New York’s Astorino Names Staats As Westchester County’s New Acting Commissioner Of Mental Health

Circle Connections: New Talent Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino on Friday named Melissa Staats, the deputy commissioner of the Department of Community Mental Health since 2009, as acting commissioner, effective July 6. Staats will succeed Dr. Grant Mitchell, the commissioner since 2007. Mitchell will retain his ties to Westchester government by continuing to serve as a volunteer on the county Community Services Board, which advises the department. The Department of Community Mental Health plans, oversees and coordinates services for individuals – and their families – with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse disorders. This was reported by westchestergov.com on . . .