coordinator, Krista Bau at krista.bau@northern.edu or (605) 626-3007. Students can also report using our online reporting system. Safe Harbor has a 24/7 help line and can be reached at (605) 226-1212. A confidential space to visit with an advocate is located in the Student Affairs Suite, 222 Student Center. For emergencies call 911. HELPING HUNGRY STUDENTS: A GROWING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SALVATION ARMY 2024–2025 Academic Year— A growing partnership between Student Affairs and the Salvation Army continues to make a meaningful impact on food insecurity at Northern. Now in its third full year, the Salvation Army Mobile Market and Pantry brings free pantry items, fresh produce, pastries and more directly to the Student Center Mall every other Tuesday afternoon while classes are in session. This innovative program was recently recognized in a national publication as the only on-campus food pantry partnership between a local Salvation Army Corps and an institution of higher education. The initiative eliminates transportation barriers for students and provides access to essential resources in a welcoming, stigma-free environment. “We also want to avoid duplicating services by opening additional pantries on campus,” said Sean Blackburn, dean of students. “Working with the Salvation Army supports not just hungry students, but the broader community through awareness.” The program’s goal is simple but powerful: to address hunger among Northern students without judgment, while also strengthening community ties and raising awareness about food insecurity in the region. Thanks to the dedication of Salvation Army volunteers and the continued support of the campus community, this partnership is helping ensure that no student has to choose between their education and their next meal. NARCAN TRAINING AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS October 2024 – According to the South Dakota Department of Health and Social Services, opioids are involved in nearly half of all overdose deaths in South Dakota. While no overdoses have been reported on campus, being aware and prepared to respond to a medical emergency is important. Thanks to a grant from the South Dakota Prevention Network, Wellness and Prevention Services secured more than a dozen Narcan kits which were installed in public buildings and residence halls throughout campus. Naloxone, commonly called Narcan®, is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. As an opioid antagonist, Naloxone reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. Examples of opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine and morphine. Students, staff and faculty were encouraged to attend a 30-minute training on how to identify the signs of an overdose and how to safely administer Naloxone during a medical emergency thanks to a partnership between Campus Safety, Aberdeen Police Department and the Department of Nursing. Offering Narcan Training is a key result from the draft Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2025-30). STUDENT AFFAIRS 17 ANNUAL REPORT The Salvation Army Mobile Pantry plays a vital role in supporting student success at Northern—especially for our international students, who often face limited employment opportunities and lack reliable transportation to access groceries. Abiah George, Student Body President
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