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Engage Douglas County

Newsletter - August, 2025

The CADCA Conference (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) is a national event that brings together youth, prevention professionals, and community leaders from across the country to share, and strengthen strategies to prevent substance misuse.

During CADCA, which was held in Nashville, Tennessee, five students from Eudora and Perry Lecompton were given the opportunity to have an active role as leaders and change-makers for a week. Throughout the conference, students engaged in hands-on workshops that focused on building leadership, communication, strategic planning, and prevention skills. Youth also learned how to analyze community problems, develop action plans, and use data driven strategies to address issues within their communities.

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Join Lawrence Schools Foundation this Saturday at Lawrence Kids Expo! This is a free event for the community where families and children are able to participate in a wide variety of creative activities while learning about Lawrence Public Schools and community services, educational programs, businesses, and extra-curricular activities throughout Lawrence.

Lawrence Schools Foundation will be providing 500+ pairs of new shoes and socks, backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), haircuts (by appointment only) free food, fun and special guest appearances!

Saturday - August 9th - 9AM - 1PM
Lawrence Public Schools Educational Support Center
110 McDonald Drive

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Break out your poodle skirts, bell bottoms, or neon windbreakers. The Give Back Bash is going retro this year!

Join #BeMoreLikeClaire for a night of joy, music, connection, and throwback fun as we honor where they’ve been and step into an exciting new chapter. A big surprise is coming... and trust us, you’ll want to be in the room when it happens! This event will feature a happy hour with dinner provided by Maceli's, silent and live auctions, paddle raise, costume contest, karaoke, and dancing the night away.

Saturday - August 23rd - 5PM (Check-In)
Maceli’s
1031 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, KS

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The overdose crisis doesn’t just shatter our families, it fractures our communities. The losses go deeper than one person, one family or one neighborhood. They ripple out into classrooms, workplaces and the spaces we all share. August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, a chance to imagine a new meaning of what family can be.

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Engage Douglas County is ready for another school year and we’re looking to add some new faces and partners to our coalition! If you know an organization or group working to reduce substance misuse and promote mental health in Douglas County we want to hear from them. Connect with EDC to see how we can work together towards a common solution!

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Back to school is an exciting time for students returning to class, but it can also be a stressful, emotional experience as well! Here are some things students (and adults!) can do to help reduce the stress factors brought on by heading back to class.

Sleep
Sleep is critical to your brain and body functions, and when you sleep well, you feel well! Set a sleep schedule and try to stick to it this year!

Breathe
If you’re feeling stressed or anxious pause and take some deep breaths. Try inhaling for 4 seconds and then exhaling 8 seconds to help lower your heart rate and calm down.

Hobbies
Keeping up with a hobby is a great way to refresh, relax and recharge your mood! Whether it’s gardening or making music, don’t forget to make time for yourself!

Exercise
Exercise is great for all areas of your mental, physical and emotional well-being. Whether it’s a short walk outdoors or an intense gym session give exercise a try and see how it helps!

 
 
 

Youth Mental Health First Aid

August 19th - 21st
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Give Back Bash

Claire’s Community - August 23rd
Maceli's, 1031 New Hampshire Street Lawrence, KS
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Walk A Mile In Their Shoes

Claire’s Community - September 28th
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