Our Mission
Our Mission is to support a network of quality mental health services for persons with mental illness that are equitably accessible and responsive to the varied and unique needs of Jackson County Missouri residents.
About Us
The Community Mental Health Fund makes grants to 501(c)(3) mental healthcare organizations. We are a public fund and services are audited. Care must meet standards set by the Board of Trustees and the State of Missouri. We also support multi-agency initiatives, including cultural competence and trauma-informed care. Services assist our community’s most vulnerable citizens. Abused children, battered women, and homeless families are among those we serve.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated staff of the Jackson County, Missouri Community Mental Health Fund.
Bruce Eddy, PhD.
Theresa Reyes-Cummings, MPA, GPC
Susan E. Jones, LCSW
Rochelle DePriest, LCSW, MPA
Taryn M. Lichty
Jenn Clark
Board and Committees
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Sandra E. Jiles, MPA
Community Volunteer -
Alice Kitchen, LCSW, MPA
Kansas City Health Commission -
Rochelle L. Harris, Ph.D.
Children’s Mercy Hospital -
Joy J. Payne
Consumer Advocate -
Karla Williams
Community Volunteer -
Desarae G. Harrah, J.D.
Harrah Law LLC
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Jessica Garcia
Educator
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Suzie Post
Sherwood Center
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Andrea Rodriguez
Consumer Advocate -
Dr. James M. Walden
Community Volunteer
Board of Trustees
- Sandra E. Jiles, MPA – Chair
- Karla Williams – Treasurer
- Rochelle L. Harris, Ph.D. – Secretary
- Marsha Campbell – Board Member
- Alice Kitchen, LCSW, MPA – Board Member
- Dacia L. Moore, MA, LPC – Vice Chair
- Kirby A. Randolph, Ph.D. – Board Member
- Joy J. Payne – Board Member
- Desarae G. Harrah, J.D. – Board Member
- Andrea Rodriguez – Board Member
- James M. Walden, MD – Board Member
- Suzie Post – Board Member
- Jessica Garcia – Board Member
Advisory Council (AC)
- Kristina Jones – Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
- Fausto Mora – Consultant, Mattie Rhodes Center
- Dr. Gino Taylor – The Family Conservancy
- Jacquelyn C. Moore – Community Volunteer
- Sandra E. Jiles – Trustee
- RaeShaun Williams
- Dr. Kirby A. Randolph – Trustee
- Athena Horton - University Health Behavioral Health
- Karyn Finn - Cornerstones of Care
Accountability and Compliance Committee
- Rochelle Harris – Chairperson
- Joy Payne – Co-Chair
- Marsha Campbell
- Alt: Alice Kitchen
Appropriations Committee
- Marsha Campbell – Chairperson
- Alice Kitchen – Co-Chair
- Joy Payne
- Rochelle Harris
- Sandra Jiles
Education and Planning Committee
- Dacia Moore - Chairperson
- Sandra Jiles
- Marsha Campbell
Finance and Internal Committee
- Karla Williams – Treasurer
- Dacia Moore – Co-Chair
Value-Based Payment AD HOC Committee
- Marsha Campbell
- Dacia Moore
- Sandra Jiles
- Dr. Kirby Randolph
- Karla Williams