Pawnee Mental Health Services

10/31/2025

Training for a Safer, Stronger Community!

Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc. staff completed De-Escalation Training, gaining crucial skills to handle challenging situations safely. In Mitchell County, staff from the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Wildlife & Parks - Game Wardens, Mitchell County Health Department, and MC EMS completed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), learning how to recognize and respond to mental health crises.

Together, we’re building safer, more supportive communities for everyone! 💙

10/30/2025

We’re grateful to share that Pawnee Mental Health has received a $20,000 grant from the Dean Coughenour Trust to support our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Manhattan. 💚

This funding strengthens our ability to provide life-saving behavioral health care for individuals in crisis across our 10-county service area.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/1TAp50XjJpp

10/29/2025

We’re excited to officially welcome Stacy Nielsen, B.A., who joined Pawnee Mental Health in August as our new Office Supervisor for the Central Region! 🎉

Stacy brings years of experience in crisis management, peer support, and emergency communications to her role overseeing our Junction City and Clay Center offices. Her leadership and passion for helping others are already making a difference.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/C0n150XjICs

10/24/2025

Thank you to the PeaceFull Pantry at Peace Lutheran Church Manhattan for hosting a De-escalation Training last week! Volunteers from both Peace Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church of Manhattan, KS participated, learning valuable skills to help support others in moments of crisis.
We’re grateful for all who continue to build stronger, more compassionate communities through mental health education. 💙

10/22/2025

10/17/2025

This week, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training—bringing together community leaders and local organizations to learn how to recognize and respond to mental health challenges with compassion and confidence.

Participants represented Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan, ReNew Spa & Fitness, Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Riley, Geary, Pottawatomie Counties, and Heineken Electric Co., Inc..

Thank you to everyone who joined us in building a stronger, more supportive community! Together, we’re helping make mental health a priority in the workplace and beyond.

10/10/2025

Come to the Junction City 4-H & Senior Center for a chance to win these amazing raffle prizes and support the work the the United Way does in the community.

10/10/2025

This , take a moment to pause and check in with yourself — what’s one small way you can give yourself a little extra care this season?

10/09/2025

We’re filled with gratitude for the incredible sponsors who made Inspiring Hope & Help possible. Your generosity helped us create an evening that truly celebrated compassion, connection, and community. Thank you for standing with us in support of mental health.

BHS Construction, Inc. Steel and Pipe Supply Company Inc.

10/01/2025

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09/27/2025

We are excited to be a part of this groundbreaking and community changing event!