( KNZA )-- A Horton man is among fifteen individuals selected by Governor Sam Brownback to participate in a statewide task force to address mental health issues in Kansas.
Among those named to the task force Wednesday was Dr. Steve Davies, current superintendent of schools for South Brown County USD 430.
The Republican governor is asking the group to recommend ways state agencies that provide mental health services can better coordinate their efforts while making good use of resources.
Kansas has two state mental hospitals and 27 community mental health centers that work with private contractors, residential facilities and providers.
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services will oversee the task force. The first meeting of the group will be next Thursday in Topeka.
Brownback will receive a report from the task force on its findings and recommendations.
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