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


New group offerings are truly a group effort
The BNC summer psychosocial group going bowling. With the offering of several new therapy groups for youth at the Bert Nash Center, it...
Jun 4


New Acute Care Team provides important service for those needing higher level of care
Lauren, Acute Care Team program manager. Expanding the continuum of care is an important part of breaking down barriers and accessibility...
Mar 21


"Addiction isn’t just all about the addict. It’s about the whole family”
Laura with a photo of her son Dylan and his dog. Dylan was 8 the first time he drank alcohol. He started using drugs in middle school. ...
Oct 3, 2024


"It’s been really positive to work with Bert Nash and to see the progress Warren has made and is continuing to make"
In 2019, Warren was diagnosed with autism. The news came as a relief and an affirmation. Because up until that point, it had been a...
Aug 13, 2024


Director announced, will help develop plans for new Youth Recovery Center
When Kristin Vernon sat down to have a conversation about her new role as director of the Youth Recovery Center (YRC), she passed along a...
Apr 22, 2024


We have Bert Nash, its staff and services to thank for guiding and supporting us on this journey
Sally Monahan shared this testimonial at the Bert Nash Center’s annual Celebrate Bert Nash fundraising breakfast in October. We are...
Nov 30, 2023


Bert Nash Center, O’Connell Children’s Shelter to collaborate on new youth crisis continuum of care
Two mental healthcare organizations with about 120 years combined experience in the community are partnering together on a new youth...
Nov 28, 2023


Bert Nash Center announces new Senior Director of Crisis Services
For the past 17 years, Ryan Sztorch has been involved in the crisis continuum in Kansas. He’s excited to bring that experience to his new...
Oct 31, 2023


BNC receives grant for new treatment program for adolescents and transitional age youth
Thanks to funding from the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board, the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center will be able to offer...
Sep 12, 2023
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