Health Education

The Health Education Division oversees the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs throughout the District 2 service area. DHD2’s Health Education Division is dedicated to delivering the most up-to-date information on health-related topics and services to residents. Our staff can provide resources and guidance on all aspects of well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental health.  For information on any health or wellness topic, please contact DHD2’s Health Education Division at (800) 504-2650 or email healthed@dhd2.org.

Youth Tobacco Control

Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, resulting in our nation spending billions of dollars each year to treat tobacco-related diseases. District Health Department No. 2 recognizes this issue and is committed to reducing tobacco-related impacts within the four-county service area. The department implements a comprehensive tobacco and secondhand smoke prevention program that combines environmental and policy changes with community education to alleviate tobacco’s burden on the area.
 
**What We Do:**
– Serve as a referral source and clearinghouse for the community regarding tobacco use issues.
– Provide information on programs and services, such as tobacco dependence treatment and quit tips, and assist with insurance inquiries.
– Offer tobacco education through presentations, displays, and meetings.
– Act as a data source for information on smoking statistics, smoke-free legislation, and smoke-free rental housing options.
– Provide individuals and groups with up-to-date information regarding laws, policies, and tobacco education campaigns at the national, state, and local levels.

Empowering Youth Today

Empowering Youth Today (EYT), locally called Taking Charge, is a strength-based, positive youth development program that incorporates sexual risk avoidance education. It aims to provide Michigan youth, ages 10-15, the tools needed to plan their future through high school/ college and complete goals without an unplanned/unintended pregnancy. EYT emphasizes the delay of sexual initiation by developing adolescents’ decision-making skills and promoting protective, healthy relationships. Download our taking charge brochure here.

Resources

Adolescent Mental Health 

Adolescent and School Health 

Domestic Violence Support Hotline

Getting Tested For STIs

Healthy Relationships for Young Adults

OK2SAY – Michigan Student Safety Program

Medication Lock Boxes

Do you have medications, medical/recreational marijuana, or any other harmful substances that are easily accessable by kids and pets in your home?

DHD2 has free medication lock boxes/bags to help keep your kids safe! Visit any DHD2 during business hours to get your medication lock box today, to help keep your kids and pets safe! While supplies last.