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Offers access to resources such as training, videos, curricula, and books on topics surrounding the issues of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and violence related issues. Training and resources are offered around mental health first aid and suicide prevention. Provides services to 21 counties in the N.E. region of South Dakota. Also, has opioid prevention resources such as DisposeRX packets, medication lock boxes, and Naloxboxes.

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Sexual Assault Prevention
Information Clearinghouses
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Workshops/Symposiums
Community Mental Health Agencies
Medication Disposal
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Suicide Prevention Programs
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
General Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Coalition Building
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to families and service providers of children aged birth to 21 with varying levels of both hearing and vision loss. Services are geared toward improving educational outcomes in order to help prepare them for eventual transition into adulthood. Technical assistance and support services include: understanding vision and hearing loss, developing communication skills, using accommodations and technology, assisting with the development of educational plans and meaningful strategies, daily living skills, and transitioning across life stages. Information and resources include guides and handbooks, links to state and national resources, Wegner library resources, and deaf-blind topic pages.

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Blindness
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Disease/Disability Information
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Disability Awareness Training
Deafness
Information Clearinghouses
The WPRC seeks to divert or delay those we serve from substance use and other high-risk behaviors to promote choices/behaviors resulting in lifelong mind and body wellness. The WPRC primarily focuses prevention support services to stakeholders in South Dakota's 22 westernmost counties, but often serves an even broader audience. The WPRC's services include providing education, technical assistance, training and other support to prevention service providers, youth, parents, educators, community groups, social service providers, health/wellness agencies, chemical dependency service providers, law enforcement and other community wellness stakeholders. WPRC staff can provide community education and information on a broad range of prevention topics. These topics include: - Individual drugs (alcohol, nicotine, vaping, marijuana, methamphetamine, fentanyl, etc.) - Trends in drug use - Over the counter drug misuse - The science of chemical dependence (brain and body) - Risky behavior marketing - 988/211 Helpline usage The WPRC maintains a traditional library of books and other media relating to prevention, health and wellness. Visit the website to create an account to access the e-library. Both are no cost and open to all.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Parenting Materials
Information Clearinghouses
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Coalition Building
Medication Disposal
Sexual Assault Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Bullying Prevention
Parenting Skills Classes
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
General Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Workshops/Symposiums
Relationship Workshops
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Self Esteem Workshops
Provides health information services to the state of South Dakota with emphasis on professional clinical information needs and consumer health and patient information. Includes the following services - reference information services: on-site by appointment only, by telephone, or email, licensed subscription database access, consumer health, and disabilities collections.

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Learning Disabilities
Information Clearinghouses
Intellectual Disabilities
Colleges/Universities
Functional Disabilities
Disease/Disability Information
Developmental Disabilities
Offers monthly assistance to help cover non-medical expenses such as travel, lodging, and meals during a child's hospitalization. Provides educational resources for families navigating complex medical journeys and connects them to peer-led community support groups. Also engages in advocacy and awareness efforts related to congenital heart defects (CHD) and organ donation.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Family Caregiver Subsidies
Issue Advocacy
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Information Clearinghouses
Individual Advocacy
General Medical Expense Assistance
The SEPRC works with others across the state to provide prevention resources, training and technical assistance through program development and training. Offers a 12-hour diversion class for individuals aged 17 - 20 years, designed for individuals who may be making high-risk choices and aim to change drinking and drug use behaviors.

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Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
Information Clearinghouses
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Coalition Building
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
General Mental Health Information/Education
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Prescription Drug Lock Boxes
Sexual Assault Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Medication Disposal
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Diversion Programs
Bullying Prevention