Staff & Leadership
The mental health center is licensed by the State of Kansas as a Community Mental Health Center and its day to day operations are conducted by a Senior Management Team that reports to the Assistant County Manager and over seen by a 13-member Advisory Board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Center Management Team
![Tim Deweese](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Tim%20%282%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Tim DeWeese
Director
Johnson County Mental Health Center offers a wide range of mental health and substance abuse services to residents. The Mental Health Center serves as a safety net for individuals with the most severe forms of mental illness, as well as those who are unable to afford or access care elsewhere in the community.
Like physical illnesses, mental illness shows itself in a variety of ways. Depending on the situation’s seriousness, a variety of treatment options are available. We provide services throughout the county with highly trained and compassionate professionals.
![Liz Worth](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Liz%20%282%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Liz Worth
Deputy Director
![Tanner Fortney](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Tanner%20%282%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Tanner Fortney
Assistant Director
![Janie Yannacito](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Janie%20%282%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Janie Yannacito
Clinical Director - Children and Family Services
![Kevin Kufeldt](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Kevin%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Kevin Kufeldt
Clinical Director - Addiction Services
![Rob MacDougall](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Rob%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Rob MacDougall
Clinical Director - Emergency Services
![Shana Burgess](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Shana%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Shana Burgess
Director - Prevention and Community Relations
![Peggy Shear](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Peggy%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg)
Peggy Shear
Director - Health Services
![Sobia Shaffie](/sites/default/files/images/2024-02/Sobia2%20%281%29.jpg)
Dr. Sobia Shaffie
Chief Medical Officer