Improving Lives
DCCCA is proud to announce that Dr. Anthony J. Strickland, MD will be expanding his role to Agency Medical Director. Dr. Strickland has been a trusted partner in carrying out DCCCA’s mission as the Medical Director for DCCCA’s First Step at Lake View in Lawrence since 2015. He is Board […]
DCCCA’s First Step at Lake View in Lawrence will soon receive childcare assistance from Positive Bright Start. The collaboration for childcare services will begin on Monday, February 1. Positive Bright Start integrates early childhood education with an emphasis on developing social-emotional skills and early childhood therapeutic services. “Positive Bright Start […]
DCCCA is the recipient of a $9,000 grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation to provide support for the Douglas County Recovery Today Project. This project will offer limited financial support for DCCCA treatment clients to remove barriers that might otherwise prevent them from obtaining safe housing, employment and transportation. […]
DCCCA’s Behavioral Health Services announces a Pain Management Program aimed at clients undergoing persistent pain symptoms. To make a referral or schedule an appointment, simply contact the Lawrence Outpatient front desk at 785-830-8238. Who can participate in the program?-The program is designed to help those with persistent pain. -People may […]
Women undergoing residential treatment at DCCCA First Step at Lake View are finding therapy in The Merc’s Growing Food Growing Hope garden plot. We also appreciate the support from The Merc‘s Nancy O’Connor and Jim Lewis, United Healthcare’s Michael Margherio, student gardeners for their support of this project. Last year, […]