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Guiding Principles
Below are four overarching principles, lessons gleaned from previous public health emergencies, s...
Psychiatry Services
Lakeview Behavioral Health provides behavioral health care services for adults, adolescents, and ...
Mental Help Resources
Mental Help Resources in the Grand Rapids Area Website: https://www.co.itasca.mn.us/851/Mental-H...
Support Groups
Final Community Support Group.First and Third Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m.First Lutheran Church735 NE 1s...
Mental Health Therapy
Lakeview Behavioral Health provides behavioral health care services for adults, adolescents, and ...
Open Your Doors
Connecting to a supportive community and reestablishing strong relationships are essential elemen...
Increase Awareness
A West Virginia pastor wisely said, "Churches are not neutral bystanders: What they don't say is ...
Preventing an Opioid Overdose: Know the Signs. Save a Life. (CDC)
Opioid Overdose Basics Prescription opioids (like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine) and illi...
Rural Community Action Guide: Building Stronger, Healthy, Drug-Free Rural Communities
The linked document is an extensive book that covers the following: Section 1: Face of Addiction...
Information About Opioids (NIH)
Opioids are a class of drugs that include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; pain relievers avai...
Talking With Your Teen About Opioids: Keep Your Kids Safe (SAMHSA)
Take Action Use these tips to talk with your teen: Check in frequently to see how the...
Overview
Increase Awareness Addiction is a treatable, chronic, medical condition. Tap local health expe...
Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction (CDC)
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/treatment/opioid-addiction.html#cdc_generic_sect...
The Opioid Crisis Practical Toolkit
Helping Faith-based and Community Leaders Bring Hope to Our Communities Every day, 130+ American...
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Opioids
Slang: O.C./Oxy/Percs/Vike/M/Monkey/White Stuff/Schoolboy/Sizzurp/Purple/Drank/Loads Get...
Advancing Addiction Science and Practical Solutions
Leading the Search for Scientific Solutions To address all aspects of drug abuse and its harmful...
Treatment and Recovery
Can addiction be treated successfully? YES. Addiction is a treatable disease. Research in the sc...
Resources
Professional Help Your Doctor. Primary care and mental health practitioners can provide effecti...
An Ongoing Process
Overcoming alcohol use disorder is an ongoing process, one which can include setbacks. The Im...
Tips for Selecting Treatment
Professionals in the alcohol treatment field offer advice on what to consider when choosing a tre...