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
Andrews Center

Doug McSwane
Emeritus

Jim McKee
Crisis Response Ministry

Danny Sammons
Avail Solutions

Carol Henson
UT Health Science

Sandie Brazil
Smith Co. sheriff

Neisha LeStage
Andrews Center

Detrese Harkey
Community

Andria Horton
Champions for Children

Brittany Gayetsky
Mosaic Counseling

Christina Taliaferro
East Texas Human Needs Network