Professional education
Substantial, current content for nurses and interdisciplinary partners.
Education & events
Learning built for the room it is in.
Some topics need more than a handout. ECVS creates rooms where professionals and community members can ask better questions, learn from one another, and leave with something useful.
Offerings may include professional education, community sessions, annual regional forums, and prevention-focused learning.
Current dates and registration details are shared as they are confirmed.
Ask about upcoming educationCommunity education
Approachable sessions that make difficult topics understandable and useful.
Regional forum
An annual gathering where people across disciplines can learn together and build working relationships.
Featured prevention toolkit
Give Them the Words
When a child asks a hard question—or tells you something important—the words you choose can shape what happens next. Get practical scripts and age-spanning guidance for conversations about bodies, boundaries, consent, digital safety, disclosure, and asking for help.
69-page digital toolkit · 10 modulesHelp me find the words
Upcoming events
What’s ahead
Confirmed dates appear first. Registration, venue updates, and new community events will be added here as details are finalized.
16October 2026
4:30–8:30 PM Central
Her Strength, Her Story: Women Who Serve — Trauma to Tactical
SpringHill Suites Navarre Oceanfront · 8375 Gulf Blvd, Navarre Beach
Hosted by Shadows of Strength. An evening of storytelling, survivor-centered conversations, and connection with women in service and advocacy.
Event details17October 2026
See organizer for event hours
Boo at the Zoo · ECVS community outreach
Gulf Breeze Zoo · Gulf Breeze, Florida
Find ECVS at this family-friendly Halloween event. Our outreach dates are October 17 and October 25.
Event details18October 2026
Noon–9:00 PM Central
Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival · Meet Your Giving Match
The Landing · 139 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach
Celebrate culture through music, dance, food, art, and family activities. Visit ECVS’s nonprofit table in Meet Your Giving Match; ECVS is a benefiting organization for this event.
Event details20October 2026
11:00 AM–2:00 PM Central
NWF Health Connects Resource Expo
FSU Panama City · 4750 Collegiate Dr, Panama City
Hosted by NWF Health Network in partnership with FSU Panama City. Drop in to connect with providers and explore resources for mental health, housing, domestic violence, parenting, and more.
Get directions24October 2026
Noon Central
Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon · The Vine Foundation
Mingle 30A · Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Join The Vine Foundation’s Visionary Luncheon during Domestic Violence Awareness Month for community connection and awareness.
Event details25October 2026
See organizer for event hours
Boo at the Zoo · ECVS community outreach
Gulf Breeze Zoo · Gulf Breeze, Florida
Our second ECVS outreach day at Boo at the Zoo. Stop by while enjoying the zoo’s Halloween activities with your family.
Event details
10–11February
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Annual regional education forum
RECLAIM: Rebuilding What’s Next
Beachside Church · 200 Racetrack Road NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
October 2026
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16 Her Strength, Her Story: Women Who Serve — Trauma to Tactical17 Boo at the Zoo · ECVS community outreach18 Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival · Meet Your Giving Match20 NWF Health Connects Resource Expo24 Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon · The Vine Foundation25 Boo at the Zoo · ECVS community outreach
RECLAIM · February 10–11, 2027More ways to gather
ECVS community lunch
Join the ECVS community for an informal monthly lunch to meet the team, learn what we are building, ask questions, and find a way to get involved. The time and location will be announced with each month’s gathering.
Get monthly lunch updatesCommunity Education Sessions
Practical learning for organizations and community groups.
Community Conversations
Gatherings focused on prevention, advocacy, boundaries, and wellbeing.
Event volunteers
Help make the day work.
Tell us where you would feel most useful. Opportunities may include setup, check-in, hospitality, resource tables, speaker support, and cleanup.
Ready to volunteer?
Use the existing ECVS volunteer form and select event support or describe the event you want to help with.
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