web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:13:16 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Registered - Episodes Tagged with “Community Mental Health Centers” https://registered.fireside.fm/tags/community%20mental%20health%20centers Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 Registered explores the people and places that make Allen County, Kansas a special place to live. The views from Allen County, produced by The Iola Register. en-us episodic A podcast exploring the people and places of Allen County, Kansas. Hosted by Tim Stauffer. Produced by The Iola Register. The Iola Register Registered explores the people and places that make Allen County, Kansas a special place to live. The views from Allen County, produced by The Iola Register. no The Iola Register, Kansas, Iola, Allen County, community, journalism, newspapers The Iola Register timstauffer@iolaregister.com How community mental health centers in Kansas are reporting for duty https://registered.fireside.fm/kyle-kessler eb97721f-8640-4742-a89c-5c9d3c7d902b Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 The Iola Register full The Iola Register Kyle Kessler, executive director of the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, discusses what he calls an “unwavering mission” to improve mental health in Kansans. 45:01 no Kyle Kessler is the executive director of the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, an organization that advocates for the 25 community mental health centers across the state. In this week’s episode of “Registered,” we speak with Kessler about what he calls an “unwavering mission” to improve mental health outcomes for Kansans. Two years ago, Kansas was ranked dead last for mental health care and access to services. What changed, and what work does Kessler feel is still needed? What role do community mental health centers play in our community now, and what does their future look like? Here’s our conversation. Thanks for listening! kansas, mental health, mental health centers, community mental health centers, ccbhc, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Kyle Kessler is the executive director of the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, an organization that advocates for the 25 community mental health centers across the state. In this week’s episode of “Registered,” we speak with Kessler about what he calls an “unwavering mission” to improve mental health outcomes for Kansans.

Two years ago, Kansas was ranked dead last for mental health care and access to services. What changed, and what work does Kessler feel is still needed? What role do community mental health centers play in our community now, and what does their future look like?

Here’s our conversation. Thanks for listening!

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Two years ago, Kansas was ranked dead last for mental health care and access to services. What changed, and what work does Kessler feel is still needed? What role do community mental health centers play in our community now, and what does their future look like?

Here’s our conversation. Thanks for listening!

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