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Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. 💚...
05/26/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. 💚Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

May 24th is Don't Fry Day! An easy way to protect your skin is to wear a broad-brimmed hat. Tightly woven fabric is best...
05/23/2026

May 24th is Don't Fry Day! An easy way to protect your skin is to wear a broad-brimmed hat. Tightly woven fabric is best! Learn more about protecting yourself from the sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrZRlNdfEz4

People all across Wisconsin are choosing to step up and help prevent fatal opioid overdoses. Washburn County Public Heal...
05/17/2026

People all across Wisconsin are choosing to step up and help prevent fatal opioid overdoses. Washburn County Public Health can provide naloxone at no cost.
Find naloxone near you: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aoda/naloxone.htm

Here comes the sun! ☀ When the weather changes, don’t forget that our bodies need time to acclimatize to warm weather. D...
05/16/2026

Here comes the sun! ☀ When the weather changes, don’t forget that our bodies need time to acclimatize to warm weather. During those first days of the warm season is a critical time to think about staying cool and hydrated at work and play. Learn more: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/heat-safety.htm

May is Foster Care Month! Foster families play a crucial role in supporting resilient families and reunification. This m...
05/15/2026

May is Foster Care Month!
Foster families play a crucial role in supporting resilient families and reunification. This month, join us in recognizing and celebrating foster families as essential partners in the safety and well-being of children, families and communities across Wisconsin.
Read Governor Evers's 2026 Foster Care Month proclamation here https://tinyurl.com/y7mu5v5c

May is Mental Health Awareness Month💚Unplug and have fun with our FREE Mindful May Bingo, a month of screen-free activit...
05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month💚
Unplug and have fun with our FREE Mindful May Bingo, a month of screen-free activities for you and your family to enjoy together. Complete the activities at your own pace & try to get a bingo (or even fill the whole board!)
At the end of May, submit your results at www.healthywashco.org/events for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
More information is available at HealthyWashCo.org. Deadline to enter is June 4, 2026.
Simple Actions. Stronger Living. Healthier Together. 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Compassion, understanding, and access...
05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Compassion, understanding, and access to care can make a meaningful difference. There is treatment available: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/locators/esmi

  what the Air Quality Index is? The color-coded system used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and our Wiscons...
05/07/2026

what the Air Quality Index is? The color-coded system used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and our Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources partners tracks pollutants and lets us know if the air is safe to breathe.
âž¡ This week, make sure you know what the AQI levels are and how they affect your health. : dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/aqi-outdoor-activity.htm

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304 2nd Street
Shell Lake, WI
54871

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Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
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