Improving the lives of the people we serve.

OVERVIEWback to top

Central Counties Services has served over 70,000 people with mental disabilities since 1967. The Center’s services have fluctuated over time depending funding available. The changing state and federal rules that accompany the Center’s funding have also played a role in determining what services are provided for specified populations in the Center’s five-county catchment area. The activities at the Center tell a story of how the Center was started and continues to meet the complex challenges of the times. Much has been accomplished toward moving the Center from its early caretaker role to being a high quality sophisticated treatment agency that proudly serves the citizens in Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, and Milam counties.

Executive Director’s Welcome Messageback to top

Ms. Johnnie Wardell, Executive Director

Persons with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities need support in their road to recovery and enhancement of their lives in the community.  As you search for direction in choosing the best treatment and support, we are here to partner with you.

Here at Central Counties Services, we believe that an active partnership with you and your family member is the key to putting the right supports in place for you to be as independent as possible.

Feel free to browse our information and if you have questions, please contact us at 254-298-7000.

executive directorback to top

Ms. Johnnie Wardell

executive leadership teamback to top

Mr. DeWayne Hagans, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Darla Hogan, Director of IT

Ms. Andrea Erskine, Director of IDD

Mr. James Arnold, Director of BH

Ms. Kelli Sames, Director of HR

Ms. Julie Fielder, Director of ECI

BOARD OF TRUSTEESback to top

Central Counties Center for MHMR Services is governed by a nine member Board of Trustees. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the statues of the State of Texas.

Mr. Ray Ashby, Chair

Dr. Louella Tate

Mr. Steven Wick

Dr. Andre Avots

Ms. Felicia Inman

Ms. Rita Kelley

Judge James Lively

Sheriff Jess Ramos

Ms. Virgie Hardeman