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Behavioral Health Court graduate grateful for second chance
Jeremy had his 25th birthday in March. He had a lot to celebrate. One month earlier, Jeremy had graduated from the Douglas County...
jburkhead2
Apr 26, 2024

The Bert Nash Center 2023 Annual Report
When someone walks through the doors of the Bert Nash Center, my hope is they feel the strength within.
ksoper8
Apr 26, 2024


"I knew I needed help.” They found it at Bert Nash.
Sav started coming to the Bert Nash Center for services a year ago. “I had been needing to come to Bert Nash for a long time,” they said....
jburkhead2
Apr 23, 2024


Director announced, will help develop plans for new Youth Recovery Center
When Kristin Vernon sat down to have a conversation about her new role as director of the Youth Recovery Center (YRC), she passed along a...
jburkhead2
Apr 22, 2024


Sarah Hoadley joins Community Engagement Team as Development Director
When Sarah Hoadley called Emily Farley to congratulate her on her new position, it planted a seed. “I happened to see the notice about...
jburkhead2
Apr 15, 2024


LMH Health psychiatrist joining Bert Nash Center team in May
When Dr. Eeman Akhtar begins his new role in May, he will be leaving one healthcare provider located on Maine Street and joining another...
jburkhead2
Mar 29, 2024


Deputy Secretary Brown to receive Bert Nash Center's Pioneer Award
Andy Brown’s association with the Bert Nash Center goes back decades to when he was an employee. And that connection has continued up to...
jburkhead2
Mar 20, 2024


Longtime Bert Nash Center supporter to receive Lyn Smith Award
Until becoming a member of the Bert Nash Center Governing Board in 2010, Cindy Maude didn’t know a lot about the Center or its range of...
jburkhead2
Mar 19, 2024


Helping people is what motivates this year's Restoring Lives Award recipient
Whether it was working for the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, the Lawrence Community Shelter or in his current role with...
jburkhead2
Mar 4, 2024


Jay Pryor Consulting to provide LGBTQIA+ training for Bert Nash Center staff
Jay Pryor has been pushing for transformative change since they came out in the 1980s. “When I came out in the ‘80s, we had been told...
jburkhead2
Feb 12, 2024


Emily Farley promoted to Chief Advancement Officer
As we prepare for further growth and development at the Bert Nash Center (BNC), we are thrilled to announce two exciting updates....
jburkhead2
Feb 9, 2024


Celebrating Black History Month
In recognition and celebration of Black History Month in February, we honor all of our team members of color today and every day. Read...
jburkhead2
Feb 1, 2024

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The Bert Nash Center 2023 Annual Report
When someone walks through the doors of the Bert Nash Center, my hope is they feel the strength within.
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