About START-SD
START-SD is a federal program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) working to increase access to and effectiveness of prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorders in South Dakota.
It is a two-pronged project, with a focus on opioid use disorder in Brookings, Codington, and Hughes Counties and on psychostimulant use disorder in Brown, Codington, Roberts, and Hughes Counties. Our goals are to 1. slow the opioid epidemic and help impacted individuals and families get the care they need to thrive, and 2. Promote healthier coping strategies for and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with psychostimulant use disorder.
Learn more about each of the prongs of START-SD by following the links below.
Fighting stigma and understanding addiction
Many people don’t realize that drug addiction is a complex disease that can affect anyone. To learn more, visit:
Resources for those struggling with substance use disorder
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, there are resources to receive help. Visit the South Dakota helpline center website or call the hotline at 1-800-920-4343
START-SD News
Project Manuscripts
Funding Statement
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% percentage 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. Government. More Information
Program Directors
Erin Miller
Assistant Professor
Department of Allied and Population Health
Community Practice Innovation Center
College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions
SDSU - Sioux Falls
Co-Investigators
Jennifer Ball
Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Mary Emery
Professor Emerita of Sociology
School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Jeremy Daniel
Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Community Practice Innovation Center
Data Evaluator
Data Coordinator
Christopher Robbins
Assistant Professor
Department of Allied and Population Health
Community Practice Innovation Center
