National Prevention Week

National Prevention Week (May 10-16, 2026) is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use — and promoting well-being.

Celebrate the power of prevention — thanks to everyone who makes prevention possible.

Upcoming Webinars

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Time: 2:30 – 4 p.m. ET

This webinar features innovations in faith-based community partnerships, and funding and financing prevention.

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. ET

This webinar features stories that strengthen communities — highlighting “Talk. They Hear You.”^® and Communities Talk partners.

Time: 2 – 3 pm ET

This webinar features practical tools for storytelling — to translate prevention outcomes into compelling action for change.

Learn how you can prevent substance use (and promote well-being) in your community!

Access a suite of activities (focused on prevention and well-being) to share in your community.

Tips, templates, and graphics to plan and promote your events (and NPW).

#MyPreventionStory is a way for us to acknowledge our substance use prevention experiences.

Send questions to SAMHSA's National Prevention Week coordinator David Wilson at david.wilson@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Last Updated: 05/11/2026

National Prevention Week