samhsa.gov/prevention-week 

• Involve communities in raising awareness of substance misuse and mental health issues, implementing

prevention strategies, and showcasing effectiveness of evidence-based prevention programs;

• Foster partnerships and collaborations with federal agencies and national organizations dedicated to

improving public health; and

• Promote and disseminate quality substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion resources

and publications.

A New Tagline for National Prevention Week 

The National Prevention Week tagline, “A Celebration of Possibility,” is about communities coming together 

to celebrate the possibilities and brighter futures that exist thanks to the ongoing work of prevention happening 

across the country. 

SAMHSA is working to change the prevention landscape by providing evidence-based and accessible resources to 

facilitate collective action and story sharing. By showcasing the work of our partners in prevention, we can confront 

the societal challenges surrounding substance misuse together while celebrating stories of prevention. 

How can I learn more about National Prevention Week and participate? 

VISIT THE NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK WEBSITE 

Be sure to check the website frequently for the latest prevention news, as well as resources for planning your events 

and activities: samhsa.gov/prevention-week. 

SAMHSA’S NATIONAL 

PREVENTION WEEK 

What is National Prevention Week? 

Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), National Prevention Week 

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. 

We recognize that the important work of prevention happens every day. We created National Prevention Week to 

celebrate these year-round initiatives and the possibilities prevention brings. National Prevention Week will take place 

May 12–18, 2024. 

What are the main goals of National Prevention Week? 
samhsa.gov/prevention-week

SHARE YOUR #MYPREVENTIONSTORY 

Substance use prevention and mental health promotion make a 

difference! To build excitement about and engagement in the Substance 

Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National 

Prevention Week in May, we invite you to join the online prevention 

conversation using the hashtags #NationalPreventionWeek24 and 

#MyPreventionStory. 

In 2022, SAMHSA introduced #MyPreventionStory to capture the vast array of prevention experiences and stories. 

Through this effort, SAMHSA engaged individuals to explain the significance of substance misuse prevention in their 

lives. 

We want to continue this conversation and reinforce why prevention is important. Share your unique perspective 

about why prevention is important to you and use the #MyPreventionStory hashtag across social media to join the 

storytelling movement! 

Host a Community Event 

Throughout the year, host a community event or activity to raise awareness about the prevention of substance 

misuse and the promotion of positive mental health. 

Then, tell us about your event. We can help promote your community’s event in future promotional materials, and 

you might even find yourself spotlighted in the yearly National Prevention Week Outcomes Report. 

To get started with planning your event, download materials from the National Prevention Week Planning Toolkit. 

The toolkit has all the information you need to jump-start your National Prevention Week event planning. 

Where can I find more information? 

Visit the National Prevention Week website to learn more about National Prevention Week and how you can 

participate: samhsa.gov/prevention-week.