SRS contracts for a variety of services using state and federal funds to promote healthy behaviors and reduction of problem gambling and dependence on tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Over 200 alcohol and drug licensed programs across the state offer a range of treatment services based on a person's needs, including detoxification, residential, and outpatient programs, including specialty programs for adolescents, minorities and individuals with mental health disorders. Some providers also offer residential services for women with children, with on-site day care so that families can remain intact during the treatment process. All of the services are funded through either the substance abuse treatment block grant or Medicaid, depending on the person's eligibility. SRS also collaborates with the Department of Corrections and the Juvenile Justice Authority to ensure that substance abuse services are coordinated for adult and youth offenders.
Treatment services are individualized and include assistance in the following areas: alcohol use, other drug use, employment, family, psychological, legal, and health problems. Services can be accessed through Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Centers (RADACs) that provide on-site assessments and referrals to treatment services (see provider list, page 76 or go to www.srskansas.org/hcp/aaps/AAPSTreatment.htm).
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment - Block Grants
Total Persons Served per Year 15,678
Actual Expenditures---SFY2006 $16,422,466
State General Funds $2,036,492
Fee Funds $4,045,879
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment - Medicaid
Average Monthly Persons 1,434
Actual Expenditures---SFY 2006* $13,642,474
State General Funds $5,385,890
*FY 06 expenditures includes FY 06 expenses paid in FY 07
Substance Abuse Prevention
Addiction and Prevention Services fund a comprehensive infrastructure based on prevention science. The infrastructure supports research-based practices, data-driven process and outcomes-based planning and evaluation. The system has been in existence for nearly 20 years and has concentrated specifically on three statewide outcomes; 1) reduction of the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs by youth; 2) increase the age of initiation of use of substances; 3) increase the perception of risk and harm with the use of substances.
Thirteen Regional Prevention Centers serve all 105 counties in the state and provide comprehensive science-based technical assistance, support, and training to more than 200 community coalitions, task forces, and partnerships. Kansas Family Partnership supports statewide prevention strategies including training and advocacy for effective prevention programs, policies, and practices. Data collection and analysis is supported through a statewide youth survey administered by Greenbush and web-based systems supported by the University of Kansas Work Group on Community Development. Funding is also provided to support a statewide infrastructure for YouthFriends, a school-based mentoring program.
AAPS partners with multiple stakeholders at the state level to address substance abuse issues across multiple domains. The Synar Advisory Group and Underage Drinking Prevention Team are examples of multi-agency partnerships working on specific tobacco and alcohol issues.
Substance Abuse Prevention Grants
Actual Expenditures---SFY 2006 $4,239,881
State General Funds $367,667
Fee Funds $1,064,463
Problem Gambling
Kansas has a growing need for services and supports for people with compulsive gambling problems. SRS offers grants to provide training for counselors and a toll-free help line for persons struggling with gambling addictions. SRS contracts for a toll-free hotline for persons seeking information about problem gambling. In FY 2006 a total of 383 calls were made to the Kansas Helpline for gambling addictions. The hotline can be reached by calling toll-free 1-866-662-3800.
Gambling Grants
Actual Expenditures---SFY 2006 $159,319
"I suspect my loved one has a gambling problem. How can I access services?"
Call the hotline at 1-866-662-3800 to talk to a professional about problem gambling concerns
"How can I find out if I am eligible for substance abuse services?"
Contact your RADAC to determine financial eligibility, assess your treatment needs, and for a referral to an appropriate community provider. You can also contact the AAPS Program consultant at your local Regional SRS office. You may also directly contact the provider of your choice.
"Can people receive additional treatment over and over again?"
The majority of people served by the publicly funded treatment system have not previously received treatment. However, recovery is a process and relapse should not be considered a failure.