9:15am – 9:45am May 10, 2007

Lawrence, Kansas

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

My name is Marciana Vequist and I work as a psychologist at the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. These photos were taken between 9:15 am and 9:45 am.

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

9:15 am – Before my first client of the day I decided to peruse the LJW online at my desk, while I had a cup of tea. I read the story about documenting 24 hours in Lawrence and got my camera out of my purse. I often think the general public does not know all we do here at Bert Nash Center.

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

My boss, Tom Bates, stopped by my office to say good morning and tell me about a case he was referring to me. I have the opportunity to work with individuals with many different types of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety; work/ relationship challenges etc.

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

I walked to the phone room where Carole Lash took a moment to smile while she answered a call. Carole usually handles hundreds of calls a day.

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

I walked past Office Manager - Marsha Smith at her desk listening to voicemails. Bert Nash is open almost every evening for appointments and Marsha makes sure that there is support staff available during those times.

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

I stopped at the front reception desk where Linda Lash and Margie Miller answer phones and check in clients. This front desk manages all client contacts with adult outpatient services and diverts crisis calls to our Access Center.

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

I walked upstairs and IT staff Paul Williams and Brad Boydston showed me the computer server for the center. Bert Nash Center is moving to an electronic medical record in the near future.

May 10, 2007Lawrence, Kansas

9:45 am – back to work at my desk.

FACTS about BNC In 2006 we served

8901 clients. We serve adults

and children in a variety of programs.