Western Plains Public Health

09/08/2026

❤️ Free Safer S*x Kits Available

Western Plains Public Health offers free, confidential Safer S*x Kits for individuals ages 14 and older.

Kits are customized based on your selections and may include condoms, dental dams, and lubricant. Requests are prepared by our staff and can be picked up at our Mandan office during regular business hours.

To learn more or request a kit, visit:
🌐 westernplainsph.org/safer-sex-kits-free-condoms-0

Questions? Contact us at 📞 701-667-3370.

💙 Everyone deserves access to accurate information and resources that support their health and well-being. Our goal is to help community members make informed choices and access the tools they need to stay healthy.

09/08/2026

🥕 Need a little extra help with groceries? The mobile food pantry is here to help! 💚

If you or someone you know could use food assistance, check out this upcoming distribution. You may find fresh or canned fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, and frozen meat.

And remember, someone else can pick up food on your behalf if you’re unable to make it.

Please share to help spread the word to anyone who may benefit!

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, plan to drive through our mobile food pantry distribution event. Items may include: fresh or canned vegetables/fruit, dry grains or beans, and frozen meat. Unable to make it? Someone else can pick it up for you!
Reminder! If you’re bringing children along, kids under 8 years old are required to ride in a proper child restraint (car seat or booster). Don’t have one? Give us a call at 701-355-1562.

09/07/2026

Recovery, support, and hope are closer than you think.

If you or someone you know is looking for help with opioid use, confidential support is available 24/7. Simply text your 5-digit ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U) to receive information about treatment and recovery resources in your area.

💙 Free. Confidential. Available anytime.

Your future is worth investing in and taking the first step could start with a simple text.

09/07/2026

🗓️ Labor Day Closure

Western Plains Public Health is closed TODAY (Monday, September 7), in observance of Labor Day.

Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

We hope you are having a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙

09/06/2026

📣 Good Neighbor Project – Mandan

🍂 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE 🍂

🗓 Open Tuesdays & Thursdays

🕧 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
**********Please note the schedule changes this month.**********

⚠️ THIS WEEK - Thursday, September 10: We will open at 1 p.m. instead of 12:30 p.m.
⚠️ Tuesday, September 29: Returning clients only. New client registration will not be available that day.

✅ New clients are welcome! Registration is available on a first come, first served basis beginning at 12:30 p.m. (1 p.m. on September 10).
✅ Returning clients: Please bring your Good Neighbor Project ID card and bio bucket.

🤒 If you're feeling ill, please stay home and take time to recover.

⚠️ Hours and services are subject to change, so be sure to check this page for the latest updates.

At the Good Neighbor Project, we're proud to support our neighbors and strengthen our community because everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. 💙

09/06/2026

🚨 September is National Preparedness Month! 🏠

Emergencies don’t always give us a heads-up, but taking a little time to prepare before something happens can make a big difference.

This month, take a few simple steps to create or update your household emergency plan:

📱 Know how you’ll communicate if your household gets separated.
📍 Plan for the places you go regularly like home, work, school, daycare and more.
🚗 Know when and where to evacuate and where you can shelter.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Consider everyone’s needs, including older adults, people with disabilities and children.
🐾 Don’t forget your pets! Make sure they’re included in your plan, too.
💊 Keep important information handy, including contact information and medical needs.

You don’t have to do everything at once. Start with one step today. A little preparation now can mean less stress when you need it most.

👉 Find emergency planning resources and create a family emergency plan: Ready.gov

09/05/2026

🍃 Breathe easy. Your fresh start awaits.

Every day is a good day to quit commercial to***co. While quitting can be challenging, you don't have to do it alone. With the right support and resources, you can take the first step toward a healthier future.

Our To***co Prevention & Control Program offers resources to help you quit in a way that works for you.

👉 Learn more and find the path that's right for you:
www.westernplainsph.org/to***co-prevention-control

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09/05/2026

🥵 It's going to be a hot one!

High temperatures can be more than uncomfortable...they can be dangerous. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and take steps to protect yourself and those around you.

💧 Drink plenty of water.
🌳 Take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
👒 Wear lightweight clothing.
🐾 Don't forget to help pets stay cool, too!

Learn how to beat the heat and stay safe: cdc.gov/extreme-heat/about/index.html

09/04/2026

Everyone deserves a path to recovery. Reentry programs that connect people to housing, counseling, peer support, and community resources help build pathways to recovery and a brighter future.

09/04/2026

💙 You never know when you might be in a position to save a life.

An overdose can impact anyone...a child who finds a pill, a teen who makes a risky choice, someone unknowingly exposed to a counterfeit medication, or a friend, family member or neighbor who needs help.

That’s why Western Plains Public Health, Morton Mandan Public Library and the Mandan Police Department are joining National Save a Life Day with an event designed to help our community be prepared. 💙

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 4–6 p.m.
📍 Morton Mandan Public Library
609 W. Main St., Mandan

Stop by to:
💊 Learn more about naloxone (Narcan)
🚨 Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
🩹 Find out how to access this lifesaving medication
♻️ Bring unused or expired medications for safe disposal

The event is FREE and open to everyone.

You may never expect to need this information, but knowing what to do could make all the difference when it matters most.

Be prepared. Ask questions. Save a life. 💙

Learn more: savealife.day