Join SAMHSA in celebrating YOU and the work you do to prevent substance use and promote positive mental health. All week long, SAMHSA has planned events and activities for the prevention community to showcase their work and discuss the most pressing issues in substance use prevention.
Monday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET- A live National Prevention Week Kickoff Celebration to uplift the power of youth and the future of prevention.
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Tuesday, May 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET- Celebrate the Possibilities of Prevention: Building Resilient Communities an enlightening learning session co-hosted by Communities Talk to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse and the “Talk. They Hear You.”® campaign as part of National Prevention Week. This event will spotlight the remarkable efforts of our community partners, showcasing the critical work they’ve accomplished this year.
Learn about their journeys to
- Get informed on the challenges they’ve tackled, the innovative strategies they’ve adopted, and the successes they’ve celebrated.
- Be prepared by arming yourself with knowledge and actionable insights.
- Take action using the tools and resources in your own communities.
Together, we’re forging paths to prevent the initiation, progression, and harms related to substance use and to help build more resilient communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of driving positive change.
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Wednesday, May 15- SAMHSA Innovations in Prevention Forum. Showcasing SAMHSA’s innovative prevention initiatives addressing issues such as the opioid crisis and high-risk substance use among youth.
Thursday, May 16- Spread the good news of prevention on social media and in your community using #NationalPreventionWeek24 and #MyPreventionStory.
Friday, May 17- A special tribute to the prevention community as grantees and coalition members highlight the collective power of the prevention community. Follow SAMHSA’s official YouTube channel to be the first to see and share this special tribute to prevention organizations.
See the Full National Prevention Week 2024 agenda and register for events here.
Be part of the movement! Share your stories of prevention before, during, and after National Prevention Week. Join the prevention conversation using the hashtags #MyPreventionStory and #NationalPreventionWeek24 on social media.