Burrell Behavioral Health

Self care and wellness isn't just about the big moments - the vacations, the retreats - it's also about those "bite size moments we build into our day." That message is one of many from Be Well Initiatives, a brain, health and science program sponsored by Burrell Behavioral Health. Guests: Nia Howard and Bailey Pyle August 12, 2024

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and Brightli Central Region President Mat Gass sat down with KBIA to discuss the partnership between the two organizations.

What happens when you call or text the now year-old Missouri 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for yourself or on behalf of someone you know? Burrell Behavioral Health director of crisis services CARISA KESSLER has the answer on today's show. July 26, 2023

Burrell Behavioral Health has a number of support specialists on staff that go out into the community - schools, homes, etc. - and work with individuals who might need some "intensive outpatient services." CARA CRUMLEY and JESSICA OBUCHOWSKI tell us about the criteria necessary to meet in order to take part in this "unique" program. March 15, 2023

Burrell Behavioral Health regional president MAT GASS says their new "outpatient therapy hub" near downtown Columbia is a "dream come true" because of its accessibility; on the north side of town is the new crisis center, which Mat says is important because "the need for care doesn't always happen during regular business hours." December 29, 2022

"When this center opens, you will be able to have almost immediate access to a licensed clinician." -- MAT GASS, Burrell Behavioral Health regional president, on Burrell's new crisis center opening soon in Columbia. Additional guest: MARISSA VanDOVER, director the crisis center September 9, 2022

Burrell Behavioral Health's ONE initiative aims to help prevent suicide by first "getting comfortable talking about suicide." ASHLEY ANGERER-BLUNT says it's the 10th leading cause of death among adults and the 4th leading cause of death among adolescents. June 2, 2022

Licensed clinical social worker and vice president of Burrell Behavioral Health's central region, MEGAN STEEN, says it's the scope of the services that Burrell provides that makes them a well-rounded choice for those seeking help for any number of mental health needs. February 22, 2022

Burrell Behavioral Health psychiatrist DR. BRETT CHAMBERLAIN is "passionate" about preventing #mentalhealth disorders in our community's youth population. His approach (when dealing with children and adolescents) is based on these four principles: diet, sleep, exercise, and socialization. January 26, 2022

Now in its 45th year, Burrell Behavioral Health continues to lead the way in prevention, health and community wellness. Its 'Be Well Initiatives' was launched in March of 2020 in response to COVID-19 and is seeing success in working with those affected by illness attributed to brain health. Guest: SHELLY FARNAN October 6, 2021