NE Prevention Resource Center, Human Service Agency

02/24/2026

Driving safe is always worth it. But how’s $10,000 sound to sweeten the deal?
Drive Safe SD is giving away $10,000 to one lucky high school student, plus another $10,000 to donate to the school program of their choice.
Entries are open until 4/10. Just take a quick quiz on your driving habits, and you’re in!
Enter now at https://drivesafesd.com/lesson-learned/

02/23/2026

Nicely said Bill!! We enjoy working with our partners across the state, building a brighter tomorrow for South Dakotans.

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

National Drug Facts Week is coming up beginning March 15. Check out this toolkit we created with things you can do to promote living a drug-free life.

https://www.humanserviceagency.org/NEPrevention/resources/Drug-Facts-Week-Tool-Kit-2026.pdf

02/19/2026

Kindness is contagious!!

02/17/2026

Simple acts of kindness are guaranteed to brighten someone's day and spread positivity. Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day where we challenge you to do one small kind act such as paying for the coffee of the person behind you, leaving a positive note for a coworker, helping a neighbor with groceries, complimenting a stranger, letting someone go ahead of you in line, picking up litter, volunteering at a local shelter, offering to help a friend with chores, sending a thoughtful text to a loved one, or simply smiling and saying hello to people you encounter.

02/16/2026

During Random Acts of Kindness week....let's make kindness the norm. Check out these 7 simple things you can do to make kindness a part of your every day.

02/12/2026

Check out the February Prevention Newslink:
https://www.humanserviceagency.org/NEPrevention/newslinks/February2026PreventionNewslink.pdf

The Prevention Newslink contains the following information:
Page 1 - Self Injury Awareness Month & National Eating Disorders Week
Page 2 - Upcoming Events/Trainings /Campaigns & featured resources
Page 3 - SD Peer Leadership Conferences featuring The Mental Game
Page 4 - Helpline Center - Random Acts of Kindness
Page 5 - SD To***co Control - Resources
Page 6 - Lost&Found - Turning Data into Action for Inclusive Healthcare

02/09/2026

Today is a great day to start having the conversation about substance use with your kids. Check out these resources from Let's Be Clear SD.

02/07/2026

What a great way to get people talking about mental health to help breakdown the stigma! Way to go!

The City of Aberdeen has taken the Check In, Speak Up pledge. By committing to this initiative, city leaders are helping create environments where mental health conversations are encouraged and support is accessible. As one of the largest employers in our community, we're excited about the implications of their commitment!

Take the pledge today >> bit.ly/3KiOqjT

02/03/2026

During the month of February, we recognize National Random Acts of Kindness Month, a time dedicated to spreading generosity, fostering empathy, and performing selfless acts to brighten others' lives, to make kindness a daily habit.

Do something extra kind for someone today! —Brooke

02/03/2026

Mount Marty University hosted their annual su***de prevention awareness event this past Sunday.

If you or someone you know needs help, call, text or chat 988 to connect with locally trained professionals at the Helpline Center. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7.