Tribes To Give Out Turkeys To Elders
used for babies. County sheriffs and other law enforcement across the state have said that the mask mandate is not enforceable and violations should not be called into 911.
Fort Peck Tribes
The Fort Peck Tribes moved to Phase 1 Tuesday, Sept. 29. Phase 1 puts non-essential employees and residents on the reservation under stay at home orders and limits gatherings to 10 people or fewer. All households are being asked to maintain 6 feet distance, wear masks and sanitize. COVID-19 & Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing response have brought many changes to our lives. Across the world, reports are coming in on how this pandemic affects mental health. These effects include increased stress, fear, anxiety and worry. From healthcare workers to caregivers to children to individuals in isolation, COVID-19 is affecting everyone, including residents of Roosevelt County. Unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as increased tobacco or alcohol use, can put yourself and those around you at increased risk.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, seek immediate help: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, the Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting “MT” to 741-741, Eastern Montana Mental Health Center Toll Free Crisis Phone Line: 800-597-6608, or call 911. If you or a loved one are experiencing a substance use issue, reach out to the following for help: SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357) and TTY 800-487-4889, Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center 653-1872.
For more information, visit the RCHD Facebook page or covid19.mt.gov or the CDC’s Coping with Stress page, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ 2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/ managing-stress-anxiety.html.
Testing
COVID-19 testing continues
to be available from your healthcare provider, as well as at both IHS locations.
Roosevelt County Unified Command
Residents on quarantine needing assistance with supplies can call 525-5020 and leave a message detailing assistance requested. Also, people can report others who are not quarantining by calling that number.
If you have questions about COVID-19, use the Joint Information email: covid19taskforce@ rooseveltcounty.org.
Vaccine
On Nov. 9, Pfizer announced its COVID-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective in preventing infection. It was announced in July that the Trump administration entered into an agreement with Pfizer to own 100 million doses of the vaccine after it’s manufactured and receives approval or emergency use authorization from the FDA. This $1.95 billion agreement will help with production and nationwide delivery of the vaccine.
The Fort Peck Tribes Elderly Program will distribute turkeys to tribal elders (60 years or older) on Friday, Nov. 20.
The program will conduct this event at each town’s tribal elderly site via drive through. The main goal is to keep the elders safe, so please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask.
Starting times will be at 11 a.m. at the sites in Brockton, Poplar Senior Site, Wolf Point and Frazer Senior Site. Staff and turkeys are limited so please be patient.
If you or your household are under quarantine, call Carol Berner at 768-2434 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Organizers will try to make arrangements to get your turkey delivered to your doorstep.
