SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week (NPW) kicks off in just 5 weeks! Sign up now to make sure you don’t miss out on any activities and promotional resources leading up to NPW. National Prevention Week, which takes place from May 7 to 13, is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. Highlights include: - Monday, May 8, 2023 1 PM ET — “Talk. They Hear You.”® Campaign Relaunch Event
NPW kicks off with the relaunch of SAMHSA’s “Talk. They Hear You.”® This national substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to address underage drinking and other drug use in their communities. Join the “Talk. They Hear You.” team to get an overview of the campaign and hear from featured partners about how they’ve implemented it in their communities. - Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2 PM ET — Communities Talk Prevention Success Stories Webinar
Join the Communities Talk to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse team for a prevention conversation that showcases and celebrates prevention success stories in four diverse communities. The conversation will highlight successful prevention strategies, such as participation in NPW, along with lessons learned. Since 2006, Communities Talk has provided prevention resources and planning stipends to thousands of community-based organizations, colleges, and universities to develop tailored strategies that work in their communities. - NPW Activities & Resources Every Day!
Every day during NPW, you will be able to access several on-demand resources, including NPW- and #MyPreventionStory–themed videos; visually dynamic promotional materials; and a series of digital interactive prevention activities, including a prevention crossword puzzle, word search, and an ad libs fill-in-the-blank exercise to help you create your own #MyPreventionStory.
We recognize that the important work of prevention happens every day. Our new tagline, “A Celebration of Possibility,” recognizes the possibilities and brighter futures that exist thanks to the work you do every day. We need your help to showcase that important work: Don’t forget to tell us about your event through the Event Submission Form. We can help promote your community’s event in future promotional materials, and you might even find yourself spotlighted in the yearly NPW Outcomes Report! For more information, including resources to help you raise awareness and plan activities in your community, visit the SAMHSA website or send questions or requests to SAMHSA’s NPW Coordinator David Wilson at [email protected]. |
