Minds Matter LLC

11/15/2025

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

💜 ADVOCACY💜

Before the constant Assessments, the 20 page Plans, the prior Authorizations for every minute of a person’s day…

Before we had to get approval from 92 entities just to help someone live their life —
we used to be able to just ask people what they want and then make it happen.

That’s what person-centered planning was supposed to mean.
It wasn’t supposed to be about paperwork, billing codes, or compliance checklists.
It was supposed to be about people.

Two simple questions on the back of the envelope to someone who was “placed”  where he didn’t want to be said it all:

👉 “Do you like it here?” No

👉 “Do you want to live in an apartment?” Yes

That’s the only person-centered plan we should ever need.

Somewhere along the way, systems got louder than voices.
Let’s go back to the days when the person — not the process — came first. 💜

Thank you for reminding me of this today Keri Kahle. You always know how to cut through the noise and nonsense.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Thank you to ALL who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Today, we’re especially proud to recognize one of our consumers, Anthony, a veteran who was recently selected for the Honor Flight Network.

The Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit that honors U.S. veterans by flying them to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at their memorials. Swipe➡️ to see pictures from his trip (and be sure to scroll to the end to see Anthony when he was in active duty!)

Anthony served as a Navy Medic in the Marines and after hearing about the Honor Flight Network, immediately knew he wanted to apply. With the help of his SLP, he submitted an application and a year later, received the call that he was selected!

Reflecting on the trip, Anthony shared:
“Wow, it was amazing to see how people showed up for us and celebrated us. I served in Desert Storm and didn’t receive a hero’s welcome like this when I returned home. This was a full-circle moment for me and brought back so many memories.”

Being selected for this honor couldn’t have been more well-deserved. Since his stroke five years ago, Anthony has made tremendous progress and continues to inspire us. He shows up and gives it his all even when it’s challenging, and we are so proud of him.

Please join us in thanking Anthony and all veterans for their service and sacrifice. We are incredibly grateful. 🇺🇸❤️

11/11/2025

Got to see Laura Kelly and her Secretary of the Budget , this evening to talk about something I care deeply about — keeping the Brain Injury Waiver free of any waiting list in Kansas.

Thankfully, this isn’t new territory for Governor Kelly. Long before she was Governor, she was one of the biggest champions of the Brain Injury Waiver during her years in the Senate. She’s always understood that people recover best at home, surrounded by the right supports — not waiting months (or years) for help.

It’s good to know that the same passion she had back then still guides her decisions today. Kansas truly leads the way when it comes to brain injury services — and I’m grateful she continues to protect that legacy. 💜

11/10/2025

These incredible women have truly been a game changer for Minds Matter.

Reiko, Barbara, and Tynisha make up our HR team, and Linda serves as our Chief Culture Officer. Together, they have transformed the way Minds Matter recruits, supports, and celebrates our people.

Not only do they uplift and support our current employees, they also connect with future therapists and team members who truly share our core values, which helps us grow into an even stronger, more connected team.

Barbara said it best, “It’s almost been two year’s in my role, and I continue to be amazed by the culture I get to be part of every day. It’s rare to work at a company where the founder is hands-on, the president sets a high standard, leadership is supportive, and the team is passionate about their work.”

She and the rest of this crew play a major role in shaping the culture that makes Minds Matter so special.

Thanks to Reiko, Barbara, Tynisha, and Linda, for everything you do. 💜💙🩵 If one of these women have impacted you, be sure to let them know in the comments! 💬

11/07/2025

Go Felicia!

11/06/2025

💡 Is your state working to strengthen its brain injury infrastructure? NASHIA’s Leading Practices Academy (LPA) is back for 2026, and applications are now open!

The LPA offers a full year of strategic, customized technical assistance for state teams ready to build (or deepen) sustainable practices that improve outcomes for individuals with brain injury across multiple systems: housing, behavioral health, criminal legal, child welfare, IPV, and more.

Participants receive:
✅ Goal-setting support + a tailored work plan
✅ Expert-led academies + state team meetings
✅ Evaluation and sustainability guidance
✅ A full end-of-year summit to solidify next steps

📅 Applications due November 21, 2025
📩 Questions? Contact Kelly Miller at kmiller@nashia.org
🔗 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/252646502416151

If your state is ready to move from ideas to implementation, the LPA is your roadmap!

11/05/2025

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Norma Wheeler, Kristen Jackson, David Willingham, Darby Cochran Wilson, David Taylor, Christie Emperley, Nicole Lemon Alcanter, Erin Bryan, Karen Jenkins, Donya Goman, Nicky Suna, Becky Stern Hall, Michael Benson

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,