National Prevention Week 2019: Inspiring Prevention Year-Round

May 12 to 18, 2019

National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental illness, substance use disorders, or both. Since 2012, community groups across the country have hosted town hall meetings, health fairs, fun runs, social media campaigns, and more as part of NPW. Each year, we are amazed at the creativity and innovation that go into NPW events and activities on a local level, inspiring other communities to get involved and champion prevention.

Each day this week, SAMHSA will focus on a specific health theme that is important to prevention. The 2019 daily themes are:

Monday, May 13: Preventing Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse
Tuesday, May 14: Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse
Wednesday, May 15: Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use
Thursday, May 16: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use
Friday, May 17: Preventing Suicide

NPW Webinar Series:

On May 16 at 2 PM ET, join SAMHSA for the next National Prevention Week webinar, "Tips for Teens: Youth Champions and Resources Engaging Teens in Substance Use Prevention." Register for the Webinar

Visit the NPW Webinar Series website to watch archived recordings of previous webinars.

Prevention Challenge:

This year’s Prevention Challenge shines a light on the individuals, organizations, and programs that inspire people to take steps to live healthier lives. Follow #PreventionChampion on social media.

Whether it’s your first NPW or you’ve participated from the beginning, the NPW website has everything you need to put a plan into action, including resources available in Spanish!