NEWS & NOTES

In 2025, the Bert Nash Center faced a year of significant challenges as the need for mental health services continued to grow across Douglas County. Even during a time of financial and organizational change, the focus remained the same: making sure individuals and families could continue to access the care and support they needed. With the support of donors, volunteers, community partners, and staff, Bert Nash continued serving nearly 2,500 individuals each month while improv

Members of the Bert Nash Center (BNC) community engagement team had the honor of taking part in the West Middle School spring carnival on April 25, joining their Good Vibe Warhawks Club to share mental resources and celebrate the club’s success in selling out of the homemade bracelets and accessories they made to support community mental health care.

At the Bert Nash Center, our work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and equity on a foundation of hope. Each year, the Spirit Awards recognize team members who embody these values in ways that strengthen our organization and the community we serve. These awards carry a meaningful legacy. When the first Sandra Shaw Spirit Award was presented in 1992, it was awarded to Virginia Vickers, whose dedication, teamwork, and compassion helped shape the foundation of the Bert Nash Ce

At this year's event, in addition to recognizing two exceptional team members with Spirit Awards, thanking outgoing board members for their steadfast dedication and welcoming new members, BNC leaders will present the prestigious Pioneer Award to David Johnson and the Lyn Smith Distinguished Service Award to Don Grosdidier.

Members of the Treatment & Recovery Center Team. Today, April 10, our community marks an important milestone: three years since the Treatment & Recovery Center of Douglas County (TRC), operated by the Bert Nash Center, opened its doors. As a core program of the Bert Nash Center, the TRC reflects our values of compassion, integrity, equity, and a foundation of hope. With a team of approximately 92 professionals, including behavioral health specialists, case managers, peer supp