Karl Wilson

Karl Wilson, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Crider Health Center
Wentzville, Missouri

Dr. Karl Wilson is the first President and CEO of the Crider Health Center, which he has led for 30 years. This safety net community health and mental health center serves the Missouri counties of Lincoln, Warren, Franklin and St. Charles.

He has taught at Washington University in St. Louis for 33 years, first in psychology and then in social work where he teaches Mental Health Policy.

He has served as Chair of the Boards of Directors of the Missouri Coalition of Community Mental Health Centers, Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, Missouri Foundation for Health, Non-Profit Services Center and Behavioral Health Response.

He currently serves on the Boards of ten non-profit local, regional and national organizations including Mental Health America.

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> Anxiety Disorders
> Children’s Health
> Depression
> Bipolar Disorder
> Eating Disorders
> Older Adults
> Other Illnesses
> Recovery
> Schizophrenia
> Suicide

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> find clinical trials
> treatment problems
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