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Next week is #NationalPreventionWeek!

The important work of prevention happens every day. National Prevention Week is an opportunity celebrate these year-round initiatives and the possibilities prevention brings. This year’s National Prevention Week tagline, “A Celebration of Possibility,” is about communities coming together to celebrate the possibilities and brighter futures that exist thanks to the ongoing work of prevention happening across the country.  

Learn more atwww.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health. #NPW2024 #PreventionWorks

 Prevention is Vital
   

This week is #NationalPreventionWeek!

This year’s tagline, “A Celebration of Possibility,” is about communities coming together to celebrate the possibilities and brighter futures that exist thanks to the ongoing work of prevention happening across the country. 

Learn more at www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health.

#NPW2024 #PreventionWorks #CelebratePossibility

 
   

Prevention works! Years of implementing evidence-based prevention strategies has shown successful outcomes. Keep the trend going and help prevent underage drinking.

  • Talk early and often with your child.
  • Know where your child is, who they are with, and what they are doing.
  • Be a good role model.
  • Be involved in your child’s activities.

Learn more at parentslead.org. #NPW2024 #PreventionWorks #ParentsLead

 In nearly 20 years
   

Make a positive change in your community:

  • Start at home – be a positive role model and a leader.
  • Get involved with a local coalition, community group or your city government.
  • Identify issues or problems in your community and familiarize yourself with strategies proven to impact those issues or problems.
  • Advocate for prevention and create an environment that promotes health and wellbeing.

#NPW2024 #PreventionWorks

 
   
DYK? Effective prevention is creating an environment that promotes health and well-being which prevents problems before they occur. It is rooted directly in science with input from many systems including health, education, justice and social services. North Dakota communities are coming together and investing in substance abuse prevention with a common goal to create safe and healthy individuals, families, businesses and communities. Get involved! Learn more at www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health. #NPW2024 #PreventionWorks Effective Prevention
   
Thank you ND prevention heros! We couldn’t do it without you! Implementing effective prevention efforts takes a lot of collaboration and commitment by community partners. Learn more at www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health. 
   

Post NPW:

Even though National Prevention Week has ended, there is still more we can do. Prevention is most effective when efforts are ongoing. Get involved! Learn more at www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health. #NPW2024 #PreventionWorks

 Post NPW