Driven by Community. Connected Across Kansas.

Our Mission & Vision

Promote a fully resourced system that delivers efficient, effective, and accountable behavioral healthcare accessible to all Kansans through locally governed Community Mental Health Centers, subsidiaries, and strategic partners.

We envision that the statewide system of CMHCs will be a leader in developing healthy communities. Working with local, state, and national partners, our system will deliver services that are recovery-focused, innovative, accessible, and driven by community, consumer, and family needs.

Our Values

Our values shape how we lead, partner and deliver care across Kansas’ community mental health system.

Excellence in all facets of our work​
Forthrightness and accountability in all our relationships.
Leadership and partnership.
Being results-oriented and driven by consumer needs.

Leadership Guiding Kansas Forward

Meet the ACMHCK Executive Committee guiding community mental health across Kansas.

Kathy Mosher
President
Dr. Leslie Bjork
President Elect
Matt Atteberry
Past President
Randy Callstrom
Vice President
Amanda Cunnningham
Treasurer
Stacy Manbeck
Secretary
To Be Announced
Member at Large

ACMHCK Staff Leadership

Meet the team supporting member centers and advancing behavioral health across Kansas.

Kyle Kessler
Executive Director
Michelle Ponce
Associate Director
Kay Swietek
Office Manager
Heather Richardson
Member Services Manager
Sue Murnane
Youth Behavioral Health Services Manager & Director of Training
Andrea Diaz Buezo
Special Projects Coordinator
Susan Rome
Clinical Manager
Jessica King
Administrative Assistant

Organizational Bylaws

Access the official bylaws detailing ACMHCK’s governance, leadership structure and operating guidelines.

ACMHCK Subsidiary Companies

ACMHCK supports a network of subsidiary organizations that extend its impact, providing specialized services that strengthen behavioral health systems across Kansas.