 Hello all,
As the school year winds down and we look forward to summer, it is a good moment to reflect. I especially appreciate that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to check in with ourselves, our loved ones, and our neighbors to see how they're doing. Mental Health Awareness helps us to fight the stigma around mental health, support each other, and advocate for policies that can make a difference. Mental health has become an even more crucially important issue as we continue to feel the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. For information on mental and behavioral health services available at Ramsey County, click here.
Ramsey County is starting to return to in-person meetings. Our board meetings are taking place in the County Board offices in the Ramsey County Courthouse. My office continues to serve constituent needs via phone (651-266-8359) or email (caitlyn.duin@ramseycounty.us).
Sincerely,
Mary Jo
Board Acknowledgements/Declarations
Ramsey County Board supports Embedded Social Workers in Local Police Departments
At Ramsey County, we continue to innovate and work to better support our residents' mental health. One exciting area of innovation is our Embedded Social Worker Program in the Maplewood and Roseville police departments. This collaborative between Ramsey County and local police departments provides them with the alternative of sending a social worker to mental health calls. The Embedded Social Worker can provide case management that supports individuals and preserves resources by decreasing the number of crises. This is just one example of many ways we are working to support residents' mental health!
County Board Workshops
Most weeks, our County Board meets to discuss specific policy issues and receive updates from County Departments and Service Teams in our Board Workshops.
Workshops and discussions and held on Tuesdays and are open to the public. These take place at the Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse in Suite 220 (2nd floor). You can find the schedule for all upcoming board meetings, workshops, and discussions sessions here.
Recent workshops include:
- Transforming Systems Together Update: Systems Transformation and Grant Process
- Safety and Justice Committee of the Whole: Emergency Communications Capital Project Funding
You can access video recordings of the meetings as well as the materials shared by clicking here.
Upcoming workshops include:
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May 17, 10:30 AM Information and Public Records Committee of the Whole: Property Valuation and Regressivity
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May 24, 10:30AM Advisory Boards and Committees Update
You can watch the workshops live by clicking here.
At-Home Saliva Testing Ends, Free Rapid Tests Available and Community Testing Sites Continue
Minnesota's at-home COVID-19 testing program through Vault Health ended on March 31. Minnesotans can no longer order free at-home tests through Vault; however, Minnesotans who have Vault tests at home will be able to use them until they expire, or until Dec. 31, 2022, whichever is first.
Every home in Minnesota is eligible to order two rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits (four tests total) for free, while supplies last. Order your free At-Home Rapid Tests here.
You can also go to a community testing site for a free saliva test. Locations can be found here.
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Volunteer for SOS Sexual Violence Services Crisis Line
SOS Sexual Violence Services of Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is currently seeking volunteers to staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Public Health provides free, extensive training to volunteers.
SOS Sexual Violence Services provides free and confidential services for victims of sexual violence, their partners, families and other concerned persons. This includes 24-hour crisis counseling and support, follow-up services, safety planning and medical and legal advocacy. View SOS volunteer responsibilities.
The next training will begin June 7, 2022. Please complete the volunteer application. For more information, call 651-266-1000 or email AskSOS@co.ramsey.mn.us.
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Make your Voice Heard on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
Ramsey County is accepting comments for its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. The public is invited to review the materials and the county’s annual stormwater reports.
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Annual Volunteers in Corrections Flower Sale
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Upcoming Events in the District:
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