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Community Mental Health Fund

Mental Health Fund in Jackson County

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.
Mental Health Fund in Jackson County

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.
Bruce Eddy, PhD.
Executive Director
Theresa Reyes-Cummings
Theresa Reyes-Cummings, MPA, GPC
Deputy Director
Susan Jones
Susan E. Jones, LCSW 
Senior Program Liaison
Rochelle DePriest
Rochelle DePriest, LCSW, MPA
Program Liaison
Taryn M. Lichty
Taryn M. Lichty
Behavioral Health Data Administrator
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Jenn Clark
Finance Administrator

Board and Committees

  • Sandra E. Jiles, MPA

    Sandra E. Jiles, MPA

    CHAIR
    Community Volunteer
  • Alice Kitchen, LCSW, MPA

    BOARD MEMBER
    Kansas City Health Commission
  • Rochelle L. Harris, Ph.D.

    BOARD SECRETARY
    Children’s Mercy Hospital
  • Joy J. Payne

    BOARD MEMBER
    Consumer Advocate
  • Karla Williams

    BOARD TREASURER
    Community Volunteer
  • Desarae G. Harrah, J.D.

    Desarae G. Harrah, J.D.

    BOARD MEMBER

    Harrah Law LLC

  • Desarae G. Harrah, J.D.

    Jessica Garcia

    BOARD MEMBER

    Educator

  • Desarae G. Harrah, J.D.

    Suzie Post

    BOARD MEMBER

    Sherwood Center

  • Andrea Rodriguez

    Andrea Rodriguez

    BOARD MEMBER
    Consumer Advocate
  • Dr. James M. Walden

    Dr. James M. Walden

    BOARD MEMBER

    Community Volunteer


Board of Trustees

Community Mental Health Fund
  • 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)

Community Mental Health Fund
  • 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

Community Mental Health Fund
  • Rochelle Harris – Chairperson
  • Joy Payne – Co-Chair
  • Marsha Campbell
  • Alt: Alice Kitchen

Appropriations Committee

Community Mental Health Fund
  • Marsha Campbell – Chairperson
  • Alice Kitchen – Co-Chair
  • Joy Payne
  • Rochelle Harris
  • Sandra Jiles

Education and Planning Committee

Community Mental Health Fund
  • Dacia Moore - Chairperson
  • Sandra Jiles 
  • Marsha Campbell

Finance and Internal Committee

Community Mental Health Fund
  • Karla Williams – Treasurer
  • Dacia Moore – Co-Chair

Value-Based Payment AD HOC Committee

Community Mental Health Fund
  • Marsha Campbell
  • Dacia Moore
  • Sandra Jiles
  • Dr. Kirby Randolph
  • Karla Williams