2024 Calendar Events

October Awareness Events

• Bullying Prevention Month - For more information, go to Pacer.org.
• Unity Day - October 16  For more information.
• Red Ribbon Week - October 23 -31  For more information.

November Awareness Events

• The Great American Smokeout - November 21 - For more information, go to American Cancer Society.

December Awareness Events

• National Impaired Driving Prevention Month - December 13 - January 1 - For more information, go to youth.gov and NHTSA.

2025 Calendar Events

January Awareness Events

• In January, the Department of State raises awareness of human trafficking domestically and abroad through U.S. embassies and consulates. The Department of State also celebrates the efforts of anti-trafficking organizations, communities of faith, state and local law enforcement, survivor advocates, businesses, and private citizens all around the world to promote this important cause.  For more information.
• National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – January 11th - National Today

February Awareness Events

• February is the National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Learn more about raising awareness about teen dating violence and how to promote safe, healthy relationships.  For more information.

March Awareness Events

• National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW), an annual health observance week, connects teens with resources to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs and alcohol.  March 17 - 23, 2025 For more information.

April Awareness Events

• Alcohol Awareness Month For more information.
• Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Counseling Awareness Month

May Awareness Events

• Mental Health Month For more information.
• National Fentanyl Awareness Day - May 7 - Fentanyl Awareness Day
• Children's Mental Health Awareness Day - May 9
• National Prevention Week - May 11 - 17 SAMHSA
• World No Tobacco Day - May 31 World Health Organization

June Awareness Events

• Family Health and Fitness Day - June 8 NRPA

August Awareness Events

• National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day - August 21 Facing Fentanyl Now and DEA

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