Randy Callstrom

Randy Callstrom joined the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network family of organizations in 1993, shortly after graduating from the University of Kansas with a Master’s in Social Work. Throughout his career, he has focused on serving children and adults living with emotional and behavioral disorders and mental illness. Mr. Callstrom brings years of clinical experience to his current role of President & CEO of Wyandot Behavioral Health Network. During his decades-long career, he has worked in a variety of settings, including residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and with Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services. He has worked as a case manager, therapist, supervisor, and administrator.

During his nearly 30-year career with the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network family of organizations, Mr. Callstrom has served in a variety of roles. He began his career with Wyandot as a therapist working with children and families before spending 15 years developing and overseeing youth mental health programs. In 2010, he became the Executive Director for PACES. During his time as Executive Director, Mr. Callstrom helped lead the effort to open Robert’s Place, an emergency shelter for Wyandotte County children in crisis.

In 2014, Mr. Callstrom became president of Wyandot Behavioral Health Network. He now manages a family of nonprofit organizations with over 400 staff and a consolidated budget of nearly $40 million. In March 2020, Wyandot Behavioral Health Network achieved accreditation through CARF International for adult and children’s case management services, adult and children’s outpatient treatment, and crisis stabilization services. CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) is an international organization that sets standards for mental health and other rehabilitation services worldwide. In 2022, Wyandot BHN became one of the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics or CCBHCs in Kansas.

Mr. Callstrom also serves as a board member for several groups. He is a past President of the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas. He is a member and past Chair of the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County Board of Directors and Treasurer for the Metropolitan Council of Community Mental Health Centers. He is also the chair of Kansans for Quality Mental Health Services. Mr. Callstrom is also a member of Kiwanis International.