Recently, Burke therapist, Stephanie Knott was interviewed by Diolog: The Texas Episcopalian magazine. Read below to learn more about Burke’s partnership with the Episcopal Health Foundation and the Seminary of the Southwest to improve access to mental health services in East Texas counties. Seven patients. Two clinics. One elementary school. That’s the typical day for […]
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Burke’s 2018 Provider Network Development Plan Available for Public Comment
Burke’s 2018 Provider Network Development Plan is available for public comment through April 27, 2018. The Plan applies only to services funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and is targeted to provider organizations interested in providing full levels of care in our service areas. Please forward your comments to: Donna Moore Director of […]
Upcoming Mission Possible Conference To Address Trauma-Informed Care
Brought to you by Burke, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, Texas AHEC East, Stephen F. Austin State University School of Social Work and DSHS Rusk State Hospital, Mission Possible XXIII: Communities in Crisis – Breaking the Silence will be held on March 7, 2018, from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The […]
Burke Broke Ground in Nacogdoches for a new Mental Health Clinic
In January, Burke broke ground on four acres along North University Drive for a new mental health facility in Nacogdoches. Goodwin, Lasiter, and Strong of Lufkin, TX designed the building, and Cox Contractors of Nacogdoches started the construction process at the beginning of the year. Project completion of the $4.5 million, 32,000 square foot building […]
Burke Presents: Accommodations vs Real World Skills
On Friday, January 26, Burke is offering a continuing education opportunity: Accommodations vs Real World Skills. The training will be conducted by Le’Ann L. Solmonson, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC, Professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. The training will be held at Angelina Mental Health Services, 1522 West Frank Street, Friday, January 26, 2017. Arrive for […]
Rusk State Hospital funding addresses regional mental health needs
By Donna McCollum, Journalist, see the original KTRE story here. RUSK, TX (KTRE) – Mentally ill offenders of the most heinous crimes are sent to Rusk State Hospital. Offenders of lesser crimes are sent there, too, if there’s room. Burke Mobile Outreach Team Director Allison Horsley understands the demand for state mental health beds. “The individuals […]
