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Uplift Drug-Free Coalitions

NEW NAME: UPLIFT Drug-Free Coalitions

Brevard Prevention Coalition, Inc., previously Brevard Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, operated as an informal coalition of agencies and community members since 2007 in Brevard County, FL. Recently, the organization has formalized, reorganized, and intensified its efforts, becoming a corporation and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in 2018. Our goal is to improve the quality of life in Brevard County by reducing risk factors that lead to substance misuse and promoting factors that protect our community. We do this through local outreach, school-based activities, social marketing initiatives, campaigns, and engaging events that provide a unique and appealing platform. We work with community leaders, influencers, athletes, artists, businesses, and others to implement strategies that effect positive change. We challenge stigmas surrounding substance misuse as well as mental health and strive to disrupt the cycle of addiction and overdoses plaguing our Space Coast.

10/30/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Terrell Young, UPLIFT’s Program Manager of Community Prevention Services for Brevard, Seminole, and Osceola counties, on being named a TOP 12 FINALIST for LEAD Brevard’s 4 Under 40 Awards! 👏

Terrell embodies selflessness, compassion, and purpose-driven leadership. After losing her sister to fentanyl poisoning, she turned her grief into advocacy, creating a civic group (Do It For P) to expand overdose awareness in communities often overlooked or where stigma, shame, and the belief that overdose “couldn’t happen here” have limited important conversations.

As Terrell shares in the video, she loves giving hugs. And in many ways, that perfectly captures her spirit. Through her compassion, outreach, and tireless advocacy, she has given our entire community one enormous hug. 💜

We couldn’t be prouder of Terrell and the difference she continues to make in the lives of others. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

10/28/2026

Your voice. Your vision. Your community.
Join Y.E.L.P., our Youth Empowerment Leadership Program, this Thursday! Y.E.L.P. is a space for young people to discover their passions, build leadership skills, connect with community opportunities, and turn their ideas into action. 💡

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Cocoa: Boys & Girls Club, 814 Dixon Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
📍 West Melbourne: UPLIFT Drug-Free Coalition, 1916 Dairy Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Have ideas? Want to get involved? Come be part of the conversation! 💙💚

Sponsored by Central Florida Cares and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.

Funded in part by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

10/12/2026

🌟 YELP is back at Cocoa High School!

Aliyah Bradley, one of our Community Outreach Specialists in Brevard County, recently spent lunch periods at Cocoa High promoting YELP, our youth leadership program.

Last year, 8 students joined our all-girls high school group. This year, after just Day 1 of 3 for recruiting, we had 30 high schoolers who already showed interest! 🙌 We’re off to a great start.

The first slide features some of our YELP returnees from last year. We’re so glad to have them back and can’t wait to see where this year takes us! 💙💚

A big thank you to Cocoa High School for helping spread the word by sharing YELP flyers around campus! 🐯

Sponsored by Central Florida Cares and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.

Funded in part by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

10/07/2026

Led by Elmer Espinal, one of our Community Outreach Specialists in Brevard County, students recently spent time reflecting on their goals and bringing them to life through scrapbooking in their I Choose Me journals. 📓💭

Next, we’ll bring all of their ideas together into a large Better Without It® (BWI) vision board to display in the school hallways. It will be a daily reminder of what they’re working toward and the healthy choices that can help them get there. 💪

So proud of these students for choosing the best of themselves and their futures! 💙💚

👉 Swipe to see more of their work!

Sponsored by Central Florida Cares and the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.

10/07/2026

💊 Prevention on Main Street!

Terrell Young, our Program Manager for Community Prevention Services, and Johanna Miranda, our Community Outreach Specialist in Osceola County, recently led a Fentanyl Awareness and Naloxone Training for the staff at the Kissimmee Main Street Welcome Station.

Staff learned how to recognize an opioid overdose, understand the dangers of fentanyl, and respond with naloxone (Narcan) to help save a life. 💙

We’re excited to keep building this partnership by bringing the same training to businesses throughout the Kissimmee Main Street area. When local businesses are prepared, the whole community is safer.

Thank you to the Welcome Station team for welcoming us! Another great opportunity to expand our reach and prevention efforts across Osceola County. 💚

Interested in a free training for your business or organization? Send us a message. 📩

Made possible by Osceola County.

10/07/2026

Partnerships like these are how prevention works. Thank you to everyone who welcomed UPLIFT to the table as we keep growing our presence and partnerships across Osceola County! 💙💚

Made possible by Osceola County.

10/07/2026

💙 Narcan saves lives, and now more of our neighbors know how to use it.

Last month, our Community Outreach Specialist Johanna Miranda visited St. Cloud Villages, a 55+ community, to lead Opioid & Fentanyl Awareness and Narcan (naloxone) training in both English and Spanish.

Residents learned how to:
✅ Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
✅ Understand the dangers of fentanyl
✅ Respond with Narcan and call 911

We also gave out 13 boxes of Narcan to take home. Every one of them could save a life. 🙌

Overdose can affect anyone, at any age. Thank you to the St. Cloud Villages residents for welcoming us with so much energy!

Want a free Narcan training for your community, church or organization? Send us a message. 📩

Made possible by Osceola County.

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💙 Narcan salva vidas, y ahora más de nuestros vecinos saben cómo usarlo.

El mes pasado, nuestra Especialista de Alcance Comunitario Johanna Miranda visitó St. Cloud Villages, una comunidad para mayores de 55 años, donde ofreció una charla de concientización sobre opioides y fentanilo y un entrenamiento sobre Narcan (naloxona) en español e inglés.

Los residentes aprendieron a:
✅ Reconocer las señales de una sobredosis de opioides
✅ Entender los peligros del fentanilo
✅ Responder con Narcan y llamar al 911

¡Además, repartimos 13 cajas de Narcan para llevar a casa! Cada una podría salvar una vida. 🙌

Una sobredosis le puede pasar a cualquiera, a cualquier edad. ¡Gracias a los residentes de St. Cloud Villages por recibirnos con tanta energía!

¿Le gustaría un entrenamiento gratuito de Narcan para su comunidad, iglesia u organización? Envíenos un mensaje. 📩

Hecho posible gracias al Condado de Osceola.

09/28/2026

As UPLIFT continues to expand into Osceola County, we’re excited to build new relationships and strengthen prevention efforts across the community! 💙

We’re proud to partner with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and look forward to collaborating on initiatives that support youth, families, and a healthier, drug-free community. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

09/19/2026

A friend keeps trying to convince you to v**e.

Do you give in… or stand your ground?

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t saying no to va**ng but saying no to someone you care about.

🎥 Watch the reel and let us know how you would respond.

09/10/2026

We’re excited to continue growing our presence in Osceola County and connecting with local partners who share our commitment to prevention and community well-being. 💙

A big thank you to the Kissimmee Police Department for welcoming UPLIFT and helping us build stronger connections in the community. We’re looking forward to working together, sharing resources, and creating more opportunities to support youth and families across Osceola County!

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
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