Holton Community Hospital

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

May is Mental Health month, and resources are important when you are in need.

FREE Copies of the Jackson County Resource Guide are available here at HCH in the lobby or at Beck Bookman Library. You can download a copy or just explore the guide online here:
[https://holtonhospital.com/jackson-county-kansas-community-resource-guide-holton-community-hospital/](https://holtonhospital.com/jackson-county-kansas-community-resource-guide-holton-community-hospital/)

The Jackson County Kansas Community Resource Guide has lists for all these and other questions in our community. Available on our website. Updated March 19, 2026. This directory connects residents with local programs offering support for housing, food assistance, transportation, behavioral health services, medical equipment, family services, and many other community needs.

Resources included serve residents throughout Holton, Hoyt, Mayetta, Denison, Delia, Circleville, Netawaka, Soldier, Whiting, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation, and surrounding communities.

This guide is provided as a public service and includes community resources regardless of affiliation with Holton Community Hospital.

⚠ Because community resources can change over time, we ask that any updates or corrections be submitted directly by a representative of the listed organization. This helps us maintain the most accurate and reliable information possible. They can contact us on our website at: [https://holtonhospital.com/contact-us/ ](https://holtonhospital.com/contact-us/ )

At Holton Community Hospital, caring for our community means helping people connect with the support they need.

05/23/2026

We are at Glory Days Car Show today, teamed up with EMS for a Stop the Bleed course. Come get some info from these guys today and sign up for the full course. We also have a prize wheel for kids! Lots of show cars today, food trucks, vendors!

05/23/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

At Holton Community Hospital, we believe:

MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH — AND HELP IS CLOSE TO HOME.

Grief is a deeply personal part of life. Whether someone has lost a loved one, experienced a major life change, or is struggling to move forward after loss, grief can bring questions that are hard to answer alone:

Where do I start?
What comes next?
Am I grieving the “right” way?

At HCH, Traci Smith, LMSW, CGC, offers grief coaching to help individuals find support, direction, and hope as they navigate loss.

Grief coaching can help people:

• Begin taking steps toward healing
• Understand their grief in a supportive setting
• Find meaning and purpose after loss
• Build resilience while honoring important memories
• Look ahead while adjusting to life’s changes

People experiencing grief are not broken. Often, they are simply facing a major change and need support as they learn how to carry that loss in a healthy way.

Traci provides compassionate guidance and a safe place to talk through the emotions, questions, and challenges that can come with grief.

To learn more about grief coaching with Traci Smith, LMSW, CGC, call 785-364-2116 ext. 1620.

Personalized Care. Hometown Heart.

05/22/2026

Stop by and see us on the Southside of the courthouse. Prizewheel for kids!

05/22/2026

Stress can increase physical tension in the body. Addressing both helps improve chronic pain.

📲 Call 800-928-6040 or visit myhpm.com to find out more information on how HPM can help you.

05/22/2026

COMING THIS JUNE: UROLOGY SERVICES AT HCH

Holton Community Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Kevin Nasseri, board-certified urologist, beginning June 29 at our Outpatient Specialty Clinic.

Patients will soon have greater access to specialized urologic care CLOSE TO HOME right here in Holton, including care for:

✔ Kidney stones
✔ Prostate health
✔ Urinary tract conditions
✔ Men’s health concerns
✔ Bladder and urinary issues

For many rural patients, traveling long distances for specialty care can be difficult. Bringing expanded urology services to Jackson County helps improve access, convenience, and continuity of care for our community.

📅 NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS

Read more about Dr. Nasseri and the expansion of urology services at HCH here:
[https://holtonhospital.com/news/urologist-holton-ks-dr-nasseri/](https://holtonhospital.com/news/urologist-holton-ks-dr-nasseri/)

05/21/2026

GET READY, JACKSON COUNTY!
Register by May 31st to guarantee your FREE shirt & Sunglasses!

Join us for the **Stronger Together 5K Color Run/Walk – 2026** and experience a morning full of energy, community, and FUN!

June 13, 2026
Downtown Holton Square - Northside start and finish line.
Registration: 7:00 AM | Race Start: 8:00 AM

Whether you run, walk, or just want to enjoy the experience, this event is for ALL ages and fitness levels. Get ready to be covered in color as you make your way through the course!

Run for a Reason
Every step you take supports local impact right here in our community:
Mental health support through grief journals
Financial assistance for patients battling cancer

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your energy.

Let’s fill downtown Holton with color and show what it truly means to be STRONGER TOGETHER.

Register today: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stronger-together-color-runwalk--2026](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stronger-together-color-runwalk--2026)

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

At Holton Community Hospital, we believe:

MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH — AND HELP IS CLOSE TO HOME.

For older adults, mental health challenges can often be connected to major life changes, grief, loneliness, health concerns, or the challenges that come with aging. That is why HCH offers Senior Life Solutions®, a voluntary outpatient mental health program designed to support older adults, typically age 65 and older, who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, sadness, or grief.

Senior Life Solutions may be helpful for someone who has:

• Recently experienced a traumatic event
• Lost a spouse or close family member
• Lost interest in activities they once enjoyed
• Experienced changes in appetite or sleep
• Felt a loss of energy
• Had feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks
• Felt worthless, hopeless, or emotionally overwhelmed

The program includes support from a multidisciplinary team, including a psychiatrist, master’s-level social worker, nurse, and care coordinator. Services may include monthly psychiatric evaluations, individualized and group therapy sessions, and weekday wellness check-ins.

Family members, doctors, or other healthcare professionals may recommend someone to the program, but a doctor’s note is not required to join.

No one should have to face depression, anxiety, or grief alone. Support is available close to home.

To learn more about Senior Life Solutions at Holton Community Hospital, call 785-364-9610.

Personalized Care. Hometown Heart.

05/20/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that recovery, wellness, and support are all part of whole-person health.

At Holton Community Hospital, Chelsea Shupe, LMSW, provides behavioral health support for patients participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment, often called MAT.

MAT is a treatment approach used in substance use disorder care that combines prescribed medication with counseling and behavioral health support. Chelsea works closely with medical providers, including Dr. Marija Lawless and Dr. LaDonna Schmidt, to support patients throughout the recovery process.

Chelsea’s counseling services may include:

• One-on-one therapy in a safe, supportive setting
• Support for substance use recovery
• Relapse prevention planning
• Coping skills for stress, anxiety, depression, and cravings
• Goal setting and accountability
• Coordination with your medical provider

Patients can expect respectful, nonjudgmental care focused on long-term wellness.

MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH — AND HELP IS CLOSE TO HOME.

To learn more or ask about services, call Holton Family Medicine at 785-364-2126.

Learn more at https://holtonhospital.com/family-medicine/holton-family-medicine-behavioral-health/

Personalized Care. Hometown Heart.