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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) Mark Stringer announced his plans to retire effective January 1, 2022. He leaves after giving more than 34 years of service to the mental health field; with 24 years at DMH including the last seven years as DMH Director. "The Commission is grateful for Mr. Stringer's years of service to the Department of Mental Health," said Teresa Coyan, Chair of the Mental Health Commission. "It has been a privilege to work with such a devoted, respected and innovative mental health advocate." Mark Stringer has been a dedicated public servant to thousands of Missourians with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. He has also had a national presence testifying before the U.S. Congress on various mental health issues; serving as President of the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors; and serving in the National Association of State M