On the Move November 2025

Clinical Director Christie Lueth is now the acting Interim VP of Outpatient Mental Health Services. In this role, she is providing leadership and oversight in several key areas to ensure continuity of operations and support for our teams across the state. Christie has shown a strong commitment to trauma-informed care, early childhood mental health and leadership in behavioral health services.

In her interim role, she will oversee the Case Management team, provide clinical oversight to both sides of the state, continue supporting TFC, WWK and Outpatient Therapy programs and ensure compliance with COA standards.

She officially began this new role on Wednesday, October 29.

Two years ago, Kara Flynn transitioned from the Foundation Board of Directors to join our Foundation team, helping raise awareness of our mission and fundraise for the new Rapid City campus. In her time at CHS, Kara has done that and so much more.  She has been an integral part of our fundraising success as we inch closer to the $15 million goal.

We regret to inform you that Kara is resigning from her position as Vice President of Development, effective December 30th. This will allow her to spend more time with her 88-year-old mother, who needs more of her care.

While she will be missed as a Foundation staff member, she’s not leaving us completely. Kara will continue as a member of our Promise Appeal Steering Committee. We are so grateful to Kara and for her commitment, service and advocacy for CHS! We are fortunate to have her as a champion for our organization.