Rice County is very fortunate to be able to host a facilitator training for the “Strengthening Families: For Parents and Youth Ages 10-14” program. The training will be June 11-13, 2013, at St. Olaf College. It will be led by Dr. Virginia Molgaard, the program’s developer. Strengthening Families is an evidence-based program recognized by the [...]
Do you know someone who has helped prevent youth alcohol or other drug use? Do you know someone who talks to young people about these issues, sets a good example, provides safe activities or just spends time with youth? The Rice County Chemical Health Coalition needs your help to find and recognize PROJECT PREVENTION CHAMPIONS [...]
Dr. Charles Reznikoff will be presenting at the St. John’s Lutheran Church Forum on Sunday, January 29, 2012, during education hour in St. John’s Hall at 9:45 a.m. Dr. Reznikoff is an addiction specialist on staff at Hennepin County Medical Center and facilitates the Opiate Agonist Therapy Clinic at Northfield Hospital. He will present on [...]
It’s not too late! Only FOUR DAYS REMAIN to submit your public service announcement (PSA) around cyberbullying and/or responsible technology use. The contest is open to those of all ages. The videos should be 30-90 seconds in length and can be aimed at a youth audience, or can be focused on what parents and other [...]
Have you started making your PSA yet?!?! It’s not too late to enter and win a $200 prize! Northfield youth and adults alike are encouraged to create a short (30-90 second) video to help prevent cyberbullying and promote responsible technology use. The videos can be aimed at a youth audience, or can be focused on [...]
Don’t forget! This Thursday (May 19, 2011) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., behavioral expert and parent educator Kirk Martin and his son will be coming to Northfield. Their workshop is titled, “Ready to Be A Courageous Parent? Stop Defiance, Yelling & Power Struggles.” This practical, humorous, and life-changing workshop will be held at the Northfield [...]
The City of Northfield, City of Faribault, and Rice County recently joined communities across the state in adopting social host ordinances. These ordinances make it a crime to knowingly provide a place where underage drinking occurs. The consequences for violating these ordinances are penalties of up to 90 days in jail and up to a [...]
The Northfield Healthy Community Initiative wishes those attending Saturday’s prom a very happy, fun, and safe evening! Below are a couple of important reminders for parents of prom-goers to make sure it’s a memorable and safe event:
The Northfield Healthy Community Initiative has partnered with the Northfield Public Schools, ARTech, Prairie Creek Community School, and the Mayor’s Task Force on Youth Alcohol & Drug Use to compile a list of online resources for parents on topics relating to technology use. Click HERE to access this list of resources!
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