Pawnee Mental Health Services

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Pawnee Mental Health Services

Community Mental Health Center serving 10 counties in north central Kansas In case of an emergency, call 911.

If you need to speak to a mental health professional right away, please call our 24/7/365 crisis line at 1-800-609-2002. Our social media pages are for informational purposes only and cannot provide any type of emergency or clinical services. If you are not in crisis but would like to access mental health services, please call 785-587-4300 to be connected with the Pawnee office closest to you during business hours.

01/05/2026

For 70 years, Pawnee Mental Health has been here for our community—and now, we’re stepping into a new day. We invite you to join us for a morning kickoff as we share what A New Day at Pawnee represents, celebrate our legacy, and look ahead to what’s next. We’d love to see you there.

Tuesday, January 13 from 8-9 a.m. at the C.L. Hoover Opera House, Junction City
Wednesday, January 14 from 8-9 a.m. at the Midwest Dream Car Collection, Manhattan
Thursday, January 15 from 8-9 a.m. at the Brown Grand Theatre, Concordia

12/29/2025

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, but support remains open—day and night.
If you or someone you care about needs help, our crisis services are available 24/7. We’re grateful for you, and we’re here whenever you need us. Call us at 1-800-609-2002 or stop by our crisis services at 1558 Hayes Dr. Manhattan, KS.

12/19/2025

Our offices will be closed on December 24 - 25, but support remains open—day and night.
If you or someone you care about needs help, our crisis services are available 24/7. We’re grateful for you, and we’re here whenever you need us. Call us at 1-800-609-2002 or stop by our crisis services at 1558 Hayes Dr. Manhattan, KS.

12/09/2025

Welcome to the Pawnee Family!
We’re thrilled to announce that Kristin Higbee, MSN, RN, has joined Pawnee Mental Health as our new Director of Quality Improvement! Kristin brings a wealth of experience in nursing, quality leadership, and risk management—and she’s passionate about making care safer, more effective, and person-centered.

Join us in welcoming Kristin! 👏
Read more: https://ow.ly/s9T850XA82q

12/02/2025

🎉 Welcome to the Pawnee Family!
We’re excited to announce that David Garcia has joined Pawnee Mental Health as a Peer Support Mentor! David brings his lived experience in substance use recovery and a passion for helping others to guide and support individuals across our 10-county service area.

Join us in welcoming David and celebrating hope, resilience, and recovery! 💙
Read more: https://ow.ly/fRFn50XA8z7

11/25/2025

Our offices will be closed on November 27–28, but support remains open—day and night.
If you or someone you care about needs help, our crisis services are available 24/7. We’re grateful for you, and we’re here whenever you need us. Call us at 1-800-609-2002 or stop by our crisis services at 1558 Hayes Dr. Manhattan, KS.

11/19/2025

🎉 We’re Celebrating 69 Years! 🎉

Since November 19, 1956, Pawnee has been proud to serve our communities with care, compassion, and support. From our first clinic in Riley County to the wide range of services we offer today, our mission has always been the same: helping individuals and families thrive.

We are so grateful to our amazing staff, partners, and community for being part of this journey. Together, we’ve made a difference for nearly seven decades—and we look forward to continuing this work for many more! 💙

10/31/2025

Training for a Safer, Stronger Community!

Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc. staff completed De-Escalation Training, gaining crucial skills to handle challenging situations safely. In Mitchell County, staff from the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Wildlife & Parks - Game Wardens, Mitchell County Health Department, and MC EMS completed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), learning how to recognize and respond to mental health crises.

Together, we’re building safer, more supportive communities for everyone! 💙

10/30/2025

We’re grateful to share that Pawnee Mental Health has received a $20,000 grant from the Dean Coughenour Trust to support our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Manhattan. 💚

This funding strengthens our ability to provide life-saving behavioral health care for individuals in crisis across our 10-county service area.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/1TAp50XjJpp

10/29/2025

We’re excited to officially welcome Stacy Nielsen, B.A., who joined Pawnee Mental Health in August as our new Office Supervisor for the Central Region! 🎉

Stacy brings years of experience in crisis management, peer support, and emergency communications to her role overseeing our Junction City and Clay Center offices. Her leadership and passion for helping others are already making a difference.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/C0n150XjICs

Address

2001 Claflin Road
Manhattan, KS
66502

Telephone

+17855874300

Website

http://www.pawnee.org/, https://linktr.ee/PawneeMHS

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