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 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

Healing, growth, and recovery aren’t always easy, but every step forward matters.Take a moment today to acknowledge your...
03/14/2026

Healing, growth, and recovery aren’t always easy, but every step forward matters.

Take a moment today to acknowledge your effort, your resilience, and how far you’ve come.
You are trying.
You are growing.
And that matters.

Your mind carries a lot: stress, healing, memories, growth, and sometimes struggles others can’t see. Give yourself the ...
03/11/2026

Your mind carries a lot: stress, healing, memories, growth, and sometimes struggles others can’t see. Give yourself the same patience and compassion you offer to others.

Recovery and mental wellness are not about being perfect. They’re about taking care of yourself one moment, one choice, and one day at a time.

Today, we celebrate the women in recovery who continue to break stigma, support one another, and prove every day that re...
03/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the women in recovery who continue to break stigma, support one another, and prove every day that recovery is possible.

To every woman walking the path of recovery: your strength, courage, and story matter.

Losing an hour can throw off our routines, and sleep is an important part of both mental health and recovery. As we adju...
03/08/2026

Losing an hour can throw off our routines, and sleep is an important part of both mental health and recovery.

As we adjust to the time change, try to support your sleep by:
Going to bed at a consistent time
Limiting screens before bedtime
Practicing a calming nighttime routine
Getting some natural sunlight during the day

Small changes can help your body reset and keep you feeling your best.
This spring, let’s move forward with healthy habits, rest, and self-care.

Growth often comes with fear. Acknowledge that fear and keep going, you will only grow after expanding your boundaries. ...
03/06/2026

Growth often comes with fear. Acknowledge that fear and keep going, you will only grow after expanding your boundaries.

Don’t wait for the world to shift — shift yourself first.Become the change you keep hoping to see.
03/02/2026

Don’t wait for the world to shift — shift yourself first.

Become the change you keep hoping to see.

Growth begins the moment you decide your past actions don’t define your worth. Keep learning. Keep rising.
02/26/2026

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

HALT check, are you…HungryAngryLonelyTiredAddress the basic need first.
02/22/2026

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

Try these affirmations today:"I can sit with uncomfortable feelings without trying to escape them.I can face cravings wi...
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.

Roses are red, violets are blue,Sobriety looks really good on you. ❤️Just your reminder this weekend that choosing yours...
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.

A reminder of this great opportunity and event! Register now if you haven't already!
02/11/2026

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

Choose yourself today. Meditation calms, movement clears fog, and sleep restores light. Nourish your mind and rebuild yo...
02/04/2026

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

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