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Joan Mikula To Lead Department Of Mental Health

BOSTON — On May 11, EOHHS Secretary, Marylou Sudders, announced that Joan Mikula, has been promoted to serve as Commissioner of Mental Health; a position she has held on an interim basis since March. Mikula has worked for the Department since 1985, serving as Deputy and Assistant Commissioner of Child and Adolescent Services. She has prior experience in education, child welfare, criminal justice, and substance abuse treatment and served as Executive Director of a North Shore, non-profit human service agency. As Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Mikula will oversee a public operated and private contracted mental health system serving an estimated 23,000 individuals with mental illness and their families. More from Mass.gov.

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