Burrell Behavioral Health

Brenna Ishler, director of adult community services at Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia, tells us about IRTS, or Intensive Residential Treatment Services, a program offered at Burrell in partnership with the Department of Mental Health. "It's a really unique program. It really serves as a bridge for people." October 6, 2025

A type of mental health program known as IRTS is expanding in mid-Missouri.

"We can't plan a crisis. Crisis just happens." And that's why today's guest, Chelsea Brunstrom, says medication management and therapy services at all Burrell Behavioral Crisis Centers are open every day, including weekends and holidays. April 29, 2025

"The convenience of it is something we're all seeking." -- Megan Steen, Burrell Behavioral Health COO (North/Central Region), on the benefits of Telehealth medicine in a post-COVID world March 26, 2025

Burrell Behavioral Health and its parent company, Brightli, now owns the former site of Rainbow House in north Columbia, according to a news release Tuesday.

Thanks to a partnership with Burrell Behavioral Health, Hannibal-based Clarity Healthcare is able to help lower-income citizens in Columbia. Joseph Miller, vice president of integrated health and government affairs, tells us about many of the resources available - including dental care - on today's show. January 17, 2025

"It's very easy to be passionate about this work." Clarity Healthcare pediatric nurse Megan Kruse and Kate Fletcher, director of strategic communications at Brightli Foundation, are here to talk about the important services provided by Clarity's SCHOLAR Clinic for students attending Columbia Public Schools. November 6, 2024

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