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Health + Wellness

It's Okay Not to be Okay

Mental health is less the hidden secret it once was, thanks in large part to celebrities and athletes speaking out about their struggles. Since 1950, the Bert Nash Center has supported the mental health of Lawrence and Douglas County with comprehensive behavioral health services. It is the designated community mental health center and certified community behavioral health clinic for the county.Director of Community Engagement Emily Farley says, "People might have heard of Bert Nash, they may...

February 2023

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Local Services

Annual Festival of Trees Holiday Auction

Don’t miss this year’s Festival of Trees Event at Liberty Hall to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter. Starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, come see a dazzling display of holiday trees and wreaths and make a bid to take one home! It’s the best way to kick off the holidays and get into the spirit of the season.  The Festival of Trees is a Lawrence holiday tradition. “This is the 36th year,” said Maren Ludwig, Grant and Development Coordinator at O’Connell Children’s Shelter...

November 2022

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Local Services

Ti988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Is Live

When there is an emergency, everyone knows to call 911. But until now, when there was a mental health emergency, there was no such code available. That’s all changing with the introduction of 988 - a new nationwide three-digit dialing code connecting to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. (The former number, 800 273-8255, will also remain active.) While a three-digit dialing code may seem like a new idea, it was over two decades in...

October 2022

Food + Beverage

Lavender Lemonade

Do you ever get tired of the same ol’ beverage?That happened to me a week ago when the first heatwave of the summer hit, with temperatures topping out in the low 100s. Usually, I drink a lot of water during the day to keep hydrated. Sometimes I grab a can of sparkling water or tea to mix things up. Recently one steamy weekday, I was intrigued by the lavender lemonade on a favorite restaurant's menu. It tasted terrific, with tart lemon, just enough sweetness, and a hint of lavender. Of course, I...

July 2021