Sargent County District Health Unit

02/16/2026

02/15/2026

Children’s Mental Health — the Big 5 💛

😴 Sleep
🤝 Connection
🕰️ Predictability
🏃‍♂️ Movement & play
💬 Language for feelings

Small, steady supports make a big difference.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! 💖
Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and care for yourself 💌

02/12/2026

What supporting children's mental health can look like💛
Less pressure.
More permission.

A predictable soft landing after school —
time to eat, time to breathe, time to just be.

Sometimes support looks like slowing down and staying close.

02/10/2026

Children’s mental health matters 💛

When children feel safe, they can regulate.
When they can regulate, they can learn and grow.

Sometimes the most powerful support is just showing up—calm, consistent, and caring. 💕

02/06/2026

Words matter—especially the ones we say to ourselves. 💭
Helping kids practice positive self-talk can build confidence, resilience and overall mental well-being.
Instead of “I can’t do this,” encourage,
➡️ “I’ll try my best.”
Parents can model this too. When we swap,
➡️ “I always mess up”
for
➡️ “Mistakes help me learn,”
our kids are listening—and learning. 👂❤️
Find more tips for building a positive mindset and healthy self-talk: https://bit.ly/4186N0q

Words matter—especially the ones we say to ourselves. 💭
Helping kids practice positive self-talk can build confidence, resilience and overall mental well-being.

Instead of “I can’t do this,” encourage,
➡️ “I’ll try my best.”

Parents can model this too. When we swap,
➡️ “I always mess up”
for
➡️ “Mistakes help me learn,”
our kids are listening—and learning. 👂❤️

Find more tips for building a positive mindset and healthy self-talk: https://bit.ly/4186N0q

02/03/2026

🗣️ Help shape a safer community! The Ransom & Sargent Counties Coordinated Community Response Team invites you to take a brief survey about domestic violence awareness. 🛡️ Your input directly impacts future education and safety efforts in our area. Take the survey below! 📝👇

Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuWqleQMmzkk3mVf1UW_O3_-Nm8Pdkc4KX7RG8LjnbGZKq9A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105424606413717218204

01/30/2026

⚖️ Balance beats bans.
Healthy screen habits might include:
🍽 Device-free meals
🔌 Charging devices outside bedrooms
⏰ Screen curfews
👨👩👧 Family tech agreements
Consistency matters more than perfection.
👉 What screen rule works best in your home?

⚖️ Balance beats bans.

Healthy screen habits might include:
🍽 Device-free meals
🔌 Charging devices outside bedrooms
⏰ Screen curfews
👨👩👧 Family tech agreements

Consistency matters more than perfection.
👉 What screen rule works best in your home?

01/30/2026

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!

01/21/2026

🌤 Small steps can make a big difference.
Try these winter mood boosters:
☀️ Get outside when you can
🚶Move your body (even a little)
😴 Stick to consistent sleep routines
💬 Stay connected
You don’t have to do everything—just something.

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.