Prevention

Let’s Celebrate the Great American Smokeout

“Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event.” This year on November 21, encourage others “to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day.”...

Participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is quickly approaching! Gather your unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs to dispose of safely during the upcoming event. When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 10 am to 2 pm Where: A comprehensive list of...

2024 Suicide Prevention Month Art Contest

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! Gwinnett youth joined GUIDE in celebration with a Suicide Prevention Month Art Contest! The Campaign Words influence a person’s beliefs and thoughts about something. Words also affect the stigma around a certain topic,...

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31

Join us as we observe International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2024. According to Penington Institute, the organization responsible for this international initiative: “International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the...