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Find out more »2016 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day Walk and Rally
Will you walk against stigma? It's time to let help in. Check in at 8:30 AM, Walk at 10:00 AM Walk starts at Eastern High School Rally begins at 12:00 PM at Hillcrest Rec Center
Find out more »Game Day: Know the Facts?
For National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, DC Prevention Center for Wards 1 & 2 will be hosting a fun event! Test your knowledge about drugs and learn new facts that will help you stay drug-free! Enjoy fun activities and games, take photos with your friends at a photo booth, and have an interactive chat with NIDA scientists!
Find out more »Funk Parade + #ADayWithoutOpioids
Come celebrate the spirit of funk and also join us for #ADayWithoutOpioids! The DC Department of Behavioral Health is addressing the opioid epidemic in the city with special guest speakers and more. You also won't want to miss all the amazing prizes we'll be giving away. So bring a friend or a family member, let's combat the opioid epidemic together!
Find out more »Green Hand Discussion: Children’s Behavioral Health & Stigma
Behavioral health issues can affect a child's ability to learn and succeed in school. Join DBH Director, Dr. Royster, along with DC parents and an educator as they discuss stigma surrounding children's mental health. Tune in on Facebook and visit the Drug Free Youth DC page. We want you to share your questions during the live stream!
Find out more »Healthy Minds DC Launch Event
The DC Department of Behavioral Health is launching Healthy Minds DC! The purpose of this campaign is to create awareness about behavioral and mental health conditions affecting children and youth. Come join us and also learn more about the mental health resources available to DC students. Together we can ensure our youth live a happy, healthy, and hopeful life!
Find out more »Join Us: National Night Out!
WHAT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty…
Find out more »DC Supports National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week!
Tuesday, January 22nd 5:30 pm-6:30 pm National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) event with preteens at Boys and Girls Club (Clubhouse #14, Benning Road). Wards 7 and 8 DC Prevention Center staff will give facts and information about National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Drug Facts Week along with the NIDA Drug fact quiz and fun activities Wednesday, January 23rd 6 pm – 8 pm: NDAFW event with parents and other caregivers at Atonement Church, 5073 East Capitol Street,…
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