1. National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. 
Purpose of National Prevention Week
The three primary goals of National Prevention Week are to:
Involve communities in raising awareness about behavioral health issues and implementing prevention strategies;
Foster partnerships and collaboration with federal agencies and national organizations dedicated to behavioral and public health; and
Promote and disseminate quality behavioral health resources and publications.
Daily Themes
Monday, May 14: Promotion of Mental Health & Wellness
Tuesday, May 15: Prevention of Underage Drinking & Alcohol Misuse
Wednesday, May 16: Prevention of Prescription & Opioid Drug Misuse
Thursday, May 17: Prevention of Illicit Drug Use & Youth Marijuana
Friday, May 18: Prevention of Suicide
Saturday, May 19: Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use
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2. Promotion of Mental Wellness
Monday, May 14, 2018
Mental Health Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
10 Things You Can Do For Your Mental Health​

3. Prevention of Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Misuse/ Prevention Resources:
Alcohol and the Developing Brain
National Institute of of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

4. Prevention of Prescription Drug and Opioid Drug Misuse
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Prevention of Prescription Opioid Misuse Resources:
Department of Consumer Protection: Local DropBox Locations
Reversing an Opioid Overdose with Narcan 
Facts of Fentanyl

5. Prevention of Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Prevention of Illicit Drug Use Resources:
Drug Facts: Marijuana/Cannabis
Drug Facts: Heroin
Drug Facts: Benzodiazepines

6. Prevention of Suicide Friday, May 18, 2018
Suicide Prevention Resources:
Teen Suicide 
Prevention Suicide CT
Video: Warning Signs of Suicide

7. Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Tobacco Use & Vaping Prevention Resources:
Electronic Cigarettes
Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation
CT Quit Line