Rolette County Wellness

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

With almost 15,000 different v**e flavors on the market that resemble a wide assortment of flavors that belong in an ice cream shop or a candy store, e-cigarettes continue to be popular among youth. These flavors play a major role in attracting and addicting a new generation of youth to to***co products. Learn more, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids | Flavor Trap (to***cofreekids.org)

Parents and Guardian - Do you want help in talking to your teen about e-cigarettes? Check out this resource: Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents (surgeongeneral.gov)

12/23/2025

🔔 Daily Reminder:
You're strong 💪 You're not alone ❤️ Help is always available

☃️ If you're concerned that you or someone you know may be dealing with mental health or substance use, there are resources available to help samhsa.gov/find-help

12/23/2025

SOCIALIZE SAFELY DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

December is National Impaired Driving Month. The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), the United States Department of Transportation, and The White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Alcohol-impaired driving, distracted driving, and speeding increase throughout the holidays as more people travel.

Talk to your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Check out these resources on how to talk to your child and expectations for your child's behavior: https://www.whitehouse.gov/.../a-proclamation-on.../

https://youth.gov/youth.../ways-promote-safe-driving-youth

https://www.parentslead.org/special-topics/alcohol

https://store.samhsa.gov/.../talk-they-hear.../sma18-5074

12/23/2025

Rolette County Public Health District would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Barb, Renae, Sara, Janelle, Jennifer, Jeanna, Sam, Angela, Christina, Ember, and Sarah

12/23/2025

Please join us on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Old Gym for an important presentation on Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention. Learn how to recognize warning signs, protect our youth, and support survivors.

This issue affects communities everywhere—together we can make a difference. Please share and invite others. 💙

12/23/2025

If you’re traveling for the holidays, be sure to follow these winter driving tips:

✦ Carry a cell phone.

✦ Let someone know when you depart, your route and expected travel time.

✦ Dress according to weather conditions. Keep dry and wear clothing in layers.

✦ Do not leave without a full fuel tank.

Looking for more resources? Visit our website: https://visionzero.nd.gov/strategies/winterdriving/

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

❄️ 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?” ⛄

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

It's the first full day of winter! ☃️❄️ Here's a handy to-do list this season. ⤵️

12/19/2025

HELP PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING!
Research shows that parents are the leading influence on their child's decision about alcohol.
What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from underage drinking?
BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL
🔘Stay away from high risk situations-do not drive a vehicle after drinking alcohol.
🔘Do not give alcohol to your child. Let them know that alcohol is off limits to them and their friends.
🔘Be involved in your children's lives.
🔘Encourage children to grow in their independence, but set limits.
🔘Know where your children, what they are doing and who they are spending time with.
🔘Set clear rules including rules on alcohol. Enforce the rules.
Check out great resources on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA) website to assist your in talking your child about underage drinking.
https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources