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Tag: COMCARE

Department heads from the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center, Wichita police, COMCARE and 911 sit at the front of a meeting room.
Posted inWatchdog

A few steps forward, a few steps back: Update on the Cedric Lofton task force recommendations

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner December 20, 2022May 25, 2023

One notable change is Sedgwick County has launched a pilot program embedding mental health workers among the 911 emergency response team. On the opposite side, Sedgwick County has decided to not include “Stand Your Ground” law reform in its legislative agenda. 

Keith Dockter stands in the hall of Holland Pathways, which has walls that are decorated with celebrity quotes about their addiction recovery.
Posted inLocal Government

‘Much more death now than there was’: How fentanyl changed opioid addiction treatment in Wichita 

Wichita Beacon intern Gretchen Lenth headshot against a blue background by Gretchen Lenth August 9, 2022August 9, 2022
Mental health crisis resources for Wichitans
Posted inLocal Government

Who do you call in a mental health crisis? Hotlines and hospitals to know in Sedgwick County.

Avatar photo by Celia Hack February 16, 2022August 7, 2022
Former 911 supervisor Andrew Benson left Sedgwick County Emergency Communications over concerns about the agency’s leadership. A recent survey showed similar concerns about county agencies among other former employees. (Alex Unruh/The Beacon)
Posted inLocal Government

‘It wasn’t professional’: Leadership the No. 1 reason employees left Sedgwick County, survey finds

Avatar photo by Celia Hack November 9, 2021August 7, 2022
Sedgwick county’s recommended budget includes nearly $15.5 million for a new crisis center — which would expand their current detox unit, pictured above, from 15 to 20 beds. More "detox beds" would open more room to help those going through withdrawal. (Alex Unruh/The Beacon)
Posted inLocal Government

What a long-awaited expansion to the community crisis center would mean for Sedgwick County

Avatar photo by Celia Hack August 3, 2021August 7, 2022

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