Together—

We can reduce the enormous toll of substance use disorders in the lives of Kansans.

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United to Transform

United to Transform is a targeted statewide project intended to identify means of reducing the enormous toll of substance use disorders in the lives of Kansans. The aim is to expand the understanding of community-level strengths and challenges and recommend well-defined opportunities to align systems and implement innovative solutions. The project is initiated by Sunflower Foundation, funded by Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board, and conducted by the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research.

News & Events

Community Events

Community Events

Join the community conversations about substance use and the impact of stigma in your community. Together we will seek a better understanding of how to transform our community responses in ways that meet individual and community needs.Register Today!Colby October 24...

Community Sensemaking Events

Community Sensemaking Events

United to Transform invites Kansans to participate in Community Sensemaking Events in Manhattan and Pittsburg.

July 30, 2024 Webinar

July 30, 2024 Webinar

The webinar explores following topics: Insights from the Needs Assessment Process—researchers Sushmita Samaddar and Jenny Flinders share updates from their respective quantitative and qualitative work:  Mapping the SUD system: Program Inventory in Kansas Why...

May 14, 2024 Webinar

May 14, 2024 Webinar

 The webinar explores following topics: Webinar discussion: How do you engage youth in your work?  Guest speakers from STAND and Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) discussed the role of youth in substance use prevention and the impact of peer-to-peer support.   Kansas...