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Department of Mental Health
1706 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Phone: 573-526-3702
Fax: 573-526-4742

Email: cheryl.eads@dmh.mo.gov
Website: http://dmh.mo.gov/transformation/transformation.htm

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: Executive Order 7-15

Department: Mental Health

Subcommittees: Mental Health Promotion and Education; Mental Health and Aging; Housing; Employment; Evidence-based Practices

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: at least 4 per year

Location of meetings: varies

Duration of meetings: 4 hours

Preparation time for meetings: varies

Total time commitment: 16-24 hours annually

Details on Members

Total members: 24

Appointed members: 2

Term length: Serve at the pleasure of the Governor

Compensation: none

Member Requirements:

Political Requirements: NA

Geographic Requirements: NA

Senate Consent Required: No

MEMBERS

Ms. Mayme Young
Chair - Governor's Health Policy Analyst

Ms. Helen Minth
Chairperson of the State Advisory Council for the DMH Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
Jefferson City

Dr. Mariann Burnetti-Atwell
Department of Corrections
Jefferson City

Ms. Heidi Atkins-Lieberman
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Ms. C. Jeanne Loyd
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Jefferson City

Ms. Tricia Schlechte
Department of Health and Senior Services
Jefferson City

Mr. Michael Brewer
Department of Health and Senior Services
Columbia

Ms. Vicky Scott
Department of Public Safety
Jefferson City

Ms. Lisa Clements
Department of Social Services
Jefferson City

Ms. Candace Shively
Department of Social Services 1

Mr. Timothy "Tim" Decker
Department of Social Services 2

Ms. Judy Finnegan
Director of the Office of Comprehensive Child Mental Health
Webster Groves

Mr. Mark Stringer
DMH, Director of the Division Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Director of Comprehensive Psychiatric Service

Mr. Bernard Simons
DMH, Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities

Vacant Slot
Member 1 - Governor appointed

Ms. Cindi Keele
Member 2 - Governor appointed

Mrs. Beth Viviano
Member 3
Fenton

Ms. Anita Morrison
Member 4

Vacant Slot
Member 5

Ms. Virginia Rowe-Pearson
Office of Administration
Jefferson City

Ms. Samantha Suthoff
Office of State Courts Administrator
Jefferson City

Ms. Heather Bradley-Geary
State Housing Commission
Kansas City

Mr. Benton Goon
Vice-Chair - Governor appointed
Jefferson City
Term begins: Jun 18, 2007