National Prevention Week

Each May, we observe National Prevention Week to raise awareness about substance use prevention and positive mental health. NPW is the culmination of the work that you – our partners in treatment, prevention, and recovery – are doing every day to strengthen communities, build resilience, and create hope.

Prevention works, and we’re stronger, together. So, let’s keep the momentum going into 2023!

See the highlights from National Prevention Week 2022 (3 minutes, 2 seconds)!

Did you miss any NPW 2022 events and activities? You can still watch the recordings and access our prevention tools and resources on the NPW virtual platform.

• SAMHSA’s Prevention Day Event
  • Opening Plenary (MP4 | 1.2 GB)
  • Midday Plenary – “Prevention and the Power of Stories" (MP4 | 690.2 MB) 
  • Closing Plenary – “Broadening Prevention’s Horizons " (MP4 | 188.2 MB)
• Communities Talk Town Hall to Prevent Underage Drinking (MP4 | 1.2 GB) 
• NPW Resource Center

Pumped for NPW 2023? We are, too! Planning will begin soon, so please make sure to sign up for our email list and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest information.

National Prevention Week is a public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. Learn more about National Prevention Week.

Collaborating Organizations

SAMHSA is proud to collaborate with federal agencies and national organizations in support of NPW. Learn more about our collaborating organizations.

Promotional Materials

Use these materials to plan your NPW events and encourage others to get involved. Get the materials.

Events and Activities

Learn about community events around the country to inspire your own efforts for NPW, and submit your event details.

Planning Toolkit

This toolkit offers tips, resources, and downloadable guides. Use it to plan your NPW events. Get the toolkit.