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June 30, 2023

Latest Updates from the Missouri Mental Health Foundation

The 2023 Inclusive Golf Program’s summer session ends June 28th, 2023. Our Golf Program sessions run for 4 weeks and include participants living with mental illness, developmental/intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. This program aims to foster inclusion in our communities by providing children and adults living with intellectual/developmental disabilities,…

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June 20, 2023

Missouri Mental Health Foundation Adds Three New Board Members

The Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) Board of Directors elected three individuals with diverse professional experiences to begin three-year board terms within the last year. John Stuckey John Stuckey is Associate Director of Community Relations at Alkermes. In this role, he develops strategy and communicates with key stakeholders to connect…

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May 30, 2023

People First of Marshall member nominated for Missouri Mental Health Champions Award

Kelly Ray, a member of People First of Marshall, was nominated for the Missouri Mental Health Champions Award this year. A banquet sponsored by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation was held Tuesday, May 9. Ray was one of 15 nominees who were recognized for their advocacy work.

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March 22, 2023

Latest Updates from the Missouri Mental Health Foundation

The Director’s Creativity Showcase was held February 22nd and 23rd at the Missouri Department of Mental Health. We showcased the artwork of 244 artists from around the state of Missouri. Congratulations to all that participated and congratulations to our winners this year!…

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October 28, 2022

Latest Updates from the Missouri Mental Health Foundation

As of Friday, October 28th, 2022, we are no longer at 221 Metro Drive, Suite C, Jefferson City, MO, 65109. We are moving next to the State Capitol! Our new office address is:223 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 100 (Lower Level)Jefferson City, MO, 65101 Please update your records to reflect this…

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November 16, 2021

Missouri Mental Health Foundation appoints Katie Andrews new executive director

The Missouri Mental Health Foundation has appointed Katie Andrews as its new executive director, with the hope of expanding the organization’s presence across Missouri and bringing its mission to all the people in the state. The Foundation helps raise awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness, developmental disabilities…

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April 27, 2021

Missouri Mental Health Foundation Adds Two New Board Members

The Missouri Mental Health Foundation (MMHF) Board of Directors elected two individuals with diverse professional experiences to begin three-year board terms. Clay McGranahan, Jr. is currently the Vice- President of Program Services for the Arc of the Ozarks, a nonprofit agency that provides supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental…

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December 15, 2020

Announcement From the Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD)

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Claudia Browner November 20, 2020573-751-2600 JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) is currently accepting nominations for its 2020 Annual Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards. The Governor’s Council on Disability promotes full participation and inclusion of the nearly one million Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life…

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November 30, 2020

Woman of Achievement

St. Louis Women of Achievement is pleased to announce the 2020 Women of Achievement – a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan region. This program has a mission to honor and recognize the volunteer service and leadership of women. This year this honor was bestowed on…

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November 30, 2020

2020 Mental Health Champions Ceremony

2020 has been a year like no other! Missouri Mental Health Foundation, like the rest of humankind has faced the world of virtual– giving a whole new meaning of doing business in a completely new way! October 6, 2020 marked the 13th anniversary of the MMHF Champions Awards Ceremony. This…

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