Personnel Support Division
Supporting Those Who Protect Harris County
Our Personnel Support Division provides comprehensive services ensuring the health and readiness of HCSO personnel, retirees, and their families.
Pictured on left are the staff of the Personnel Support Division: (Front row left to right) Ashley Warren, Deputy Karen Altamirano, Miranda DiBenedetto, Dr. Marissa Miller-Anguay, Dr. Karen 'Kren' Kelley, Krystina Velasquez. (Back row left to right) Brandi Wisniewski, Hope Marceaux, Jeffery Manzer, Dr. Thomas McNeese, Deputy John Celius.
Dedicated Support for HCSO Personnel
The mission of the Personnel Support Division (PSD) is to care for the well-being of the Harris County Sheriff's Office family so they can safely and effectively serve the community. By coordinating mental health care, peer support, chaplaincy, honor guard, military liaison, and family assistance, the PSD promotes resilience, compassion, and professionalism throughout the agency.
Photo: Team member receiving counseling. The faces of the people in the photo are intentionally obscured.
Key Support Areas of the Personnel Support Division
Unified specialized programs within a single, easy-to-navigate structure to maintain health, support, and operational readiness.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health
Confidential counseling and mental health services for employees, retirees, and their families.
Pictured is a couple being counseled. Their faces are intentionally obscured.
Peer Support Network
Trained peer counselors provide support and guidance within the law enforcement community.
Pictured are hands touching reflecting support and comraderie from peers.
Military Liaison Office
The Military Liaison Office supports HCSO employees and families across all phases of military service.
Pictured are members of the armed forces in the foreground of an American flag.
Honor Guard
The Honor Guard honors sacrifice and represents the HCSO at ceremonies with dignity and respect.
Pictured is a member of the HCSO Honor Guard saluting a fallen member.
Family Assistance Program
The Family Assistance Program supports HCSO families through crises with coordinated, compassionate care.
Pictured is a person in a hospital bed with an IV bag and family and family assistance members by the bed.
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Chaplains provide spiritual support to HCSO employees, families, and community members.
Picture is of people with hands together in prayer. The people are intentionally obscured.
2,239
Clinic Visits By Employees and/or Families in 2025
14,390
Education & Outreach Hours in 2025
439
Requests for Peer Support Assistance in 2025