USU Extension- Rural Wellness Initiative

10/31/2025

Overdoses can affect anyone. This training helps parents stay informed, confident, and prepared to protect their families and communities.

You will learn:

What naloxone is and how it works
How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
How to safely give naloxone and connect to local resources

Please join us online via zoom: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-virtual-naloxone-training-for-parents-tickets-1872861381809?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/18/2025

Some coping skills focus on reframing or redirecting our thoughts. Identify, write down, & then challenge any thoughts and beliefs that are irrational or unhelpful. Afterward, reflect on your use of this coping skill & how you might work it in to your daily life. 💛

10/18/2025

Today we had the opportunity to attend the Celebrating Wellness Conference and present a Crafting Change Workshop. We discussed ways to cultivate joy through small acts and made macrame keychains.

10/06/2025

Mindfulness exercises have been shown to improve many factors of mental and physical health. Take time this coming week to practice this coping strategy and reflect on the experience afterward.💛

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

We love family meals!!

Family meals have SO many benefits, yet they are so hard to fit in! 🥘
If you struggle making family mealtime happen, you’re not alone.
Check out this blog post that has helpful information and tips that might make family mealtime easier for your family’s situation:
https://extension.usu.edu/createbetterhealth/blog/mealplanningforfamilies

10/01/2025

Utah in the fall is pure magic! Get out there and make some amazing autumn memories! 🍂🎃

10/01/2025

09/19/2025

Uintah Basin Recovery Day September 27th!!! We are excited to have booths from many of our community partners: USU Extension, Project Alley, AIIA, Be the Light, Northeastern Counseling Center, Tricounty Health, Uintah County Drug Court, and many more!!! Together, lets show people we do recover in the basin!!!

09/17/2025

Don't forget!! Tridell and Lapoint communities, we are headed your way this Friday, September 19th, for a Crafting Change workshop. It will be held at the Tridell Community Center starting at 6:00 pm.

This event is FREE and all supplies will be provided.

09/13/2025

Healing isn’t a straight line—and that’s okay. The “good life” isn’t something we arrive at. It’s something we move toward, one step at a time, with intention, grace, and self-compassion.

Practicing healthy coping skills is one step that can move you toward creating the “good life” that aligns with your goals & values. 💛