NOPE of Pinellas, Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education

31/12/2025

Winter school break is a great time to apply for the NOPE Pinellas scholarship. NOPE Pinellas scholarship application is now open to 2026 graduating seniors. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.

16/10/2025

Have unused or expired medications? Don't flush them or throw them away, bring them to one of the 9 participating locations on Saturday, October 25th from 10 AM - 2 PM for safe disposal! You don't even have to get out of your vehicle! Check out the flyer for a list of participating locations.

Learn more about Operation Medicine Cabinet including drop off locations that are available all year long at PinellasSheriff.gov/OMC.

Note: No needles or biohazard items will be accepted.

03/10/2025

Every candle lit at the NOPE Hillsborough Candlelight Vigil carries a promise: to remember lives lost, to support families left behind, and to shine a light on the need for change.

This night is about more than remembrance. It’s about breaking stigma, showing compassion, and standing together so no one has to face loss in silence.

📍 Hillsborough High School
🕕 Memorial Wall: 6:00 PM
🕖 Program: 7:00 PM

Join us as we light the way toward healing and hope. More details and ways to honor a loved one at NOPEHillsborough.org.

22/09/2025

We regret to inform you that the NOPE of Pinellas candlelight vigil held annually in October at Largo Central Park will not be held this year. We understand how meaningful this event is to our community and we did not make this decision lightly.

As an alternative, please consider attending the NOPE of Hillsborough candlelight vigil being held October 16, 2025, 7:00pm at Hillsborough High School. For more information about this vigil, go to https://nopehillsborough.org/ or Facebook Nopehillsborough

Thank you for your understanding,
NOPE of Pinellas Board

03/06/2025

NOPE of Pinellas is thrilled to announce that 6 scholarships totaling $7,000 have been awarded to 2025 Pinellas county students. Students were selected by their impactful essay or video, community service and academic achievements. Scholarship recipients graduated from East Lake, Boca Ciega, Gibbs, Countryside and Central Clearwater Catholic high school. Congratulations to the scholarship winners and to all the 2025 graduates.

03/05/2025

What are parents seeing—and feeling—when youth cannabis use leads to mental health challenges? Join us for a research-informed conversation featuring parent voices, expert perspectives, and lived experience.

🗓️ Wed. May 7 | 🕛 11 AM EST
🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8zeZ8yKBSpSFJg8WfMvzKA

29/04/2025

29/04/2025

As ma*****na legalization spreads, new research reveals troubling consequences for youth, especially with the rise of candy-like edibles. Learn how these trends are shaping adolescent health and risk perceptions on our latest research blog: https://www.dfaf.org/when-ma*****na-looks-like-candy-consequences-for-youth/

22/04/2025

This Saturday, April 26th, is DEA National Take Back Day!

Gather up your unused or expired medications and bring them to one of the 10 sites participating from 10 AM - 2 PM!

Instead of throwing away or flushing your medications where they can effect our water sources and environment, give them to us to safely incinerate! We make it very easy for you, you don't even have to get out of your car!

If you are able to, please take your medications out of their original containers and place them in a plastic zip style bag.

Note: We DO NOT accept bio-hazard items or needles.

31/01/2025

Internet safety has never been more important in today's digital world. Apps, social media and other platforms can help people connect, but they can also present potential dangers for our most vulnerable citizens. Pasco Sheriff's Office compiled a list of apps that parents and guardians should be aware of. If your child has these apps, learn how they work and talk with your child about the importance of being safe online.