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What You Should Know
A recent report showed that in 2015, about 2.2 million young people aged 12 to 17 were current (i...
Other Useful Resources
Here are some helpful places to go for more information: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (N...
FAQs About Opioids
What are opioids? Opioids are naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some opioid medications ...
Some Things to Think About
Opioid Overdose Deaths The increase in opioid overdose deaths has resulted in a national crisis....
Letter to Teens
You have probably heard a lot about the “opioid overdose crisis” in the news lately. But what are...
Itasca County Fair
The Itasca County Fair is a five day event that takes place once a year in the month of August (d...
Campgrounds
Aitkin County Managed Campgrounds Click on the campground links for fees, maps, pictures and mor...
ATV Riding
Our ATV trail system is overlaid on Google Earth. Take a virtual tour of our trails via the compu...
City Parks
Aitkin City Park The Aitkin City Park is located along the banks of the Ripple River in the cent...
Outdoor Recreation Trail Maps
Aitkin Walking Trail Map https://www.ci.aitkin.mn.us/vertical/sites/%7B9F360B34-0F91-4BCE-A7F7-4...
Kayak Routes
Ripple River Kayak Route https://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/land/pdf/2020Ripple%20River%20K...
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events
How do children and adolescents respond to traumatic events? It is typical for children and adol...
After a Traumatic Event: How to Help Children (Critical Support)
Traumatic events can be scary for both you and your child. Thankfully, there are many things you ...
Family Emergency Preparedness Plan Get Your Family Ready and Safe
When a disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, your first thoughts are often of family – especia...
Social Media Disaster Tool Kits
Flood Safety Social Media Toolkit The Flood Safety Social Media toolkit contains flood safety an...
Questions to Ask your Children about the Tornado
Parents, take a few minutes and think about where your child was during the tornado and answer th...
Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Before, During, and After a Tornado
Children's reaction to tornados and their aftermaths are strongly influenced by how their parents...
Winnie Sisu/Hawkins Home
Winnie Sisu/Hawkins Home Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/hawkins-home/ Adolescent F...
School-Based Services
Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/school-based-services/ School-based mental health s...
Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor Website: https://www.northhomes.org/program/safe-harbor/ In 2011, Minnesota became...