National Prevention Week (May 10-16, 2026) 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.
During National Prevention Week, join SAMHSA in celebrating the power of prevention and the people and organizations who are making a difference in their communities every day.
There's many ways you can get involved:
- Share your prevention story on social media using the #MyPreventionStory hashtag.
- Access SAMHSA's event planning toolkit for step by step ideas on how to engage your community.
- Promoting National Prevention Week using SAMHSA's social media toolkit.
- Host your own National Prevention Week event, and visit the event website for ideas.
Learn more by visiting SAMHSA's National Prevention Week page.