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Fax completed form to 671-477-9076.

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An island community empowered and committed to making healthy choices -- "Totally healthy, totally tobacco/alcohol/drug-free!"

SPF-SIG DMHSA Prevention and Training branch uses SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework, a 5-step planning process to guide the selection, implementation, and evaluation of effective, culturally appropriate, and sustainable prevention activities. The effectiveness of this process begins with a clear understanding of community needs and depends on the involvement of community members in all stages of the planning process. Learn more here.

Raise awareness about the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse on Guam;

Prevent/reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, including underage drinking;

Promote alcohol-free, tobacco-free and other drug-free lifestyles;

Reduce the harmful outcomes associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug use;

Build Guam's capacity and infrastructure for establishing and sustaining evidence based substance abuse prevention early intervention programs that are effective.

Leading Change

May 3, 2013: 18th Annual Summer Youth Swimming and Water Safety Program Officially Open for Registration

April 11, 2013: Youth Goes BACK 2 BASICS to Prevent Underage Drinking, Sucide and Substance Abuse

March 21, 2013: Youth Goes Back to Basics to Prevent Substance Abuse; 23rd Annual Youth Conference on April 12-14, 2013

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May Mental Health Awareness Month Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Senior Citizen's Month May 1: Swim Program Enrollment Open May 1: Alcohol Screening at UOG, 9am - 1:30pm May 1: Governor's Proclamation May 4: GovGuam Worksite Wellness 5K Run/Walk May 6: Special Mass for Children's Mental Health Service Providers May 9: I Famagu'on-ta Open House, 1pm - 5pm May 10: Children's Mental Health Awareness Wave, 4pm - 6pm May 12-18: National Prevention Week May 13: May Crowning May 15: GALA Open House May 16: GUAHAN Project/WestCare Open House May 16: Legislative Reception for senior center participants May 17: Wave for Awareness May 17-19: Micronesian Island Fair May 18: YFYLG Drug-Free Party May 18: 2013 Youth & Family Fun Day hosted by the Guam Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence May 21-22: Guam Conference on Aging/Disease Prevention Health Promotion Fair May 24: DPHSS Women's Conference, 8am - 4pm May 24: Relay for Life at GW Track, 7pm - 7am May 31: World No Tobacco Day May 31: St. Dymphna Celebration & Pavilion Cutting at DMHSA, 10am June June 4: safeTALK Training, DOA, 8am - 12pm June 6-7: ASIST Training, Marriott, 8am - 5pm June 10-15: Garrett Lee Smith Granees Meeting June 14: Swim Program Orientation Day June 14: DPHSS Men's Conference June 17: RBS Training, 12:30pm - 4pm, Sinajana Mayor's Office June 18 - July 26: Ongoing Swim Program Sessions June 15: safeTALK Training, DOA, 8am - 12pm June 28: Youth Conference hosted by FSM Church Leaders Association July July 15: safeTALK Training, DOA, 8am - 12pm July 17: SEOW Meeting, PEACE Office, 10am July 18-19: ASIST Training, Marriott, 8am - 5pm July 21: One Nation Liberation Day Parade July 26: Program Awards Day and Fiesta July 30-31: GOPI Conference August Back to School September National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Suicide Prevention Awareness Month October Red Ribbon Week Family Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month November Thanksgiving Great American Smokeout December Christmas National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month DMHSA Holiday Crisis Line World AIDS Day View our full calendar here.

Tobacco Control Program

Guam is in the midst of an epidemic of tobacco use. Controlling the tobacco epidemic is about making a difference, despite great odds... one person at a time.

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HHS Smoking Cessation Mobile Apps


The One Nation Alcohol-Free campaign promotes healthy choices – living an alcohol-free, tobacco- free and other drug-free lifestyle. Learn more.
Join us in addressing alcohol and tobacco abuse prevention, and other non-communicable diseases on Guam! Monthly meetings are held in partnership with the Dept. of Public Health and Social Services. Find out more. Date: April 19, 2013 Time: 9am – 4pm Location: Guam Marriott Resort and Spa Contact the Audrey Topasna or Peter Cruz at 477-9079 for more information.


Join us at the next training session.
WHO: Open to youth and adults who have lost a loved one to suicidde WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month WHERE: PEACE Office in Hagatna Contact Debbie Duenas or Michelle Sasamoto at 477-9079 or 477-2304 for more information.

Responsible Beverage Service

The Responsible Beverage Service Training is a FREE program that aims to reduce alcohol-related problems by educating business establishments - on the proper and responsible service and sales of alcohol.

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Trainings are free of charge, and open to all alcohol-serving business owners, sellers and servers. Contact Audrey Topasna at 477-2304 or Rebecca Respicio at 735-5032.

Youth For Youth Live Guam!

Youth: Be Part of the Solution. Join the Youth for Youth LIVE! Guam, a youth-led, youth-driven prevention program that empowers young people to make positive, healthy choices. Learn more about YFYLG.

~~~~~~ THE HEAT IS ON! ~~~~~~

18th Annual Summer Youth Swimming and Water Safety Program

Open to youth ages 5 to 15
Registration starts on May 1, 2013.
Register today!

Interested in being a youth staff?
Contact Peter Cruz at 477-9079 thu 9083 for mor information. Stipends will be provided for selected volunteers.

Funding of this web site was made possible by the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (#5 U79 SP11183-03) from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written materials or publications do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.