Carolinas Care Partnership

The mission of the Carolinas CARE Partnership is to foster and ensure a regional approach to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS, and to meet with compassion and dignity the needs of those affected by these diseases. The Carolinas CARE Partnership was established in 1990 as the Regional HIV/AIDS Consortium through a joint effort of the Foundation for the Carolinas and The United Way of Central Carolinas. We were initially the administrator of the federal Ryan White CARE Act and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs that provided essential care, treatment and housing services in 13-counties surrounding the Charlotte, N.C. metro area.

Gaston HIV Outreach Program

Gaston HIV Outreach Program (GHOP) is an HIV outreach testing and counseling program. GHOP is committed to providing non-traditional testing opportunities for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia.

House of Mercy

The core mission of House of Mercy is to provide care in a residential setting for persons living with AIDS who can no longer care for themselves and face homelessness. In addition to room and board, House of Mercy provides clinical treatments and therapies designed to provide the best in medical services and also a variety of supplemental services to enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual lives of our residents. Residents live in private rooms with home furnishings and personal effects to create an atmosphere that is comfortable and familiar.

Residents are welcomed to House of Mercy in an environment of unconditional love and acceptance. We serve men and women who are living with advanced AIDS without regard to race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We acknowledge and foster respect for individual differences, ensuring that our residents are treated with dignity and compassion. We strive to create, through action and education, a more understanding society in relation to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Mecklenburg County Health Department

New cases of syphilis have doubled in Mecklenburg County during 2009, the second highest increase of reported cases in North Carolina. Early diagnosis and treatment, with education on the prevention of syphilis, is critical to reverse this trend.

Free and confidential testing for HIV and STDs is available from the Mecklenburg  County Health Department at LGBT Community Center, every Wednesday from 5 PM - 7 PM.

RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network)

RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) is the only HIV non-profit in Charlotte providing direct client services and is widely recognized for its unique model and expertise in working with persons living with HIV and AIDS and with volunteers within the faith community. RAIN has received a number of national and state awards for accomplishments and innovative practices.

RAIN integrates the wisdom and voices of those infected with HIV in the planning and delivery of their services. As a result of their work, they inspire and empower more people to live, open more minds, and help break the stigma of HIV and AIDS regionally, nationally, and internationally.

RAIN services include CARE Management, support groups for youth, awareness and prevention education, chaplain services, and faith-based training.

Catwaba Care

Catawba Care is a respected and valued provider of comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and care, promoting optimal health for York, Chester and Lancaster County residents by providing medical care and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and by educating the community to prevent the spread of HIV.

For more information about how to access services or how to get involved and support our mission, contact us at (803) 909-6363 or toll free at (877) 647-6363. You may also email us at acase@catawbacare.org. Located at 500 Lakeshore Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730. We are located in Tech Park South, off Dave Lyle Boulevard.