Improving Lives
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, […]
Approaching substance abuse treatment with a holistic attitude towards the services we provide, treating the whole person not just the addiction, is an integral piece of our treatment process and culture at DCCCA. This approach allows us to reduce barriers to recovery our clients face when they step beyond our […]
Each year the DCCCA offices in Lawrence host a lunch and raffle to support the United Way of Douglas County. This annual event takes place in November and is not only a chance to support our local United Way, but it is an opportunity to take time together before the […]
Karma Lohrenz and Jessie Taylor fill the role of Peer Support Specialist at DCCCA and spend their days walking side by side with clients in recovery. No matter if individuals are taking their first step to social detox or working on a successful long term recovery in their community, these […]
DCCCA provides a diverse range of services that reduce barriers to long term recovery. These services include dedicated support for appropriately prescribed Medication Assisted Treatment. Historically addiction treatment has been viewed through the lens of complete abstinence. We believe the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavior therapies, […]