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 misuse — and promoting positive mental health.
National Prevention Week is taking place from May 11-17, 2025! Get involved by sharing your #MyPreventionStory on social media, using our planning toolkit, and hosting your own prevention event or activity.
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National Prevention Week 2025: Celebrating Prevention Resources
National Prevention Week 2025: Celebrating Prevention Resources
During National Prevention Week, join us in celebrating the power of prevention and the people and organizations who are making a difference in their communities every day.
How to Get Involved
How to Get Involved
Learn how you can prevent substance use and misuse (and promote positive mental health) in your community!
Activities
Activities
Access a suite of prevention- and mental health-focused activities to share within your community.
Planning and Promotional Toolkit
Planning and Promotional Toolkit
This toolkit offers tips, resources, and downloadable templates to help you plan and promote your prevention events.
#MyPreventionStory
#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.