Engage Douglas County achieved the Blue Ribbon Coalition credential from CADCA, the nation’s leading substance use and misuse prevention organization. The Blue Ribbon Coalition credential is part of a program that recognizes high performing coalitions that do an exceptional job creating a foundation for their work by updating and utilizing […]
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Lawrence Police begin Handle with Care training to identify children exposed to trauma
Too often, children in our community witness trauma. Lawrence Police officers see it on a regular basis but, for various reasons including privacy concerns, help is never offered. A commonsense solution is underway in Lawrence to change that. This week, School Resource Officers are training their patrol colleagues in a […]
DCCCA welcomes Chris Singleton for DCCCA United
DCCCA invited motivational speaker Chris Singleton to share a message of unity and overcoming adversity during the agency’s annual staff event, DCCCA United. The event will take place Wednesday, September 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lawrence at 10 a.m. “We are excited to host Chris and hear his […]
Engage Douglas County conducts Reward and Reminder tobacco prevention program
Engage Douglas County representatives from Lawrence Douglas County Public Health, Douglas County Youth Prevention and DCCCA conducted Reward and Reminder visits to local retailers encouraging them not to sell tobacco to minors. Reward and Reminder is an evidence-based program that rewards businesses who don’t sell tobacco to youth and reminds […]
DCCCA holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Lawrence building
DCCCA will soon have a new home in East Lawrence as the DCCCA Services Building officially broke ground on Thursday, July 7, 2022. This facility will include a variety of DCCCA programs, including: Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, Family Preservation Services, Prevention Services and Foster Parent/Adoption Services. Construction will begin later […]