by Alisa Nelson | Jul 24, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News
State Department of Mental Health Director Mark Stringer says mental health providers in rural and urban Missouri are experiencing significant increases in crisis calls and requests for services. During a Capitol press conference, he says state officials recognize the...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 5, 2020 | Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
COVID-19 related limits have made many Missourians feel cooped up at home. Getting out and staying active serves as an outlet for people, especially those battling drug and alcohol addiction. Missouri Department of Mental Health Director Mark Stringer expects an...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 26, 2020 | Business, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
At least 502 people in Missouri have tested positive for the coronavirus, compared to yesterday’s count of 356. The latest state data shows the age range with the most cases is 50 to 59-year-olds. They have 114, compared to the next leading age group of 20 to...
by Mike Lear | Dec 16, 2013 | Health / Medicine, News
The head of the Department of Mental Health’s Behavioral Health Division is optimistic about the Governor’s proposal that could accelerate the replacement of the only maximum security psychiatric unit in the state. Governor Jay Nixon announced last week...
by Mike Lear | Feb 8, 2013 | Health / Medicine, News
Legislators in the state House and Senate and Governor Jay Nixon have all mentioned Fulton State Mental Hospital in listing priorities for proceeds from the proposed issuance of bonds. Now its administrators have explained the Department of Mental Health’s plan...
