Digital Toolkits
Check out these toolkits and resources that you can use and share each month to promote behavioral health observances.
January
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month (Treatment Month), serves to support people contemplating or seeking help for their substance use, practitioners treating or considering treating substance use disorder, and for friends, family, and loved ones of those with substance use conditions.
SAMHSA’s Prevention Day
Prevention Day takes place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C. Join us for the largest annual, national gathering dedicated to advancing the prevention of substance misuse.
April
Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support.
May
Mental Health Awareness Month
SAMHSA recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.
National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week is a national public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health.
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
For nearly 20 years, SAMHSA has recognized Children’s Mental Health Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of children and young people.
August
Substance Use Primary Prevention Month
Showcase prevention’s positive effects in your community — and inspire action.
September
National Recovery Month
Held every September to promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong & proud recovery community, and the service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted.
988 Day
988 Day, September 8, is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.