It's Maple Leaf Festival weekend in Baldwin City! We'll hear from Jeremy Rodrock to discuss the festivities for the 69th annual event. Plus, Charlie Lauts shares information about @PeasleeTech training programs. Catch the DCCCA Good News Show on @1320KLWN! Sat: 7 am Sun: 9 am

Say YES to making the holidays brighter! This holiday season, you can help bring a little extra joy to children in foster care and families receiving treatment services and support through DCCCA. Grant a wish as an individual or business, here: dccca.org/holidays/

DCCCA is hiring a Senior Director of Behavioral Health to join our team in Wichita! This position will support staff in coordinating behavioral health activities, procedures, and meetings. Learn more and apply today: dccca.org/careers/

We're excited to welcome Jermaine Galloway, @Tallcopsaysstop, as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference. Jermaine trains professionals and communities on drug and alcohol prevention, education, and enforcement. Learn more: dccca.org/event/2026-kansas-…

Last month, DCCCA Elm Acres Recovery Services in Pittsburg celebrated Recovery Month with a special fiesta. Families came together for a hope-filled evening to "Taco 'Bout Recovery" where they could connect over tacos and fun activities!

We're honored to welcome Tom Farley as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference. Tom is a passionate advocate for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Learn more and register today: dccca.org/kansas-opioid-and-…

This week's DCCCA Good News Show highlights early childhood and K-12 public education in Douglas County. CEO Lori Alvarado welcomes Marie Taylor, executive director of Positive Bright Start, and Kelley Bethell-Smith, executive director of the Baldwin Education Foundation.

Thanks to Hetlinger Developmental Services for welcoming DCCCA's Child Placing Agency team to the Fall Plant & Art Sale in Emporia. Also, we appreciate spreading community resources during Raise the Praise with The Altar and Reliance Community Church in Wichita.

We invite teens to attend a brief presentation in Lawrence on Wednesday, October 21 and help us gather feedback about fentanyl education. All participants will receive a $50 a gift card and food will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] before Oct 18 to reserve your spot.

We appreciate Marilyn from The Welcome Club of Lawrence for its donation of $500 to Hope Rising: A DCCCA Recovery Community. This gift will help women in recovery, and their children, successfully transition from residential care to independent living.

Join us next Monday, October 12 for a free Virtual Naloxone Training. This session will provide participants with knowledge how to prevent, recognize, and respond to an opioid overdose, as well as information about local resources. To register, visit: dccca.org/attend-a-naloxone-…

On this week's episode of the DCCCA Good News Show, learn how the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority provides housing for qualifying senior citizens and individuals in the community. Plus, meet the new executive director of HeadQuarters Kansas, Megan Bridges.

Last week, DCCCA welcomed peer support professionals in Wichita to help enhance skills and empower those with lived experience. Thank you to Tracey Striplin and Sherri Luthe for leading the discussion and everyone who joined us for this valuable learning opportunity!

We had the opportunity to take part in this year's Sunflower Fair hosted by the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. During the event, DCCCA provided attendees with medication locking pouches, at-home medication disposal kits, and medication safety information.

Earlier this month, former DCCCA client Wayne Mastin visited our Wichita location to share his story and strength in recovery. Wayne's visit encouraged current clients and staff with hope and provided a meaningful reminder of how lives can be transformed through this work.

DCCCA is recognized across Kansas for our work in suicide prevention by providing trainings and programming around mental health and substance use. Explore how you can get involved: dccca.org/program-types/suic…

Winning the Tax Game – For You, Your Family, and DCCCA Join us this Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 p.m. at DCCCA Headquarters for an educational event focused on financial confidence, family priorities, and charitable impact. Contact Julie at [email protected] to RSVP.

The DCCCA Fostering/Adoption program provided resources and connection at a pair of recent community gatherings. Rachel assisted with information about Post Adoption Support at the Hays Market, while Chadlee and Tim visited with families at Open Streets in Wichita.

DCCCA was proud to support the 12th annual Recovery Idol at Century II in Wichita! We were honored to celebrate the talents, stories, and strength of individuals in recovery. Thanks to Jimmy McGill for inspiring us with hope and being a champion of recovery!

We'd like to thank several individuals, businesses and organizations who supported our All Hearts on Deck for DCCCA silent auction. We appreciate you for being part of this meaningful event that helps us create brighter futures for those we serve. dccca.org/event/all-hearts-o…