Iroquois Center for Human Development

11/05/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

This Veterans Day, Iroquois will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, as we take time to honor and reflect on the courage, service, and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.

We’re deeply grateful to the veterans in our community—and to their families—for all they have given. Your strength and resilience inspire our mission to support mental health and well-being every day. 💙

If you or someone you know needs immediate mental health support, please contact the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline (press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line), or call our Local Crisis Line
620-723-2656. Help is always available.

We’ll reopen on Wednesday, November 12th. Thank you for joining us in honoring those who have served. 🇺🇸❤️

— The Iroquois Center Team

11/04/2025

👉🏻You MATTER👈🏻
We’ve been spending a lot of time out in our communities, hoping to spread this message!

Thank you to Jeff for the spearheading the Sucide Prevention Night event, and to our local schools, coaches, and kids for helping us to bring awareness!

We are here to help you navigate the hurts in your life. Don’t ever hesitate to ask for help.

11/03/2025

The Iroquois Center for Human Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen O’Neill, LSCSW, MBA, as Interim Executive Director.

Stephen brings over 23 years of experience in providing behavioral health services, including 12 years in executive leadership roles such as CEO and COO. His career reflects a deep commitment to improving access to quality, compassionate mental health care.

A strong advocate for integrated, whole-person health care, Stephen is passionate about supporting providers and enhancing community well-being. He looks forward to connecting with community members and partners across Comanche, Clark, Edwards, and Kiowa Counties as he leads the Iroquois Center into its next chapter.

As the Iroquois Center embarks on this new chapter, it is well-positioned for a bright future. The Board and staff remain deeply committed to the Iroquois Center’s mission of promoting recovery, resilience, and community well-being throughout our region.

11/01/2025

Still plenty of time to come out and enjoy the beautiful scenery and walk for HOPE!
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10/30/2025

Licensed Mental Health Professionals Wanted at Iroquois Center for Human Development

The Iroquois Center for Human Development is seeking compassionate, licensed mental health professionals to join our growing team.

What We Offer:
$10,000 signing bonus, paid in $2,500 installments every 6 months for 2 years
Starting salary of $72,000 per year, with potential earnings up to $90,000 for highly experienced professionals
Leadership opportunities available, earning between $85,000 and $100,000 annually
Clinical Director position earning between $110,000 and $120,000 per year
Manageable caseloads of 4 to 6 clients per day for balanced, quality care
Modern tools including Eleos AI, an advanced electronic health record system, and an integrated patient portal
Flexible scheduling options, including hybrid work and 3 or 4 day workweeks
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, participation in KPERS, and generous paid time off
Our Philosophy
At Iroquois Center, providers have a voice in decision making. We believe those who deliver care should help shape how care is provided. We are rebuilding our systems to focus on people rather than paperwork, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring clinicians can focus on helping people heal and thrive.

Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking professionals who value teamwork, integrity, and service to our rural communities in Clark, Comanche, Edwards, and Kiowa Counties, Kansas.

Our Core Expectations:
Work hard. Show up, do your best, and take pride in what you do.
Be kind. Give grace, assume good intent, and treat others with respect.
Say yes to helping people. Support clients and coworkers whenever possible.
Take care of yourself. Rest, seek help when needed, and maintain balance.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

10/10/2025

💚World Mental Health Day—October 10th💚

Today is a day to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and advocate for stronger policies and services to support mental health for all. It reminds us all that mental health is just as vital as physical health.

At the Iroquois Center, we work closely with our rural primary care providers, clinics, and hospitals, to ensure you receive the best care! Please don’t wait to reach out. Help is available and affordable.

We all have hard days—but if you’re noticing too many consecutive days of poor mental health, it may be time to reach out for support. Depression screenings and conversations with a health care provider can help identify what you’re going through and connect you with the care you need. You don’t have to face it alone—help and hope are available.

10/01/2025

🎉 Today We Celebrate One Year of Impact. One Year of Hope. 💙

One year ago, our 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team hit the ground running with one mission: to provide compassionate, immediate, and expert support to those experiencing a mental health crisis — anytime, anywhere.

Since that day, we've answered hundreds of calls, navigated strained systems, linked arms with our community partners, and most importantly, stood beside individuals and families during some of their most difficult moments.

This work isn’t easy — but it’s vital. Because mental health doesn’t just keep office hours. And no one should face a crisis alone.

To our dedicated team: thank you for showing up day and night with empathy, courage, and professionalism. You are saving lives and changing the way our rural communities respond to mental health emergencies. Thank you for volunteering to build this team from the ground up, with me. Your tireless efforts to serve others will never go unnoticed. —Megan

09/15/2025

We are excited to welcome an additional Therapist to our Iroquois team! Aaron is available for both telehealth and face to face sessions, with availability during the day, evening, and some weekend hours! Call 620-723-2272 to request an appointment. Here's a bit more about Aaron:

"My name is Aaron Pendergrass. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and mental health therapist. It is of the utmost importance to me that the work I do with a person is as beneficial, helpful, and worthwhile as we can get it to be, as soon as we can get it to be. My work emphasizes clarity on the most important way that things need to be different, so that our combined efforts focus as much as possible on a person moving from where they are to where they want to be, as rapidly as possible.

I am trained in understanding and treating the effects of traumatic experiences, which sometimes culminate in PTSD. My efforts are productive for the treatment and resolution of depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and for addressing challenges related to bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, family or relationship friction, productivity efforts, low self-esteem, and many other challenges or concerns.

My efforts are most effective for older teenagers and for adults through about 60 years of age. I am fully supportive of and pleased to work with humans of any sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, location or nationality of origin, and skin color or tone."

08/07/2025

The Iroquois Center for Human Development succeeds due to our team of dedicated professionals. Achieving our mission requires many individuals working collaboratively to provide the life-changing support our clients need. We value our employees and promote a positive work-life balance that respects your needs outside of the office. Additionally, we offer growth opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.

📋Full-time benefits package includes:
-Participation in KPERS Retirement System
-Health, Dental and Life Insurance
-Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
-Paid Holidays
-Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
-Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
AND MORE!

👇Check out our open positions:
https://www.irqcenter.com/join-us/

07/30/2025

Need help but not sure who to call?

🔹 Text or call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org for help with mental health, su***de, & substance use problems
🔹 Call 911 for emergencies involving immediate physical danger

Add 988 to your contacts and share this information with your loved ones 📲

07/25/2025

This important certification allows us to expand on the high-quality services we already provide — including case management, peer support, medication services, and therapy — while enhancing our focus on:
•Improved accessibility
•Veteran services
•24/7 crisis response
•Comprehensive care coordination

As a CCBHC, our mission remains centered on delivering timely, integrated, and person-centered behavioral health care to our community.

Thank you for your continued support as we grow to serve you better!

07/24/2025

Iroquois is honored to have been invited to build a team of community partners and fly to the Washington D.C. area to participate in SAMHSA's Rural CCBHC Crisis System Mapping Policy Academy!

Team members attending:
Ashley Rich, RN/Director of Nursing (Comanche County Hospital), Emily Brosius, 911 Dispatcher, Jesse Brumbaugh, Undersheriff (Comanche County Sheriff's Office), Jeff Ford, Care Coordinator, Brandon Brown, CCBHC Director, Jarrod Black, ACT Manager, Michele Morehead, HR, and Tamara Sweeney, LMSW (HealthSource Integrated Solutions). Dr. Melody Madaris was their assigned Team Facilitator and is also pictured below.

Thank you, SAMHSA, for the opportunity to represent Kansas, and thank you Comanche County and HealthSource for sending staff along with our crew!