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NEWS & NOTES
News from the Bert Nash Center and the Treatment & Recovery Center of Douglas County.


May Spotlights Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Month is all about creating awareness, not only during the month of May, but every day. Emily Rhamy “That’s what the...
May 4, 2022


It’s Personal By Lisa Cyrus
Coming into peer support work validated so many things for me. I once heard a peer say, “peer support work made me see that my pain and...
May 3, 2022


Dr. Anthony Strickland Recognized For Pioneering Work
Dr. Anthony Strickland wears many hats. He’s the chief medical officer for a hospital in Excelsior Springs, Mo. He is the medical...
Apr 26, 2022


Alyson Wingert First-Ever Recipient Of Restoring Lives Award
When Alyson Wingert started the MAP (Manufacturing and Production) program two years ago, she was looking for community partners. One of...
Apr 25, 2022


Dynamic Duo: Beverly Billings And Judy Wright To Receive Distinguished Service Award
In the early 1990s, Beverly Smith Billings and Judy Wright ended up serving together on the board of the local AAUW (American Association...
Apr 25, 2022


School Principal Shares How WRAP Impacts Students
Principal Jayci Roberson is proud of her Woodlawn Elementary team. That team includes WRAP specialist Cam Cameron. “Cam is an exceptional...
Apr 25, 2022


Community And Healthcare Leaders Come Together To Provide Groundbreaking Collaborative Care
Russ Johnson, president and chief executive officer of LMH Health, has worked in healthcare for 38 years. During that time, the way...
Apr 14, 2022


Director Named For New Addiction Services Program
Ashley Countryman has been involved with addiction services since her college days at Corner House Inc., in Emporia, including the past...
Apr 12, 2022


Funding Source Secured To Sustain WRAP Program And Expand Services
For 25 years, the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center’s school-based mental health program, WRAP, has played a vital role in the...
Apr 8, 2022


Adult Services Director Excited For New Role
Dr. Kirsten Watkins will be the new Adult Services director for the Bert Nash Center, effective immediately. She replaces Marsha...
Mar 18, 2022


New Senior Director Of Innovation & Implementation
As the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center begins the process of becoming a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC),...
Jan 31, 2022
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