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Substance Use Prevention Adult Health, Behavioral Health 701.845.8518 Prevention is a proactive approach; creating an environment that promotes the health and well-being of individuals and communities, which prevent problems before they occur. Our substance use prevention programs implement evidence-based strategies in the community to prevent use of all substances. What We Do: Advocate for the use of best practices in preventing substance misuse focused on Alcohol , Opioids , and Tobacco . Parents, community members, and professionals can learn more about prevention and behavioral health for children and adults at: Parents Lead  and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services . Alcohol Binge drinking among adults in North Dakota is a top public health concern. SPEAKS VOLUMES is a campaign aimed at raising awareness among North Dakota adults on standard drink sizes to help them make better decisions about their alcohol intake. Valley City has a long history of proactive prevention and support for the safety of our community. Social access is our most persistent issue when it comes to underage drinking in North Dakota. Whether it’s from home, from a friend, or another adult over age 21, alcohol is often far too easy to get. Not in my House is a campaign focused on reducing social access to alcohol by raising awareness about social host liability and related misperceptions surrounding underage drinking. Opioids Our goals are to: Reduce misuse of opioid medications Increase drug take-back locations and utilization in the community Increase access to overdose prevention education and Narcan Narcan Naloxone (Narcan) is an antidote to overdose of heroin or other opioid drugs. It works by blocking the effects of opioids in a person’s system, helping to restore breathing. Training for Narcan use (in person and virtual) is available through City-County Health.  A free box with 2 doses of Narcan is provided to participants upon completion of training.   If you are interested in being trained or need Narcan replacement , please call 701-845-8518. Medication Disposal Take Back Locations: Unused meds can be deposited in a Take Back container located at these participating locations: Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, 575 10th Street SW #4 Valley City Police Department, 216 2nd Avenue NE Thrifty White, 239 2nd Avenue NW NuCara Pharmacy, 234 Central Avenue N Central Avenue Health Mart Pharmacy, 323 Central Avenue N #101 Deterra Pouches: In addition to local drug take-back locations, CCHD offers Deterra bags to the public at no cost. Deterra Pouches are proven to destroy unwanted or expired medications safely and permanently, making them unavailable for misuse, abuse, and accidental ingestion. Call our office to request: 845-8518. Screening for Potential Opioid Misuse We screen all home care and public health clients for potential opioid misuse through the ONE (Opioid and Naloxone Education) Program. ONE provides North Dakota organizations to screen patients prescribed an opioid medication and provide education, resources, and support to ensure safe medication use. Tobacco Prevention and Control Our Tobacco Prevention and Control program follows The Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Best Practices for comprehensive tobacco control programs. Our focus is to: Provide education and information to state and local policy makers and the public regarding current issues in tobacco control. Assist tobacco users seeking cessation. Work with local policymakers, businesses and organizations, and schools to develop and adopt tobacco-free policies in the workplace and the community. Prevent youth initiation to tobacco. Resources: ND Quits Breathe ND Previous Item Next Item

Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources Epworth United Methodist Church Aging Services, Spiritual Care, Support Group Worship, short-term economic assistance, spiritual care, support. Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Contact Office Phone: 701.845.0340 www.epworthvalleycity.com Contact Office Phone: 701.845.0340 www.epworthvalleycity.com Previous Item Next Item

Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources North Dakota School for the Deaf - Resource Center Hearing Services, Health Education, Outreach Information about hearing loss, self-advocacy and communication needs. Connect clients with other state agencies that can help meet their needs. Assist in installing assistive technology equipment to help keep clients safe and independent in their own homes. Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Eligibility: Anyone with a hearing loss Contact Office Phone: 701.239.7380 Fax: 701.239.7373 https://www.ndsd.nd.gov/ Contact Office Phone: 701.239.7380 Fax: 701.239.7373 https://www.ndsd.nd.gov/ Previous Item Next Item

Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources St. Catherine Little Saints Childcare Center Childcare Center Offering care to ages 6weeks - 12 years old Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Based on an enrollment meeting and making sure both family and center are a good fit! Contact Office Phone: 701.490.3800 Contact Office Phone: 701.490.3800 Previous Item Next Item

Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources Valley City Police Department Emergency Services Emergency services Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Contact Office Phone: 701.845.3110 Fax: 701.845.3100 Crisis Line: 9-1-1 https://www.valleycity.us/vcpd/ Contact Office Phone: 701.845.3110 Fax: 701.845.3100 Crisis Line: 9-1-1 https://www.valleycity.us/vcpd/ Previous Item Next Item

Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources Elim Evangelical Free Church Spiritual Care We provide a warm, loving environment in which to worship, learn, and experience fellowship, as we seek to grow in our knowledge and love of Christ, one another, and our neighbors. Our pastor also can visit or be visited for spiritual care and counseling. Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Contact Office Phone: 701.845.1513 https://www.elimvc.com/ Contact Office Phone: 701.845.1513 https://www.elimvc.com/ Previous Item Next Item

Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources Barnes County Food Pantry Food Assistance One box available every 30 days. Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Contact Office Phone: 701.845.4300 Fax: 701.845.4073 https://southcentralseniors.org/donations-food-pantry/ Contact Office Phone: 701.845.4300 Fax: 701.845.4073 https://southcentralseniors.org/donations-food-pantry/ Previous Item Next Item

Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources ROPES Project Access to Resources, Assistance Program, Harm Reduction Harm Reduction: HIV and Hepatitis C Testing, Narcan Distribution and Training, Overdose Prevention Training, Safer Injection Supplies and Education, Safer Sex Supplies and Education Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Eligibility: 18 and older Contact Office Phone: 701.845.7195 https://www.facebook.com/ROPESProjectVC Contact Office Phone: 701.845.7195 https://www.facebook.com/ROPESProjectVC Previous Item Next Item

About City-County Health District (CCHD) is a local public health unit serving Barnes County since 1978. The public health office is located in Valley City, North Dakota. CCHD is committed to building healthy communities. Public health is based on the idea that everyone should have the chance to be as healthy and safe as possible. Public health workers include many people with different skills, all working together to protect people from getting sick or hurt. At City-County Health District, we provide a variety of services to help our community stay healthy, including: Nursing services to help community members care for their health. Prevention work to help build healthy communities in Barnes County. Restaurant inspections through a contract with Central Valley Health District. While our District primarily serves Barnes County, some of our programs reach our regional partners in south central North Dakota. Through this collaborative effort, we are able to serve our communities. Leadership Team Katie Beyer, CHES Administrator "Public health is where science meets compassion! Working in local public health gives me a front-row seat to community resilence!"

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Barnes County Health & Wellness Resources Catholic Charities North Dakota Behavioral Health - Counselors Adoption, pregnancy help, guardianship, counseling, post adoption services. Resource Information Is a Referral Required? No Contact Office Phone: 701.235.4457 Fax: 701.356.7993 www.catholiccharitiesnd.org Contact Office Phone: 701.235.4457 Fax: 701.356.7993 www.catholiccharitiesnd.org Previous Item Next Item

Recovery Adult Health, Behavioral Health 701.845.8518 Recovery PRIORITY Ensuring equitable access to rural treatment and recovery systems. Bridges connect people who are in different places. They offer a more efficient way of getting to another point. Bridges reduce isolation, enable help to be connected, and open up the opportunity for people to be helped. A bridge provides support and reach, increasing the range of options available. The Bridges to Rural Recovery (BRR) project is a federally funded grant program using evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for individuals at risk for addiction and/or co-occurring mental disorders, their families, and communities. Project Goals increase prevention activities to reduce behavioral health disorders and their negative outcomes. integration of behavioral health in rural primary care, hospitals, emergency rooms, and other settings. develop recovery-orientated systems of care in the eight-county area (total population 54,331) The eight-county area includes Barnes County, Dickey County, Foster County, LaMoure County, Logan County, McIntosh County, Stutsman County, and Wells County. There are structural and systems-level barriers that prevent rural residents from accessing quality, integrated behavioral health care services. Working across the spectrum of behavioral health , the Bridges to Rural Recovery project seeks to improve rural service delivery. The project’s overarching priority is to increase equitable access to and utilization of rural-centered prevention, treatment and recovery services for those affected by behavioral health conditions. Bridges to Rural Recovery Contact To learn more, contact City-County Health District at 845-8518 . Previous Item Next Item