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Agency of the Month: Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

July 3, 2025

In July, Codington Connects is featuring Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department as our Agency of the Month. With their mission to “Enhance the Quality of Life through Recreational...

 

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 15: Positive Peer Influence

June 26, 2025

The power to be positive (especially as we head into summer!) Too often, people jam the words peer and pressure together and think of it as a bad thing. Truth is, that’s only part of the story....

 

June Is Men's Health Month

June 24, 2025

With Father's Day this month, it's the perfect opportunity to raise awareness for men's health and the various services Prairie Lakes Healthcare System provides to help men thrive in their everyday...

 

Individual of the Month: JoAnn Paulson, Community Health Worker

June 18, 2025

Individual of the Month: JoAnn Paulson Community Health Worker – Sanford Clinic, Watertown This month, Codington Connects proudly recognizes JoAnn Paulson, a Community Health Worker at Sanford...

 

Keeping Teens Safe This Summer: Preventing Substance Use Through Awareness and Support

June 11, 2025

Summer is here! It’s a time when teens can unwind, relax, and enjoy spending time with friends after a busy school year. However, these laid-back summer days can also pose risks to youth mental...

 

Agency of the Month: Sanford Health – Watertown

June 4, 2025

In June, Codington Connects is recognizing Sanford Health in Watertown as the Agency of the Month. At Sanford Health, care extends beyond the clinic doors. Guided by a mission “to care, comfort,...

 

Nurturing Kids’ Mental Health During Summer: Why It Matters and What Parents Can Do

June 2, 2025

Summer break offers children a much-needed pause from the structure and demands of the school year, but it can also bring unexpected challenges for their mental health. Without the daily routine and social...

 

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 11: Family Boundaries

June 2, 2025

Clear, concise, consistent boundaries—for all (especially as we head into summer!) What happens if you’re late to work? Run a red light? Fail to pay for your morning coffee? Rules and...

 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 21, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month By Kari Johnston, LPC-MH, QMHP Executive Director of the Human Service Agency May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time dedicated to shedding light...

 

Agency of the Month: Better Together Counseling

May 19, 2025

  For this month’s spotlight, we’re featuring Better Together Counseling, a local mental health practice founded by Jessi Whetsel in January 2023. Recently joined by her husband, Todd,...