Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas
Vanessa Perez, LPC, serves as the Director of Residential Clinical Services at the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas since July 2019. Prior experience includes roles as a Bilingual Therapist at Compass Behavioral Health, and a Program Assistant at CONNECTIONS at Project Eagle, where responsibilities encompassed community resource provision and family needs assessment. Earlier positions include serving as a Bilingual Intern Therapist at SAFEHOME, a Community Support Assistant at NAMI of Greater Kansas City, and a Family Support Advocate at Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Inc. Vanessa's foundational experience was gained as a Care Manager at ECH Every Child's Hope and a Resident Services Coordinator at Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation. Vanessa began professional endeavors as an Outreach Worker at Children's Mercy Hospital. Vanessa holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counseling from Avila University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from The University of Kansas.
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Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas
The Mission of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas is to empower and assist youth, families and adults in our community to achieve optimal mental health and wellness through education, advocacy, and service. Our Vision is achievement of a just, humane, and healthy society where all people are treated with respect, dignity, and the opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice. The Mental Health Association offers services across the life span from pre-schoolers to senior citizens.