Pawnee Mental Health Services

02/26/2026

It’s a New Day at Pawnee. 💙

And it’s powered by incredible people.

For nearly 70 years, the heart of Pawnee has always been the individuals who show up with compassion, dedication, and a genuine care for one another. That spirit continues to shape who we are and where we’re going.

Our people are our strength — and that’s something worth celebrating every day.

02/24/2026

It’s a New Day at Pawnee. 💙

For nearly 70 years, our people have created a workplace rooted in connection, compassion, and community. A New Day doesn’t mean starting over — it means continuing to grow, strengthen, and celebrate the culture that already makes Pawnee such a special place to be.

Because when people feel welcomed and supported, great things happen — for our team and for the communities we serve.

02/20/2026

🎉 We’re excited to announce a leadership update at Pawnee Mental Health!

Please join us in congratulating Desirae Henson on her selection as Human Resources Director.

Desirae has played a key role in strengthening employee relations and supporting leadership across our organization. In her new role, she will oversee all HR operations and continue fostering a positive, people-centered workplace culture.

We’re grateful for her dedication to our staff and mission.

Read the full announcement here: https://conta.cc/4rToCuC

02/19/2026

We are so grateful for the incredible community support that made our 8th Annual Pancakes for Pawnee possible. 🥞

From volunteers to partners to every person who showed up — thank you for standing with us and supporting mental health in our community. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

Lindsay Miller, left, and Michael Brothers prepare flapjacks Tuesday during the eighth annual Pancakes for Pawnee at Early Edition’s Kimball Avenue location in Manhattan. As of Wednesday morning, the event raised more than $15,000 through ticket sales, donations and partnerships to support mental health services in the region. “We’re so grateful for the incredible community support that made it possible,” said Alyssa Halstead, Pawnee Mental Health Services marketing, development and Employee Assistance Program coordinator.
📷Lewis Marien

02/18/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our remarkable partners and donors who made the 8th Annual Pancakes for Pawnee a success. Your contributions are vital in addressing mental health needs within our communities. A special thank you to Early Edition Restaurant for hosting and helping bring this impactful event to life. Together, we are making a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

02/17/2026

Pancakes for Pawnee is TODAY!

Join us from 4:30–7:00 PM at Early Edition West and enjoy a warm, fluffy pancake and sausage meal for just $9.

Online ticket sales are open until NOON — grab yours now:
https://givebutter.com/Pancakes26

Miss the deadline? No worries. You can still swing through the drive-thru and pay at the event.

Dinner is handled — and every meal supports vital mental health services right here in our community.

Look for the big bubble letters out front — you can’t miss us.

Shoutout to Yard deSIGNS Manhattan for the bubble letter display helping us celebrate tonight.

02/16/2026

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Episode 2: "What is a Mental Health Crisis?" Join us for an insightful conversation with Corey Hunter, Crisis Services Operations Manager, as he shares expert perspectives on what unfolds during a crisis and why every situation is unique. Don’t miss this compelling episode—follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

02/14/2026

Impact delivered (or drive-thru).
When was the last time you had dinner and helped your community? If you buy a ticket to Pancakes for Pawnee, you can say "Feb. 17"!

Thank you to Dr. Jacqi Lambert for being a Pancakes Partner.

Join us for the 8th Annual Pancakes for Pawnee:
📅 Feb. 17 | 4:30-7 p.m.
🚗 Available by drive-thru or delivery

🎟️ Tickets are available now- Link in our bio!

02/13/2026

We’re excited to announce a leadership promotion at Pawnee Mental Health!

Please join us in congratulating Megan Arroyo, LSCSW, on her promotion to Mental Health Supervisor for our Central Region, serving Clay and Geary Counties.

Megan brings strong clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a people-centered approach to her new role. She will provide clinical supervision and leadership while supporting high-quality mental health services across the region.

We’re grateful for her dedication to our staff, clients, and communities.

Read the full announcement here: https://conta.cc/4kI7CVR

02/13/2026

Goal-getting is achieved. At Pawnee, our goal is to support our community, and achieving those goals is more attainable with partners like .

Join us for the 8th Annual Pancakes for Pawnee:
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 4:30-7 p.m.
🚗 Available by drive-thru or delivery

🎟️ Tickets are available now—we’d love to serve you!

Pancakes for Pawnee

02/12/2026

Many hands help make our one sweet cause work—and we’re incredibly thankful for for being part of Pancakes for Pawnee.

Thanks to community partners like them, we’re able to serve pancakes, smiles, and meaningful support for mental health in our community.

Join us for the 8th Annual Pancakes for Pawnee:
Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 4:30-7 p.m.
Available by drive-thru or delivery

Tickets are available now—we’d love to serve you! https://conta.cc/4rEk4s5

02/11/2026

We’re excited to announce a leadership promotion at Pawnee Mental Health!

Please join us in congratulating Nate Bellamy on his promotion to Director of Operations.

Nate brings extensive experience in facilities leadership, safety oversight, and operational management. In his new role, he will oversee facilities operations, safety processes, and organizational infrastructure to help ensure a safe, efficient environment for our staff and clients across our region.

Read the full announcement here: https://conta.cc/4rP1QnO

Congratulations, Nate!