Improving Lives
DCCCA will begin holding monthly car seat check lanes at our Wichita location (8901 E Orme St) starting Thursday, July 21, 2022. The check lanes are scheduled for the third Thursday of every month and will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the northwest area of the […]
Engage Douglas County is proud to announce the three recipients of the 2022 Engaged in Action award. Recipients of the Engaged in Action award exemplify the values of Engage Douglas County which include a demonstrated commitment to reducing substance misuse and/or promoting mental health, active engagement in issues that affect […]
In 2020, there were 477 drug overdose deaths in Kansas. Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention project an increase in drug overdose fatalities in 2021. In response, The Kansas Prescription Drug and Opioid Advisory Committee is developing a new strategic plan to reduce fatal and nonfatal […]
DCCCA is the recipient of a $10,000 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. […]
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is March 21-27, 2022. Shatter the myths surrounding drug and alcohol use and addiction. The purpose is to educate and inspire conversations about the science behind drug use and addiction among youth. This is a great opportunity for scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers and […]