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TRC staff celebrates one year of restoring lives
The staff at the Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County today celebrated the facility’s first birthday. On April 10, 2023,...
Bert Nash Center
Jun 7, 2024
"It's never too late to change"
Annetta: "All I ever wanted was for someone to love me." At one point, Annetta told a judge she would choose being in jail over being at...
Bert Nash Center
May 20, 2024
Supporting Gender-Affirming Care: A Message from Our CEO
On behalf of the Bert Nash Center, I wish to express and affirm our support for gender-affirming care within our community.
Bert Nash Center
May 1, 2024
Behavioral Health Court graduate grateful for second chance
Jeremy and his mom, Faith. Jeremy had his 25th birthday in March. He had a lot to celebrate. One month earlier, Jeremy had graduated...
Bert Nash Center
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.
Bert Nash Center
Apr 26, 2024
"I knew I needed help.” They found it at Bert Nash.
Sav has learned skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy that they use every day. Sav started coming to the Bert Nash Center for services...
Bert Nash Center
Apr 23, 2024
Director announced, will help develop plans for new Youth Recovery Center
Kristin Vernon When Kristin Vernon sat down to have a conversation about her new role as director of the Youth Recovery Center (YRC), she...
Bert Nash Center
Apr 22, 2024
Sarah Hoadley joins Community Engagement Team as Development Director
Sarah Hoadley is new Bert Nash Center Development Director When Sarah Hoadley called Emily Farley to congratulate her on her new...
Bert Nash Center
Apr 15, 2024
LMH Health psychiatrist joining Bert Nash Center team in May
Dr. Akhtar When Dr. Eeman Akhtar begins his new role in May, he will be leaving one healthcare provider located on Maine Street and...
Bert Nash Center
Mar 29, 2024
Deputy Secretary Brown to receive Bert Nash Center's Pioneer Award
Deputy Secretary Andy Brown Andy Brown’s association with the Bert Nash Center goes back decades to when he was an employee. And that...
Bert Nash Center
Mar 20, 2024
Longtime Bert Nash Center supporter to receive Lyn Smith Award
Cindy Maude Until becoming a member of the Bert Nash Center Governing Board in 2010, Cindy Maude didn’t know a lot about the Center or...
Bert Nash Center
Mar 19, 2024
Helping people is what motivates this year's Restoring Lives Award recipient
Robert Kortlucke is an employment training specialist for KANSASWORKS Lawrence Workforce Center. Whether it was working for the Bert Nash...
Bert Nash Center
Mar 4, 2024
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Reflecting on a Year of Resilience: our 2025 Annual Report
In 2025, the Bert Nash Center faced a year of significant challenges as the need for mental health services continued to grow across Douglas County. Even during a time of financial and organizational change, the focus remained the same: making sure individuals and families could continue to access the care and support they needed. With the support of donors, volunteers, community partners, and staff, Bert Nash continued serving nearly 2,500 individuals each month while improv
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