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Meet Our Staff...
Melanie O'Neal, Executive Director
Melanie was appointed Executive Director of MHAJC in January, 2018. She previously worked in the judicial system for 10 years. Melanie is married to Jason. They have four children, Elizabeth, Jenna, Josh, and Jorja. Melanie is a member at Seymour Christian Church. She serves on the Jackson County Drug Free Council, Jackson County Community Service Council, Jackson County Transition Council, and on the MHAJC Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition. Melanie is also employed by The Arc of Jackson County.
Contact Info: mhajc@cabjackson.org (812) 522-3480
Donna Persinger, Program Facilitator
Donna was assigned Program Facilitator of MHAJC in July of 2021.She has worked as a sales representative for more than 10 years. Donna is married to Dave, and has a daughter Carlee, and a son David. Donna and her family have been members of Seymour Christian Church since 1998. Donna was hired to promote the “I’m Thumbody Special” program to Jackson County preschoolers. She is also involved with Hope Squad and Crisis Intervention Team. She is excited about her new position and promoting awareness of mental health in the community.
Contact info:
mhajcstaff@gmail.com (812) 522-3480
WBL Interns and Former Staff
Veira-Lyn Robbins, Intern
Veira-Lyn was appointed as a Work-Based Learning Intern in August of 2021. She is currently a senior in High School and plans to attend college and study Psychology and Criminology once she graduates. She feels grateful for being able to provide a helping hand to her community and being able to understand the problems surrounding her community.
August Hunt, Intern
August served as our intern from September 2020 to May 2021. She is a senior at Seymour Senior High School. August plans on pursuing a degree in the mental health field. She feels grateful for being able to experience firsthand the importance of mental health providers and the issues surrounding our community.
Sydney Appell, Intern/
Crisis Intervention Training Facilitator
Sydney began working in June of 2021 as an intern, as well as coordinating the Crisis Intervention Team Training for Jackson County. She is currently a college student at Kentucky Wesleyan College, and plans to graduate in December of 2021 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Sydney is currently working to organize and conduct a Crisis Intervention Team Training for the first responders and advocates in the community on mental health and how to navigate crisis situations.
Contact Info: mhajcintern@gmail.com (731) 426 5708
