Osawatomie State Hospital

02/17/2026

Reminder this is this Saturday February 21st at the Osawatomie City Auditorium starting at 6pm. Come out for a family fun night and help support the Friends of the Mentally Ill Foundation, Inc.

Friends of the Mentally Ill Foundation, Inc. is hosting Music Bingo. All proceeds go to help our patients. Mark your calendars this is a great family event and a great way to help a great cause and have fun!!

02/17/2026

There is a new hospital being built in Wichita in Sedgwick County. South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital will be a new adult mental health facility. This facility will have 104 secure beds for adults with acute mental illness and serve the citizens of Kansas closer to home in Sedgwick County. 52 beds will be for acute care, and the other 52 beds will be for criminal defendant's ordered for competency treatment. This is currently being built and is set to open early 2027. The State of Kansas will run this hospital in addition to Larned, Parsons, KNI and Osawatomie.

02/16/2026

Today we honor the leaders who have shaped our nation’s history and helped guide the United States through times of challenge, growth, and change.

Did you know that one of our Presidents once visited right here in Osawatomie? In 1910, Theodore Roosevelt traveled to Osawatomie State Hospital during his famous “New Nationalism” tour — and even stopped for lunch while in town. His visit marked a significant moment in our community’s history and remains a point of pride for Osawatomie.

It’s a reminder that even small towns can play a role in the larger story of our nation.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Presidents Day as we reflect on leadership, service, and the history that connects us all. 🇺🇸

02/11/2026

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If you are looking for gifts or looking to decorate your patios, porches or home look no further our workshop can help you out. Contact John Young or Robert Dehart at 913-755-5686 for any questions or request of specialized items.

02/10/2026

Supporting our local Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce.

02/02/2026

🦫😄 Happy Groundhog Day! 😄🦫

Here at Osawatomie State Hospital, we don’t need the news to tell us it’s Groundhog Day—we’ve got groundhogs roaming campus like they own the place 👀😂

To our furry coworkers: please check for your shadow ASAP. We’re officially requesting an early spring and less winter. No pressure… but we’re all counting on you. 🌤️🌷

Until then, we’ll keep watching our campus celebrities pop in and out of their holes and pretending they’re part of the staff. 😄

01/30/2026

Congratulations Deb Day for your over 17 years of Service to the Citizen's of Kansas. Enjoy your retirement!

01/30/2026

Congratulations Michelle Kice on your retirement and working for the citizen's of Kansas for over 30 years. Enjoy your retirement!

01/30/2026

Congratulations Lawrence Dickinson for your 30 years of Service to the Citizen's of Kansas. Enjoy your retirement!

01/30/2026

🌻 Kansas Day at the Capitol 🇺🇸
On Kansas Day, a few members of the Osawatomie State Hospital leadership team traveled to Topeka to discuss the hospital budget, along with ongoing staffing and retention efforts to strengthen how we support our patients and our staff.
Proud to stand up for our workforce and our mission—especially on a day that celebrates Kansas! 💛

01/29/2026

🌻 Happy Kansas Day! 🍪

Today, the Employee Appreciation Committee is spreading a little sweetness across campus with delicious treats to help celebrate Kansas Day and show appreciation for our amazing employees!

We’re proud to honor the rich history of Kansas and the people who make our campus such a great place every day. Wishing everyone in our Facebook world a happy Kansas Day—we hope it’s filled with smiles and something sweet! 💛

01/23/2026

We are getting ready for the Winter Storm that is moving in. Our grounds crew is already out working on our roads and sidewalks. We have opened up an area for our to staff to stay during the storm with some snacks.
Stay safe everyone!