Pasco County Alliance for Substance Addiction Prevention - ASAP

05/27/2026

National Narcan Awareness Day is June 6th. We know Overdose can happen anywhere — at a park, at work, at home, in a moment no one expects. Knowing how to use Narcan gives you the power to step in and save a life.

I’m sharing this quick video so you can see exactly how simple it is.
Watch it, learn it, and keep the conversation going.
Narcan saves lives. Awareness saves lives. Community saves lives.

How to Use Naloxone Nasal Spray (:30)
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30-second video on how to administer naloxone nasal spray to someone experiencing an opioid overdose.

05/27/2026

🌞 Summer Safety Reminder for Parents. Kids are home more, so it’s the perfect time to clean out your medicine cabinets. Get rid of old or unused meds to prevent accidents or curiosity‑based misuse.
Quick Tips:

✔️Secure medications — keep current meds locked or out of reach.

✔️Talk with teens — simple conversations go a long way

✔️Dispose safely — don’t leave old meds sitting around

Pick up FREE Deterra disposal bags anytime at our Free vending machines:
📍 Wesley Chapel Life Church 6542 Applewood Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL (outdoors)
📍 All Ways Center 6020 US Hwy 19, New Port Richey 9am- 3pm
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📍 Dade City Outpatient Behavioral Health 14527 7th St, Dade City, FL 33523 (outdoors)

05/26/2026

Today was a big day for East Pasco. Alliance for Healthy Communities was honored to stand with BayCare and so many dedicated partners to celebrate the opening of the 2nd Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center. This is another step toward making sure every resident has timely, compassionate support when they need it most. More access generates A stronger, healthier community.

05/26/2026

Please help us help our community more effectively and take a quick, 5 minute survey on how our coalition is doing! This survey helps us gauge our future meetings and initiatives!

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05/18/2026

9 more spots available!

Join us for a in-person Ethics in Prevention Training designed for both entry-level and experienced prevention professionals. This interactive training will explore ethical responsibilities in prevention work and provide practical tools for applying ethical decision-making in real-world situations.
This training is based on the Prevention Think Tank’s six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics and provides knowledge and skills related to ethical responsibilities and practices, including the use of a formalized ethical decision-making process.
This training is offered in partnership with the Hanley Foundation, and we are grateful for their collaboration in bringing this opportunity to prevention professionals in the community.
Training Details
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn
26640 Silver Maple Pkwy
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
💡 Cost: FREE (but seats are limited) – Lunch is being provided
👉 Register here: https://hanley.info/ethics26
We encourage you to register early and share this opportunity with colleagues and partners in your community who may benefit from this training. The flyer with additional details is attached.

05/13/2026

Join us for a in-person Ethics in Prevention Training designed for both entry-level and experienced prevention professionals. This interactive training will explore ethical responsibilities in prevention work and provide practical tools for applying ethical decision-making in real-world situations.
This training is based on the Prevention Think Tank’s six principles of the Prevention Code of Ethics and provides knowledge and skills related to ethical responsibilities and practices, including the use of a formalized ethical decision-making process.
This training is offered in partnership with the Hanley Foundation, and we are grateful for their collaboration in bringing this opportunity to prevention professionals in the community.
Training Details
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn
26640 Silver Maple Pkwy
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
💡 Cost: FREE (but seats are limited) – Lunch is being provided
👉 Register here: https://hanley.info/ethics26
We encourage you to register early and share this opportunity with colleagues and partners in your community who may benefit from this training. The flyer with additional details is attached.

05/12/2026

Educated decisions today build healthier communities tomorrow.

05/07/2026

Ethics matter in prevention work. Join us on June 4 for a FREE Ethics & Prevention Training designed to strengthen your practice, protect your community, and support responsible decision‑making.
Registration is required — save your spot today.
https://forms.gle/1setUoJY58xspZvS7

05/07/2026

Sponsorship for our Blossom Bag Project is available. Help us wrap NICU families in support, comfort, and love during the hardest days of their journey.

05/06/2026

The Recovery Committee meets today at 1:30PM. If you’d like to join the conversation, email Missy@empoweredcommunities.org and I’ll send the Teams link. Hope to see you there! You do not have to be in Recovery to attend, All are welcome to attend! (Our Recovery Committee brings people together to build hope, strengthen support, and expand community initiatives that help every person in recovery move forward).