About Denton County MHMR Center

Denton County MHMR Center is a governmental community center founded in 1971 as a forward-focused and pronounced response to the rising awareness of mental illness and developmental disabilities. Through the collaborative effort of our dedicated staff, Board of Trustees and leadership we are honored to serve Denton County as the Mental Health Authority and Intellectual & Developmental Disability Authority for Denton County. They established a mission to promote recovery and offer solutions to people with mental illness through care, advocacy, employment, and clinical excellence.

More than three decades later, Denton County MHMR Center continues to serve adults and children in our community. We continue to grow in an effort to provide quality and diversified services including:

  • Mental Health Support Services
  • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
  • Guardianship Services
  • Substance Use Services
  • Integrated Healthcare
  • Crisis Services
  • Outpatient Therapy

Denton County MHMR Center believes strongly in improving and enhancing the lives of the community through Trauma Informed Care. Our highly qualified staff are dedicated to delivering quality care to all individuals in our community. We cater to the specific needs of adults, children, and elderly with mental health and developmental disabilities. We are there every step of the way to provide support, assistance, and to increase the overall quality of life of all individuals we serve. 

Get to Know Us!

Executive Leadership Team

Pam Gutierrez
Executive Director

Taylor Warren
Executive Assistant

Michelle Conrad
Chief Financial Officer

Dallas Hamilton
Chief Operations Officer

Sharon Jones
Senior Director of Clinical Services

Ritch Wright
Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Meena Vyas
Chief Medical Officer

Erin Posey
Chief HR Officer

Morgan Quinnelly
Chief Integration Officer

Veronica Armendariz
Senior Director of QM/UM

Wakeelah Adelegan
Chief Clinical Officer

Jess Pham
Senior Director of Behavioral Health

Nelly Dixon
Director of Case Management Services

Lilliesha Grandberry
Director of Community Integration Services

Jennifer Akcali
Director of Human Resources

Sarah Yeoman-Lomangino
Director of Clinical Services

Alex Wright
Director of Facilities

Margie Janik
Controller

Catherine Pike
Director of Crisis Services

Elisabeth Davenport
Director of Liaison Services

Randi Silar
Director of Procurement

Judy Michaels
Director of Billing