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OJJDP Observes National Prevention Week
OJJDP joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in observing National Prevention Week, May 10 to 1
OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2013
OJJDP News @ a Glance July/August, 2013
OJJDP Annual Report 1999
Office of National Drug Control Policy Releases Substance Use Prevention Guide for Schools
National Prevention Week is May 12 to 18, 2019, an observance dedicated to increasing public awareness about mental health and substance use disorders.
SAMHSA To Observe National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
On May 6, 2019, at 3 p.m. ET, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host a national event in Washington, DC, to observe National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9.
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SAMHSA Issues Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention Funding Opportunity
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has announced the fiscal year 2019 "Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Grant Program" funding opportunity.
"Shine a Light" on the Runaway and Homeless Youth Crisis in November
National Runaway Prevention Month, observed in November, brings awareness to the issues faced by hundreds of thousands of runaway and homeless youth. The observance provides several opportunities for organizations, communities, and individuals to get involved. The U.S. |
Mentoring Youth With Mental Illness
Siletz Tribal Youth Program
Webinar To Discuss Safe Learning Environments for Muslim and Sikh Youth
On February 1, 2017, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Webinar To Discuss Evidence-Based Practices for Justice-Involved Youth with Behavioral Health Needs
On November 1, 2016, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Reclaiming Futures will present “Promoting Positive Futures: Evidence Based Practices in Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health.” This webinar will focus on evidence-based approaches to support justice-involved youth with mental health difficulties, including co-occurring substance use disorders.