News & Notes

Six months ago, I stepped into this role during one of the most challenging financial periods in our agency’s history. Our rapid growth and the increasing need for mental health services stretched our internal systems, while growing financial pressures have added additional strain to the broader healthcare environment.  We addressed these challenges head-on by refining financial systems for greater effectiveness, and making making strategic decisions to ensure our long-term s

JoAnna reflects on connecting with other parents at the Bert Nash Center Parent Support Group. The resources shared by the facilitator and connecting with other parents who were navigating similar challenges was life-changing.

Jessica is determined to make sure everyone who needs to hear it knows they are not alone. She calls her work with clients – something she never thought she’d have the opportunity to do – her “heart and soul.”

When Carol Huettner, a North Lawrence resident, recognized a woman in crisis, her quick thinking and knowledge of the Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County helped ensure the woman received immediate, expert mental health care.

Dani Edwards, Senior Director of Finance The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dani Edwards as Senior Director of Finance.   Dani has more than 12 years of finance and leadership experience, most recently at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, where she focused on financial reporting, stakeholder management, compliance, operational risk, and organizational leadership. With a proven record of driving financial strategy, str

The Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County. After being initially recommended for a provisional Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) License by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) in March of 2025, beginning October 2025 that license is now officially permanent. A review of the Treatment and Recovery Center’s (TRC) care and treatment policies, procedures, and operations was conducted by KDADS and found to meet substantial compliance. The CI

From his tireless work in the community garden at the Community Health Facility campus to the support and encouragement he shares on...

Dr. Kirsten Watkins, Interim CEO The transition from summer to fall reminds me that change is part of every season of life and that...

A young BNC client pets a horse at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead Looking very much like any other group of giddy schoolchildren and...

As we work to stabilize the Bert Nash Center’s finances, our team is identifying areas for improvement to ensure we can keep providing...

Dr. Kirsten Watkins, Interim CEO Bert Nash has been your community mental health center (CMHC) since it was founded in 1950 in memory of...

As the designated Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) for Douglas County, the...

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

The results of our 2024 client satisfaction survey are in.

On behalf of the Bert Nash Center, I wish to express and affirm our support for gender-affirming care within our community.

Daniel and Sally Sally Monahan shared this testimonial at the Bert Nash Center’s annual Celebrate Bert Nash fundraising breakfast in...

Gerald and Shawnte It really does take a village. Take the case of Gerald, a Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center client, for...

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

On June 5, the Bert Nash Center will launch its new and improved website, bertnash.org. The Center’s last website redesign was in 2015....

When the BNC began work on its strategic plan in 2021, the organization’s leadership team wanted a plan that could evolve and change.