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Local Voices, Comprehensive Data, and Bold Ideas: New Report Clears a Path for Kansas’ Response to Substance Use
Following 15 months of statewide research and community input, the United to Transform report, released by KU's Center for Public Partnerships and Research, delivers the most comprehensive analysis yet of the state’s substance use disorder system. Combining insights from more than 2,000 Kansans with analysis of over 70 datasets, the report recommends practical, person-centered strategies to expand access, strengthen collaboration and create a more sustainable system.
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Wed, 01/14/2026
Project staff facilitated a community sensemaking workshop that brought data and lived experiences together.
Thu, 12/11/2025
CPPR has developed a powerful new mapping tool that transforms complex substance use disorder (SUD) data into clear, actionable insights for every Kansas county. Featuring interactive maps, county-level profiles, and a data-driven SUD Risks and Resilience Index, the tool helps communities understand local vulnerabilities, identify protective factors, and plan targeted interventions.
Mon, 11/24/2025
Through conversations with more than 2,000 Kansans—from people with lived experience to local leaders—one truth became clear: no single organization can fix a complex system alone. Communities thrive when partners come together, share power, and build solutions
Mon, 09/15/2025
Project staff from the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research joined the Kansas Reflector Podcast to discuss United to Transform.
Wed, 09/10/2025
IRIS is more than technology—it’s a movement powered by partnerships. Across Kansas, Illinois, and other states, IRIS helps communities plant the seeds of collaboration, grow trust among partners, and harvest real results for families.