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Melissa McRoy Shearer, Director

1010 Lavaca St
4th floor
Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 854-3030
Fax: (512) 854-3037

Email: MentalHealthPD@traviscountytx.gov

Legal Team

  • Melissa McRoy Shearer - JD, LBSW, Director
  • Nicole Hancock - JD, Attorney
  • Kate Pumarejo - JD, Attorney
  • Veronica Lockett - JD, MSW, Attorney

Social Services Management Team

  • Crystal M. Voelpel – LMSW, Social Services Manager
  • Becca Hyatt - LMSW, Social Worker
  • Krista Hill - LCSW, Social Worker
  • Marilyn Kyere - LMSW, Social Worker
  • Anthony Macias - Case Worker
  • Karen Hunt - Case Worker
  • Randy Webster - Case Worker

Admin Team

  • Antonia Blasini - Administrative Associate
  • Laura Mercado - Legal Secretary
  • Larissa Wolcott - Administrative Assistant

Located at:

1010 Lavaca St.
4th floor
Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 854-3030
Fax: (512) 854-3037

Email us: Click here

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