Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center

03/07/2026

🌷 March E-News Is Here! 🌷

Spring into what’s new with Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center! Our March newsletter is packed with:

✨ Program highlights from across our communities
🚭 Updated March to***co cessation class schedules
🎓 Upcoming trainings & CE opportunities

See what’s blooming this month and find ways to get involved, learn something new, or take a step toward better health. 💙

📲 Check out the March E-News below!

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03/04/2026

🌟 Suncoast Training Series is just around the corner! 🌟

Join Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center and partners for our Suncoast Training Series—designed for professionals serving families affected by addiction and perinatal substance use.

📅 April & May sessions include topics like Responding to Addiction, Judiciary Response, and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy
🎓 CEs available

Strengthen your skills, reduce stigma, and better support the communities we serve. 💙

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

03/02/2026

🌿 March To***co Cessation Classes Are Here! 🌿

Ready to quit to***co this month? Our March class schedule with Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center is now open! We offer FREE support to help you take the next step toward a healthier life.

✔️ Virtual & in-person options
✔️ Free ni****ne replacement (when eligible)
✔️ Encouraging, judgment-free support

Make March your month to quit. 💙

📞 Call 866-534-7909 to register today!

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02/27/2026

🚨 Spots Are Filling Fast! 🚨

High school students — this one’s for YOU! 🗣️✨

Our Introduction to Medical Interpreting for High School Students begins March 25, and we already have 20 students registered — with only 25 total seats available!

This is a great opportunity for students to explore a healthcare career path and learn how their language skills can make a real impact in their community.

⏳ First come, first served!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to secure your spot.

02/26/2026

We loved being part of the Sweet Connections Event hosted by North Port Behavioral Health 💙

Thank you for bringing our community together and for the opportunity to share to***co cessation resources and connect with so many wonderful partners. Events like this remind us how strong our community is when we work together!

02/26/2026

Join us for an important training on To***co Use Among Veterans with guest speaker Andrew Ingrassia, MSW, CRPS.

📅 April 14, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
🎓 Earn 1 FREE CE Credit

Learn about the unique challenges veterans face with to***co use and explore practical, compassionate approaches to support cessation. Perfect for community health workers, counselors, educators, and anyone serving veteran populations.

👉 Register now: https://gsahec.org/event/webinar-to***co-use-among-veterans-context-culture-and-practical-approaches/

02/19/2026

🤔 Pop quiz for our network!

Ni****ne gum looks like regular gum, but it’s not meant to be chewed like regular gum. Do you know the right way to use it?

Comment below if you do 👇 We love seeing our community share tips and support each other.

At Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center, we’re proud to offer free to***co cessation resources to help people quit for good.

📞 Call now to register: 866-534-7909

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02/16/2026

From Harm to Hope 💙 — FREE Training for CHWs

Community Health Workers are key to keeping our communities safe. Join us for a FREE virtual training on:

👉 Opioid misuse
👉 Safe storage practices
👉 Emerging substance trends like fentanyl & xylazine

📅 March 25 | 🕑 2–3:30 PM
🎓 CE hours available
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Learn from Dr. Angela Hill of the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy and gain practical tools you can use right away.

👉 Click the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81253932120?pwd=c0YcNxalMjJYa3fZsLKsE8Wz8aJbba.1

Let’s build safer, healthier communities together. 💪

02/12/2026

💙 Board Member Spotlight: Kim Bastin, Board Chair 💙

This February, we’re spreading the love by recognizing the incredible leaders who help guide our mission forward.

We are proud to spotlight our Board Chair, Kim Bastin, whose leadership, dedication, and heart for our community continue to make a meaningful impact. Kim’s commitment to advancing our work and supporting our team helps ensure we can continue serving and strengthening our region every single day.

Kim, thank you for your vision, your advocacy, and your unwavering support. We are so grateful for you and the leadership you bring to our organization! 💐

Join us in showing some appreciation for Kim in the comments below! 👏

02/11/2026

💗 Fall in Love with a To***co-Free Life This February! 🚭

The To***co Free Florida AHEC Cessation Program at Gulfcoast South AHEC is offering FREE public quit classes all month long.

✔️ Expert support
✔️ Free ni****ne replacement
✔️ Proven tools to help you quit for good
✔️ Up to $125 in gift cards

Check out our February schedule below and take the first step toward a healthier you.

📞 Call 866-534-7909 to register today!

02/09/2026

💕 This February, connection is in the air!

Join North Port Behavioral Health for Sweet Connections, an open house & resource fair focused on building relationships and supporting community well-being.

📅 February 13 | ⏰ 9 AM–12 PM

Come say hello, learn about local resources, and make some sweet connections along the way.

02/06/2026

Our Health Careers Chats feature real conversations with healthcare professionals sharing what their jobs are like, how they got started, and what students should know when exploring career options.

🎓 Great for students exploring what’s next
👨‍👩‍👧 Helpful for parents supporting career decisions
🍎 Useful for teachers looking for classroom-ready resources

🎥 Watch the full video library here:

Career Chats video library enables students to learn from experienced health professionals, increases their knowledge about health careers, and motivates the students to develop effective short and long-term educational and career plans. With over 300 careers available within the healthcare field, o...