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About Us

Improving the lives of the people we serve.

OVERVIEW

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 Message

Ms. Johnnie Wardell, Executive Director

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 director

Ms. Johnnie Wardell

executive leadership team

Ms. Leigh Miller, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Leigh Miller, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Darla Hogan, Director of IT

Ms. Darla Hogan, Director of IT

Ms. Andrea Erskine, Director of IDD

Ms. Andrea Erskine, Director of IDD

Mr. James Arnold, Director of BH

Mr. James Arnold, Director of BH

Ms. Kelli Sames, Director of HR

Ms. Kelli Sames, Director of HR

Ms. Rebecca Wagner, Director of ECI

Ms. Rebecca Wagner, Director of ECI

Dr. Olen Baker,  Medical Director

Dr. Olen Baker, Medical Director

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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

Mr. Ray Ashby, Chair

Judge David Blackburn

Judge David Blackburn

Mr. Steven Wick

Mr. Steven Wick

Bell County Sheriff, Bill Cooke

Bell County Sheriff, Bill Cooke

Ms. Felicia Inman

Ms. Felicia Inman

Anne Jackson

Anne Jackson

Judge James Lively

Judge James Lively

Ms. Virgie Hardeman

Ms. Virgie Hardeman

Jane Jeffries

Jane Jeffries

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