Commonwealth Prevention Alliance

10/05/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

Strong connections, trusted adults, and healthy peer relationships are protective factors that can help prevent bullying and support young people’s well-being.

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

📣 Something new is coming to PA prevention!

The Prevention Communications Exchange is a new space to connect, share what’s working, and discover ideas and resources you can actually use.

And you’re invited to be part of the first one.

Come with an idea. Come looking for one. Either way, leave with something you can use.

🗓️ October 7 | 12–1 PM | Virtual
🔗 Register: https://paprevention.org/special-initiatives/the-exchange/

09/28/2026

Prevention happens in everyday moments.

Sharing a meal, talking in the car, checking in after school, or simply making time to be together can strengthen connection and create opportunities for young people to feel supported, heard, and understood.

Strong family relationships are an important protective factor for youth. When young people know they have trusted adults they can turn to, they have another layer of support as they navigate stress, decisions, relationships, and the challenges of growing up.

This National Family Day, make time to connect. Small moments can build strong protective factors.

The National Center on Addiction declared National Family Day in 2001 as a way to combat substance abuse among teens. Their research showed that teens who ate meals with their families were less likely to fall into substance abuse. They also tend to do better in school and eat healthier!

09/27/2026

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💜 Connection is prevention.

Strong relationships help build resilience and can protect against both substance use and su***de risk. This Su***de Prevention Month, make time to connect with the youth in your life. For more information on building connections visit our website at paprevention.org
Listen. Encourage. Support.
Because every conversation matters.

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09/26/2026

Breakfast for dinner, anyone?

Research shows that one of the most powerful ways to support healthy youth development is through strong family connections. Tonight, celebrate National Pancake Day by making pancakes together and taking a few minutes to talk, laugh, and connect.

Because prevention doesn't always happen in a classroom. Sometimes it happens around the dinner table.

💛 Share your favorite pancake topping below!

09/01/2026

September marks the start of National Recovery Month, a time to recognize that recovery is possible and to honor those who have worked hard to achieve it.

Recovery stories remind us why primary prevention matters. By promoting positive mental health, strengthening family and community connections, and creating supportive environments, we can help prevent substance misuse before it starts.

Recovery inspires us. Prevention empowers us.

08/31/2026

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day to bring global communities together to take action on overdose. For 25 years, International Overdose Awareness Day has brought people together to remember those we’ve lost and take action to save lives.
Time to remember. Time to act.

08/15/2026

As National Relaxation Day comes to a close, we encourage everyone to take a few moments for themselves this evening.

Life gets busy, and it's easy to put rest at the bottom of the list. But consistently making time to relax, recharge, and care for your well-being can have a lasting impact on your overall health.

What will you do tonight to unwind? Share your favorite way to relax in the comments! ⬇️