National Prevention Week
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National Prevention Week

National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and promoting positive mental health.

This year, National Prevention Week is taking place from May 11-17, 2025! Learn more about how you can get involved throughout the week and register for the events taking place. You can help promote prevention at any point throughout the year by sharing your #MyPreventionStory on social media, downloading our planning toolkit,  promoting National Prevention Week, and telling us about your own prevention event.

To learn more, sign up for our email list and follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest information.

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How to Get Involved

Learn about the ways you can help promote substance misuse prevention and positive mental health in your community!

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Activities

Access a suite of prevention- and mental health-focused activities to share within your community.

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Planning and Promotional Toolkit

This toolkit offers tips, resources, and downloadable guides to help you plan and promote your prevention events.

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#MyPreventionStory

#MyPreventionStory is a way for us to acknowledge our mental health and substance misuse prevention experiences.

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

Last Updated: 11/04/2024