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We Can Weather Any Storm

Inclement Weather Toolkit

Natural disasters are inevitable, unpredictable and often unavoidable. Dangerous weather can take many forms in South Dakota, spanning many different outcomes, including loss of life, destruction of property and physical injury. These natural disasters don’t just take a toll on our belongings and physical wellbeing – they often test our mental health as well.

How to Use this Toolkit

After basic safety needs are met, our mental health needs are just as important. This comprehensive online toolkit is designed to support the community and provide access to valuable resources and information to help in times of need. This kit includes communication materials for communities including paid media assets, tips, flyers and social media posts.

Social Media Assets

Share these social media posts to encourage community members and survivors of suicide loss to find help and support.

Plant Growing Through the Dirt

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When disaster strikes, our mental health can also take a hit. The 988 Lifeline is here to remind you recovery is possible. Find resources, support and, most of all, hope. SDBehavioralHealth.gov/988

I'm Here to Listen

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Together, we can stand strong through life’s toughest storms. Let loved ones know you’re here to support them. Here’s how: 

SDBehavioralHealth.gov/support

Snow Storm

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Natural disasters can shake us to our core and affect our mental well-being. When times are tough, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Find mental health support at 

SDBehavioralHealth.gov.

Community Outreach Materials

These materials can help you communicate in the event of an overdose cluster, educating community members, sharing resources and spreading awareness of Naloxone.

Tip Sheet

This tip sheet includes coping methods, at-risk populations and ways to reach out in the event of a natural disaster.

Flyer

This flyer can be printed and shared to promote the 988 Lifeline as a resource for coping, trauma, mental distress, substance use and loss.

Blog Content

This blog can be published and shared by communities to bring awareness to 988 as a resource during times of stress.

Printed Materials

Organizations and communities can order affirmation cards, stickers, posters, temporary tattoos and more from SD Behavioral Health.

Digital Display Banners

These banner ads come in several sizes to promote resources and support during a natural disaster. These banners can be used as part of a paid media plan or placed on community websites. Download the imagery, and when placed on the site ensure each banner links to SDBehavioralHealth.gov/988.