The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Lawrence, Kansas, supports individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorders. As Douglas County's designated community mental health and certified behavioral health clinic, Bert Nash provides comprehensive
outpatient, crisis, and inpatient treatment for all ages.
The center employs an integrated, evidence-based approach to holistic care. They offer therapies such as
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (
DBT), individual, group, and family counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (
MAT). These therapies equip clients with coping skills and strategies to manage symptoms, fostering improved well-being and lasting recovery.
Bert Nash offers several specialized programs, including the 24/7 Treatment and Recovery Center (TRC) with urgent care and stabilization units for immediate crisis support. Their Mobile Response Team provides in-community crisis intervention. Additionally, the center provides school-based mental health support, telehealth services, and specialized programs for veterans, military families, and individuals involved with the criminal justice system.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)