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“It’s like with Bert Nash; the help is always there”
Missie donated a piece of her art to the Bert Nash Center. For Missie, art can be therapeutic. It can also be a way to give back. Missie...
Bert Nash Center
Nov 15, 2023


Veteran honored to serve those who served
A veteran herself, Tunmi Adebanjo can relate to veterans in her role as a behavioral health provider. When Tunmi Adebanjo has someone...
Bert Nash Center
Nov 10, 2023


Bert Nash Center announces new Senior Director of Crisis Services
Ryan Sztorch For the past 17 years, Ryan Sztorch has been involved in the crisis continuum in Kansas. He’s excited to bring that...
Bert Nash Center
Oct 31, 2023


Bert Nash Center receives full certification as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
In 1963, the Kennedy Community Mental Health Act was signed, providing federal funding for community mental health centers. Thirteen...
Bert Nash Center
Oct 16, 2023


Recovery Month: Hope is real. Recovery is real.
Dawn September is National Recovery Month. A tagline for this year’s Recovery Month is: Hope is real. Recovery is real. For Dawn,...
Bert Nash Center
Sep 23, 2023


Director named for Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County
Bri Harmon-Moore, director of the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County On Sept. 7, Bri Harmon-Moore celebrated her one-year...
Bert Nash Center
Sep 22, 2023


BNC receives grant for new treatment program for adolescents and transitional age youth
Ashley Countryman, Bert Nash Center Director of Addiction Services Thanks to funding from the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board,...
Bert Nash Center
Sep 12, 2023


Bert Nash Center's first-ever IDEB manager has passion for equity
Robyn Wagner When Robyn Wagner started at the Bert Nash Center in April 2021, she was the Community Engagement Coordinator. In that role,...
Bert Nash Center
Aug 29, 2023


Community partners work together to help get client housed
Gerald and Shawnte It really does take a village. Take the case of Gerald, a Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center client, for...
Bert Nash Center
Aug 23, 2023


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 Center
Aug 14, 2023


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 Center
Jul 18, 2023


“I’m so glad we reached out”
If you see a soccer ball being kicked around at the Bert Nash Center, it could be that a therapy session is going on. Kate & Marc White...
Bert Nash Center
Jul 5, 2023

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Annual Reports


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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