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Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 21, 2024 - 7:33 pm

Former Mobile Response Team staff blame high turnover, Bert Nash management for temporary service disruptions

by Tricia Masenthin

Two years after Douglas County’s Mobile Response Team launched, some former employees say the service remains crucial, but that it has been hamstrung by management at Bert Nash.

Health November 28, 2023 - 7:02 pm

Bert Nash, O’Connell Children’s Shelter teaming up to offer new supports for young people in Douglas County

by Mackenzie Clark

Two Douglas County nonprofits have announced a partnership aimed at improving mental health care for children, young people and their families.

Health October 19, 2022 - 10:11 pm

Douglas County Commission approves funding increase for mobile crisis response team

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday agreed to increase funding in support of the mobile team that responds to people in behavioral health crises.

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.

Health July 14, 2022 - 5:47 pm

988 crisis line to go live Saturday; it’ll link Kansans quickly to mental health help

by Andrea Albright

Beginning Saturday, Kansans considering suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis will be only 3 digits away from speaking directly to trained counselors available 24/7 and year-round.

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