Improving Lives
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 […]
Engage Douglas County representatives from Lawrence Douglas County Public Health, Douglas County Youth Prevention and DCCCA conducted Reward and Reminder visits to local retailers encouraging them not to sell tobacco to minors. Reward and Reminder is an evidence-based program that rewards businesses who don’t sell tobacco to youth and reminds […]
DCCCA will soon have a new home in East Lawrence as the DCCCA Services Building officially broke ground on Thursday, July 7, 2022. This facility will include a variety of DCCCA programs, including: Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, Family Preservation Services, Prevention Services and Foster Parent/Adoption Services. Construction will begin later […]
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 […]