Observances
Check out these toolkits and resources that you can use and share each month to promote behavioral health observances.
January
Martin Luther King Day
Human Trafficking Prevention Month
February
April
Other Resources
May
Other Resources
Mental Health Awareness Month
- Blog: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
- Blog: Mental Health Awareness Month is a Time for Self-Care
LGBTQI+ Pride Month
AANHPI Heritage Month
June
Pride Month
Pride Month
Each June, Pride Month is a celebration recognizing the LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex) community. SAMHSA honors Pride Month by offering emotional support and by providing mental health and substance use resources for LGBTQI+ individuals, friends, families, communities, providers, and more.
August
Other Resources
Overdose Prevention Awareness Week
Overdose Awareness Day
September
Other Resources
Suicide Prevention Month
National Preparedness Month
October
Other Resources
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Substance Use Prevention Month
November
Homelessness Awareness Month
Homelessness Awareness Month
November is National Homelessness Awareness Month and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. SAMHSA is committed to addressing the needs of individuals, including youth, and families with substance use disorders or mental health issues who are experiencing homelessness.
December
Support During the Holidays
Support During the Holidays
The holiday season can be filled with joy and celebrations. This time of year can also trigger difficult emotions, thoughts, or behaviors—which can affect your mental health and use of substances (including alcohol). Let your friends, family, and communities know that confidential support is available 24/7 for both mental health and substance use.