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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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
- Feb 28
April, Parent Support Specialist: Why I Do What I Do
I love helping families navigate the difficulties of life. Seeing them discover their own strengths, build confidence, and learn how to...
Bert Nash
- Feb 16
With The Help Of Her Bert Nash Team, Jacquie Is Not Only Surviving, But Thriving
With everything she has been through, Jacquie has learned an important lesson. To advocate for herself and those she loves. “I’m very...
Bert Nash
- Jan 30
Anna, Therapist: Why I Do What I Do
My name is Anna Palermo and I have had the privilege of working on the Bert Nash Adult Outpatient Therapy Team since November 2021. My...
Bert Nash
- Jan 20
Tricia, Clinical Nursing Manager: Why I Do What I Do
My journey into mental health started in 2001 when I was a freshman at KU trying to figure out what I wanted to study. I knew I wanted to...
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
- Dec 5, 2022
Shauna’s Story
It was about three years ago when I was dropped off at the Lawrence Community Shelter with nothing but the clothes on my back. I had no...
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 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
- 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 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...
Bert Nash
- Jan 31, 2022
“Before I Felt So Broken. Now, I Feel More Alive.”
Before I felt so broken, now I feel more alive.
Bert Nash
- Jan 24, 2022
Mental Health Co-Responder Team Focuses On Collaboration And Intervention
Mental Health Professionals team up with local law enforcement to help those experiencing a crisis.