Improving Lives
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) awarded DCCCA, Inc. $231,616 to support Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition’s continued enhancement of suicide prevention efforts, strategies, and activities across the state. “KDADS and the Behavioral Health Services Commission are thrilled to continue funding prevention services for Kansans through the work […]
The substance use disorder (SUD) and drug overdose epidemic continues to impact Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reports that 738 Kansas residents died from a drug overdose in 2022. This represents an 8.8% increase in the total number of drug overdose deaths from 2021. In response […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Morris Faiman, a beloved member of the DCCCA family who served on the Board of Directors since 1980. Morris passed away on April 23, 2024, at the age of 91. “Morris dedicated his life finding ways to treat and […]
Topeka, Kan. – In response to the need to provide more Therapeutic Family Foster Homes (TFFH), the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announce that seven agencies will receive $4,765,355 in grants to build capacity through innovative approaches that will significantly increase the number of homes available and provide […]
DCCCA and Healthy Blue, announce the installation of new naloxone vending machines coming to Hutchinson and Wichita. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. This innovative approach aims to provide immediate first response to opioid overdoses and save lives within the Reno […]