Advocating for Prevention
Prevention Week in PA occurs in tandem with National Prevention Week, hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This annual public education platform brings together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.
“PA Prevention Week aims to promote prevention year-round,” says Jeff Hanley, CPA Executive Director. “Prevention happens in all of our communities, and we ask prevention professionals, organizations, and coalitions to use this week to advocate for their programming, recognize local prevention partners and champions, and use social media to highlight their prevention successes.”
Prevention Advocacy Update: Policy & Tools for Action
Monday, May 11, 2026 • 9:00–9:45 am via Zoom
National Prevention Week • May 10-16, 2026
To kick off National Prevention Week, the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance is hosting a focused 45-minute statewide call with timely policy and advocacy updates impacting prevention across Pennsylvania.
This session will cover:
- Federal funding considerations affecting prevention programs
- What marijuana rescheduling may mean for prevention, and updates on legislation related to a proposed Cannabis Control Board in PA
- PA SB 1090 — Safeguarding Adolescents from Exploitative Chatbots and Harmful AI Technology Act (SAFE CHAT Act)
- CPA’s updated advocacy toolkit and new prevention policy webpage
Registration is required, but there is no cost to attend.