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

02/26/2026

Growth begins the moment you decide your past actions don’t define your worth. Keep learning. Keep rising.

02/22/2026

HALT check, are you…
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Address the basic need first.

02/18/2026

Try these affirmations today:
"I can sit with uncomfortable feelings without trying to escape them.
I can face cravings without giving in.
I can have tough conversations.
I can set boundaries.
I can ask for help."
And remember you have survived 100% of your hardest days so far.

02/14/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue,
Sobriety looks really good on you. ❤️
Just your reminder this weekend that choosing yourself and your recovery isn't selfish, just self-love.

02/11/2026

A reminder of this great opportunity and event! Register now if you haven't already!

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.

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Brookings, SD
57006

Website

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

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