2021 National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week: May 9 - May 15, 2021
CT Welcomes its NEW Prevention Mascot ~ Starfish!
National Prevention Week is SAMHSA's annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders.
This year’s daily themes are:
Monday, May 10: Preventing Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse
Tuesday, May 11: Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse
Wednesday, May 12: Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use
Thursday, May 13: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use (E-Cigarettes and Vaping)
Friday, May 14: Preventing Suicide
Be sure to use the hashtag #PreventionHappensHereCT all week!
Be sure to check out Starfish PSA! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAviS7xgjRQ