Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

02/19/2026

🎉Congratulations to our Behavioral Health Court graduates! We are incredibly proud of your commitment, resilience and courage.
We are also deeply grateful for our partners at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Lawrence Kansas Police Department, and DCCCA. Your collaboration and shared commitment make these successes possible.

Douglas County Behavioral Health Court celebrated its 96th graduate today! 🎓🎉
The team honored Jazmine for successfully completing the program. She expressed gratitude for the Behavioral Health Court team and encouraged fellow participants to keep with the program stating, “you can do it, it’s possible, as nothing is impossible”.

Judge Sally Pokorny presides over the specialty court, which was launched in 2017.

🔗 More info: https://www.dgcoks.gov/behavioral-health-court

02/19/2026

⚽️We're thrilled the City of Lawrence, Kansas - Municipal Government will be the home away from home for FAF-Fédération Algérienne de Football! ⚽️

We'll be working alongside our community partners to ensure residents and visitors can enjoy the FIFA World Cup safely.

There's more information including resources for residents, visitors, and businesses at https://www.lawrence2026.com/

02/17/2026

No one plans for a mental health crisis.

When people come to the Treatment & Recovery Center, they often arrive with little more than the clothes they’re wearing. As stays can last several days, access to basic essentials — like clean undergarments — becomes an important part of care and dignity.

We’re currently in need of these items and have created an Amazon Wish List to make giving easy-see the link in the comments to order.

There's various price points and your order will ship directly to us.

Thank you for showing up for people during some of their hardest moments.

02/17/2026

📣We Are Hiring
Facilities Maintenance Technician

Apply today or share with someone who would be a great fit.

🔗See the link in the comments for all the details including compensation.

Behind every counseling session, crisis appointment, and support group is a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. As Facilities Maintenance Technician, your work ensures that the people who walk through our doors feel secure, respected, and cared for.

What You’ll Do:
🔧 Maintain all owned, rented, and donated Center locations
🏢 Preserve and maintain building infrastructure
🛠 Assist with all building-related activities and repairs
📋 Keep facilities safe, hazard-free, and operating at their best
📦 Optimize the use of space and equipment while minimizing operating costs

What We’re Looking For:
✔ Strong organizational skills
✔ Proactive problem-solver
✔ Commitment to safety and quality
✔ Passion for contributing to a mission-driven organization

When our facilities function smoothly, our clinicians can focus on care—and our clients can focus on their mental health journey without distraction or concern.

02/16/2026

For the third act of our Black History Month series honoring influential figures in mental health, we’re highlighting Francis Cecil Sumner.

His foundational work helped establish psychology as a field of study for generations of Black scholars and practitioners. He is often referred to as the “Father of Black of Psychology.”

⬇Follow the link the comments to read more about his impactful work.⬇

02/14/2026

We've spent the past week celebrating Valentine's Day with our clients, staff, and partners but today we'd like to celebrate with you! 💌

Happy Valentine's Day from Bert Nash.

02/14/2026

We were delighted when Sarah from Getaway Cleaning Services LLC wanted to gather donations for our snack shack but our staff was totally blown away by the amount of great stuff they collected! 😮

Thank you so much to Sarah and everyone who contributed! 💙💙💙

02/13/2026

Valentine's day is tomorrow but our attire today says otherwise. 🩷🩷

02/11/2026

Many Bert Nash employees are required to know CPR, and we are very fortunate that our own behavioral health specialist program manager, Rhonda Stubbs, is certified to lead these trainings! Go Rhonda!!💙

02/11/2026

KU students! 📣

We're at the 2026 Career and Internship Expo in the Memorial Union today from 1-4pm. Come talk with our HR Recruiter Karly and staff from multiple departments about opportunities at Bert Nash!! 💙

02/10/2026

This evening we brought information about mental health resources and cute candy heart buttons to GSP Hall for KU Student Housing's annual Love Yourself Week. 💙🩷🧡

Button maker courtesy of our good friends at the Douglas County Community Foundation! 🫶