Insights

DCCCA to support Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition initiatives
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 […]

Kansas Prescription Drug and Opioid Advisory Committee Seeks Public Opinion
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 […]

In Memoriam: Morris Faiman, DCCCA board member since 1980, passes away at 91
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, […]

DCCCA to provide training, recruitment support for Kansas Therapeutic Foster Homes
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 […]

DCCCA, Healthy Blue launch naloxone vending machines in Hutchinson, Wichita
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 […]