Improving Lives
DCCCA is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation to provide support for the Douglas County Recovery Today Project. This project will offer limited financial support for DCCCA treatment clients to remove barriers that might otherwise prevent them from obtaining safe housing, employment and transportation. […]
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is March 21-27, 2022. Shatter the myths surrounding drug and alcohol use and addiction. The purpose is to educate and inspire conversations about the science behind drug use and addiction among youth. This is a great opportunity for scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers and […]
Douglas County, Kansas – On Monday, January 31, Engage Douglas County was one of 178 community coalitions honored during a graduation ceremony at CADCA’s (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) 32nd Annual National Leadership Forum, just outside of Washington, D.C. The coalitions received a graduation certificate for completing CADCA’s National Coalition […]
DCCCA is proud to announce that Dr. Anthony J. Strickland, MD will be expanding his role to Agency Medical Director. Dr. Strickland has been a trusted partner in carrying out DCCCA’s mission as the Medical Director for DCCCA’s First Step at Lake View in Lawrence since 2015. He is Board […]
DCCCA invited partners of the Lawrence-Douglas County community to attend Harvesting Hope, an event to highlight DCCCA programs that impact the lives of those we serve. The gathering served as a kick-off to DCCCA’s Improving Lives… Close to Home campaign, a transitional housing program that will be built on the […]