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09/08/2026

National Recovery Month

Recovery is transforming lives in every community across America. Through the Great American Recovery, SAMHSA is working alongside states, tribes, territories, local governments, faith organizations, employers, families, recovery community organizations, treatment providers, and people with lived experience to strengthen the systems that make recovery possible for everyone. National Recovery Month is an opportunity to celebrate that progress, recognize those who make recovery possible, and invite every American to be part of building recovery-ready communities.

With the right treatment, support, and resources, recovery is possible for everyone. Use this Toolkit to learn more about what SAMHSA is doing to support people in recovery and how to share this information with your audiences.

09/03/2026

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month

08/24/2026

What is depression?
Everyone feels sad or low sometimes, but these feelings usually pass with time. Depression (also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is different.

Learn about NIMH research on depression. Find resources on the signs and symptoms of depression, types, and potential treatments and therapies.

08/17/2026

Prescription opioids can be used to help relieve moderate-to-severe pain and are often prescribed following surgery or injury, or for certain health conditions. These medications can be an important part of treatment but also come with serious risks. It is important to work with your health care provider to make sure you are getting the safest, most effective care.

https://ncapda.org/education/tools/

08/11/2026

10 Ways to relax in Nature and Stress Less
Spending time in nature provides undeniable benefits for your mental health, such as lower stress and better memory. But if you’re usually glued to a screen – phone, computer or any other kind – you may have forgotten exactly how relaxing in nature works.

Spending time in nature can improve your health and well-being.  But.

08/03/2026

Every year on August 31st, National Awareness Day highlights the devastating impact of overdose, the lives lost to addiction and the families and communities left behind.

National Overdose Day helps raise awareness, reduce stigma and empower people with the knowledge and tools they need to respond to opioid overdoses effectively.

07/27/2026

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced more than $281 million in funding opportunities for 15 grant programs.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced more than $281 million in funding opportunities for 15 grant programs.

07/22/2026

YPU Val Verde staff participated in the Back to School Mini Health Fair & Supply Giveaway held at Judge Antonio Faz III County Annex today from 9 am-12pm. The event was a great success!

07/20/2026

In June, teens are amped for summer vacation. But as the school-free weeks go on and on, boredom usually sets in.
And that’s where problems could start. According to reports, summer break is when a lot of teens take drugs for the first time. Here are some activities to keep your young loved ones engaged to, hopefully, have a drug-free summer vacation.

https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/family/8-activities-keep-your-kids-occupied-during-summer-vacation-besides-summer-job

07/15/2026