National Addictions Awareness Week 2026

National Addictions Awareness Week: 15-21 November

National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), led nationally by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), highlights ways to address harms related to alcohol and other drugs. It provides an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more about prevention, talk about treatment and recovery, and share solutions.

This year, we are asking leaders to invite PSP Health Promotion into their units to host an Addictions Awareness event for their teams. These sessions will combine education, engagement, and wellness promotion in a format that is both informative and approachable. 

The event will consist of a 1hr Addiction Awareness brief, followed by a resource kiosk, a mocktail kiosk and an interactive game kiosk. Each member that attends can enter into a grand prize draw. The goal is to create and foster a supportive environment where people feel safe to ask for help. 

*Please email us at: HealthPromotionNCR@cfmws.com to schedule an event at your unit. 

We also invite you to explore and share the resources provided below. Together, we can anchor hope and work toward a future of improved health and wellness for all.

Grand Prize Draw Details 

Participate in a PSP Health Promotion NAAW event brief to receive 1 ballot. Participate in an interactive game or sample a mocktail to receive another ballot. Max 3 ballots per person. 

*Draw is open to active CAF members over 18 years of age. Prize draw will take place the week of 15 December. Winner will be contacted by email and/or phone.