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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health December 13, 2022 - 6:00 am

Douglas County Commission to hear Treatment & Recovery Center update, consider $153K for peer-led detox program

by Tricia Masenthin

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will hear an update on the county’s Treatment and Recovery Center, including a proposed phased opening plan. It will also consider providing additional funds for social detox services until the TRC is fully operational.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health November 19, 2022 - 5:45 pm

Q&A: Bert Nash is changing to a new model of care. Here’s what it means.

by Tricia Masenthin

After what critics call decades of underfunding, mental health reform is underway in Kansas. Here’s a Q&A on what it means for Bert Nash and its clients.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health October 18, 2022 - 7:24 pm

Douglas County Commission to consider funding increase that would expand mobile crisis services

by Tricia Masenthin

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will consider providing additional funding that would enable the county’s mobile response team to increase its crisis response services to 18 hours a day, and 24/7 coverage by May.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Health September 29, 2022 - 4:35 pm

Clients offer feedback on Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in first of two public listening sessions

by Tricia Masenthin

A handful of those who rely on the services of Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center provided critiques Thursday during the first of two public listening sessions at the center.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Health September 16, 2022 - 12:50 pm

‘Tired of seeing friends and community members thrown into crisis,’ Bert Nash clients voice their concerns

by Tricia Masenthin

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center has two listening sessions coming up, but some clients are sounding off now. They say unfilled medications, a lack of available appointments, and unresponsiveness are keeping them from staying on track with their mental health care.

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