Sargent County District Health Unit

01/19/2026

⏰Notice: SCDHU will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ✨

Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.

01/17/2026

01/16/2026

Parents: your mental health matters. 💙
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s modeling healthy coping for your kids. When they see you rest, ask for help, and talk about feelings, they learn it’s okay to do the same.

You don’t have to do this alone. 💬
Find simple self-care tips and support here: https://bit.ly/4ntdQKj

01/12/2026

📢Naloxone (Narcan) is a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Anyone has the power to save the life. 🦹

Pick up yours, FREE, at Sargent County District Health Unit!



Sargent County Government

01/10/2026

Report suspicious activity to your local Sheriff's Department anonymously.
Download NDTip from the Apple or Google Play app store today!

👉NDTip is not a substitute for calling 911 in the event of an emergency. NDTip submissions may not be immediately monitored and varies county to county. If there is an immediate threat to someone's safety, please always call 911 for quickest emergency response!


Sargent County Government

01/09/2026

❄️ Winter blues are real.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect both kids and adults—especially during long, dark winters. Signs may include:
• Low energy
• Mood changes
• Trouble sleeping
• Loss of interest in activities
You’re not failing. You’re human. And support matters. 💙
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4ipkWNM

❄️ Winter blues are real.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect both kids and adults—especially during long, dark winters. Signs may include:
• Low energy
• Mood changes
• Trouble sleeping
• Loss of interest in activities

You’re not failing. You’re human. And support matters. 💙
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4ipkWNM

01/02/2026

🎉 Hello, January. Hello, fresh starts.
A new year doesn’t have to mean big resolutions or total life overhauls. Sometimes the best changes are the smallest ones—more listening, more patience, more connection.
This year, focus on progress, not perfection.
Look. Listen. Love. 💙
👉 What’s one small intention you’re setting for your family this year?

🎉 Hello, January. Hello, fresh starts.

A new year doesn’t have to mean big resolutions or total life overhauls. Sometimes the best changes are the smallest ones—more listening, more patience, more connection.

This year, focus on progress, not perfection.
Look. Listen. Love. 💙

👉 What’s one small intention you’re setting for your family this year?

12/29/2025

While new tech is fun 📱, it’s also the perfect moment to set boundaries around screen time ⏱️.
✅ Agree on daily screen limits
🏠 Create tech-free zones in the house
⚖️ Encourage balance: online time + offline family activities

Teaching kids to use screens thoughtfully helps them build lifelong healthy habits 🎁💡
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/47f2ALL

While new tech is fun 📱, it’s also the perfect moment to set boundaries around screen time ⏱️.

✅ Agree on daily screen limits
🏠 Create tech-free zones in the house
⚖️ Encourage balance: online time + offline family activities

Teaching kids to use screens thoughtfully helps them build lifelong healthy habits 🎁💡
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/47f2ALL

12/24/2025

❄️ Hello, Winter! ❄️
Shorter days + cold weather = more time indoors… but that doesn’t mean less fun! 💛
Turn winter wiggles into memories:
🎄 Living room camping
🎤 Family karaoke
🧩 Puzzle night
📚 Reading fort
🍪 Baking together
💡 Small moments = big connection.
Ask your kids: “What’s your favorite thing about winter?” ⛄

❄️ Hello, Winter! ❄️

Shorter days + cold weather = more time indoors… but that doesn’t mean less fun! 💛

Turn winter wiggles into memories:
🎄 Living room camping
🎤 Family karaoke
🧩 Puzzle night
📚 Reading fort
🍪 Baking together

💡 Small moments = big connection.

Ask your kids: “What’s your favorite thing about winter?” ⛄

12/19/2025

“One of the best ways to increase a child's self-esteem is through building self-efficacy.” 💙🎙️
In Episode 5 of Parenting Unfiltered, host Sara Kapp talks with Dr. Crystal Collier about brain-based parenting, and how love + limits help kids build confidence through real-life skills and everyday wins. Curious to learn more?
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/4iQiYq2

12/18/2025

Please be advised that there will be no nurse available at SCDHU today.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Stay safe!

12/16/2025

This is not one to miss!
We're back with another episode of the Parenting Unfiltered podcast! 🎙️💙
This week, host Sara Kapp talks with Dr. Crystal Collier about brain-based parenting and how love + limits help kids make safer choices as their brains grow. 🧠 From screens and self-regulation to simple daily rituals that build resilience, this episode is full of clear, doable steps you can start today!
Watch or listen to Episode 5:
“Brain-Based Parenting: Love + Limits”
Full clip 🎥 → https://bit.ly/4iQiYq2
Spotify → https://bit.ly/4hYUGtq
Apple → https://apple.co/4qZDub4