Drew Adkins is the Commissioner for Behavioral Health at the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. In that role, he serves as the state’s mental health Authority and the single state authority for substance abuse. Commissioner Adkins oversees four separate divisions in the Behavioral Health Commission.

Drew has a background in Missouri state government, working most recently in the Missouri Department of Mental Health as the Communications Specialist for the Office of Disaster Services and serving a stint with the Missouri Department of Economic Development. He also served several years as legislative staff in the Missouri House of Representatives, most recently working for the Missouri House Budget Chairman in fiscal policy. Drew has a Master of Business Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from the Bloch School at UMKC, and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from Missouri State University. Drew serves as a member of the board of directors for the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors (NASADAD), and the NRI board as part of NASMHPD. Drew was appointed interim Commissioner of Behavioral Health Services effective November 27, 2023, and permanently appointed Commissioner on February 5, 2024. He began his tenure with KDADS as Assistant Commissioner of Behavioral Health in October 2021. Drew has been married for four years to the love of his life, Slone, and they attend the Rock of KC church and they both love Jesus.