About Us
Since 1971 Hinds Behavioral Health Services (HBHS) has specialized in community mental health services for adults, children and youth, families, elderly, and those with chemical dependencies and substance use disorders. Our mission is to provide quality, effective mental health services to the citizens of Hinds County.
We are one of the 14 regional community mental health centers in Mississippi. The Hinds County Mental Health Commission, a public entity made up of members appointed by the Hinds County Board of Supervisors and two “at-large” commissioners govern HBHS. Each Commission member represents one of the five Hinds County Supervisory districts.
Hinds County Mental Health Commission:
DISTRICT 1
Porter Ross Sr.
DISTRICT 2
Meyers Franklin
DISTRICT 3
Zenotha Robinson
DISTRICT 4
Dr. Buddy Wagner, President
DISTRICT 5
Dr. Jesse Killingsworth, Secretary/Treasurer
At-Large Commissioner
Sonja Gilbert
At-Large Commissioner
Brenda Drake, Vice President
HBHS Executive Director
Kathy Crockett, PhD, PhD, MPH
HBHS Deputy Director
Tiffany T. Anderson, PhD
PUBLIC NOTICE: REGULAR MEETING OF THE HINDS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
Every 3rd Friday at 10 AM
Hinds Behavioral Health Services, Ruth Wilson Boardroom
We offer exceptional patient-centered treatment.
Our medical staff is experienced and recovery oriented.
Meet our passionate and caring medical team:
Doctors of Psychiatry
Dr. Chasity L. Torrence, Medical Director
Dr. Joseph Kwentus
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Belinda Edwards
Jessica Curry
Keiella Butler
Latarshia Harris
Tyrah Hickman
Tiffany Griffin
Nakesia Ellis
Kimberley Kelley
Carolyn Coleman
Registered Nurses
Mary Leo
April McKee
Eugene Clay
Mary Williams
Lavera Terrell
Kymetta Qualls
Shannon Hill
Tamesha Jones
Rodney McGuffee
Phyllis Owens
Gwendolyn Kiner
Tywanna Harris-Baggett
Ashleigh Slater
Sylvia Terry
Kimberly Hayes
Gwendolyn Funchess
Chelsea Brooks
Jessica Brown