National Prevention Week (NPW)

Link

https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Offers information on a week-long event dedicated to promoting public awareness of mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD), increasing community engagement, and highlighting promising and evidence-based prevention approaches. Includes a planning toolkit, webinars, and other resources to support community prevention efforts and help communities organize local events and activities in support of National Prevention Week. Helps communities connect and collaborate with federal agencies and national organizations to raise awareness about substance use prevention and promote positive mental health.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Community Planning and Coalition Building • Mental Health • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder