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NEWS & NOTES
News from the Bert Nash Center and the Treatment & Recovery Center of Douglas County.


Community partners work together to help get client housed
It really does take a village. Take the case of Gerald, a Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center client, for example. Multiple local...
Aug 23, 2023


July brings awareness to struggles and challenges of minority communities and promotes mental health
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which was designated in 2008. This year’s theme is “Better Health Through Better...
Jul 18, 2023


Dave’s Dream became real with creation of Mental Health First Aid instructor position
The goal of Dave’s Dream was to raise the funds to create and sustain a permanent Mental Health First Aid instructor position. The dream...
May 26, 2023


April, Parent Support Specialist: Why I Do What I Do
I love helping families navigate the difficulties of life. Seeing them discover their own strengths, build confidence, and learn how to...
Feb 28, 2023

With The Help Of Her Bert Nash Team, Jacquie Is Not Only Surviving, But Thriving
With everything she has been through, Jacquie has learned an important lesson. To advocate for herself and those she loves. “I’m very...
Feb 16, 2023


Anna, Therapist: Why I Do What I Do
My name is Anna Palermo and I have had the privilege of working on the Bert Nash Adult Outpatient Therapy Team since November 2021. My...
Jan 30, 2023


Tricia, Clinical Nursing Manager: Why I Do What I Do
My journey into mental health started in 2001 when I was a freshman at KU trying to figure out what I wanted to study. I knew I wanted to...
Jan 20, 2023

“I Trust The People At Bert Nash”
For Phoenix, it’s a matter of trust. “I didn’t trust people, that was my thing before,” she said. But at the Bert Nash Center, she has...
Jan 17, 2023

Shauna’s Story
It was about three years ago when I was dropped off at the Lawrence Community Shelter with nothing but the clothes on my back. I had no...
Dec 5, 2022

WRAP Program Saves Lives
Note: The names for this story have been changed. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking emotional support, or feeling...
Sep 14, 2022

Helping To Navigate The System… With Care
If someone is struggling with their mental health, reaching out for help is a brave decision. But it’s only the first step. There are...
Sep 7, 2022

Bert Nash Center Achieves Three-Year National Accreditation
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center received some big news this week. The Center was notified Tuesday that it has achieved a...
Aug 10, 2022

Minority Mental Health Month: Bringing People Together And Building Community
Note: July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mary Kirkendoll is all about initiating meaningful conversations. That’s how she...
Jun 29, 2022

Bert Nash Center Receives Community Behavioral Health Clinic Certification
Becoming a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a big deal. Doing it without the benefit of funding through the...
Jun 27, 2022

“Before I Felt So Broken. Now, I Feel More Alive.”
Before I felt so broken, now I feel more alive.
Jan 31, 2022

Mental Health Co-Responder Team Focuses On Collaboration And Intervention
Mental Health Professionals team up with local law enforcement to help those experiencing a crisis.
Jan 24, 2022
NEED HELP?
The Treatment & Recovery Center is open 24/7/365 days a year.
Talk to a crisis counselor:
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Call HeadQuarters at 785-841-2345
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Call or text 988
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