CAPE Coalition

10/29/2025

Education is prevention. Learn about what is out there to help prevent future harm.

10/28/2025

Mark your calendar for THIS SUNDAY to join Thrive Family Recovery Resources at Marco Theater in Virginia for a viewing of "Together: Family Recovery." This powerful documentary shares the stories of families walking through recovery side by side, showing the strength that comes when we heal together. It’s a story that captures the heart of what we believe at Thrive: that recovery is possible, and it’s even stronger in community.

We’d love to fill the theater and celebrate this incredible film surrounded by friends, family, and supporters.

🎬 Together: Family Recovery
📍 Marco Theater– Virginia
🕔 Sunday, November 2nd at 5:00 PM
🎟️ $10/ticket, grab yours now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/together-family-recovery-documentary-screening-tickets-1765658324579

Let’s make it a night to remember. 💜

10/27/2025

Helpful Reminder Alert!
AND, if you have expired or unused medications to dispose of, be sure to visit stlouiscountymn.gov/medwaste to see the list of local medication drop boxes in the area you can bring them to be safely disposed of.

Trick or treat, check before you eat! Keep medicine out of little hands and help your kids spot the difference this Halloween.

10/24/2025

We had a GREAT time at the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center's annual Prevention Program Sharing Conference last week in Duluth. Networked with so many fellow prevention professionals and heard lot's of great breakout sessions. On Tuesday, our fellow CORE students joined us and did some learning and networking of their own. We love any opportunity to collaborate with our youth.

👏 Rock Ridge CORE Students on the Move! 👏

Our CORE students attended the Minnesota Prevention Program Sharing Conference in Duluth — the state’s only conference focused on primary prevention of substance misuse. 🌟

They represented Rock Ridge incredibly well, connecting with communities, prevention coalitions (including our own CAPE Coalition), and state and local organizations all working toward a healthier Minnesota. 💬🤝

During lunch, our students even took time to plan upcoming prevention events for our schools and community — true leaders in action! 💚🐾

Funding for their participation was provided by DHS BHA through the PCN grant.

10/23/2025

🎃 Trunk or Treat – Come Join Us!
📅 Saturday, October 25 | 2–4 PM
📍 Plaza 53 – Virginia, MN

Bring your costumes, candy buckets, and community spirit!
Hosted by Legacy Church in partnership with Recovery Alliance Duluth, Virginia Police, Mountain Iron Fire, and the Sheriff’s Office 🚓🔥

A fun, safe event for kids and families — free and open to all! 🍬👻

10/21/2025

Safe medication storage AND disposal is important for preventing accidental ingestion or poisonings, medication misuse, and reducing our environmental impact. For those of us on the Range, you can drop your unused or expired medications off at any of the following locations:
Chisholm PD
Ely Police Department
Eveleth Police Station
Gilbert Minnesota Police Department
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office - MN both the Hibbing & Virginia Offices
Essentia Health pharmacies in Hibbing, Virginia and Ely
Help us do our part in safely disposing of unused or expired medications!

A friendly reminder to go through your medicine cabinets this week and collect up any unused or expired medications to dispose of. Drop them off at Resource Renew (2626 Courtland St. Duluth, MN) in Duluth this Saturday anytime from 8am-4:30pm OR at one of our year-round drop boxes across St. Louis County. A list of those sites and their hours of operation can be found by visiting stlouiscountymn.gov/medwaste

Drug Take Back Day is a partnership with St. Louis County Sheriff's Office - MN and Resource Renew

10/10/2025

Some of our coalition members at the fall Positive Community Norms training the last 2 days. What a fantastic way to welcome our newest member, Kacey, who represents United Way of Northeastern Minnesota. We are so excited for the work to come over in Hibbing in addition to continuing the work at Rock Ridge and within the Quad Cities. Thank you The Montana Institute for another great get together.

CTC Coordinator Kayce Halek attended a Positive Community Norms (PCN) Retreat this week, hosted by The Montana Institute, and connected with local changemakers in education over the impact a positive framework can make to decrease substance use within our community.

Special thanks to our friends at Rock Ridge Public Schools for the invitation!

10/01/2025

Friendly reminder that our wonderful friends at St. Louis County MN Public Health keep cabinets stocked in Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia and Ely with naloxone and test strips! These vital harm reduction supplies are free to take, no questions asked. Just look for the white and purple cabinets in the lobby.

09/29/2025

The Trauma-Informed Approaches Event is this Wednesday! Join us on Oct. 1st from 10:30am-2:30pm at Black Beat Casino & Resort. The event is FREE with lunch provided. CEUs are available. For lunch and CEUS, make sure to register now at https://CHBtraumainformedapproaches.eventbrite.com
More info in the registration link.

09/24/2025

We are so excited to help promote this great opportunity for our community. Learn more and register today at www.thrivefrr.org/nmnworkshops

A new event series being put on by our friends at the Essentia Health, Range Mental Health Center, CAPE Coalition, and St Louis County Public Health for anyone that supports a loved one dealing with addiction and high-risk behaviors.

Register today: https://www.thrivefrr.org/nmnworkshops

09/23/2025

Want to start a conversation with your teen about cannabis? Try one of these open-ended questions:

What have you heard about cannabis?

What do kids at school say about cannabis?

What questions do you have about cannabis?

Learn more at speakingofcannabis.org.
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06/11/2025

With ma*****na more readily available in Minnesota, health experts caution that children remain vulnerable to serious cognitive side effects from cannabis use.