National Prevention Week (NPW) Social Media Toolkit

2026 National Prevention Week Social Media Toolkit (May 10-16, 2026)

The Campaign

National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance that raises awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. Hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this week focuses on involving communities in raising awareness of substance misuse and mental health issues, implementing prevention strategies, and showcasing the effectiveness of evidence-based prevention programs.

The Toolkit

This social media toolkit includes sample messages and images to support digital communication in response to youth substance use across New Hampshire. The Partnership encourages substance use prevention partners throughout the State to share these campaign materials, contributing to our community’s efforts to educate and support youth substance use prevention. Messages can be modified to suit your organization’s needs.

Co-Branding

Add your organization’s logo before sharing! Follow along with this video to learn how you can co-brand our toolkit content using the free, online platform Canva. Your logo will fit perfectly on the bottom of the graphics. Once you’re ready to post, we have a tutorial video for posting, too!

Tagging The Partnership

Please tag The Partnership in your social media posts so we can like and share them! We also encourage you to share The Partnership’s post in recognition of this observance. Use the following tags depending on the platform you are posting on:

Facebook: @DrugFreeNH | @SAMHSA
Instagram: @drugfreenh | @samhsagov
Twitter: @DrugFreeNH | @samhsagov
LinkedIn: The Partnership @drugfreeNH | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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#NationalPreventionWeek26 is happening May 10–16! National Prevention Week is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and misuse — and promoting positive mental health. Join us this year in thanking all the counselors, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents and grandparents making prevention happen and keeping NH youth safe from substances #ThePartnershipNH #Prevention @DrugFreeNH

National Prevention Week | About 62% of NH students recall hearing, reading, or seeing a public message about avoiding alcohol or other illegal drugs. (Source: YRBS 2023)

We can’t shield our kids from every harmful message they encounter about alcohol and other substances. But better messages from parents and caregivers really can make a difference in young people’s choices. This National Prevention Week, check out The Partnership’s resources to help you have a meaningful and productive conversation with your child about alcohol and drug use: https://drugfreenh.org/for-families/ #ThePartnershipNH #NH #Youth #Prevention #NationalPreventionWeek26 @DrugFreeNH

National Prevention Week | Youth substance use Prevention happens every day.

Prevention happens every day, and teachers and parents play an important part in making it happen. During #NationalPreventionWeek26, talk to the youth in your life about mental health and substance use prevention. Check out @SAMHSA’s website to download games & activities to help get these conversations started: https://bit.ly/4iD9uMV #ThePartnershipNH @DrugFreeNH

National Prevention Week | Substance use prevention means: Connection, affirmation, boundaries, talking about the future, talking about substances.

Any parent or caregiver wants their child to feel comfortable talking with them about tough things. Build trust by listening with curiosity, staying informed, and showing you care. Check out https://drugfreenh.org/ for resources to build these connections. #ThePartnershipNH @DrugFreeNH

National Prevention Week | Among the NH students who felt sad sad, empty, hopeless, angry, or anxious: Only 23% of students reported they get the kind of help they need "most of the time" or "always". Source: YRBS 2023

We know the importance of mental health support for youth who are struggling–but there are still gaps in reaching those youth who need it most. This #NationalPreventionWeek26 we’re thanking the caring people across New Hampshire supporting youth well-being. Follow @DrugFreeNH or visit https://bit.ly/42ZRV3T for substance use and mental health resources for parents, caregivers, and professionals. #ThePartnershipNH

National Prevention Week | "Helping young people to avoid, delay, and limit substance use is so much bigger than telling them what to do..." Read the Partnership @drugfreeNH new blog.

Helping young people to avoid, delay, and limit substance use is so much bigger than telling them what to do—but conversations with young people about substances do matter. Those conversations are a protective factor against substance use. Check out the latest blog from The Partnership for more tips https://bit.ly/4dkb72A #ThePartnershipNH #NationalPreventionWeek26 @DrugFreeNH

National Prevention Week | The Partnership @drugfreeNH thanks the counselors, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents and grandparents who help protect New Hampshire kids from substances, this National Prevention Week and every week.

In New Hampshire, youth substance use prevention happens at home, at school, after school, and in communities. This National Prevention Week, we recognize all the ways prevention happens, and all the people who support kids to make healthier decisions. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jvCuwZ-mTm4 #ThePartnershipNH #NationalPreventionWeek26 @DrugFreeNH

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Hosting an Event?

Let The Partnership know so we can help promote your event(s)! Contact Us and learn how to submit your event on our website. Visit SAMHSA’s NPW website to learn more about how you, your organization, and your community can participate.