Engage Douglas County received the Coalition of Excellence Award for Coalition in Focus from CADCA, the nation’s leading substance use and misuse prevention organization. The Coalition of Excellence award is part of CADCA’s Got Outcomes! award program, which gives national recognition to exemplary coalitions that have clearly documented their impact […]
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Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference returns in person to Topeka
The Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference is back for its 6th year as an in-person event on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Hotel Topeka. The conference provides participants the opportunity to learn more about the opioid and stimulant crisis in Kansas and engage in a proactive effort to build a […]
Engage Douglas County achieves national coalition credential
Engage Douglas County achieved the Blue Ribbon Coalition credential from CADCA, the nation’s leading substance use and misuse prevention organization. The Blue Ribbon Coalition credential is part of a program that recognizes high performing coalitions that do an exceptional job creating a foundation for their work by updating and utilizing […]
Lawrence Police begin Handle with Care training to identify children exposed to trauma
Too often, children in our community witness trauma. Lawrence Police officers see it on a regular basis but, for various reasons including privacy concerns, help is never offered. A commonsense solution is underway in Lawrence to change that. This week, School Resource Officers are training their patrol colleagues in a […]
DCCCA welcomes Chris Singleton for DCCCA United
DCCCA invited motivational speaker Chris Singleton to share a message of unity and overcoming adversity during the agency’s annual staff event, DCCCA United. The event will take place Wednesday, September 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lawrence at 10 a.m. “We are excited to host Chris and hear his […]