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Contact Center for Community Support & Research

Contact Center
The WSU Center for Community Support and Research (CSSR)provides support to current and prospective CROs. CSSR currently provides the following support and leadership development for Consumer Run Organizations (CROs):

For more information, call the WSU Center for Community Support & Research at (316) 978-3843 or (800) 445-0116 (toll free in Kansas).


  • Support to Specific CROs
    The WSU Center for Community Support and Research provides individualized telephone and face-to-face consultation in response to a wide range of questions and concerns regarding the start-up and management of existing CROs. The toll free number is: 1-800-445-0116

  • Educational Workshops/Conferences
    The WSU Center for Community Support and Research provides an annual Request For Proposal (RFP) workshop for all interested CRO applicants, and four CRO meetings for funded CROs.

  • Identify Best Practices
    The WSU Center for Community Support and Research continuously updates a workbook that includes successful management tools and practices used by CROs in Kansas and new information needed by established or developing CROs.

  • Explore and Identify Other Potential Sources of Funding/Resources for CROs
    The WSU Center for Community Support and Research helps CROs in Kansas build the capacity to access resources in addition to those provided by SRS.

  • Program Evaluation
    The WSU Center for Community Support and Research works in conjunction with CROs to improve services through effective program evaluation.