Montco Hosting Substance Misuse Disorder Awareness Block Party Tuesday

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Montgomery County officials are hosting a block party Tuesday to raise awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion.

The party will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Upper Merion Township Building, Freedom Hall, 175 West Valley Forge Road in King of Prussia.

Montgomery County and Montgomery County Alliance for Prevention (MAP) have joined forced to host the event.

Attendees will explore a mock prevention neighborhood and engage in interactive activities.

This event is being held in observance of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week 2024.

Each year, SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week showcases the work of the communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health.

National Prevention Week celebrates these year-round initiatives, and the possibilities prevention brings.

This year, National Prevention Week takes place May 12 to May 18.