Department of Health and Human Services

This webpage shares data on the rise in deaths from excessive alcohol use in the United States. The webpage provides tips for helping prevent excessive alcohol use at the individual, community, and state levels. Additional resources are provided. Learn more.

This Dear Colleague Letter (PDF, 9 pages) provides information on young people’s unique developmental stage and suggests approaches and resources for incorporating practices into programs to meet their particular needs. This letter includes information on co-regulation practices, youth peer support, and authentically partnering with youth with lived experience. Learn more. ...

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) outlines the benefits of creating a positive school climate and shares strategies and resources for enhancing school safety, fostering school connectedness and relationships, and enabling a supportive environment. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 

This fact sheet (PDF, 16 pages) provides information to help adoptive families support their child in developing a healthy racial, cultural, and ethnic identity and live a vibrant multicultural life. The fact sheet discusses the need for parents and families to examine their thoughts and biases and explores the importance ...

This learning community will focus on the behavioral health needs of military-affiliated youth. The community will underscore the importance of understanding risk and protective factors, illustrate ways to offer support through community efforts, and provide tools and resources to navigate the myriad of supports available. Objectives of this learning community ...

This webpage contains resources to help parents, coaches, school professionals, and health care providers recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury among youth. Learn more. 

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM). NMHM raises awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. Learn more. 

National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. The month seeks to elevate prevention services and supports to help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. Learn more.  ...

Application deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024  The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12 to 20. Award recipients will be expected to implement activities that support capacity building such as implementing evidence-based community approaches; enhancing collaboration, cooperation and coordination among ...

This infographic (PDF, 1 page) shares information on youth prescription drug misuse. The infographic provides communities with action steps to reduce youth prescription drug misuse, such as advocating for naloxone utilization, collaborating with healthcare professionals and educators to enhance prevention efforts, and fostering awareness within the community. Learn more.  ...