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SAMHSA’s Prevention Day, February 1, 2027

SAMHSA’s Prevention Day

Registration is now open.

The event is free, but registration is required.

SAMHSA’s Prevention Day brings together the prevention field (public and private sectors) — at the largest federally-hosted gathering dedicated to advancing the prevention of substance use and misuse.

This annual event:

  • Explores current, emerging, and innovative strategies, policies, programs, practices, and research.
  • Includes the Prevention Action Center, with exhibits and resources.

The theme, “Telling the Prevention Story,” underscores sharing the successes of prevention and inspiring action.

See all of SAMHSA's free prevention campaigns.

RFK Jr speaking at the Prevention Day event

Event Information

SAMHSA’s 23rd Prevention Day
Monday, February 1, 2027
National Harbor, MD (near Washington, DC)

This is a day-long, in-person, free event — but registration is required.

woman speaking at Prevention Day event

two women checking at a table at the prevention day conference

image of three people in the audience talking amongst themselves

Contact

For questions, please email david.wilson@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Last Updated: 09/23/2026
Source: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-day