The Platte County Commission has appointed nine residents to serve on the newly created Platte County Mental Health Board, which will oversee the use of dedicated tax dollars to expand mental and behavioral health services locally. The board was established after the county separated from the Tri-County Mental Health Board to have more control over funding priorities and services. The nine-member board includes healthcare professionals and community representatives with lived experience, aiming to improve access to care in the region. County officials see this as a crucial step in building a localized mental health system.
