $1,000

Don’t forget to select “Rotary Club of Cainhoy-Peninsula” as the credited organization when registering!

https://charlestonduckrace.com/adopt-a-duck/

05/26/2026

Dads… we know you carry a lot.

The stress.
The worry.
Trying to hold it all together for your family.

When your child is struggling with substance use, it can feel like you’re fighting a battle nobody sees.

That’s why we created DAD2DAD—a space where fathers can show up, talk real, and support each other through it.

No judgment. No pressure.
Just dads who understand.

💬 Real conversations
🤝 Real support
💡 Tools to help you navigate it

🕕 Tuesdays at 6PM

WakeUp Carolina Mount Pleasant & Moncks Corner

You don’t have to carry this alone.

05/26/2026

Some nights are heavier than others… ❤️

The worry.
The late-night thoughts.
The “what ifs.”

Being a mom to someone struggling with substance use can feel like a weight you carry alone.

But you’re not alone. Not here.

Our Mother’s Gathering in Moncks Corner is a place where moms come together—not because they have it all figured out… but because they understand.

💬 Real conversations
🤝 Real connection
💡 Real support

No judgment. No fixing. Just a space to breathe and be heard.

🕕 Tuesdays at 6PM
WakeUp Carolina 325 E. Main Street, Moncks Corner

You’ve shown up for everyone else—this is a space that shows up for you.

05/25/2026

❌❌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

05/25/2026

Memorial Day Office Update

WakeUp Carolina will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those who never made it home and the families who continue to carry that loss every day.

🌺 The red poppy became the symbol of remembrance after World War I, inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields, where poppies grew among the graves of fallen soldiers. Today, the poppy reminds us that freedom came at a cost paid by generations before us.

“We wear the poppy not just to remember the fallen,
but to remind ourselves to live lives worthy of their sacrifice.”

📍 Meeting Updates for Monday, May 25th:
• Our Mount Pleasant SMART Recovery meeting will be held via Zoom only
• Our Moncks Corner Main Street All-Recovery meeting will continue as scheduled in the office

From all of us at WakeUp Carolina, thank you to all Gold Star families, veterans, and those who continue to serve. Please take a moment this Memorial Day to remember the fallen. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

We are proud to be a beneficiary of the 2026 Charleston Duck Race alongside other incredible local nonprofits!

Hosted by the Rotary Clubs of the Charleston area, the Duck Race has raised more than $2.5 million for local causes since 2007. This year, the newly renamed Clements Ferry Rotary Club selected WakeUp Carolina as one of its beneficiaries.

For just $10, you can adopt a rubber duck for a chance to win:
💰 $10,000 Grand Prize
💵 $5,000
💵 $3,000
💵 $1,000

Every duck adopted helps support recovery services right here in our community.

When registering, be sure to select “Rotary Club of Cainhoy-Peninsula” as the credited organization.

📍 Charleston Duck Race
📅 May 30, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Adopt a Duck in the Charleston Duck Race to support local nonprofits and Rotary service projects coordinated by participating Rotary Clubs.

05/24/2026

Thursday at the Moncks Corner Farmers Market 🇺🇸

Big thanks to the Moncks Corner Farmers Market for letting WakeUp Carolina come out this week instead of next Thursday due to Memorial Day weekend. We had some amazing conversations with community members, shared resources, raised awareness, and reminded people that recovery and support are alive and well in our community.

One conversation at a time… that’s how change happens. Grateful for every person that stopped by the table to ask questions, share their story, or simply say hello.

We’re proud to continue building connections, spreading hope, and showing the community that nobody has to walk this road alone. ❤️

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05/24/2026

Looking for connection, support, and recovery in the Lowcountry? WakeUp Carolina has groups meeting all week long for individuals, veterans, parents, young adults, and families navigating addiction, mental health, and recovery ❤️

From SMART Recovery and Healing Hearts to DAD2DAD, Mothers’ Gathering, Main Street Recovery, Creighton’s House, and Serving Those Who Served — there’s a place for YOU here.

Recovery happens through connection, community, and showing up for each other. No matter where you are in life, you do not have to walk this road alone.

Check out this week’s schedule and come join us.

*** Monday's SMART Recovery will be via Zoom, please message page for the link ***

🌐 wakeupcarolina.org

05/23/2026

Big thanks to everyone who came out to today’s Community Outreach Event in Moncks Corner! 💚

WakeUp Carolina is always grateful for opportunities like this to connect with our community, meet local families, and help educate and raise awareness about recovery, mental health, harm reduction, and available resources. Events like these remind us how important community connection truly is.

Thank you to all the organizers, local leaders, providers, and community members who made today such a welcoming and positive event. Together we continue building stronger, healthier communities—one conversation at a time. ❤️

05/23/2026

Big thank you to the James Island community for coming out and joining us for our FREE Narcan Administration & Overdose Prevention Training this week. Every person who attends these trainings becomes another potential life saver in our community. ❤️

We also want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing partners for helping make this event possible:
• Charleston Center
• Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
• Town of James Island

This is what community partnership looks like — people coming together to educate, support, and protect one another. Special thanks to everyone who asked questions, shared experiences, and took the time to learn how to respond during an overdose emergency. You never know when this knowledge could save a friend, family member, neighbor, or even a stranger.

If your organization, business, church, or community group would like to host a Narcan training, please reach out to us. We are always willing to help spread awareness and provide education throughout the Lowcountry.