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Why Prevention?
Prevention Action Alliance is a nonprofit that helps prevent substance misuse and promote mental health and wellness. We provide resources and technical assistance to individuals, families and communities to help educate, empower and advocate.
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1 in 5
people are living with mental health or substance use disorders.
9 of 10
adults who misuse substances started using by age 18.
1 of 5
12th graders vaped nicotine in the past month.
    Your Role in Prevention
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    The Intersection of Grief & Prevention: Making the Incomprehensible More Understandable

    11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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    Feature in Menu

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    Oct

    PAX Tools Community Educator 2-day Training (Virtual)

    12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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    Trainings

    6

    Mar

    Implementation of DBT STEPS-A Curriculum 3-Day Live Virtual Training (Virtual)

    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    The Latest Resources
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    Scare Tactics in Prevention: A Losing Message
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    Suicide: A Public Health Concern
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    Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to an Overdose Death
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    About Problem Gambling
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    Tobacco 21 & Your Coalition
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    Prevention Makes Cents
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      Scare Tactics in Prevention: A Losing Message

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      Suicide: A Public Health Concern

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      Grieving the Loss of a Loved One to an Overdose Death

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      The Latest Stories
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      07.11.2023

      Mental Health and the Role Prevention Plays – An Interview with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy

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      10.03.2022

      Resources Raised at Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent Auction

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      09.28.2022

      Giraffes and the Creation of “Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention” Award

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      July 11, 2023
      Mental Health and the Role Prevention Plays – An Interview with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy
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      October 3, 2022
      Resources Raised at Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent Auction
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      September 28, 2022
      Giraffes and the Creation of “Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention” Award
      Read More

        The Latest News

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        08.02.2023

        Prioritizing Youth Mental Health During the Upcoming Back-to-School Season

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        07.27.2023

        The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Program to Receive the 2023 Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention Award

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        05.01.2023

        Renowned Mental Health Advocate Patrick J. Kennedy to Speak at Prevention Action Alliance’s Your Role in Prevention Luncheon

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        August 2, 2023
        Prioritizing Youth Mental Health During the Upcoming Back-to-School Season
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        July 27, 2023
        The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Program to Receive the 2023 Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention Award
        Read More
        May 1, 2023
        Renowned Mental Health Advocate Patrick J. Kennedy to Speak at Prevention Action Alliance’s Your Role in Prevention Luncheon
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