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Prairie View team members spent this week connecting, learning and sharing at the 2026 ACMHCK Annual Conference for Behavioral Health in Wichita!

The annual conference brings together behavioral health professionals from across Kansas for opportunities to learn from one another, explore new ideas and strengthen connections across the state’s behavioral health system.

Prairie View was proud to support this year’s conference as a Bronze Sponsor and Coffee Sponsor. Our team had the opportunity to attend sessions, connect with colleagues and partners, and represent Prairie View throughout the conference. Bryant Miller and Marcy Johnson also presented on Prairie View’s AgAssist program, sharing how Prairie View is supporting the mental health and well-being of agricultural producers and their families.

Thank you to the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc. for bringing behavioral health professionals together and providing another great opportunity to learn, collaborate and continue strengthening behavioral health care across Kansas.

Prairie View was glad to join Central Christian College of Kansas for a su***de prevention event in McPherson. Patrick Flaming represented Prairie View and connected with students while sharing mental health and su***de prevention resources and encouraging conversations around seeking support when it’s needed.

Thank you to Central Christian College of Kansas for inviting Prairie View to be part of the evening and for creating opportunities for students to connect, learn and know that support is available.


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Prairie View offers addiction recovery support to help individuals find healing, hope, and lasting change. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, you're not alone support is here.

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Fall can be a good reminder that rest, change, and letting go are all part of life. You don't have to keep pushing at the same pace all the time. Make time for the things that help you feel grounded. Take a walk. Get cozy with a good book. Spend time with people who make you feel safe. Let yourself rest without feeling like you have to earn it.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that caring for our health means caring for the whole person. A cancer diagnosis can bring more than physical challenges. It can also bring fear, anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and a lot of complicated emotions.

There doesn't have to be a “right” way to feel. Sometimes support looks like listening, checking in, giving someone space, or simply reminding them they don't have to go through it alone. This month, we’re recognizing the importance of caring for both physical and mental health and making space for the emotions that can come with life changing experiences.

We’re proud to partner with United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties and the Healthy Harvey Coalition for Chalk It Out!

As Su***de Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, the messages of hope, connection and support continue. Thank you to our partners and communities across the area for helping remind people that they matter and that support is always available.

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Bryant was recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as a 2026 Excellence in Healthcare honoree. In his feature, he talks about earning his clinical licensure, helping Prairie View become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center, and serving as Chief Clinical Officer as Prairie View has grown from about 180 to nearly 400 staff. He shares that despite those accomplishments, seeing former clients succeed is what he considers his greatest professional achievement.

He also talks about the importance of maintaining balance and boundaries in a career centered around helping others, as well as the influence his older brother has had on his leadership and life. His brother’s advice to “keep your lamp trimmed and burning” has become a guiding principle for Bryant in both faith and leadership.

Read more about Bryant’s recognition here! https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/c/excellence-in-healthcare-september-2026/47859/bryant-miller-prairie-view.html

Meet our final staff pet spotlight of the month, Homer!

Homer has a simple philosophy: if you can reach it, you can probably eat it. Hair? Delicious. Random objects? Worth investigating. Basically anything within reach? Potential snack.

We've had so much fun introducing you to our staff pets this month!

Let us know in the comments if you'd like another round of Prairie View staff pets!




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Starting a task can be hard, finishing it can be harder. But completing a task doesn't have to be boring, try some of these tips to make your task more enjoyable and watch time fly!