Mattie Rhodes Center
Anna Francis, LCSW, is an experienced clinical therapist currently serving at the Mattie Rhodes Center since November 2020, where responsibilities include providing therapy and serving as a school social worker. Prior to this role, Anna worked as a resource specialist at the Jackson County Municipal Court, and gained valuable experience as a social work intern at Academie Lafayette and Children's Mercy Kansas City. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work obtained from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, complemented by a previous Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Creighton University. Anna has also held various positions ranging from behavioral health technician to office assistant and interventionist throughout a progressive career in social work and mental health settings.
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Mattie Rhodes Center
Mattie Rhodes Center is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to individual and family wellbeing through social services, behavioral health counseling & the arts. The Core Values of Mattie Rhodes Center: Embrace Inclusion- We respect and support individual values, experiences, and differences and seek to create an environment that is naturally inclusive, where all feel emotionally and physically safe. Cultivate Growth- We recognize the unique potential that exists in individuals and communities and cultivate growth through programs, services, and opportunities. Inspire Hope- By walking alongside each other and amplifying the voices of all, we promote positive change and inspire hope for the future. Mattie Rhodes Center is the only fully bilingual/bicultural state-certified behavioral health care provider in the Greater Kansas City region, and is state-certified in intensive outpatient substance abuse therapy. Our staff provides culturally competent programming in the following four areas: Family Services (behavioral health, family violence, substance abuse) Youth Services (in-school intervention, youth development, supportive living) Community Support (health and wellness, community engagement) Cultural Arts (arts education, exhibits and collections)