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