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Stopping Stigma.
Saving Lives.

Emily’s Hope is dedicated to removing the stigma of substance use disorder through awareness, education, and prevention; and removing financial barriers for treatment and recovery.

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Upcoming Event

Emily’s Hope Cruise Night at Autoland

July 16, 2025 • 5:00pm
Autoland in Sioux Falls

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International Overdose Awareness Day 2025

Hosted by Emily’s Hope, in partnership with the Helpline Center and Face It Together

Join us on Sunday, August 31, for a candlelight vigil at the Greenway Amphitheater in downtown Sioux Falls to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day.

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U.S. Drug overdose Deaths

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PEOPLE DIED LAST YEAR

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people die each day in the U.S.

Source: CDC data

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K-12 Substance Use Prevention Curriculum

K-5 Lessons: Now Available
6-12 Lessons: Launching Soon
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They were daughterssonsmothersfathersfriendswiveshusbandscousinsboyfriendsgirlfriends.

They were More Than Just A Number.

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Post-Overdose Response TeamProviding hope after overdose with peer support.

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Treatment ScholarshipsEmily’s Hope has funded more than 200 treatment scholarships at the Avera Addiction Care Center.

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Life-Saving ToolsDistributing free naloxone and fentanyl test strips.

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You are not alone.
“I want to prevent as many families as possible from experiencing a similar tragedy and Emily’s Hope is doing that through treatment and prevention education. Even if just one life is saved it’s all worth it.”
– Angela Kennecke

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The work of Emily’s Hope is supported in part by our partnerships:

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