The Bert Nash Center's outpatient services will be closed Monday January 20th, in honor and observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, visit the Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County at 1000 W. 2nd St., which is available for walk-ins 24/7/365.
You can also call the following numbers for crisis support and response:
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911
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Dispatch at 785-832-7509 or 785-843-0250
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988
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HeadQuarters at 785-841-2345
BNC Events & Outreach
We host regular in-person and virtual tours, re-occurring events designed to keep you informed about our current and future efforts, and events to celebrate the successes of our clinicians, staff, and clients. Our staff can also present at your organization on a variety of mental health related topics.
Attending Bert Nash Center events is a great way to join our community, advocate for better behavioral health care in our community, and to meet likeminded people with a passion for whole-person care.
Thu, Feb 27Naismith Room in Allen FieldhouseFeb 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMNaismith Room in Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045, USAFeb 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMNaismith Room in Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045, USAJoin a community conversation surrounding the topics of equity, access, and representation in Black mental health. Our panelists will include professional experts, as well as those with lived experience.
Board of Directors & Committee Meetings
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Multiple DatesWed, Jan 22The Bert Nash CenterJan 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMThe Bert Nash Center, 200 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Multiple DatesTue, Jan 28The Bert Nash CenterJan 28, 2025, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AMThe Bert Nash Center, 200 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Multiple DatesTue, Feb 25The Bert Nash CenterFeb 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMThe Bert Nash Center, 200 Maine St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Recognitions
The Pioneer Award is given to an individual(s) in Douglas County whose efforts and achievements to secure accessible comprehensive community mental health services for all residents of Douglas County are exceptional and typify the progressive, caring spirit which led to the founding of the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. Below are the past recipients of the Pioneer Award.
2023: Deputy Secretary, Andy Brown
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2022: Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ
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2021: Dr. Anthony Strickland
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2020: Shannon Oury
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2019: Douglas County Commissioners Derusseau, Kelly, Thellman as well as County Admin. Sarah Plinsky, Assistant County Admin. Jill Jolicoeur, & Director of Behavioral Health Projects Bob Tryanski
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2018: Stephen Maceli
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2017: Jean Milstead
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2016: Bill Beedles
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2015: Douglas County Law Enforcement Agencies
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2014: Shirley Martin-Smith & Tersea Treanor
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2013: Heartland Community Health Center
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2012: Paul Taylor
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2011: County Commissioners Thellman, Gaughan, Flory & County Administrator Craig Weinaug
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2010: Mental Health in Douglas County in the 20th Century. Honoring the Nash family, the Menninger family and the Shaw / Witt family.
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2009: Barbara Huppee & Pam Weigand
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2008: Randy Weseman
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2007: Former Kansas Governor Mike Hayden
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2006: Dr. Max Graves
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2005: O. Maurice & Betsy Joy
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2004: Dolph Simons, Jr.
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2003: Sandra J Shaw, Ph.D.
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2002: Rick Trapp & Frank Shontz
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2001: Lynwood Smith, M.D.
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2000: Judge Jean F. Shepherd
​1999: Michael Roberts, Ph.D.
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1998: Carolyn Schroeder, Ph.D.
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1997: Matthew N. Stein, M.D.
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1996: William Binns
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1995: Judge James W. (Bill) Paddock
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1994: Dr. George & Carole Pinches & Dr. Charles Rapp
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1993: Robert Oyler
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1992: Lawrence Community Chest; Lawrence Lions Club; and, Bill Simons
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1991: Jessie Branson & Lawrence Kiwanis Club
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1990: Howard & Virginia O’Connor; Charles & Tensie Oldfather & Henry D. Remple
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1989: Sam Adame; Arthur A. Heck; Betty Larson; Bettie-Lou Metsker; Judge Charles Rankin; Dr. James Stachowiak; & Margaret Wedge
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1988: Charles Banning; Alwilna Burris; Dr. James Campbell; John Crown; Bernece Glass; Dr. Phillip A. & Phoebe Godwin; D. M. Harris; Jack Harris; Roseann Hurwitz; Dr. Ted Kennedy; Evadne Laptad; Ethel Lynn; Bill Mayer; Jesse Milan; Russ Mosser; Elmer W. Ousdahl; & John Weatherwax
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1987: Richard Allen; Louise Cook; Donald Hults; Steve Jones; Dr. George Learned; Deane Malott; P. Everett Sperry; & Dr. M. Erik Wright
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1986: William J. Brink; Mrs. Juliett Clapp; Judge Frank Gray; Dr. Sigmund Gundle; Dr. M. J. Horowitz; Mrs. Ogden Jones; Miss Electa Kindlesperger; Dr. Carl Knox; Dr. J. M. Mott; Dr. Bert & Ruth Nash; Dr. W. O. Nelson; Myrl Penny; Mrs. Henry Shenk; Dr. Henry P. Smith; Mrs. Frank T. Stockton; Charles D. Stough; Rev. Dale Turner; Miss Esther Twente; Mrs. Mildred Watson; Marcella Wolfson; & Dr. Parke Woodard
