It’s never too late to ask for help. We can overcome these challenges when we stand together. These programs and services help South Dakotans live commercial tobacco-free, healthier lives.
Commercial Tobacco and Vape
The SD QuitLine program is designed to help people kick their nicotine habit for good. If you’re ready to quit, call 1-866-SD-QUITS.
This cessation website and movement empowers teens and young adults to quit commercial tobacco and vape.
Tribal Tobacco Toolkits
Protect our youth, elders, and loved ones from tobacco-related diseases. Use these toolkits to guide conversations with community members, tribal health, and tribal leadership on how to adopt policies that prohibit smoking commercial tobacco in public places.
Prescription Opioid Misuse
Learn about the side effects and risk factors of opioids, find prescription drug take-back locations, and treatment services in your area.
The South Dakota Resource Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-920-4343.
Opioid Care Coordination is a free, confidential service available for all South Dakotans. An Opioid Care Coordinator provides the support you or your family may be missing and helps develop a plan for recovery.
Call the Resource Hotline at 1-800-920-4343 and ask to speak with a Care Coordinator.
Drug & Alcohol Dependence
Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous
Connect with a free, community-based support system for those impacted by drug or alcohol addiction.
Suicide Prevention
This is a suicide prevention website and crisis line for youth and young adults. If you know someone who may be in crisis or contemplating suicide, be the one to show you care. Call if you need help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Call the Helpline Center if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts. Call 1-800-273-8255 anytime, day or night. The service is free and confidential.
Support for Families
Bright Start’s free personal nurse program helps first-time moms focus on their health, during and after pregnancy, so they have healthier babies.
This website connects you to information and South Dakota services that help with caring for a new baby and family.
Call 211, text your zip code to 898211, or visit the Helpline Center for information and support. They can assist with financial, family, legal, food, health, employment, or disaster-related problems. The service is free and confidential.
South Dakota Health Programs
Guides – NEW in 2022!
National Resources
Text Messaging
SmokefreeTXT is a mobile text messaging service. The program provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking and stay quit.
Learn more about Smokefree TXT. To enroll by phone: text the word START to 47848 from your mobile phone, answer a few questions, and you’ll start receiving messages.