START SD

START SD START-SD is a federally funded program working to increase access to prevention, treatment, and reco government."

START-SD is a federal program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through four Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) grants to complete work to increase access to and effectiveness of prevention, treatment and recovery services for substance use disorders in South Dakota. Our current project, START-SD Impact, is a four-year program focused on providing sup

port for individuals transitioning out of SD prison systems and their love ones through peer support programs, workforce development, and SUD treatment, prevention, and recovery. For more information, please visit: https://www.sdstate.edu/pharmacy-allied-health-professions/start-sd

"This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,500,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS or the U.S. For more information, please visit: https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/opioid-response/impact

💜 Overdose Awareness DayToday, we remember those we have lost to overdose, support those in recovery, and remind our com...
08/31/2026

💜 Overdose Awareness Day

Today, we remember those we have lost to overdose, support those in recovery, and remind our community that help is available. Overdose can affect anyone, and prevention starts with awareness, compassion, and connection.

There is hope. There is help. You are not alone. 💜

The 2026 theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is "25 Years On. Still Needed." Together, we continue to remembe...
08/30/2026

The 2026 theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is "25 Years On. Still Needed." Together, we continue to remember the people we've lost, support those affected and in recovery, and learn about and advocate for safety and prevention. 💜

An overdose can happen to anyone, anywhere. It affects families in every community. We ask you to challenge your ideas a...
08/29/2026

An overdose can happen to anyone, anywhere. It affects families in every community. We ask you to challenge your ideas and assumptions. Awareness, education, conversations, and compassion can save lives. 💜

How can you take action? Learn the signs and symptoms, know how to respond, carry naloxone, share resources, and offer c...
08/29/2026

How can you take action? Learn the signs and symptoms, know how to respond, carry naloxone, share resources, and offer compassion! 💜

🍔 Happy National Burger Day!Recovery doesn't mean missing out on life's little moments—it means creating new ones.Celebr...
08/27/2026

🍔 Happy National Burger Day!

Recovery doesn't mean missing out on life's little moments—it means creating new ones.

Celebrate today by treating yourself to a burger, inviting a friend to join you, or trying a new local spot. Sometimes staying on track is as simple as filling your day with good food, good company, and healthy choices.

💜 Who could you invite to lunch today? Send them a text and make it happen.

🏁 POV: You made it to Wednesday…Cue the dramatic finish line celebration 😂Halfway there. Keep going. Your next win is wa...
08/26/2026

🏁 POV: You made it to Wednesday…
Cue the dramatic finish line celebration 😂
Halfway there. Keep going. Your next win is waiting. 💜

📖 Every chapter has a purpose.Some chapters are exciting. Some are difficult. Some feel like they'll never end.But just ...
08/24/2026

📖 Every chapter has a purpose.
Some chapters are exciting. Some are difficult. Some feel like they'll never end.
But just like a good book, your story is still being written.
Keep turning the page. Keep moving forward. Your next chapter could be your best one yet. 💜

On Monday, August 31, Emily's Hope will gather at 8 PM for International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil at the...
08/24/2026

On Monday, August 31, Emily's Hope will gather at 8 PM for International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil at the River Greenway Amphitheater in downtown Sioux Falls. Help us join them!

On Monday, August 31, we will gather at 8 PM for our International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil at the River Greenway Amphitheater in downtown Sioux Falls.

Each pair of shoes at the vigil represents a life lost to overdose in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, a reminder of the people who are deeply missed and the lasting impact their loss has on families and our community.

Join us as we come together to remember those we’ve lost, honor their lives, and stand in support of those affected by the overdose crisis. 💜

You can submit a name to be read and learn more at the links in the comments.

🎉 It's Wins-day!Go ahead—celebrate yourself.Too often we rush to the next thing without taking a moment to recognize how...
08/19/2026

🎉 It's Wins-day!

Go ahead—celebrate yourself.

Too often we rush to the next thing without taking a moment to recognize how far we've come. Whether your win feels huge or hardly noticeable, it still matters.

Today, give yourself some credit. 💜

✨ What's one thing you're celebrating this week?

POV: You sat down for a quick 10-minute chat... and somehow solved half the world's problems. ☕😂Good conversations have ...
08/18/2026

POV: You sat down for a quick 10-minute chat... and somehow solved half the world's problems. ☕😂

Good conversations have a funny way of making heavy days feel a little lighter.

💜 Grab a friend, grab a coffee, and check in with each other this week. You never know who might need it.

Who's your go-to conversation buddy? Tag them below!

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