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Legal Aid (Free)
Legal Aid Services of Northeast MinnesotaCook County Courthouse: Third Tuesday of each month from 1:30pm - 4pmCook County Senior Center: Third Tuesday of each month from 12-1pmPhone: 855-204-1697 Volunteer Attorney Program314 W. Superior StreetDuluth, MN 5560...
Mental Health Services
Care Coordination Cook County Public Health and Human Services411 W. 2nd StreetGrand Marais, MN 55604Phone: 218-387-3620Toll Free: 800-663-6771 Grand Portage Human Services62 Upper RoadGrand Portage, MN 55605218-475-2453 Counseling/Therapists Accend Servic...
Senior Services
211 First Call for HelpPhone: 211Find assisted living facilities, independent living communities, public housing, and senior housingresources specifically relevant to seniors. Offers a live chat with a referralspecialist. Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging221 Wes...
Substance Use Disorder Services
Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CADT)1402 East Superior StreetDuluth, MN 55805Phone: 218-723-8444 Grand Portage Human ServicesPO Box 428Grand Portage, MN 55605218-475-2453Waaban Support group meets Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at Grand Portage Human Services....
Transportation
Clean Ride Taxi & Shuttle Service4860 W Highway 61Lutsen, MN 55612218-439-0219 Boreal PartnersMedical transportation for ages 65+Wheelchair lift218-387-3620 Cook County Public Health and Human ServicesHealth Care Access-Medical Transportation Reimbursement f...
Veteran Services
Cook County Veterans Services Officer411 W 2nd StreetGrand Marais, MN 55604Phone: 218-387-3639Cell: 218-264-9092 Tribal Veterans Services OfficerPO Box 117Grand Portage, MN 55605Phone: 218-475-2780 US Department of Veterans AffairsPhone: 844-698-2311 Minnes...
Be Prepared - Know The Dangers
Overdoses can happen quickly. And when they occur, every minute counts. If you know how to spot an overdose and what to do, you can save lives. Spot An Overdose An opioid overdose requires immediate medical attention. If you suspect an overdose, call 911 im...
Opioid Use Disorder - American Psychiatric Association
What is an opioid? Opioids are natural, semi-synthetic, or synthetic molecules that interact with opioid receptors. Opioid receptors are expressed in different organs throughout the brain and body and control many aspects of body function, including pain, bre...
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids
Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription. This is especially important when your doctor, dentist or other health care professional prescribes you an opioid pain medicine, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone or morphine. Opioid medicines a...
CDC - Preventing Opioid Use Disorder
What is Opioid Use Disorder? Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), a substance use disorder, sometimes referred to as "opioid abuse or dependence" or "opioid addiction" is a problematic pattern of opioid use that causes significant impairment or distress. OUD is a treat...
Dose of Reality
Prescription Drug Abuse is the Fastest Growing Drug Problem in the United States and in Minnesota Prescription painkillers can be helpful and beneficial for treating pain when properly prescribed by a licensed professional, used as prescribed, and stored an...
For Healthcare Professionals
A Dose of Reality Prescription painkillers can be helpful and beneficial for treating pain, but if misused, they can be dangerous and sometimes deadly. Prescription opioid overdose deaths have quadrupled since 1999. Healthcare professionals play an important ...
For Students and Young People
A Dose of Reality Between 2014 and 2016 in Minnesota, 171 people aged 15 to 24 died of an opioid-related overdose, and 3 people aged 14 or younger died of an opioid-related overdose. Nearly 1 in 4 teens report taking a prescription drug not prescribed to them...
For Young Athletes
Many student athletes are competing in sports year-round with little opportunity for rest and have a higher risk for injury. Young athletes may arrive at a doctor’s office with pain from a sports-related injury and are prescribed opioid painkillers. Although m...
For Parents
A Dose of Reality More than half of people who abuse prescription painkillers get them through friends or relatives. Nearly 80% of heroin users previously abused prescription painkillers. Parents should discuss with their children the risks of misusing prescr...
For Employers
A Dose of Reality Prescription painkillers are a health and safety issue in the workplace. Prescription painkillers can be helpful and beneficial for treating pain, but they have the potential to cause impairment, which increases the risk of workplace error a...
Need Help?
Do you have a prescription painkiller or other drug abuse problem? Although prescription medications have different physical effects, the symptoms of their abuse and addiction are similar. Common signs of drug abuse: You’re neglecting your responsibilitie...
Three Ways To Find Naloxone
Saving lives is priceless, and everyone can help. With NARCAN® and generic naloxone now widely available, accessible, and affordable, we should all carry it anytime, everywhere—no excuses. There are many options to get the life-saving drug for free, at low co...
Syringe Services Programs Network Calendar
Website link: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/syringe/calendar.html Syringe Services Programs (SSP) provide services to reduce the harms associated with drug use, and prevent HIV and viral hepatitis infections. Use the calendar below to learn what serv...
Naloxone Standing Order and Protocol
To obtain, distribute, and administer naloxone, organizations need a “standing order” signed by the medical director of the Minnesota Department of Health. To get or renew your standing order, complete the Standing Order Registration and Renewal Form. Use your...