Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc.

09/16/2026

The countdown is ON! There are only 9 days left to register for our annual conference. Register now. Let’s make it a great one! Visit the ACMHCK website - https://acmhck.org/conference/

1. View the Conference Agenda-

2. Register for the Conference *Registration closes at noon on September 25.

(Special registration links will be sent to presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors)

3. Reserve Your Hotel

09/15/2026

Hope, healing, and community are at the heart of HopeFest! Thank you to The Center for Counseling & Consultation for bringing people together for a day focused on connection, recovery, and support. If you're in the Great Bend area, be sure to check it out!

🌱 5 DAYS UNTIL HOPEFEST! 🌱

This Saturday, downtown Great Bend is turning into one big celebration of hope, recovery, connection and community — and YOU’RE invited. 💚

Come for an hour. Come for the afternoon. Come spend the whole day with us.

✨ Magic Show
🎨 Chalk Art + Art Gallery
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎤 Kids Talent Showcase
💃 GBHS Danceline Kids Camp
🐾 Animals & family activities
💥 Car Smash
🎶 Live Music with Adam Hayes
🍔 Food Trucks
🛍️ Vendors & Community Resources
🫧 Hands-on activities for all ages
🌅 Sunrise Remembrance Ceremony
😂 PLUS Comedy Night with nationally recognized recovery comedian Mark Lundholm!

And that’s still not everything.

HopeFest was created around some serious things — mental health, su***de prevention, recovery and remembrance — but hope deserves to be celebrated, too.

So bring the kids. Bring your friends. Grab something to eat. Stay for a show. Try something new. Meet people in your community.

Most of all, just come be part of it. 💚

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Jack Kilby Square | Downtown Great Bend
🎉 Daytime HopeFest activities are FREE!

See the full schedule and event details at thecentergb.org/hopefest

5 days. One community. A whole lot of HOPE. 🌱

09/15/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We join Central Kansas Mental Health Center in celebrating the rich cultures, contributions, and traditions of Hispanic and Latino communities that make Kansas stronger.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💚

From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We are proud to recognize the diversity that strengthens our communities and remain committed to making mental health care welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for all.

09/14/2026

A great day for Prairie View and rural healthcare in Kansas! We're excited to see what today's announcement means for expanding access to care and strengthening communities statewide.

09/14/2026

Dispose of medications safely! Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is offering FREE medication disposal bags with purchases at Cardinal Drug Store & Gifts in Chanute, Sept. 14-18.

🧹 Clear out the medicine cabinet! 💊

Have unused or expired medications taking up space at home? September 14–18 is the perfect time to safely get rid of them.

When you shop at Cardinal Drug Store & Gifts in Chanute, you can receive a FREE medication disposal bag with every purchase, courtesy of SEKMHC.

No extra trip. No complicated process. Just a simple way to make medication disposal safer for you, your family, and our community.

📍 103 E. Main St., Chanute, KS
📅 September 14–18

Stop in, shop local, and grab your FREE disposal bag! 💚

09/14/2026

Sedgwick County Government COMCARE is offering two FREE Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses this fall!

Learn how to recognize and respond to mental health or substance use challenges safely and effectively.

Adult MHFA: Sept. 25, 2026
Youth MHFA: Oct. 23, 2026

To register, contact [email protected].

Learn how to respond to a mental health emergency by signing up for a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) class with COMCARE! If you are interested, we have two FREE courses coming up.

The Adult MHFA class will take place on Sept. 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the third floor conference room of the Ronald Reagan Building at 271 W. 3rd St.

The Youth MHFA class will take place on Oct. 23, 2026, in the same location.

Participants will learn how to identify and address potential mental health concerns or substance use challenges safely and responsibly.
Email [email protected] to sign up.

09/14/2026

It's National Co-Responder Week! Shoutout to Central Kansas Mental Health Center for highlighting the vital partnership between law enforcement and mental health professionals.

Today kicks off National Co-Responder Week! 💙🤝💚 We're celebrating the incredible partnership between law enforcement and mental health professionals, who work together to improve crisis response, increase safety, and connect individuals to the care and resources they need.

09/14/2026

Meet ALGEE! Sumner Mental Health Center emotional support koala is helping spread the word about Mental Health First Aid training. Learn more and bring a class to your organization!

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09/14/2026

Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center, Inc is hiring for several positions and looking for compassionate people who want to make an impact. Check out their current openings and apply today!

Apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/

💙✨ READY FOR A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE? JOIN TEAM KANZA! ✨💚

We’re growing and looking for compassionate, motivated people who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others! 🧠💙

Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center has several exciting opportunities available:

⭐ Crisis Clinician
⭐ Front Office Coordinator
⭐ Supported Housing Specialist
⭐ Case Manager Wraparound Facilitator
⭐ Therapist

Why Kanza? 💜
💰 Competitive Pay
📅 Flexible Scheduling
🤝 Supportive Team
🌱 Growth Opportunities
💙 Meaningful Work That Matters

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that supports people, strengthens communities, and helps create brighter tomorrows, we’d love to hear from you!

🚀 READY TO APPLY?
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📧 Questions? Send your CV or reach out to [email protected]

💚 Come grow with Kanza—and be the reason someone finds hope. 💙

09/11/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Astra Mental Health & Recovery will be participating in two great community events: the Shawnee County Su***de Prevention Coalition's 14th Annual Run & Walk and Downtown Topeka's Touch-A-Truck. Be sure to stop by and connect with their team!