Driven by Purpose. Powered by Collaboration.
Our Mission & Vision
As a consortium of professionals in the field, KBHCoE’s mission is to promote innovation and workforce development in mental and behavioral health, and human services, fostering a high quality of statewide interprofessional care.
Kansans have access to timely and high-quality care, allowing our state to lead the way in access to evidence-based mental and behavioral health care services.
Leadership Moving Kansas Forward
Meet the Kansas Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Governing Board.
Kyle Kessler
Board Chair
Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas
Scott Brunner
Board Member
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Drew Adkins
Board Member
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Joan Tammany
Secretary/Treasurer
COMCARE of Sedgwick County
Mary Jones
Board Member
Mental Health America of South Central Kansas
Chad Harmon
Board Member
Substance Abuse Center of Kansas
Linsey Coster
Board Member
Ascension Via Christi
Dr. Jessica Provines
Board Member
Wichita State University
Dr. Matt Byerly
Board Member
University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita
Dr. Ken Stoltzfus
Vice Chair
Friends University
Dr. Yelando Johnson
Board Member
Newman University
To be Announced
Board Member
Kansas Health Science University
Heather Morgan
Board Member
Kansas Community College Association
Steve Kearney
Board Member
Kansas Technical Colleges
Derik Flerlage
Board Member
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
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