National Health Education Week Since 1995, SOPHE has led the National Health Education Week* (NHEW) celebration during the third week of October. NHEW activities increase awareness of major public health issues and promote a better understanding of the role of health education and health promotion. Join SOPHE, its chapters, members, and partners every October for events, […]
Recovery Together: Building Strong Recovery Supports through Connection, Collaboration, and Community Tuesday, September 1, 1-2 p.m. ET Reducing Stigma Through Storytelling: Our Stories Have Power Tuesday, September 8, 1-2 p.m. ET Whole Health & Wellness: Improving Mental Health and Physical Health as a Cornerstone of Recovery Tuesday, September 15, 1-2 p.m. ET Multiple Pathways of Recovery: […]
Introduction to Prevention Ethics Ethics in Prevention can help you make ethical choices in your work every day. This training describes the six principles in the Prevention Code of Ethics, using realistic examples to enhance your understanding. It also introduces a decision-making process to help you apply this code to various ethical dilemmas. October 22, […]
Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - 31, 2026 The 2026 Red Ribbon Week® theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™”, created by Ava Tackett, a student at Griswold Middle School in Griswold, Connecticut, with guidance from Health Teacher Kristen Butremovic. The theme highlights that choosing to live drug-free is an act […]
Save the Date! CMHA Annual Fall Conference This conference attracts 700 attendees; bringing together board members, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, medical directors, clinical directors, case workers, supports coordinators, and children’s supervisors from Michigan CMHSPs and Provider Agencies. We also have strong attendance from others within the public mental health and substance use disorder systems. 8:00 am […]
Recovery Together: Building Strong Recovery Supports through Connection, Collaboration, and Community Tuesday, September 1, 1-2 p.m. ET Reducing Stigma Through Storytelling: Our Stories Have Power Tuesday, September 8, 1-2 p.m. ET Whole Health & Wellness: Improving Mental Health and Physical Health as a Cornerstone of Recovery Tuesday, September 15, 1-2 p.m. ET Multiple Pathways of Recovery: […]
Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - 31, 2026 The 2026 Red Ribbon Week® theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™”, created by Ava Tackett, a student at Griswold Middle School in Griswold, Connecticut, with guidance from Health Teacher Kristen Butremovic. The theme highlights that choosing to live drug-free is an act […]
Connections in Prevention Annual Conference 10/29/2026 8:00 am to 10/30/2026 3:00 pm At the Connections in Prevention Conference, we come together to strengthen our collective prevention efforts, focusing on community-driven approaches and person-centered care. Our goals are to encourage open dialogue about incorporating equity principles into our prevention efforts, offer opportunities for professional development, facilitate […]
Recovery Together: Building Strong Recovery Supports through Connection, Collaboration, and Community Tuesday, September 1, 1-2 p.m. ET Reducing Stigma Through Storytelling: Our Stories Have Power Tuesday, September 8, 1-2 p.m. ET Whole Health & Wellness: Improving Mental Health and Physical Health as a Cornerstone of Recovery Tuesday, September 15, 1-2 p.m. ET Multiple Pathways of Recovery: […]
Reducing Risk Factors for Youth Substance Misuse on the Road to Prevention Success How can we prevent substance misuse unless we understand what places kids at greater risk of misusing drugs? During this 2-hour webinar, we will explore the risk factors that place youth at greater risk of substance misuse, as identified by the Social […]
Recovery Together: Building Strong Recovery Supports through Connection, Collaboration, and Community Tuesday, September 1, 1-2 p.m. ET Reducing Stigma Through Storytelling: Our Stories Have Power Tuesday, September 8, 1-2 p.m. ET Whole Health & Wellness: Improving Mental Health and Physical Health as a Cornerstone of Recovery Tuesday, September 15, 1-2 p.m. ET Multiple Pathways of Recovery: […]
Introduction to Prevention for Peer Recovery Specialists Join us for this 90-minute webinar that will provide peer recovery specialists with an introduction to the field of substance misuse prevention. In this interactive session, we will demystify what primary prevention is and is not, introduce the Strategic Prevention Framework, and uncover evidence-based strategies that have proven […]