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Welcome to the Orange County Department of Education’s Red Ribbon Week Tool Kit!

Red Ribbon Week: October 23 - 31, 2026

"Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™"

The theme of this year’s National Red Ribbon Week Campaign is ​"Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.​™"  The Orange County Department of Education has created an online tool kit to support schools ​with youth-led substance use prevention efforts during Red Ribbon Week and throughout the year. Within this tool kit, you will find information on the history of Red Ribbon Week, activity ideas, emerging topics, events and programs, presentations and trainings, additional substance use prevention opportunities, and online resources.​​​​​