Improving Lives
~~Fentanyl Test Strips Legalized in Kansas, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approved First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray in March to Combat Opioid Crisis~~ TOPEKA – As National Substance Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close, Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging Kansans to use new tools to fight the opioid crisis. […]
In partnership with Healthy Blue, DCCCA will expand access and distribution of naloxone (Narcan) resources throughout Kansas. This collaboration aims to provide essential solutions to address substance use disorders in Kansas communities. DCCCA will receive $125,000 directed toward initiatives that increase access to substance use prevention resources and tools, expand […]
Engage Douglas County is proud to announce the three recipients of the 2023 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 […]
DCCCA has achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA) and remains accredited through June 2027. As part of accreditation and a desire to provide the best services possible, DCCCA engages in quality improvement processes. DCCCA received a 1-rating (full implementation) in 600 out of 633 total ratings and […]
DCCCA is one of 15 community organizations in Kansas awarded a grant to address the ongoing crisis of suicide. The organizations will develop community-specific strategies to prevent suicide among at-risk Kansans. DCCCA will engage in community- and evidence-based suicide prevention services and activities that prevent suicidal behavior; reduce suicidal ideation, […]