Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc.

10/31/2025

Need food support in Wyandotte County?

Thanks to Wyandot Behavioral Health Network for sharing a guide with local pantries, kitchens, and resources. More help is being added—drop any suggestions in the comments!

📄 View the guide: https://bit.ly/4nBXtKi

Food insecurity is increasing in Wyandotte County. We’ve created a resource guide to help connect people with local food pantries, community kitchens, and other support services.

This list isn’t complete. We’re working with community partners to find and share even more resources.

If you know of other food assistance programs in our community, please share them in the comments so we can keep the guide up to date.

You can access a PDF version of this list here: https://bit.ly/4nBXtKi

10/31/2025

Exciting News from High Plains Mental Health Center!

A new Crisis Intervention Center is in the works to support over 800 individuals each year. This project is a major step forward in expanding access to urgent mental health care in our region.

Want to learn more or help make it happen?
Visit 👉 donatehighplains.com

10/31/2025

Mental health matters.

Thanks to CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness for the reminder—let’s keep showing up for each other. 💚

Talking about mental health shouldn't be scary. Reach out to your friends and loved ones to check in, and encourage the people you love to ask for help when they need it. Together we can break the stigma.

10/31/2025

Masking is tough for ADHD & autism. Thanks to Johnson County Mental Health Center for sharing info: https://bit.ly/43ACfFm

📞 Help: 988 or 913-268-0156

10/31/2025

Grateful to@Central Kansas Mental Health Center for sharing this.
SNAP benefits are being paused soon, and many families are feeling the impact. If you need food support, check out:
💻 211 Kansas
💻 Kansas Food Source
💻 CARES Coalition – Dickinson Co.
Need someone to talk to?
📞 CKMHC: 785‑823‑6322
📞 Call/text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
You’re not alone. 💚

Feeling a mix of emotions with SNAP benefits being paused soon? You’re not alone. Many families are navigating uncertainty right now, and it’s okay to ask for help.

If you’re looking for local food assistance resources, these directories can help:
💻211 Kansas (statewide): https://211kansas-resources.sophia-app.com/ #/
💻Kansas Food Source (statewide): https://kansasfoodsource.org/
💻CARES Coalition (Dickinson County): https://www.caresresources.org/agencies/food

If you or someone you know needs support, call CKMHC at 785‑823‑6322, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You don’t have to navigate this alone. 💚

10/30/2025

Unmasking Stigma Auction Sneak Peek #5
Valeo Behavioral Health Care latest auction item brings the party to you—featuring a private set by Cleveland Blue and gourmet bites for 25 guests. Perfect for any special occasion!
🎟️ Tickets: $125 at givebutter.com/UnmaskingStigma
🖥️ Silent auction opens Nov 4: givebutter.com/unmaskingstigma/auction

Unmasking Stigma - Auction Preview #5

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, corporate reception, or a celebration, this Unmasking Stigma live auction package delivers world-class entertainment and exquisite catering right to your door! You'll get a 1-hour private performance from Cleveland Blue and a gourmet charcuterie experience for up to 25.

Tickets are still available for just $125 per person at www.givebutter.com/UnmaskingStigma. Can't attend the event, but still want to be a part of the fun? Consider making an online event donation or check out our online silent auction items, which will open to the public for bidding on November 4, 2025, at www.givebutter.com/unmaskingstigma/auction.

10/30/2025

Kansas residents can get free naloxone (Narcan)!
It’s easy to request a kit through dccca.org/naloxone-program—no cost, no hassle. Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses and is safe to use even if you're unsure.
Thanks to Johnson County Mental Health Center for sharing this life-saving info!

Did you know that you can order FREE naloxone (Narcan) if you’re a Kansas resident? 👇

60% of young adults (18-25) in Kansas said in a recent survey that they did not know where to get naloxone. All you have to do is search “free naloxone in Kansas” or visit dccca.org/naloxone-program to request a free naloxone kit, provided by DCCCA through funding from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Naloxone is a life-saving medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose or poisoning in people of all ages. The CDC says that using naloxone will not harm someone if you give it to them and they are not actually experiencing opioid poisoning or overdose – so it’s better to be safe than sorry. Order naloxone for yourself and tell the young people you know about this, too!

10/30/2025

News Flash • Wellness Without Walls
A big thank you to CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness for helping spread the word!

🗓 WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 WHERE: Wabaunsee High School
912 Missouri Ave, Alma, KS

Wellness Without Walls
November 15
10 am to 2:30 pm
In Alma

Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffHT7GmpKCxr25-MaercL95mnzxjAKkSvTTAir0uUpDrfc8Q/viewform

10/30/2025

Big thanks to The Center for Counseling & Consultation for sharing this timely reminder, and to therapist Shanna Long for this calming tip for :

Halloween may be full of surprises — but your peace doesn’t have to vanish into the night. 🌙✨

👻 Feeling a little anxious or uneasy this Halloween? You’re not alone — even fun frights can stir up real feelings.

This week we have a Therapist Tip Tuesday coming from one of our clinicians here at The Center, Shanna Long:

🧘‍♀️ “Take a moment to breathe—intentionally. Slow breaths can help calm your nervous system and ground you in the present moment.

Introducing breathing through play can help kids learn this valuable skill.”

Halloween can be full of surprises — but your peace doesn’t have to disappear into the night. 💚

10/30/2025

Pawnee Mental Health Services welcomes Stacy Nielsen as Central Region Office Supervisor! She’s already making a great impact in Junction City and Clay Center.

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