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Dakota County health official outlines opioid-prevention outreach to Rosemount
Summary
Dakota County Public Health briefed the Rosemount council on outreach including naloxone distribution at Leprechaun Days, workshops in school district 196, an 18‑month anti‑stigma multimedia campaign, planned awareness activities in August, a community lock‑box training on Oct. 29, and a November hope summit.
James Johnson Jr., Dakota County Public Health’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Coordinator, used the council’s public‑comment period to describe county efforts that will include outreach, naloxone distribution, educational workshops and a youth well‑being network targeting ages 10–24.
Johnson said Dakota County will staff a booth at Leprechaun Days to distribute materials and naloxone and to provide outreach resources for Rosemount residents. He referenced a prior workshop organized with Independent School District 196 and said the county plans follow‑up conversations with parents and students; he invited council and staff participation in the youth well‑being network.
Johnson also described an 18‑month multimedia anti‑stigma campaign being developed with a Twin Cities public‑relations firm that will feature residents with lived experience, and he noted plans for international overdose‑awareness activities in August and a presence at the Dakota County Fair (Aug. 10–16). He said the county will submit a formal request to Rosemount for a proclamation and cited an Oct. 29 community lock‑box training and a Nov. 19 hope summit at Dakota County Technical College as additional county events.
Johnson introduced Jake Phillips (recovery core project coordinator) and resident Jackie Young as local partners in the outreach. He thanked Rosemount law enforcement and Robert Trail for prior participation in naloxone distribution.
Johnson encouraged interested council members and staff to follow up for meeting links and additional program details; he said staff can provide contact information for county coordinators.
