Strategic Plan
In October 2017, the South Dakota Opioid Abuse Advisory Committee developed South Dakota’s Statewide Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis. This plan serves as a framework for the state’s response to the opioid crisis and is updated on a regular basis through the work of the Opioid Abuse Advisory Committee and the work of the Departments of Health and Social Services.
2021 Annual Report
Federal funding awarded to South Dakota in 2016 was used to provide a collaborative approach to combatting opioid misuse and abuse in our state. The plan outlined in the 2021 Annual Report maximizes federal funding across four key strategies:
- Prevention and Early Identification
- Treatment and Recovery
- Reducing Illicit Supply
- Response to Opioid Misuse or Abuse
Efforts to Date:
In response to the priorities outlined in South Dakota’s Statewide Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis, a number of steps have been taken to:
- Raise awareness
- Broaden access to information and services
- Expand opportunities for education and training
- Provide prevention resources and expand outreach
- Increase the number of treatment programs and resources available
As of October 2020:
Treatment
More than 950 individuals have been treated for opioid addiction by partners or state-contracted agencies
Prevention
Over 10,000 individuals have participated in evidence-based awareness and education programming
Lives Saved
More than 500 individuals had an improved response in their condition after administration of NARCAN® by EMS personnel
Project Briefs
Learn more about key partners, programs, and services being developed and in progress in South Dakota.
Awareness
Prevention
- Youth Prevention
- Prevention in Communities
- Safe Medication Storage & Disposal
- Better Choices, Better Health® SD Chronic Pain Workshops
Treatment & Support
- Connection to Resources & Care Coordination
- Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
- Recovery Support Services