Leadership Staff
Gillis Center, Inc.
8150 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-508-3500

 

Mary Ellen Schaid                                                        David Horne

President and CEO                                                         Director of Residential Services

MaryEllen.Schaid@gillis.org                                            David.Horne@gillis.org

 

Kim Champlain                                                             David Janssens

Vice President of Development and Administration             Vice President of Campus Based Services

Kim.Champlain@gillis.org                                                David.Janssens@gillis.org

 

Grey Endres                                                                  Connie Jones

Director of Clinical Services                                              Director of Community Based Services

Grey.Endres@gillis.org                                                    Connie.Jones@gillis.org

 

Bea Gellings                                                                 Jonathan McAfee

Director of PACT (Parents and Children Together)              Principal

Bea.Gellings@gillis.org                                                   Jonathan.McAfee@gillis.org

 

Michelle Graff                                                               Pam Sanders

Director of Training and Program Development                   Director of Recreation

Michelle.Graff@gillis.org                                                  Pam.Sanders@gillis.org

 

Rachel Hodson                                                              Alana Titus                         

Director of Intensive In-Home Services                               Director of Intensive Family Counseling

Rachel.Hodson@gillis.org                                                Alana.Titus@gillis.org

 

Gillis staff is comprised of professionals and support staff who provide a quality system of care:

 

Psychiatrists
Master’s Degree Therapists
Health Care Professionals
Youth Care Specialists
Special Education Teachers
Classroom Teachers
Teaching Aides
In-Home Specialists
Administrative Staff
 

The Gillis staff works as a team to ensure that our children and families have the tools necessary to become healthy and self-sufficient.

The most valued assets Gillis has are the numerous community supporters and volunteers, including:

 

Board of Directors
Volunteers
Special Event Committees
Tutors
Mentors

What we offer
Campus-Based Treatment

When provided a safe and supportive living environment boys and girls who have experienced traumatic events in their young lives can begin to heal emotionally and physically. Read More.

Community-Based Intensive Family Counseling

These programs increase opportunities for children, youth and families to improve and strengthen relationships that will have a positive impact on their lives at home, school and in the community. Read More.

Community-Based Social Services
Historically, children coming into contact with the child welfare system for abuse and/or neglect were often removed from their parents care and placed in foster care. Read More.
 
School-Based Day Treatment

Students in Gillis Day Treatment School have an opportunity to experience success in a classroom setting. Because of behavioral and/or emotional disorders children attending our school are challenged by a traditional classroom setting. Read More.

Gillis News
The 31st Annual Gillis Spirit Awards will be held Friday, April 20th at the Sheraton Crown Center. 
 
Crawfish, music and drinks!! Check out the Prairie Village Crawfish Festival benefiting Gillis.
 
Now is your chance to play The National! Save the date for the 2012 Gillis Golf Classic. Read More.