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 support 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

02/04/2026

Choose yourself today. Meditation calms, movement clears fog, and sleep restores light. Nourish your mind and rebuild your foundation for recovery.

01/29/2026

Reminder on this amazing opportunity coming up next week!

01/27/2026

Today’s reminder: setbacks aren’t failures, they’re feedback. Recovery is a journey, not a finish line.

01/23/2026

Join community members, professionals, and first responders for a day of learning, connection, and prevention. This incredible event is open to the public and focused on building a safer, more supportive Brookings.

01/21/2026

If today feels overwhelming, start small. Just choose one. Recovery happens in small steps.

01/18/2026

Mental Health First Aid Training
Empower yourself and learn how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges and connect people to help. Register now!

01/16/2026

You haven’t lost just because you’re still fighting. That’s strength. You are still here, still trying and still winning.

01/14/2026

Big shoutout to this incredible event being held soon! Supporting local artists and businesses, continues to do and spread good in our community.

01/07/2026

A new year doesn’t mean perfection. It means another chance. In recovery, our only resolution is to keep showing up, one day at a time.

12/29/2025

You are not your past. Mistakes are part of the story, not the title. Keep going

12/22/2025

If the holidays feel heavy, you’re not alone. These small steps can make a big difference. Planning ahead is part of protecting your recovery.

12/20/2025

Recovery starts the moment you choose not to give up on yourself.

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Brookings, SD
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https://www.sdstate.edu/pharmacy-allied-health-professions/start-sd

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