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...
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News & Notes
Bert Nash CMHC
- Aug 14
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...
Bert Nash CMHC
- Jul 18
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...
Bert Nash CMHC
- May 26
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...
Bert Nash CMHC
- Mar 23
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...
Bert Nash CMHC
- Mar 21
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....
Bert Nash
- Feb 22
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...
Bert Nash
- Feb 9
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...
Bert Nash
- Feb 7
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...
Bert Nash
- Jan 30
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
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
“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 14, 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...
Bert Nash
- Sep 14, 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...
Bert Nash
- Sep 7, 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 10, 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 20, 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...
Bert Nash
- Jun 29, 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...
Bert Nash
- Jun 28, 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 27, 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...