The Bridge Center for Health Education

04/01/2026

We were proud to partner with the Bullock County High School - Hornet NationPeer Helpers to recognize Take Down To***co Day in a fun and impactful way at the Bullock County Career Technical Center

Together, we hosted a “Honk and Wave” event to spread awareness about choosing a to***co-free life. With energy, positivity, and a lot of honks of support from the community, students helped send a powerful message: living to***co-free is something to celebrate.

Moments like these show how youth voices can make a difference and inspire healthier choices across our communities. We’re grateful to the Peer Helpers for their leadership and commitment to making Bullock County a healthier place!

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03/31/2026

Spending a few days with this week as apart of our HYPE/Breathe Free initiative.



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03/25/2026

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Trust the process, even when the path feels uncertain. Growth doesn’t always happen in comfortable spaces, but every step forward matters. Today, take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come, trust your timing, and give yourself credit for the progress you’re making.

Let’s continue to build resilience, stay consistent, and focus on growth over perfection.

03/23/2026

This morning, we had a great time visiting with the community members of the Legacies - Crawford Senior Activities Center and sharing our 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘛𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰-𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 presentation as part of our 𝗛𝗬𝗣𝗘 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.

During the session, we talked about how to***co and va**ng products have changed over the years, why young people are especially at risk, and how parents, grandparents, and trusted adults can have meaningful conversations with kids and grandkids about making healthy choices.

𝗛𝗬𝗣𝗘 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 focuses on prevention education for youth, families, and communities, and we appreciate the opportunity to be included in these important conversations. Families play a powerful role in guiding the next generation toward a to***co-free future.

Thank you to the Crawford Senior Activities Center for welcoming us this morning!

03/19/2026

Thank you, South Girard School for the warm welcome today. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you through the HYPE Breathe Free Initiative. We are looking forward to our future conversations with your students.

03/19/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to spend time with the 10th graders at Central High School - Phenix City as part of the 𝐇𝐘𝐏𝐄 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞.

During Lesson #1 – 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭: 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦-𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦, students learned how the teen brain is still developing, why it is more vulnerable to ni****ne, and how addiction can change the brain’s reward system. This is one of the core lessons we share throughout the program, helping students understand how the brain is still developing, how it keeps what it practices, and why ni****ne use during the teen years increases the risk of addiction.

We appreciate the opportunity to partner with our schools to provide interactive, prevention education that empowers students to make informed, healthy choices.

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03/06/2026

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to visit DC Wolfe School and spend time with 5th and 6th-grade students, sharing our 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭: 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦-𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 lesson as part of the HYPE Breathe Free Initiative.

Students learned how their brains are still growing and why protecting them from ni****ne is so important. Through interactive discussion and activities, we talked about how healthy choices today help protect the brain’s potential for the future.

Thank you to DC Wolfe School for the warm welcome and for partnering with us to support students’ health and learning.

03/04/2026

If you're ready to quit using to***co products, text the word "Ready" to 34191 and enroll in the Alabama To***co Quitline program. Eligible Alabamians can get free telephone and online coaching services to help them complete their journey to a to***co-free life!

03/04/2026

🏃🏾‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️Come on out to our latest Dale County Prescription Drug Take Back! March 18th from 10AM-2PM!

Drop off your unused and expired medication to us and the Dale County Sheriff's Office will safely discard of them! 🗑️💊

02/28/2026

What a fantastic morning at the Russell County District 5 Health Walk!

From start to finish, the energy was uplifting and inspiring. Families, seniors, and community members came together to walk the trail, prioritize heart health, and learn more about building healthier lifestyles. Seeing multiple generations walking side by side was a powerful reminder that wellness truly is a community effort.

We were also proud to share information about the HYPE Program and the HYPE Breathe Free Initiative, highlighting the importance of living a ni****ne-free life and supporting youth in making healthy, informed choices. Conversations about prevention and long-term wellness are such an important part of events like this.

Thank you to District 5 leadership and everyone who showed up to support a healthier Russell County. We’re proud to see our community taking steps, literally, toward stronger hearts and brighter futures.

02/27/2026

Spring is coming, but fresh air is here right now.

This , take a deep breath and remember that every to***co-free choice brings you closer to your goals.

Keep building habits your future self will thank you for.

02/25/2026

It's Through with Chew Week! Smokeless to***co can hurt your health and cause cancer in your mouth, throat, and pancreas. If you use smokeless to***co and want to quit, the Alabama To***co Quitline can help: alabamapublichealth.gov/to***co/quitline.html.