Unity Wellness Center

02/27/2026

"When I learned my HIV status, shame and silence tried to take up residence in my spirit, layered on top of fear and heartbreak. I felt isolated, unsure of who I could tell and uncertain of what my future would look like.

But somewhere between surviving and surrendering, I made the decision to live.

Living with HIV forced me to confront my reality head-on. It required me to unlearn everything I thought I knew about myself, love, worth and strength. I learned that silence feeds stigma, but truth dismantles it. I learned that healing is not linear, but it is possible. And I learned that my story, no matter how painful, held power."

via POZ Magazine

Dominique Grant’s HIV story is one of survival, truth and reclaiming her power.

02/27/2026

Being supportive of people with helps them stay healthy. This includes sharing the facts around being in your community.

Learn about undetectable at the link in our bio.

02/27/2026

If your New Years resolution included making connections to support your mental health - its not too late to begin (or begin again)

To find a NAMI support group near you, visit nami.org/SupportGroups

If your New Years resolution included making connections to support your mental health - its not too late to begin (or begin again)

To find a NAMI support group near you, visit nami.org/SupportGroups

02/26/2026

Advocacy matters! Whether we show up using our personal health stewardship or community organizing, through word-of-mouth networks or formal advocacy, we are asserting our right to health and dignity in all the ways that matter, writes HIV specialist Dr. Stella Safo, in a First Person commentary for Positively Aware.
positivelyaware.com/why-advocacy-matters

Whether we show up using our personal health stewardship or community organizing, through word-of-mouth networks or formal advocacy, we are asserting our right to health and dignity in all the ways that matter, writes HIV specialist Dr. Stella Safo, in a First Person commentary for Positively Aware.
positivelyaware.com/why-advocacy-matters

02/26/2026

Job fair happening in two weeks in Phenix City! Check it out if you’re looking and share with those who need it!

Over 250 job opportunities. Pay up to $30/hour. One location.

If you’re serious about getting hired or leveling up your income, you don’t want to miss this.

Join Goodwill Southern Rivers in partnership with Chattahoochee Valley Community College for a large-scale Hiring Event featuring top employers from across the region. From healthcare and manufacturing to public service and logistics, there are opportunities for a wide range of experience levels.

📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Chattahoochee Valley Community College (Gym)
2602 College Dr, Phenix City, AL

Come ready to connect, interview, and take real steps toward employment.

🔗 Learn more: goodwillsr.org/events

02/26/2026

Parents and families! Check out this great recurring program from Lee County LITERACY COALITION! Next session happening tonight in Auburn!

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It's not too late to join our Family Literacy program. Our next session is TONIGHT, February 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Frank Brown Recreation. Center. This program is FREE. Use the QR code or link to register. See you TONIGHT! https://auburnal.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31059

It's not too late to join our Family Literacy program. Our next session is tomorrow, February 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Frank Brown Recreation. Center. This program is FREE. Use the QR code or link to register. See you tomorrow! https://auburnal.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=31059

02/26/2026

Community coming together is always a wonderful experience, especially when there are opportunities to grow and learn. HIV Stigma Fighter has been a long time advocate, leader, and teacher. In this blog she talks about community engaging in and treatment and paints a picture of what collective support looks like.
"Stigma will end if we all work together. and will end if stigma is destroyed."

Follow the link to learn more and follow us to stay informed on our community!

Stigma will end if we all work together. HIV and AIDS will end if stigma is destroyed. Let's kick HIV stigma out as we enter 2026!

02/26/2026

How much do you know about ?

When someone starts Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), the goal is to suppress the virus in the blood to a level so low that standard lab tests cannot detect it—this is called an undetectable viral load.

Reaching undetectable is important for your health and for preventing HIV transmission.

🔹Most people reach undetectable levels within 3–6 months of taking ART consistently.

🔹Some may reach it sooner, in 1–2 months, especially if their viral load was low when they started treatment.

🔸Others may take longer than 6 months, depending on viral load when they started treatment, adherence to medication, and immune system response.

✴️ Note: Taking your medication exactly as prescribed and attending regular check-ups are essential to reaching and maintaining an undetectable viral load.

When someone starts Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), the goal is to lower the amount of virus in the blood to a level so low that it cannot be detected by standard lab tests —this is known as an undetectable viral load.

Reaching undetectable is important for your health and for preventing HIV transmission.

🔹Most people reach undetectable levels within 3–6 months of taking ART consistently.

🔹Some may reach it sooner, in 1–2 months, especially if their viral load was low when they started treatment.

🔸Others may take longer than 6 months.
It all depends on your initial viral load, adherence to medication, and immune system response.

✴️ Taking your medication exactly as prescribed and attending regular check-ups are essential to reaching and maintaining an undetectable viral load.

02/25/2026

Every single one of us can combat the HIV stigma, if we knew the weight of our words and actions.

Check out these dos and don’ts when it comes to talking about your status and the status of others at CDC HIV.

02/25/2026

Huge thank you to our community partners at Southern Union Community College in Opelika for having us today for education and testing at their health resource fair! We appreciate their partnership and love getting to work with them to help get people tested for and educated about !

02/25/2026

Today is HIV Advocacy Day! ❤️🏛️

We were at the State House - with advocates from around the state - making our voices heard, meeting with lawmakers, and reminding them that HIV policy is human policy.

If you’re unable to attend in person, you can STILL take action today. Your voice matters just as much from home, your office, or wherever you are. 📣

We’ve included easy-to-use graphics below with a call script and direct links to contact your representatives. It only takes a few minutes to speak up.

Unmask Stigma. Unleash Advocacy.

General Advocacy Day action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-alabama-state-legislators-to-support-people-living-with-hiv

S*x Education Bill action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-alabama-representatives-say-no-to-sb-209

Voting Rights Restoration action:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-alabama-representatives-say-yes-to-sb-24/