Mary Jones, LCMFT, LCAC

Mary is the President/CEO of Mental Health America of South Central Kansas and adjunct faculty at Friends University in Wichita, KS. With over 30 years of experience, she has developed community-based programs for individuals with mental illness. Her work includes housing development for people with severe mental illness and seniors, and expanding outpatient treatment programs for therapy, medication services, and substance use disorder treatment. She has also been a key advocate for implementing evidence-based practices to ensure the highest standards of care.

Mary has extensive expertise in accreditation and compliance, guiding organizations through the accreditation process and maintaining adherence to state and federal regulations. Recently, she has focused on policy and advocacy for behavioral health. She serves as President of the Kansas Mental Health Coalition and is a member of the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board.

Mary is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), and holds an Approved Supervisor designation from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Her commitment to advancing mental health services continues to shape policy and improve behavioral health support in the region.