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New group offerings for youth
Tamara, Child and Family Services program manager. With the offering of several new therapy groups for youth at the Bert Nash Center, it...
jburkhead2
5 days ago


Bert Nash Center By the Numbers: Understanding Our Work, Our Impact, and Our Challenges
As the designated Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) for Douglas County, the...
Bert Nash CMHC
May 22


Longtime community partner Van Go to receive annual Pioneer Award
Lori McSorley, Van Go Executive Director When Lori McSorley and her team accept the Bert Nash Center’s Pioneer Award on behalf of Van Go,...
jburkhead2
May 5


The Bert Nash Center 2024 Annual Report — Celebrating 75 Years
Annual reports, by definition, highlight the past year’s accomplishments and impact. The 2024 Bert Nash Center annual report is all that and more.
ksoper8
May 1


For the first time, two different Spirit Awards announced
The 2025 Spirit Award winners When the first Sandra Shaw Spirit Award — named in honor of the longtime CEO of the Bert Nash Center — was...
jburkhead2
May 1


Kelvin Heck, the Bert Nash Center's 2025 Lyn Smith Award winner, recognized for exceptional service
Kelvin Heck Contributed story Kelvin Heck joined the Bert Nash Endowment Board in 2013 and was elected chair two years later. During his...
jburkhead2
Apr 24


TRC is first facility in the state to receive new licensure
The Treatment & Recovery Center of Douglas County has received its Crisis Intervention Center Provisional Licensure, which is the "gold...
jburkhead2
Apr 8


New Acute Care Team provides important service for those needing higher level of care
Lauren, Acute Care Team program manager. Expanding the continuum of care is an important part of breaking down barriers and accessibility...
jburkhead2
Mar 21


Celebration of Center’s 75th will include performance by KU Symphony Orchestra
“We are honored to join forces with Bert Nash not only to celebrate their incredible legacy but also to look ahead to the future of their...
jburkhead2
Mar 20


Mission Moment: Collaboration with health department focuses on physical healthcare as well as mental healthcare
Bert Nash Center is thrilled to work with Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health to integrate our client’s physical and mental health care.
jburkhead2
Mar 6


Behavioral Health Court graduate grateful for community’s continuum of care
“I felt supported from people all over the continuum of care,” Craig said. As Craig said, “I did a lot of stupid stuff.” There were...
jburkhead2
Mar 3


"His calling was more important than Bert Nash, the man.”
Bob Nash fondly recalls memories of his father, Bert Nash, for whom the Bert Nash Center was created as a living memorial.
ksoper8
Feb 27

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The Bert Nash Center 2024 Annual Report — Celebrating 75 Years
Annual reports, by definition, highlight the past year’s accomplishments and impact. The 2024 Bert Nash Center annual report is all that and more.
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