Challenges Inc SC

01/21/2026

We still have a few slots left for the second harm reduction specialist certification in May. Visit linktree or website for link to register.

01/20/2026

We’re looking for volunteers who care about community, compassion, and showing up for people exactly where they are. Whether you’re interested in making naloxone and wound care kits, outreach, behind-the-scenes support, or learning more about harm reduction, we’d love to have you.
Link in bio to get involved or click here: https://linktr.ee/challengesincsc

01/19/2026

The Needle and the Narrative; new episode! This time, Raymond interviews Marc about some of the history of Challenges Inc SC. Listen on all major podcast platforms or follow the link to listen on our site. Thanks for checking it out!

A South Carolina Syringe Service Program

01/15/2026

Todays’s the day!
Registration for our Harm Reduction Specialist Certification went live this morning, and we’re ready to welcome a new group of passionate learners.
Come prepared — spots tend to move quickly, and this training is full of depth, connection, and practical tools you can use everyday!
See you in the there!
Click link for registration.

A South Carolina Syringe Service Program

01/13/2026

The 2nd Harm Reduction Specialist Certification will be held on May 14th & 15th. Registration goes live this Thursday Jan. 15 at 9:01am. The registration link can be found on our website at that time.

A South Carolina Syringe Service Program

01/13/2026

Next week ! We hope to see you all there. .

Come tour the space, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, meet our staff, and learn more about the harm reduction work happening every day to support people who use drugs in our community. This is a drop-in style open house; come and go as you please. All are welcome!

01/06/2026

New updates to our schedule including locations and hours!

A South Carolina Syringe Service Program

12/31/2025

As we step into the new year, we reflect on the past. Thank you to all of our community partners, our supporters, participants, staff, and champions in their respective arenas. We remember where we've come from while acknowledging the progress made. Cheers to 2026 and ending the war on drugs.

12/23/2025

Update: We’re officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 Thank you all for the incredible support. Stay tuned for the next date coming soon!

We're thrilled to finally offer the HRS training in collaboration with South Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition. This 15 hour virtual training will take place on Feb. 5th & 6th. Scholarships are available. More info can be found at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/schrc/harm-reduction-specialist-certification-by-schrc

12/23/2025

Big updates for 2026 🎉
We’re expanding access and officially adding Anderson County and Spartanburg County to our schedule. With the opening of our new physical space and set office hours, we’ve also adjusted our Friday mobile unit hours to end at 4:30 PM.

All changes go into effect starting the week of January 5th.
More locations. More access. Same commitment to harm reduction.

12/23/2025

You’re invited! Join us for an Open House at Challenges Inc. SC and get a firsthand look at our new space.

Come tour the space, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, meet our staff, and learn more about the harm reduction work happening every day to support people who use drugs in our community. This is a drop-in style open house; come and go as you please. All are welcome!

12/22/2025

🎙️ New Episode is Live
Episode 4 – Carrying the Story Forward

For the final episode of The Needle and the Narrative special four-part series, the mic turns inward to our host.

This week, Marc Burrows sits with Raymond Velazquez-Turner to share a conversation rooted in lived experience, leadership, and what it really means to show up fully in harm reduction work. We talk about substance use, housing instability, s*x work, living with HIV, and the reality of navigating systems that often demand credibility at the cost of truth.

🔗 Link in bio and here: https://challengesinc.org/podcast