Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit

01/11/2026

Your recovery is individual to you. There’s no single path—just your path. Let’s honor every journey & support each other along the way. For support within reach, visit samhsa.gov/recoverme

01/10/2026

Narcan (Naloxone) is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.
If you are concerned about a friend or family member overdosing on opioids you can get a FREE BOX of Narcan Nasal Spray by calling Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit at 701-322-5624. Act now, this medication saves lives!

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

❄️ 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?” ⛄

01/06/2026

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: “Vaping is just flavored air.”

Fact: V**e aerosol contains heavy metals, formaldehyde, and nicotine—all inhaled directly into your lungs and cause breathing problems, lung disease and cancer.

01/06/2026

Medication for opioid use disorder- Opioid use disorder is a treatable medical condition. With the right support and treatment, recovery is not just possible – it is within reach.
For more information: findtreatment.gov

01/05/2026

Here are some tips to talk with your child about underage drinking!

01/04/2026

It may be hard to tell whether a person is experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could Here are some things to look for if you think someone is overdosing: youtube.com/watch?v=bO6VViDLI38

01/03/2026

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

01/01/2026

Celebrate the Start of 2026!
Whether at home or in the classroom, Help kids reflect, dream and share their goals by completing a New Year activity sheet. Teachers can display their work with ‘Soaring into 2026’ letters for a festive, goal-filled bulletin board!
Download the activity: https://bit.ly/4p0sUyE