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Aug 23, 2023

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...

WRAP provides Wellness, Resources, Access and Prevention in Douglas County schools

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Aug 14, 2023

WRAP provides Wellness, Resources, Access and Prevention in Douglas County schools

Students and teachers won’t be the only ones going back to school this month. Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center’s WRAP therapists...

July brings awareness to struggles and challenges of minority communities and promotes mental health

Bert Nash CMHC

Jul 18, 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...

Dave’s Dream became real with creation of Mental Health First Aid instructor position

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May 26, 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...

Former Endowment Board member Gary Sollars to be recognized for years of service

Bert Nash CMHC

Mar 22, 2023

Former Endowment Board member Gary Sollars to be recognized for years of service

When Gary Sollars retired in 2013, he was asked to serve on various volunteer boards. One of those was the Bert Nash Community Mental...

Longtime Lawrence business owner to receive Restoring Lives Award

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Mar 21, 2023

Longtime Lawrence business owner to receive Restoring Lives Award

As someone whose family business has been a fixture in Lawrence for generations, Joe Flannery is understandably proud of his community....

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Feb 22, 2023

For Beverly, Bert Nash Center Has Been There When She Needed It The Most

Beverly has been receiving case management services from the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center off and on since 1996. But that is...

New Program Helps Break Down Barriers, Care For Whole Person

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Feb 9, 2023

New Program Helps Break Down Barriers, Care For Whole Person

There can be many barriers to someone getting help. Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is continually working to remove those...

Partnerships Lead To Board Game Therapy Research Study

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Feb 7, 2023

Partnerships Lead To Board Game Therapy Research Study

RPG (Restaurant, Pub and Games), a downtown Lawrence business, and the University of Kansas have partnered on a research study during the...

Feedback Important To Center’s Strategic Planning Process

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Jan 30, 2023

Feedback Important To Center’s Strategic Planning Process

Like any agency, Bert Nash Center is continually striving to improve as an organization and how it delivers services. One way the Center...

Bert Nash

Jan 23, 2023

Mobile Response Team Ready To Respond

The man, in his late 70s, showed up at the new Treatment and Recovery Center (TRC) in November and knocked on the door. The Center hasn’t...

Bert Nash

Jan 17, 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...

Bert Nash

Sep 13, 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...

WRAP: Celebrating 25 Years Of Impacting Students

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Sep 13, 2022

WRAP: Celebrating 25 Years Of Impacting Students

Charlie Kuszmaul had an idea to do something that hadn’t been done before, to take therapy services to where the students were — in the...

Helping To Navigate The System… With Care

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Sep 6, 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...

Bert Nash

Aug 9, 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...

Bert Nash

Jul 19, 2022

Market Adjustments Position Bert Nash Center To Retain And Recruit Top Talent

Prices for goods and services have been on the rise, but so are wages for Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center staff. Starting with...

Minority Mental Health Month: Bringing People Together And Building Community

Bert Nash

Jun 28, 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...

BNC Leadership Members Take On Expanded Roles

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Jun 27, 2022

BNC Leadership Members Take On Expanded Roles

As the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center undergoes some major cultural shifts with becoming a Certified Behavioral Health Clinic...

Bert Nash

Jun 26, 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...

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