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SAMHSA fentanyl awareness youth challenge

Submitted by wilsokl107 on Mon, 12/18/2023 - 16:13

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking ideas from youth, 14-18 years old, on a community strategy to increase youth awareness, education, and prevention around the dangers of fentanyl. 

Youth: What is the best way you make your friends aware of these risks and keep them safe?

Your idea could include any innovative ways to reach your peers on this topic like social media posts, vlogs, podcasts, and/or video. 

The top six ideas will be awarded a $5,000 prize each, and up to 25 youth will receive a $2,000 honorable mention prize.

How to participate 

Create a Challenge.gov account and apply to the challenge. Be sure to review the eligibility requirements prior to submitting your idea! 

The deadline to submit your response is Monday, February 26, at 3 p.m. Pacific Time. 

Visit SAMHSA's informational page about the challenge to learn more!