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

07/26/2025

New day. New energy. New miracles.

07/23/2025

Deep breaths aren't a fix—but they are a start. So take a breath. Not because everything is okay—but because you’re allowed to pause, reset, and begin again.

07/18/2025

One pan, endless benefits. Try adding different vegetables or a different protein to give this meal variety or just use what you have on hand. This colorful sheet pan meal isn’t just easy and delicious — it’s packed with nutrients that fuel your body and your mind. Eating well is self-care, and tonight’s dinner is proof.

07/15/2025

What you eat can impact how you feel. A recent study shows a connection between diet and mental health. You don’t need gourmet meals every night—but small, mindful choices can fuel your body and boost your energy. Read the full article at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40362892/

07/12/2025

For a cost effective alternative, write your self care tips in a list on your phone and use the internet to randomly generate a number. Taking time for you isn’t selfish — it’s essential. Self-care is showing up for yourself, one small act at a time.

07/09/2025

Mental health and substance use are deeply connected—treating them separately just doesn’t work.

Study after study confirms what lived experience already shows: substance use disorder and mental health challenges are intertwined. One often fuels the other, and both deserve understanding—not judgment.

People are complex, whole beings.
We are not just a diagnosis, a behavior, or a label.
So why would care be split into pieces?

True healing happens when we treat the whole person—not just the symptoms.
That means compassionate, integrated care that honors every part of a person’s journey.

Let’s end the stigma. Let’s start the conversation. Let’s care better.

07/04/2025

Staying sober this Fourth of July? You’re not alone — and you’re stronger than you think.
Here are 5 tips to help you stay grounded and celebrate your way:
1️⃣ Have a plan & bring your own drinks
2️⃣ Stick with supportive people
3️⃣ Practice your 'no thanks' response
4️⃣ Take breaks if you feel overwhelmed
5️⃣ Remind yourself why you chose sobriety

Freedom is living life on your terms — clear, present, and empowered.

07/01/2025

Whether you're in recovery, support someone who is, or just want to be prepared, learning how to respond in an overdose situation is powerful and necessary. Because harm reduction is love. Knowledge is power. You can be the reason someone gets a second chance.

06/28/2025

Healing isn’t linear—and that’s okay. Some days are heavy, others are light. But every breath, every pause, every step forward is progress. Be gentle with your mind. Celebrate the quiet victories.

06/24/2025

You are worthy. You are whole. You don’t need fixing—you need reminding. Speak to yourself with the same love you offer others.

06/16/2025

Winning is great, but learning is powerful.
Every step is growth.

06/14/2025

Each day is a step forward, and every effort counts. You are not alone—there is support, community, and a brighter future ahead. Let's uplift, support, and celebrate each step.

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Brookings, SD

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