Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services was founded in 1985 to help South Carolinians fight the war against AIDS. We offer free services to people who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS, and we also work with their loved ones. Since our inception, we have grown in size and in the number of people we are able to reach. We have changed to meet the needs of those we serve, but our mission remains the same.

We offer assistance and hope to those living with HIV and AIDS. This includes help with everyday needs such as food, housing and medical attention. It also includes emotional support for our clients, their families, friends and loved ones.

We help educate and support healthcare providers and professionals who with with human services agencies as well as community groups, organizations and individuals.

We speak out for those who often can't speak for themselves, to teach the truth and make it easier for people to work together against HIV/AIDS. We provide the community with accurate information on how the disease is transmitted, how it can be prevented and what is available to those who live with it.

Mission Statement of PALSS
Our mission is:
1.) To provide practical and emotional support to persons with HIV disease, to their families, friends, and loved ones.
2.) To act as an advocacy and resource agency for HIV infected individuals and their loved ones.
3.) To provide education and support to health care and human service providers and professionals.
4.) To provide information to the public about Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS), about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), about transmission, prevention, and resources.