Kelly is aligned with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services in her view of the month and its importance. According to the department, the initiative seeks to help raise awareness of “the prevention, treatment, and recovery services” that are available to tackle the issue. The stronger official support for the initiative is similarly important as Kansas may be planning to expand its historical horse racing facilities in Wichita with three new applicants submitting their bids to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.