Hour House Presentation
If you would like to have a presentation for your school or other organization, please contact us at 217-348-8108 for details and discuss how we can help you meet your goals. Visit our programs page for more information.
JANUARY
- Dry January is recognized as a time for abstaining from alcohol for the first month of the New Year to promote healthy activities and a fresh start. This works well for “sober curious” people who want to see how taking a break from drinking alcohol can impact their lives.
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- Gambling Disorder Screening Day Hour House invites all clients and staff to participate in a Gambling Disorder Screening Day on March 12th, 2024 at 513 N. 13th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
- National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) March 20–26 NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. Learn more at https://nida.nih.gov/ndafw
APRIL
- National Alcohol Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support. Every April the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of the nation’s #1 public health problem: alcoholism.
- April 27, 2024 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day; reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.
MAY
- Mental Health Awareness Month: May has long been used to educate the public and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues, so much so that the White House 2014 decreed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Over 42 million Americans live with or will experience a mental health condition in a year. Learn more about Mental Health Month.
- World No Tobacco Day (May 31st) The World Health Organization and its partners use this day to highlight tobacco use’s damaging health consequences and promote policies that will reduce tobacco consumption worldwide. Learn more about World No Tobacco Day.
JUNE
- PTSD Awareness Month: It’s estimated that as many as 8 percent of Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition is the result of being a victim of, or even a witness to a traumatic event, such as violence, tragic accidents and sexual assault and abuse among others. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is among the many organizations that teach people how to seek help for this serious disorder. Learn more about PTSD Awareness Month.
- Men’s Health Month: The entire month of June is dedicated to men’s health, with a focus on Men’s Health Week during the week leading up to Father’s Day.
JULY
AUGUST
- International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is August 31. Visit overdoseday.com to learn more.
SEPTEMBER
- National Recovery Month is September. During #RecoveryMonth, we recognize and honor the resilience and strength of those on their journey to better health and wellness. To learn more about SAMHSA’s #RecoverySupport efforts, visit samhsa.gov/recovery. Visit rm.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org to learn more.
- National Suicide Prevention Week: September 6 to 12, 2020, is set aside to observe the preventable tragedy of suicide, the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Organizations such as the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide (AFSP) use this week to promote education on the signs of depression and other conditions that can result in suicidal tendencies. AFSP also provides information and resources about how to prevent these tragedies. Learn more about Suicide Prevention Week.
OCTOBER
- National Depression Screening Day: With events hosted on college campuses, military bases and in communities around the country, this event takes place during Mental Illness Awareness Week. Volunteers offer optional depression screening tools for those who want it and provide information and resources for private screenings at Help Yourself. Help Others. Learn more about National Depression Screening Day.
- Red Ribbon Week: Sponsored by Drug-Free America and the National Family Partnership (NFP), October 23 to 31 is set aside each year to kick off a red ribbon campaign that symbolizes a commitment to raising awareness around the consequences of drug abuse. NFP’s website is a hub for each campaign’s theme and provides resources for people and communities that want to hold events. Learn more about Red Ribbon Week.
- National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been hosting the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day each year since 2010, which is scheduled for the last Saturday in October (and April). Learn more about Drug Take Back Day.
NOVEMBER
- Great American Smokeout: The third Thursday of every November, for more than 40 years, has been an opportunity for people to join others in quitting their tobacco habits, whether it’s cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and even vaping. The American Cancer Society sponsors this annual event and offers tools, resources and strategies for people to improve their health by living tobacco-free. Learn more about Great American Smokeout.
DECEMBER
- National Impaired Driving Prevention Month: Unfortunately, rates of driving while impaired has increased, according to a 2016 presidential report. The rise in states allowing for medicinal and recreational marijuana is definitely one reason the roads aren’t as safe as they should be. As the holidays are in full swing, this awareness event is an excellent way to raise the potentially tragic outcomes of driving while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, prescription or even over-the-counter medications. Learn more about DUI Roadside Tests.