About Smith County BHLT

Mission

Our mission is to provide guidance and linkages among stakeholders to build broad access to timely and appropriate behavioral health care services to better attend to the needs of those with mental illness in Smith County.

Vision

Our vision is to improve the quality of life in Smith County for individuals and families who are affected by mental illness.
The Behavioral Health Leadership Team is led by a Steering Committee made up of BHLT co-chairs, Emeritus members, Action Team co-chairs, and the BHLT Coordinator.

Waymon Stewart, Chair

Waymon Stewart, Chair

Andrews Center

Doug McSwane

Doug McSwane

Emeritus

Jim McKee

Jim McKee

Crisis Response Ministry

Danny Sammons

Danny Sammons

Avail Solutions

Carol Henson

Carol Henson

UT Health Science

Sandie Brazil

Sandie Brazil

Smith Co. sheriff

Neisha LeStage

Neisha LeStage

Andrews Center

Detrese Harkey

Detrese Harkey

Community

Andria Horton

Andria Horton

Champions for Children

Brittany Gayetsky

Brittany Gayetsky

Mosaic Counseling

Christina Taliaferro

Christina Taliaferro

East Texas Human Needs Network