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rspace.gif (2776 bytes) Public Service Announcements

--Last Updated on Friday, August 22--


This section offers broadcasters ready-to-air public service announcements that are free to download and use without restriction.  Most of these PSAs are being offered in pre-recorded form, and many are accompanied by scripted versions and/or additional background information.  (For tips on playing and editing our audio, click here!)

Click here for "Indoor Tanning Is Out" PSAs from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)(New versions added on August 22, 2008.)

Click here for hurricane-preparedness PSAs in English and in Spanish from American Express(New versions added on May 23, 2008.)

Click here for helmet and pool-safety PSAs from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)(New versions added on May 21, 2008.)

Click here for PSAs from the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) concerning this year's "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive (Saturday, May 10th).

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) concerning the importance of video-game ratings(New versions added on December 7, 2007.)

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) regarding how to treat former and recovering addicts(New productions added on September 19, 2007.)

Click here for PSAs concerning Lee National Denim Day 2007(The audio version features Billy Ray Cyrus.)

Click here for PSAs from National Stroke Association(New versions added on August 6, 2007.)

Click here for "YouthRules!" summer employment PSAs in English and in Spanish from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Click here for PSAs from Peninsula Counseling Center of Long Island concerning mental-health treatment for war veterans.

Click here for PSAs from National Stroke Association.

Click here for PSAs from the USA Freedom Corps' "Make A Difference: Volunteer" campaign featuring Kasey Kahne, Myrka Dellanos, Stephen Baldwin, Art Linkletter, and President Bush(New productions added on April 29, 2007.)

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from Dex® concerning phone-book recycling.

Click here for PSAs concerning "GreenDC Week" (April 17th-23rd, 2006)..

Click here for PSAs from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Plug-In To eCycling" program.

Click here for PSAs from the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) on how America's three credit bureaus are helping those affected by the recent hurricanes.

Click here for PSAs from the Homeownership Alliance regarding programs from the housing industry aimed at helping those displaced by the recent hurricanes.

Click here for PSAs from StopAlcoholAbuse.gov.

Click here for PSAs from The ETHIC's "Darfur Pledge" campaign.

Click here for hurricane-related PSAs from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States Postal Service (USPS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Office of the Surgeon General, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)(The CDC PSAs are available in both English and Spanish.)

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from the General Educational Development Testing Service (GEDTS) of the American Council on Education (ACE) concerning how U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona and Barbara Ciara of Norfolk, Va.'s WTKR NewsChannel 3 received their GEDs after dropping out of high school(New productions added on May 16, 2005.)

Click here for an audio PSA from the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) concerning the importance of life jackets.

Click here for audio PSAs from the U.S. Coast Guard's "You're in Command: Boat Safely" campaign featuring NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte and family and fisherman Bill Dance(New productions added on May 6, 2005.)

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding its "National Infant Immunization Campaign".

Click here for Spanish-language PSAs from Citibank about the benefits of having good credit(New productions added on April 8, 2005.)

Click here for PSAs from the "Neighbors Give Life" blood-donation campaign.  (The audio versions feature Tim McGraw.)

Click here for PSAs from the National Mental Health Association (NMHA) with various music stars involved in the "mpower: Musicians for Mental Health" campaign.

Click here for PSAs from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)(New productions added February 2005.)

Click here for various PSAs from the United States Postal Service (USPS)(New productions added on December 7, 2004.)

Click here for PSAs from MENC: The National Association for Music Education featuring various music stars about the importance of music education for children(New productions added on August 27, 2004.)

Click here for PSAs from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) for its "You Decide...Who Gets to Go to College?" campaign.

Click here for an audio PSA from the U.S. Coast Guard's "You're in Command: Boat Safely" campaign featuring NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte and family.

Click here for PSAs from SAMHSA's "Too Smart to Start" campaign on preventing consumption of alcohol by youth.

Click here for PSAs from SAMHSA's "As You Age" campaign concerning how the aging process affects how medications work.

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the new "Healthy Lifestyles & Disease Prevention"/"Small Steps" campaign.

Click here for PSAs from the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP).

Click here for PSAs from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) about the new "Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now!" campaign.

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) concerning quitting smoking.

Click here for PSAs from TEAM Coalition regarding designated drivers(New productions added on October 27, 2003.)

Click here for PSAs from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) on how many small businesses are currently facing problems in paying for their employees' health-care coverage.

Click here for PSAs from the National Academies Press (NAP) about a free online resource designed to help parents keep their kids safe while on the Internet.

Click here for PSAs from the National Academies Press (NAP) regarding a free online resource for health-care professionals on how to overcome cultural and language differences in communicating with patients.

Click here for PSAs from the new "9 A Day" campaign aimed at getting African-American men to eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day in order to reduce their risk for diet-related diseases.

Click here for PSAs from The Nature Conservancy(The audio versions feature Paul Newman.)

Click here for PSAs from the American Cancer Society (ACS) regarding the basic health effects of smoking, diet and exercise.

Click here for PSAs from the National Retirement Planning Coalition (NRPC) concerning the need to continue planning for your retirement--even during these difficult economic times(The audio versions feature former Senator Bob Dole.)

Click here for PSAs from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) about things you can do around the house to help your child cope with asthma.

Click here for PSAs in English and in Spanish from the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) about the particular importance of HIV testing among African-Americans and Latinos.

If you have any questions about these PSAs or would like them mailed to your station or network--or if you're interested in other PSAs being offered by North American Network--please e-mail Tammy Lemley or contact her by phone at 301/654-9810, extension 102.



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