The Healing Place

5-20-14: “Our Home. Our Health. Our Future.”—National Prevention Week National 

Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public 

awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. SAMHSA, or substance 

abuse and mental health services administration, is the agency within the U.S. Department of 

Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of 

the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on 

America's communities. This week promotes organization of events that prohibit substance at a time 

of year when many will indulge, i.e. proms, graduation parties, weddings. Their goal is to promote 

substance free lifestyles and educate people on how mental health issues effect our communities.

Co-Host: Karl Lucas