In Cook County, the Public Health and Human Services department, in partnership with Wilderness Outpatient Treatment Program and community providers at Grand Portage Human Services and the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, work to support individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. People from all backgrounds experience addiction. While the initial choice to use a drug or alcohol is often voluntary,... READ MORE >
The Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) department contains a team of 32 staff who provide a wide range of mandated and supportive services to county residents. In addition to our staff, the PHHS department contracts with local and regional service providers in the areas of child support, substance use disorder assessment and treatment services, in-home support services,... READ MORE >
Child support services work with parents and guardians to ensure that children and families receive financial, medical, and childcare support. In Minnesota, counties are federally mandated to provide child support services to families. What is child support? Child support is money that parents pay to their child’s other parent or caregiver to support their children. When parents do not live... READ MORE >
The Cook County Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) is responsible for the administration of many state and federal programs that provide critical support to the some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in our County and to promote and protect the health of all residents. The department integrates mandated and preventative services across three primary service areas:... READ MORE >
April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention month in Cook County and nationwide. Throughout the month of April, Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) highlights the important work done within our department and throughout the community to support the social and emotional well-being of children and families and prevent child neglect and maltreatment. These supports are provided along... READ MORE >
The Cook County Public Health and Human Services department provides essential services to county residents. The department is organized into two primary areas: human services (including adult and home & community based services, children and family services and economic assistance and health care programs) and public health. Staff also provides fiscal and administrative support across all program areas. PHHS staff... READ MORE >
On Friday, January 15, Cook County Public Health announced that 345 county residents, or 6.5 percent of the county’s population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, as compared to 2.9 percent statewide. On January 14, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced guidance for health departments and providers to begin vaccinating all residents over the age of... READ MORE >
The Cook County Public Health and Human Services department contains a team of 32 staff (including three temporary employees) who provide mandated and preventative services to county residents. The department also provides coordination and oversight of contracted service providers in the areas of child support, chemical health and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, in-home support services, and several public health... READ MORE >
This year, Cook County health officials urge all people to take COVID- 19 seriously as they plan how to celebrate upcoming holidays. “The safest way to celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving during the pandemic is by staying home,” said Cook County Public Health Supervisor Grace Grinager. “Any travel or social gathering has the potential to spread COVID-19 at a time when... READ MORE >
The Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is made up of 27 staff who deliver and connect residents to supportive services, including economic assistance and health care programs, community health promotion and social services programs. The PHHS department mission statement, which was developed by department staff in 2013 is, “Supporting the health, safety and well being of our... READ MORE >
