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Bert Nash Center and DCCCA Partner to Expand Mental Health First Aid Across Douglas County
A new partnership between Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and DCCCA will expand access to Mental Health First Aid training across Douglas County. Since 2008, the program has equipped thousands of residents with the skills to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Together, the organizations will increase training opportunities, strengthen outreach, and help more community members gain the tools to support others when it matters most.
Bert Nash Center
17 hours ago
“I’m Meant to Be Here and I Think I Know Why”
Steven Snow survived decades of trauma, addiction, and a near-fatal overdose to find purpose in recovery. Now engaged in Bert Nash Center programs, he has built coping skills, embraced therapy, and begun healing from lifelong abuse. Supported by his care team, he no longer runs from his past but faces it with strength. Inspired by peer specialists, Steven aims to help others, using his story as a source of power and hope.
Bert Nash Center
Mar 18
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Announces $25,000 Grant from Security Benefit to Advance Youth Recovery Center
Security Benefit awarded the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center with a $25,000 grant to support the Judge Jean Shepherd Youth Recovery Center. This new, youth-focused, crisis center is being developed to serve youth and their families by providing 24/7 crisis intervention, short-term stabilization, and outpatient treatment in a single facility.
Bert Nash Center
Feb 2
“I’m Not Alone”
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.
Bert Nash Center
Dec 5, 2025
Community member in crisis guided to the Treatment & Recovery Center
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.
Bert Nash Center
Dec 5, 2025
“I love myself … and I couldn’t have done it without help”
From his tireless work in the community garden at the Community Health Facility campus to the support and encouragement he shares on...
Bert Nash Center
Sep 8, 2025
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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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