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"May is National Prevention Month"
The following is a collection of resources. For complete versions please follow the links provided.
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National Prevention Week is a new annual health observance supported by SAMHSA that celebrates the work that community organizations and individuals do year-round to prevent substance abuse and promote mental health, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Visit SAMSHA Prevention Week and download the Toolkit.
May 21, Monday - Prevention of Underage Drinking
Above the Influence
Too Smart to Start
May 22, Tuesday - Prevention of Illicit Drug Use and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse
Stop Medicine Abuse
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Easy-to-Read Drug Facts
NIDA InfoFacts for Teens
May 23, Wednesday - Prevention of Alcohol Abuse
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Center for Excellence
National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Task for on College Drinking
May 24, Thursday - Prevention of Suicide
The Trevor Project
My Friend is Talking about Suicide, What Should I do?
Department of Health: Crisis Center Access Line (Toll Free: 1-800-753-6879)
2012 SAMHSA Prevention Pledge PDF
Everyone can play a role in prevention. Small actions can make a big difference. Choose to take action to prevent substance abuse and promote mental health.
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Community Program Highlight
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The Hawaii Partnership to Prevent Underage Drinking (HPPUD) was created to address the problem of underage drinking in the state of Hawaii. The members of the partnership represent county, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, private businesses and community residents concerned with the health of Hawaii's youth.For more information about the enforcement of underage drinking laws and/or prevention of underage drinking visit HPPUD online. Also, learn how to "Be a Jerk" when it comes to NOT providing youth with alcohol. Go to Be a Jerk.
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2012 Consumer, Family & Youth (CFY) Alliance Mental Health Conference
The theme for this event is "Got Mental Health? The Transformation Continues..."
May 23 (Molokai) Kulana `Oiwi, Kaunakakai
May 24 (Kauai) Kauai Community College
May 25 (Maui) Maui Community College
May 29 (Honolulu) McKinley High School Registration Deadline: May 21, 2012
May 30 (Hilo) Chiefess Kapi`olani Elementary School
May 31 (Kona) West Hawaii Civic Center
To register and for more information email CFYAlliance@gmail.com.
Honolulu County
May 29, 2012
9:00am - 2:00pm
McKinley High School
Registration Fee: $5.00
Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention (ADAD - Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division)
The purpose of this training is to provide participants with information and skill building in the core elements of the substance abuse prevention field. Attendees will be introduced to the major areas of prevention in Hawaii, risk and protective factors of prevention, cultural considerations, planning prevention programs and evaluating programs.
Date: June 19 -21, 2012 (Registration begins at 8:00am)
Training: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Thursday Ending: 2:30pm)
Location: Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu HI 96815
Fee: $60.00 includes 3-day training, AM refreshments, Lunch, PM snack and parking
Fax completed REGISTRATION FORM to 692-7521 or mail to ADAD: 601 Kamokila Blvd. #360, Kapolei HI 96707 If you have any questions, contact Ana Quintal at (808) 692-7528
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