WakeUp Carolina

10/10/2025

Today on , we highlight the importance of recognizing mental health and supporting those on their recovery journey. WakeUp Carolina is dedicated to making a difference in the substance use field, advocating for awareness, education, and hope.

If you or someone you know needs resources, please don't hesitate to reach out.

wakeupcarolina.org
Berkeley Co: 843.761.6677
Charleston Co: 843.972.8154

10/08/2025

SAVE THE DATE! 🌮💙

Join us at El Jefe Texican Cantina on King Street in downtown Charleston on Tuesday, October 15th, and fill your belly for a cause!

El Jefe is donating a percentage of food sales that evening to WakeUp Carolina — supporting individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use.

Come hungry, bring your friends, and help make a difference one taco at a time! 🌮💙

09/30/2025

Get into the spooky spirit! 👻🎃 WakeUp Carolinas' October support group schedule is here to help those in need. Join us this Halloween month and let's conquer challenges together—no tricks, just treats! 🍬🕸️

Berkeley Co: 843.761.6677
Charleston Co: 843.972.8154
wakeupcarolina.org

09/28/2025

This past Friday, WakeUp Carolina was honored to join agencies and fellow nonprofit organizations at the Berkeley County Government’s Opioid Awareness Day event.

We’re deeply grateful to Berkeley County Government for entrusting us as a recipient of the Berkeley County's South Carolina Opioid Relief Fund. This support enables us to:

-Continue serving individuals and families impacted by substance use
-Expand programs like our Veterans Support Group: Serving Those Who Served
-Distribute harm-reduction resources, including Narcan and fentanyl & xylazine test strips
-and ensure that we keep our promise, that no person and no family will ever have to take this walk alone

If you would like to learn more about our support groups and the times and days they meet, visit:

wakeupcarolina.org

325 E. Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29464
843-761-6677
All of our services remain free of charge to the community. Together, we’re working toward a healthier, safer future. 💙

09/26/2025

As we close out our Recovery Month video series, we hear from Berkeley County Coronber Darnell Hartwell. He sees the devastating impact of fatal overdoses firsthand — but he also sees something else: hope.

Hope in the families and individuals who choose recovery. Hope in the services and support offered throughout our community. And hope in the partnerships formed when organizations stand together, side by side, to bring change and healing.

09/26/2025

We are honored to be a part of today's remembrance and grateful for the trust placed in us by Berkeley County Government If you have the time, swing by and come say hello from 1pm-3pm💜

In recognition of National Opioid Awareness Day on September 21, 2025, Berkeley County will host an Opioid Awareness Day event on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Berkeley County Administration Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.

The event is free and open to the public. Several local organizations that receive opioid grant funding from the County and help fight the epidemic on the front lines will be on hand to provide educational resources and other relevant information.

In addition to Berkeley County Government, the following organizations will be in attendance:

Berkeley County Coroner's Office
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services - EMS
Changed Lives Ministry
FAVOR Lowcountry
Kennedy Center Prevention
Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office
Fair Haven Home for Men
Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center
Remnant House Outreach Ministry
WakeUp Carolina

The event will also feature Narcan demos, giveaways and more.

Since 2022, Berkeley County has annually allocated opioid grant funding to eligible local organizations that help fight against opioid abuse. Funding has totaled $2.2 million and stems from a $26 billion National Opioids Settlement, from which funds are being distributed to state and political subdivisions. More information can be found here: https://nationalopioidsettlement.co

09/25/2025

Please join us tomorrow from 1-3p💜

In recognition of National Opioid Awareness Day on September 21, 2025, Berkeley County will host an Opioid Awareness Day event on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Berkeley County Administration Building, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner.

The event is free and open to the public. Several local organizations that receive opioid grant funding from the County and help fight the epidemic on the front lines will be on hand to provide educational resources and other relevant information.

In addition to Berkeley County Government, the following organizations will be in attendance:

Berkeley County Coroner's Office
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services - EMS
Changed Lives Ministry
FAVOR Lowcountry
Kennedy Center Prevention
Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office
Fair Haven Home for Men
Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center
Remnant House Outreach Ministry
WakeUp Carolina

The event will also feature Narcan demos, giveaways and more.

Since 2022, Berkeley County has annually allocated opioid grant funding to eligible local organizations that help fight against opioid abuse. Funding has totaled $2.2 million and stems from a $26 billion National Opioids Settlement, from which funds are being distributed to state and political subdivisions. More information can be found here: https://nationalopioidsettlement.co

09/24/2025

Community deserves its own recovery.

Our Recovery Month video series continues with a focus on the importance of community.

The residents of Berkeley County have strong advocates in Supervisor Cribb and the entire County Council, who have entrusted WakeUp Carolina with funds from the SC Opioid Relief Fund. With their support, we can continue building programs that serve individuals, families, and veterans impacted by substances.

We are truly honored for the opportunity to serve the people of Berkeley County.

09/24/2025

🌊🇺🇸 Serving Those Who Served teaming up with the Rays of Hope and Stingrays today for an incredible experience — swimming with the stingrays at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach!

✨ 0730 - stay tuned for pictures!

These veteran excursions are all about connection, camaraderie, and creating memories beyond the uniform.

💬 Join us tonight for our weekly STWS Veteran Support Group — a safe space to connect with other veterans, share experiences, and learn more about these amazing opportunities.

📍 6 PM | WakeUp Carolina – 325 E. Main Street, Moncks Corner

09/22/2025

Stronger in partnership, stronger in recovery.

We are all part of a community—and communities need to recover as well.

Healing happens when we lift each other up

09/22/2025

There are so many who gave their time, talent, and treasures to make the 2nd Annual Berkeley County Light the Way for Hope a truly memorable evening.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the family and friends who entrusted us with their stories of loved ones lost to a substance.

We honor you—your courage, your love, and the grief you continue to carry—and we are humbled that you chose to share that sacred space with us.

Our doors are always open for a conversation, a cup of coffee or just a place to take a breath.

217 Lucas St. Suite G
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
843-972-8154

325 E. Main Street
Moncks Corner, SC
843-761-6677

09/19/2025

Hear a father’s perspective on the reality that addiction impacts the entire family, not just the individual. He reflects on how, even as his adult son works through recovery, the family must also find its own path to healing and growth. His message is one of honesty, hope, and the importance of walking the recovery journey together.