Community members in Barton County, Kansas, united in a revolutionary voice, have launched an effort to build a Trauma Informed Community of Resilience.




We are determined to train as many people as possible in the understanding of ACEs and resiliency so that we can engage as many voices as possible to aid in community healing. This effort must include education, connections and engagement. Through a shared understanding, community connectedness, cross-sector partnering and empowerment, we can:
- Create a communication tool accessible to all community members for sharing and finding tools to build resilience.
- Build trauma informed advocacy.
- Shift the mindset of Central Kansas to a trauma aware community.
- Help bring kindness to our community.
- Engage all organizations, businesses, schools, civic groups and religions in the trauma informed approached.
- Connect the people in Central Kansas to needed services.
- Walk beside each other to a healthier, happier horizon.
- Promote the importance of positive human connections.
It is our committed belief, that if we #RiseUp, we will engage our community in creating a compassionate culture.

“I support Rise Up, because they helped me become my own person.” – Sarah Patterson – St. John Ks.
“The good people with Rise Up, had my best intentions in mind, and helped me through a tough spot in my life.” – Suzanne Grey – Larned Ks.
“Im so happy I found Rise Up, they gave my staff piece of mind when dealing with sensitive mental health situations”. – Jake Oneil
We offer free training, free support, and a community of help,and hope for Central Kansas. Want to get involved? Contact us today!
OUR LOCATION
1300 Kansas, Great Bend, KS 67530