Pawnee Mental Health Services

05/26/2026

Big thank you to St. Paul Lutheran in Clay Center for hosting a public Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course!

Mental Health First Aid helps people learn how to identify, understand, and respond when someone may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Participants learn how to recognize warning signs, create a plan to offer support, and connect individuals to local resources, including Pawnee’s Crisis Stabilization Unit.

We aim to make Mental Health First Aid as common as CPR because these are skills anyone in the community can use to help support someone in a moment of need.

05/25/2026

Tomorrow is the last day the Junction City Art Show will be available!

If you have not stopped by yet, do not forget to visit the exhibit at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library and see the amazing artwork created by our clients.

Do not miss your chance to experience this special display.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸❤️

In observance of Memorial Day, all Pawnee Mental Health offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.

Our Crisis Services remain available 24/7, 365 days a year. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call 1-800-609-2002.

As we reflect on the meaning of this day, we extend our gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Tyler Vela, MS (MAJ, CA), to Pawnee Mental Health as Military Treatment Coordinator!

Tyler brings more than 20 years of military service experience and will support veterans, former service members, and military families across our communities by helping connect them to mental health services and resources.

We’re excited to have him on the team and look forward to the impact he will make supporting military-connected individuals and families.

Read the full announcement here: https://ow.ly/etzy50Z39Gp

05/22/2026

Take an Art Walk through downtown Manhattan and experience creativity on display!

Our Manhattan Art Walk kicked off last night, Thursday, May 21, and is now underway featuring artwork created by Pawnee’s Adult Community Services clients and by community members. Each piece reflects personal expression, creativity, and the many ways art can support healing and connection.

The exhibit runs through Thursday, June 4. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, there’s still time to explore the artwork throughout downtown during open hours.

You’ll find pieces featured at Arrow Bodega, TheraPie, Tropical Sno of Manhattan, KS, and Flight Crew Coffee throughout downtown Manhattan.

Take an art walk, support local creativity, and see how art brings people together across our community.

05/22/2026

As we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country this Memorial Day, Pawnee Mental Health Services offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of the holiday. 🇺🇸

While our offices are closed, our Crisis Services remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for anyone in need of immediate support.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call our Crisis Hotline at 1-800-609-2002 or visit us at 1558 Hayes Drive.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Today is the day for our Manhattan Art Show — and the first Third Thursday of the season!

Join us from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Midtown Plaza as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with incredible artwork created by our clients and community. We’re excited to be part of Third Thursdays, a downtown celebration showcasing the creativity and talent that make Manhattan’s arts community so unique.

The exhibit will remain on display from May 21 through June 4, with additional artwork featured throughout downtown Manhattan at:

• Arrow Bodega
• TheraPie
• Tropical Sno of Manhattan, KS
• Flight Crew Coffee

Come enjoy an evening of art, community, and creativity — we hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

🏕️ Pawnee Mental Health is grateful to receive $26,000 in community grant funding to support S.T.A.R.S. Camp!

Funding from the Daniel Keating Foundation, Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant, and College Avenue United Methodist Church Youth Group will help expand access to this therapeutic summer camp experience for children with serious emotional disturbances.

For many children, S.T.A.R.S. Camp is the only camp experience available to them — providing opportunities to build confidence, develop social skills, and support mental wellness in a safe and structured environment.

Thank you to our community partners for helping make this program possible!

Read the full announcement here: https://ow.ly/q9nI50Z2fwa