Governor Stitt has appointed Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as the interim Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Announced on Wednesday, the Governor expressed confidence in Slavonic’s ability to handle the challenges that lie ahead for the agency.

A vital Massachusetts program supporting children and teenagers in severe mental health crises is facing deep cuts under Governor Maura Healey’s budget proposal for next year. The potential elimination of this program raises concerns about the future of mental health support for the state’s youth.