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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

11/03/2026

Share your loved one & their story this November 💛 Join this meaningful art exhibition by clicking the link: https://intolightproject.org/share-your-story

There’s still time to be part of The INTO LIGHT Project! The submission deadline has been extended through November 30 or until we receive 30 submissions.

The Into Light Project honors the lives of individuals lost to substance use disorder by sharing their stories through meaningful graphite portraits. Each portrait represents a life and a story worth remembering. By sharing these stories, we can help reduce stigma and remind others that every life is more than a number.

If you have lost a loved one and would like to honor their memory, we encourage you to submit their story. There is no cost to participate, and families will have the opportunity to keep the portrait after the exhibit closes.

Submit a story using the link in the comments.

11/02/2026

You don’t have to have it all figured out to be making progress. 💛

What’s one small win you’re celebrating this week?

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃

👻 Don’t let a bad day trick you into thinking you’re not making progress.

Keep going. Your story is still being written.

10/24/2026

Make a Difference Day

✨ Small actions can make a big difference.

A kind word. Checking in. Showing up. You never know what impact a small act can have.

What’s one way you can make a difference today? 💚

10/23/2026

Tomorrow is the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! 🗣️ Participating collection sites offer a safe, free, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded, expired, or unused prescription medications, helping to prevent drug misuse and accidents! Keep your household & community safe by cleaning up your cabinets & visiting a collection site near you! Check out https://www.dea.gov/takebackday (or scan the QR code) to find what's local! If you live in Sioux Falls, stop by any Lewis Pharmacy for disposal & visit Emily's Hope resource table! 💜

10/21/2026

👻 Say BOO to the stigma!

Mental health struggles aren't something to hide in the shadows. Talking about mental health helps make it easier for others to do the same.

This Wins-day Wednesday, we're celebrating open conversations, asking for help, and showing up for one another. 🧡

10/14/2026

👻 Some things are spooky. Asking for help isn't one of them.

Reaching out when you're struggling can feel uncomfortable—but you don't have to figure everything out alone.

This Wins-day Wednesday, let’s celebrate the courage it takes to say, “I need some help.” 🧡

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! At START-SD, we continue to celebrate & learn from Indigenous voices & perspectives! Stories are just one way to honor Indigenous history, culture, & resilience. 🧡 What books are you reading?

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day 🌎

Take a moment to check in with yourself—and someone you care about. Asking for help is a strength. 💚

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