Tim DeWeese

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[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

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Support is available 24/7:
☎️ 913-268-0156
☎️ Call or text 988

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

A small group from @JOCOMNH County joined leaders from @NAMICommunicate Johnson County KS as well as leaders from the Latino community as part of the Compartiendo Esperanza Leadership Luncheon.

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[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

Thank you Representative Nikki McDonald for your service as a member of our Advisory Board and for joining us at Johnson County Mental Health Center‘s Annual Legislative Reception

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

@JOCOMNH is proud to host this year's Mental Health Matters reception at Tyler's House for Teens, a local nonprofit organization providing safe spaces and creative arts programming that foster connection, healing and emotional well-being for teens in our community.

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

Johnson County Mental Health Leadership is looking ahead!
Today, leaders from across our organization came together to develop a strategic plan for 2026, focused on advancing our vision to strengthen a healthy community through excellence in community mental health.

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

I didn’t choose this time to live in, but I can choose how live in this time.
I choose to live in 2026 with hope, tolerance, and kindness planting these seeds for future generations.

[Ron Manderscheid, PhD (he, him, his) @DrRonM]

Behavioral Health in 2026: Mobilizing Adaptations and Opportunities https://t.co/kbQpjkqYCR @PJK4brainhealth @DrRonM @samhsa @hrsa @cdc @CarterCenter

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

You are never alone!
☎️ Johnson County Crisis Line 913-268-0156
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.

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Join me this morning on @909thebridge Listen on the radio or 90.9 The Bridge app.
https://t.co/zotcWcgqVj

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

Last Friday, I had the pleasure to facilitate Adult @MHFirstAidUSA
with Jenni Leaton for a group of motivated and compassionate staff from the @JOCOHealth

[Netsmart @NetsmartTech]

The CCBHC model has proven effective in expanding mental health and substance use services in communities across the U.S., helping more people access high-quality care. The bipartisan Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act builds on that progress by advancing access to comprehensive, whole-person care through #CCBHCs nationwide.

This legislation will:
✅ Establish long-term Medicare funding for CCBHCs
✅ Support workforce sustainability and care integration
✅ Increase access to mental health, substance use and crisis services

As part of our long-standing advocacy commitment, Netsmart supports legislation that advances community-based care and helps providers meet growing needs nationwide. Learn more: https://t.co/YGOHFOSlSp

@NationalCouncil
#BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthPolicy #AccessToCare

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

Today members of the Friends of Johnson County Mental Health Center’s Governing Board of Directors met for orientation and planning for 2026.
https://t.co/jKKkR2Kv7d

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

I spent time this morning with Steve Kraske on Up To Date talking about changes in federal policy changes regarding homelessness and involuntary treatment.
Bottom-line (Access + Quality Care = Positive Outcomes and Cost Containment Across Multiple Systems)

[Tom Herzog @tomherzog]

All game some, some gave all.

#LestWeForget

[JCDHE @JOCOHealth]

🥶 Frigid temperatures are forecast for Thurs, Dec. 4. Some people are at greater risk of developing hypothermia and frostbite than others. Check on family, friends, neighbors and those experiencing homelessness. Remember to bring pets indoors, too! More: https://t.co/EOlFNlXA4B

[Tim DeWeese @MNHDirector]

Johnson County Mental Health Center’s Secure and Protect Initiative, The Armory Project and possible related legislation. TAP helps prevent firearm suicides by facilitating safe, voluntary, out-of-home firearm storage with trusted firearms dealers and other vetted partners!