A new approach for prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, suicide and gambling problems is underway in the state of Kansas, but in the meantime, the area is without any services.
The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), along with five contractors, known as the Kansas Prevention Collaborative, addressed community coalitions Friday in Chanute. KDADS will spend about nine months crafting a new plan of services.
In the past, regional prevention centers have partnered with the state to help people access mental health programs as…
