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Building Resilient Youth
National Recovery Month
September 2025 |
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September is National Recovery Month |
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September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals on their recovery journey and to honor the families, peers, and professionals who support them. |
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This annual observance increases awareness of substance use disorders, highlights the importance of recovery, and promotes the message that treatment is effective and recovery is possible. You can show support by encouraging open dialogue about recovery, reducing stigma through positive language, and offering compassion and understanding to those in your life who may be struggling. Small acts of support can make a meaningful difference in someone’s path toward healing. There are four major dimensions of recovery: health, home, community, and purpose. These are the building blocks that all people need to live healthy, happy, independent lives and to reach their full potential. |
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If you have a student at Ben Reifel, Whittier, Lincoln, Roosevelt, or Washington, they are eligible to join a club! Please send an email to courtney@emilyshope.charity
for more information. |
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VAPING- Straight Talk with an Addiction Doc |
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Our new series, "Straight Talk with an Addiction Doc," features Dr. Hannah Statz DeVries, an addiction psychiatrist and Emily’s Hope board member, alongside Angela Kennecke. Together, they’ll tackle current issues surrounding youth substance use and misuse with honest, evidence-based conversations. Their first discussion dives into the real dangers of vaping—what kids and parents need to know. Stay tuned for more insightful conversations to help families, educators, and communities make informed choices.
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Parent Tip for National Recovery Month:
Communication
Use this month as an opportunity to talk with your child about the reality of substance use and recovery. Share that many people struggle, but with support, recovery is possible and worth celebrating. Be honest, keep the conversation age-appropriate, and emphasize the importance of empathy and reducing stigma. Modeling compassion helps youth understand that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. |
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Public Service Announcement Campaign-
Encouraging Positive Change |
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Our Youth Prevention Coalition |
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At Emily’s Hope, we believe that prevention is key to breaking the cycle of substance use disorder. That’s why we launched Building Resilient Youth, a newsletter through our Youth Prevention Coalition, a community-driven initiative dedicated to preventing youth substance use in Sioux Falls. |
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With support from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant, we’re building on our proven prevention efforts to address the unique challenges facing our community. |
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Together, we can create a future where fewer young people are impacted by substance use.
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Meet our Coalition Members! |
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Through collaboration with local leaders, schools, businesses, healthcare providers, and parents, we’re creating lasting change by educating, empowering, and equipping youth with the tools they need to make healthy choices. |
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Emily's Hope Headlines Involving Youth |
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. —Five smoke shop owners across South Dakota have been indicted on drug charges following a statewide sting that uncovered the sale of illegal substances, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday.
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Gettysburg, S.D. – The Gettysburg, South Dakota Police Department is warning parents to remind children about the dangers of suspicious items. The warning comes after police say a high school student found a syringe on a sidewalk in town.
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Young Adults with stress, anxiety, depression more likely to mix alcohol and cannabis, study finds
TORONTO – Young adults struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression are more likely to combine binge drinking with cannabis, a practice that researchers say can intensify intoxication and increase harmful consequences.
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At Emily's Hope, we are dedicated to removing the stigma of substance use disorder and addiction. Founded by mother and journalist Angela Kennecke, our mission is to turn heartbreak into action by providing education, treatment, and scholarships. We are committed to shining a light on addiction and saving lives. |
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This newsletter is supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award funded by ONDCP. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ONDCP, CDC/HHS, or the U.S.
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