SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF ADDICTION AND PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS

(SDAAPP)

Future Events:

2026 Annual Conference  
May 6, 7, 8, 2026
Highland Conference Center,  Mitchell, SD
Attendance is in person and virtually
Presenters will be in person and virtually as identified on the agenda

We are using the Whova app again this year!
You will find the agenda, speaker bios, workshop descriptions and registration form.  We are pleased to announce that an online payment method is available this year also!

We Promote Values of Service

Our vision of the future includes the following values:

•     We value the special skills and competencies of our profession.

•     We value education, training, experience and continued professional development.

•     We value all citizens of South Dakota and believe they deserve the best of addiction and prevention services.

•     We value our unique cultures in South Dakota.  Rural and also urban.  We are European-American, 

•     Native American, and also have an emerging diversity of cultures.

•     We value a holistic approach that includes spirituality as an element of wellness.

Our Beliefs

We see the following as core to our organization:

•     Parity for Addiction and Prevention professional will be the benchmark for the future.

•     Addiction is a preventable and treatable disease.

•     CD Counseling and Prevention are distinct professions and the SDAAPP provides leaders for those fields.

•     Prevention does work and has a positive impact on our communities.

•     Recovery from addiction helps the individual, the family, and the community at large.

Our Services

•     Bi-annual conferences with continuing education opportunity.

•     Advocacy for counselors, prevention professionals and programs.

•     Peer assistance.

•     Information for legislators, law enforcement, schools, other professionals and the public.