How Latinos Can Make a Difference to Prevent Substance Use Disorder and Promote Health

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Latinos, want to make a difference to prevent substance use disorder and improve mental health?

You can plan a community event, take a Facebook pledge, and/or take a photo of yourself for the “Yo elijo” (“I Choose”) Project—all to spur action around reducing substance use disorder and improving mental health during National Prevention Week on May 18-24, 2014 an observance led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Find out how to get involved at SAMHSA’s new Spanish website (and one in English).

Go here to take a Facebook pledge.

To participate in the “Yo elijo” (“I Choose”) Project, take a photograph of yourself holding a sign with your personal message about why substance use disorder prevention or mental health is important to you. For example, you could say “I choose prevention because I want to be healthy and happy.” Or you could write “I choose treatment…” or “I choose not to give up because things do get better.” Send your photo to NewMedia@samhsa.hhs.gov.

Or see what kind of community event can be planned.