Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
OJJDP Observes National Prevention Week
OJJDP joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in observing National Prevention Week, May 10 to 16, 2020. This weeklong observance is dedicated to increasing awareness about substance use prevention and positive mental health.
OJJDP supports programs that employ a cross-system collaborative approach to address the needs of youth involved in the juvenile justice system with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Working...
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. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has released "Substance Use Prevention: A Resource Guide for School Staff." This online resource guide provides teachers, principals, and other school staff with a comprehensive approach to identifying, addressing, and reducing student...
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.
Resources:
- Watch the Awareness Day live webcast.
SAMHSA Issues Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention Funding Opportunity
Mentoring Youth With Mental Illness
Webinar To Discuss Safe Learning Environments for Muslim and Sikh Youth
On February 1, 2017, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will present “E-Module Learning: Creating Safe and Accepting Academic Environments for Muslim and Sikh Youth.” Goals of this webinar are to enhance cultural competency and understanding of Muslim and Sikh youth and explore awareness issues that impact the community, such as anti-Muslim hate...
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. Presenters will discuss the national Reclaiming Futures initiative that promotes...