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Health September 22, 2023 - 12:02 pm

Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County announces new director

by Lawrence Times

Bri Harmon-Moore’s one-year anniversary with the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County has come with new duties. The center on Friday announced her as its incoming director.

Health September 20, 2023 - 5:41 pm

Second workshop in BIPOC wellness series to center suicide prevention

by Maya Hodison

A free workshop this weekend will focus on suicide risk and prevention among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community members.

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Health September 14, 2023 - 7:13 pm

Grant will allow Bert Nash to roll out substance use treatment for young people

by Mackenzie Clark

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center has received a grant to implement a substance use treatment program for people ages 14 to 21, the center has announced.

Health August 23, 2023 - 10:54 pm

Overnight mental health crisis center for kids and teens gets initial approval on rezoning request

by Mackenzie Clark

A facility that aims to fill in a gap in mental health services for Lawrence kids and teens secured a key approval Wednesday evening from the Planning Commission.

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Health July 19, 2023 - 5:10 pm

Local therapist to host workshop on BIPOC wellness during awareness month

by Maya Hodison

Racial trauma passes down through generations and takes form in people’s minds and bodies, Lawrence therapist Nicole Rials says.

Health June 9, 2023 - 11:34 am

Kansas faces mental health crisis for kids suffering from COVID-19 pandemic, anti-LGBTQ legislation

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector

Kansas mental health needs are at a crisis point, especially for teenagers, and increased funding could help the state move forward. 

Business June 1, 2023 - 10:15 am

Dirty Dough soon to bring ‘perfectly imperfect’ cookies, positive message to Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

There’s a new cookie shop coming to Lawrence, and it aims to do more than sate your sweet tooth.

Health January 14, 2023 - 4:07 pm

Kansas has millions of dollars to spend on youth crisis centers. But no one’s using it

by Blaise Mesa, Kansas News Service

Kansas has set aside $6 million for juvenile crisis centers — places that would spare kids from getting locked up by helping them through mental health crises — but has yet to spend a dime.

Health January 4, 2023 - 11:22 am

Kansas farmers, ranchers plant seeds of change to erode stigma of mental illness

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Sedgwick County farmer Mick Rausch said he kept shoving aside the reality of compounding stress and strain. He dodged his wife’s inquiries. He didn’t want to utter three powerful words: I need help.

Health December 25, 2022 - 6:30 am

NAMI Kansas to offer free 8-week education on family mental health advocacy

by Lawrence Times

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas will soon offer a free educational program to help people best support their loved ones who are living with mental health conditions.

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