Levely, Hannah, MS

Hannah Levely is the Youth Services Coordinator with the Missouri Department of Mental Health. She has her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and her Master of Science in Criminology. Her interest in behavioral health started while volunteering in a correctional institution. She quickly saw the need to move “Upstream” and provide supports and services to youth, before they enter the criminal justice system. In her role, she oversees various state initiatives to support youth experiencing behavioral health challenges, attempting to keep them within their community.

Presentation(s):

Youth Behavioral Health Liaisons and Community Engagement

Upstream Youth Mapping

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Speaker(s): Multiple

Description:

Stop by anytime during this session time to ask DMH questions.  Answers will be from experts in the following departments.

  • Children’s Services
  • Community Operations
  • Support Services
  • Integrated Care
  • Operations
  • Prevention and Crisis Services
  • Quality and Compliance
  • Recovery Services
  • Research & Data Analysis

Slay, Bre-Ann, PsyD

Dr. Bre-Ann Slay is a distinguished Licensed Clinical Psychologist, holding an additional endorsement as an Infant Mental Health Specialist. With a doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) from the University of Denver and a master’s degree in forensic psychology, she brings a wealth of academic and professional expertise to her role. Dr. Slay actively contributes to the field by serving on the executive board of the nonprofit Missouri Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (MOAIMH-EC) and as a certified trainer of IoWA-PCIT.
At Reflect to Connect, Dr. Slay has established a platform dedicated to advancing education and support in infant and early childhood mental health. Grounded in attachment and behavioral lenses, her clinical practice prioritizes understanding caregiver-child relationships to achieve shared goals. Specializing in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), IoWA-PCIT, and play-based treatments, Dr. Slay is committed to enhancing the overall well-being of children. She is a lead clinician for the Jackson County Safe Babies Court. Recognizing the challenges caregivers face, she assures individuals that with the right tools, temporary struggles can pave the way for a child’s success. Her goal is to foster a foundation of support and understanding for the flourishing future of young ones.
 

Presentation(s): 

Uniting for Reunification: The Critical Role of Collaborative Efforts and Clinical Services in Safe Babies Court Team 


 

 

Eisleben, Lauren, BS, MEd, LPC

Lauren Eisleben is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri specializing in substance use treatment, couple’s counseling, and family systems trauma. She is the Clinical Director of The Intensive, an Intensive Outpatient Program within the Columbia, MO private practice, Individual, Marriage & Family Counseling.
Lauren has been a presenter at the Missouri Addiction Counselors’ Association Fall 2023 Conference, frequently facilitates trainings associated with ICEEFT (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy), and regularly supervises practicum and internship students in the field of counseling.
Prior to her work in the field of mental health, Lauren was an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and was an active board member of City of Refuge, a non-profit organization supporting immigrants and refugees in mid-Missouri.
 

Presentation(s):

The Efficacy of the CRAFT Model of Therapy in a Group Setting

Harm Reduction: The Next Wave in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

 

Hutton, Christy, PhD

I am a licensed psychologist. I earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (2000) and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (2005) from the University of Missouri. I have worked in community mental health, addiction treatment, dual diagnosis, university counseling, and private practice settings. I have also provided continuing education for licensed professionals and consulted with agencies, practices, and organizations. I am currently on faculty at MU, providing clinical training to Master’s and Doctoral students in Counseling Psychology.
 

Presentation(s):

The Efficacy of the CRAFT Model of Therapy in a Group Setting

 

 

Mackie, Keith Ray, BES, MA

Keith Ray Mackie is an expert in helping people conceive and achieve their Simple Dreams by developing thoughts, habits, and daily disciplines for success.
Mackie’s been a consultant to chief operating officers, politicians, and high performers, as well as other’s who seek peaceful satisfaction in their lives.
Mackie provides Crisis Stabilization and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through EVOLVE IOP, an intensive outpatient program, and is a Simple Dreams coach.
 

Presentation(s):

Simple Dreams: What’s Missing?

 

 

Hendricks, Deb, BA

Deb Hendricks is currently working in DMH’s Office of Disaster Services focusing her efforts on emergency preparedness for individuals with I/DDs and the providers who work with them. She is also the parent of a son with Down syndrome.
She has created guidebooks for individuals and providers that lead them, step by step, through the process of creating an individualized emergency preparedness plan, as well as training in how to use the guidebooks. She is also focusing on training emergency responders about the individuals with I/DDs’ reactions to disasters.
 

Presentation(s):

Emergency Planning for Individuals with I/DDs

 

 

Ward, Racheal, MA

Racheal Ward is the Grant Development Officer, Grant Management and Supervisor for the Firearm Suicide Prevention Grant, and Project Director for the CMHC Grant initiative: Coordinated Solutions at FCC Behavioral Health. She has been with the agency for a little over 9 years. Previously, she has held the positions of Program Director of Youth Mental Health and CPRC Services and Clinical Manager of the Stabilization & Crisis Program (now the Behavioral Health Clinic). As the Grant Development Officer, Racheal is responsible for the writing and development of various grant opportunities for FCC Behavioral Health. As the Program Director for Youth CPRC, Racheal was instrumental in working with local school districts to develop a comprehensive school-based program that has spread to many of the school districts in the FCC Behavioral Health catchment area. Under her leadership, the Youth Mental Health Program, known as Youth STAR, grew from a census of 270 to over 1200 active clients.

Presentation(s):

Firearm Suicide Prevention: A Nascent Approach to preventing Suicide in Rural Southeast Missouri

 

 

O’Kelley, Scott, MA, EdS

Scott O’Kelley has been with Missouri Department of Corrections since 2011, first monitoring behavioral health services and currently serving as Assistant Division Director for Behavioral Health, overseeing mental health, substance use, and sexual offense treatment for incarcerated residents and parolees and probationers. A Licensed Professional Counselor, Scott also teaches forensic psychology at Westminster College. Prior to joining the Department of Corrections, O’Kelley worked in community mental health in Kansas City, Jefferson City, and Columbia.

Presentation(s):

The Changing Face of Corrections Based Substance Use Services

 

 

Kitson, Karin, BS

Karin Kitson has worked with individuals with substance use and criminal justice involvement since 2007. She joined the Gateway team in 2017 in the RRMAT Program (Reducing Recidivism through Medication Assisted Treatment), educating pre-release clients on MAT options, coordinating with DOC and other partners for pre-release MAT, and arranging warm-handoffs to aftercare in their home communities. In 2023 Gateway Foundation’s RRMAT program has reached their 10th year providing these services across the state of Missouri. Karin continues to strive to create partnerships and connections to empower clients in long-term success in their recovery, their families, and their communities.

Presentation(s):

The Changing Face of Corrections Based Substance Use Services