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The State of Kansas and Sedgwick County are constructing a 104-bed mental health hospital in Sedgwick County. This hospital will be a secure place for adults in a mental health crisis or needing competency services to stand trial. Check out our site cameras for live construction updates.
Live CameraThe CSW is Coming in October 2026
The new Community Support Waiver (CSW) will help Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live independent lives at home and in the community. People with I/DD who do not need continuous, 24-hour support can choose from a range of services that fit their assessed needs.
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KDADS Appoints Scott Anglemyer as New Governmental Affairs Manager
KDADS Secretary Laura Howard today announced the appointment of Scott Anglemyer as Governmental Affairs Manager, effective January 20, 2026.
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Kansas’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Coordinating Council Reports Year-3 Data
KDADS and KHI have released a report detailing actions taken and highlighting data on the 988 Lifeline in the state.
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KDADS Launches Quality of Life Surveys to Improve Nursing Home Care
KDADS today announced a partnership with Vital Research to implement an updated data collection process for nursing homes across Kansas.
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KDADS Announces Investment to Enhance Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Services
More people across Kansas will soon have access to high-quality care thanks to a grant to invest in CCBHCs.