National Prevention Week
About National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week, held in May, is a national public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health. This year, National Prevention Week will be observed from May 11-17.
Join us for the 2025 Statewide Celebration on May 17 and check out events happening across Connecticut!
NPW - A Week of Trainings with The Hub
This National Prevention Week, join The Hub for a virtual training each day of the week starting at 3PM and one Wednesday at 9 AM. Please select one or more trainings you'd like to register for:
https://form.jotform.com/catalystct/national-prevention-week-2025
Prevention Every Day: Region 5 Leads the Way
Western CT Coalition & Region 5 are celebrating National Prevention week with events including Asset Builder and QPR suicide prevention trainings, and the Statewide National Prevention Week celebration!
National Prevention Week Event with the CT National Guard at Tunxis Community College
Join the CT National Guard for this community event to connect to Service Members, Veterans, and their families with local and national community resources to help support them in their wellness journey. May 12, 2025 at Tunxis Community College from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Organizations interested in tabling at this event are welcome to fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/5f243b8w
Hidden in Plain Sight - May 13, 2025
Hidden in Plain Sight is an interactive drug education program for parents, caregivers and adults who work with youth. Gain insight into current trends in youth substance use, paraphernalia and concealment of alcohol & drugs. This event will be held at the Avon Free Public Library in the first floor Community Room from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Visit https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/hidden-in-plain-sight/ to register.
Milford Prevention Council Gambling Awareness Event
The Milford Prevention Council is hosting a Gambling Awareness event on May 14, 2025 at the Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church on 168 S. Broad Street in Milford, CT. The event runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Participants can look forward to resources, free screenings, giveaways, youth activities, Gamblers Anonymous and the CT Resource Van. For more information, email info@milfordprevention.org.
The Evolving World of Gaming and Gambling
Don't miss this virtual training from SERAC on May 15 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, presented by Mallory Schultz. Click here to register. For more information, email kwilt@seracct.org
Old Saybrook NPW Celebration
Don't miss an afternoon of fun on May 16 at the Old Saybrook Middle School Field Hockey Field. This event is for youth in grades 5-12 & will feature give aways, a bounce course & bounce slide, yard games, tabling information, DJ & more. The event will be held from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Sponsored by Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services and the Old Saybrook Local Prevention Council.
Mental Health & Self-Care Day at Q House in New Haven
The 3rd Annual Q House Mental Health Awareness and Self-Care Event will take place on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This special event is hosted in collaboration with the Dixwell Community "Q" House, the City of New Haven’s Office of Community Mental Health Initiatives, Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, New Haven Free Public Library, and the City of New Haven's Elderly Services Department. For more details, visit https://engage.dixwellqhouse.org/component/events/event/580
Prevention Day in the Park - May 29
Coventry Human Services is hosting Prevention Day in the Park on Thursday May 29, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will feature free health screenings & local resources for substance misuse education and treatment. Food and beverages will be available. Coventry EMS & Fire Department will show a live demonstration of a vehicle extraction, revealing the impacts of driving under the influence. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prevention-day-in-the-park-tickets-1299284527999?aff=oddtdtcreator to register.