Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center

05/22/2026

Bert Nash Center's outpatient services will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

Crisis Services are still available.

🚶If you or someone you know is in crisis, the Treatment & Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County at 1000 W. 2nd St. 66044 is available for walk-ins 24/7/365. No appointments necessary.

You can also call the following numbers for crisis support and response:
📞911
📞Dispatch at 785-832-7509 or 785-843-0250
📞988

05/20/2026

🧡It’s okay to feel all the feels🧡

Thanks to Nicole for the reminder during that emotions are a lot like the weather — sometimes calm, sometimes stormy, and all completely valid. 🌦️
Being human comes with ups and downs, and every feeling has a place. Give yourself permission to feel all your feels. 💙

05/19/2026

Our Children & Family Services waiting area could use a little extra joy, and we’ve created an Amazon Wishlist with fun, safe, and accessible toys for kids and families to enjoy while they wait.

The best part? When you purchase from our Amazon Wishlist, the donated items are shipped directly to us making it easy to make a meaningful impact.

You can view the list at this link: https://bit.ly/4uipuui

05/18/2026

Thank you to Douglas County Sheriff's Office for the opportunity to share how we serve our community through a range of services for all ages. We were also excited to share updates on the forthcoming Judge Jean Shepherd Youth Recovery Center.

Episode 09 of the View from 100 podcast is out.

Sheriff Armbrister sits down with Dr. Kirsten Watkins, CEO of the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, and Emily Farley, chief advancement officer. They outline the Bert Nash Center’s role as a safety-net provider for all ages and all levels of need, describe its network of facilities and explain the vision for the forthcoming youth recovery center.

Listen:
- On your favorite podcast app.
- Online at Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2453636/episodes/19183270
- On the DGSO YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/WbVkDeG9REo

05/18/2026

While social media can be a great tool for creating community and nurturing relationships, it can also have negative effects on mental health. Thanks to LMH Health for covering the impacts of phone use and social media, and to our friends over at Heartland Community Health Center for contributing.💛

From ordering food, online shopping and connecting with others, the average American spends more than five hours on their phone each day. That’s approximately 1,825 hours per year – the equivalent of two and a half months. Social media use takes up more than two hours of that time each day, which equals 30 days – one full month.

As social media becomes more embedded in daily life, clinicians say its impact on mental health is becoming harder to ignore.

We spoke with clinicians from LMH Health, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and Heartland Community Health Center to get their thoughts about this growing problem. Read more at https://bit.ly/3R7S1Et.

05/16/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our fundraiser at Chipotle Mexican Grill!

Because of your generosity and community spirit, we raised $207 to help support our services and continue making a difference. 🌯❤️

05/15/2026

We're thrilled to welcome new team members who will provide care for our community across the organization! 👏👏👏

05/15/2026

Thank you so much to our friends over at Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health for sharing this important information about 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and HeadQuarters Kansas💛

The 988 Lifeline is free, confidential, and provides you with judgement-free support. Knowing what to expect can make it easier to take that first step!
When you call, you’ll hear a brief menu of options:
- Press 1 for Veteran-specific support
- Press 2 for Spanish language support
- Or stay on the line to be connected to a live counselor at HeadQuarters Kansas, the local 988 contact center for Douglas County

From there, you’ll hear hold music while you’re connected. When a counselor picks up, they’ll introduce themselves, ask if you are safe, and listen. They’re there to understand what you’re going through, offer support, and connect you with any resources that may help.
📞Call or text 988
🔗Chat at 988lifeline.org

Want to know what to expect when you text or chat instead? Visit 988lifeline.org/get-help/what-to-expect/

05/14/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available on our website! 🎉

While 2025 brought challenges, it also demonstrated unwavering support from our community. This report reflects the dedication, resilience, and hard work of the Bert Nash Center team, our community and government partners, and supporters who donated time, expertise, and funding. We’re proud to share the impact we’ve made together.

Take a look at all we accomplished together in 2025 at the link in the comments.🔗

05/13/2026

Thank you so much to the The Eudora Times for featuring the life-changing work of our Lyn Smith Awardee, Don Grosdidier. We're so grateful for his dedication and service. 💛

From his first days as superintendent in 2008, mental health advocacy marked Don Grosdidier’s tenure. One of his key goals was to minimize stigma around seeking help. “Is there any stigma about going to the doctor when someone sprains an ankle? There’s no stigma to that at all,” Grosdidier s...

05/13/2026

Today is the day of our Chipotle Mexican Grill fundraiser! 🌯

25% of event sales at the 23rd street location will be donated to BNC.

🗓️Wednesday, May 13 from 4 – 8pm
📍1420 W 23rd St. Lawrence, KS 66046

How to participate:
🔸Online: order for pickup at the 23rd street location using code HLKTP7E.
🔸In-person: print off and show the attached flyer when you order or show the image on your phone.
🔸Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify.