Thank you for a great summer!

The Stilly Valley Health Connections team had a great time hosting events at both Haller Park and the new Smokey Point Community Park to celebrate summer and spend time with our community.

Thank you to all of the families who stopped by for a visit and who enjoyed some frozen treats! A special thank you to Sno-Isle Libraries, WSU Extension's SNAP-Ed Program, and the Arlington Police Department for joining us at the parks, providing resources and activities for children and families.

Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of the past. Start a conversation. Be the difference. #SuicidePreventionMonth

Individual Impact:

• 1 in 20 U.S. adults (5%) have serious thoughts of suicide each year.
• About 1 person dies by suicide in the U.S. every 11 minutes.
• 79% of all people who die by suicide in the U.S. are male.
• Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are 4x more likely to die by suicide.
• In the U.S., suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-14 and among people ages 15-24, and the 11th leading cause of death overall.

This information was provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). For more information on Suicide Prevention Month, finding support, or getting involved, click HERE.

Dutch Apple Pie Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 1⁄4 cups rolled oats, divided
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup ground flaxseeds
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, divided
• 1⁄4 cup macadamia nuts
• 1⁄2 cup whole-wheat flour

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In an 8-by-8-inch baking dish, mix together 2 cups of oats, the plant-based milk, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, the cinnamon, apple, vanilla, flaxseeds, and 1 cup of water.
3. In a blender, pulse the macadamia nuts to a meal-like texture.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the whole-wheat flour, macadamia nuts, the remaining 1⁄4 cup of oats, remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 3 tablespoons water to form a loose dough. Crumble the mixture over the top of the oatmeal mixture.
5. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is crispy. Let cool for 10 minutes to set, then cut into 4 squares. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

This recipe was crafted by Blue Zones. To view this recipe and others, click HERE.

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