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About Carlos Henderson Carlos has 10 years with The Colony Police Department. He has an Advanced Peace Officer Certification and Mental Health Officer Certification. He is a m ember of Texas CIT Association, a Star of Texas recipient, Hostage Negotiator, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, Psychiatric Technician, and is a Behavior Consultant for a 6A school district. Carlos holds a Life-Space Crisis Intervention Certification, Critical Incident Stress Management Certification Individual and Group EMT Intermediate (non-active) He has numerous interactions and negotiations with Crisis Affected Individual. Carlos is involved with NAMI North Texas Overwatch Peer Support.

हमारी टीम से मिलें Kasey Smith, BSW, MBA Executive Director Amya Waldrop Programs & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Juliana Lawley Fundraising & Donor Engagement Coordinator Claudia Smith Office Support & Spanish Programming हमारी टीम से मिलें Lee Pierson President Khadijah Ibrahim Vice President Phyllis Finley Secretary Michaela Himes Treasurer Courtney Jaimes Sharonda Young Calderon Monserrat Mata Officer Carlos Henderson Alyse Ferguson Brittany Waymack Jennifer Wadsworth

NAMI Basics is a free, six-session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. NAMI North Texas is now offering this class for professionals to help them better understand the impact that mental health conditions have on the youth as well as the family. The information provided will equip professionals working with youth and their families with unique insights that can enable them to work more collaboratively with families as part of the treatment team, as well as help them understand the value of referring their clients to NAMI Basics. "What is the difference between a “regular” NAMI Basics class and a NAMI Basics for Professionals class provided to professionals?" There is no difference in content. All 6 sessions are taught in their entirety, by trained NAMI Basics teachers. The following modifications are made when the audience is professional caregivers: During the discussion portions of the classes, Basics teachers share what parents tell us when we pose the discussion topics. For example: Discussion question: “How did it feel for you when you finally had a diagnosis for your child’s symptoms?” Basics teacher response: “For me it was a relief. Other parents who have taken this course tell us that it is helpful to finally have a name for what is going on; to know that there actually is something causing the behavior and that it can be treated.” During story sharing, participants are asked to share a story about their experiences with a child that they have worked with and how it impacted them. "Can’t I just take a regular NAMI Basics class with parents?" We never allow anyone into our peer education programs (Basics, Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, or Homefront) who does not have the lived experience. This is to insure a safe, judgment-free environment for participants to be open and honest about their emotional reactions to the challenges of mental health conditions. "Why do we offer a 6 session class to busy professionals?" When NAMI Basics classes are advertised in community, routinely there are requests from teachers, counselors, youth court staff, child protective services staff and other professionals to attend so that they can learn more about the families they are working with. Because these requests are so common, approval was given to pilot the course, as it is written, with professionals in NAMI New York City Metro several years ago. It was such a success that they offer this option several times a year. It has resulted in a better equipped group of professional caregivers, and has also increased the number of families referred by these professionals to the NAMI Basics classes for parents. Questions? Contact Chris Payne, NAMI North Texas Director of Programs at CarolynK@NAMINorthTexas.org

Community Recognition NAMI North Texas Walk Your Way Award In order to continue to provide free mental health services to our North Texas community, peer fundraising is crucial. Nearly 70% of our budget comes from individual and small business contributions, most of which rely on the efforts of our NAMIWalks participants. The Walk Your Way Award recognizes any participant who has gone above and beyond to raise awareness and funds for NAMI North Texas through their role as a NAMIWalks team captain, walker, or both. 2024 | Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 20 23 | Medical City Green Oaks 2022 | Bonick Landscaping 2021 | Victoria Tortorelli 2020 | Robert Walters Marion Shaw Community Support Award In the words of former NAMI North Texas President Sherry Cusumano, “Marion Shaw was the epitome of integrity and dedication to others." She loved helping others and passionately promoted the importance of building a supportive, nonjudgmental mental health community; a community we fondly refer to as our NAMI North Texas family. In honor of Ms. Shaw, this award recognizes an organization that has gone out of its way to support our office and advocate in the community on our behalf. 2024 | Avance Dallas 2023 | Carrollton Springs 2022 | People Living Active Now 2021 | Patriot Paws 2020 | Beta Theta Pi, UT Arlington Advocate of the Year Award Our Advocate of the Year is a change-maker who shows significant leadership in the mental health community by going out of their way to start the mental health conversation, reduce stigma, and promote NAMI North Texas through their own efforts, above and beyond their commitments as a volunteer. To earn this distinction, the awardee must be a NAMI North Texas volunteer who has contributed significant time to our organization this past year and is not afraid to shout their mental wellness message from the rooftops! 2024 | Selina Sambar 2023 | Annette Addo-Yobo 2022 | Bud Browne 2021 | Claudia Smith 2020 | Alex Andrews Young Adult of the Year Award As we know, 75% of mental illness symptoms present themselves before age 24. Early intervention is therefore key to raising awareness and starting the mental health conversation before it’s too late. Our young adult presenters and Ending the Silence programs are critical components of normalizing this discussion among adolescent students, their parents, and teachers. This award recognizes one of our young adults who has stood out for their dedication to the Ending the Silence program and passion for early intervention. This person has impacted young adults in North Texas through their story and at least four (4) Ending the Silence presentations this past year. 2024 | North Central Texas College Corinth NAMI On Campus 2023 | Kezia Philips 2022 | Isabelle Scott 2021 | Olivia Fan 2020 | Selina Sambar New Volunteer of the Year Award This award symbolizes our continued commitment to our identity as a grassroots community service organization. We cannot do what we do without the support of our community. It is therefore incredibly important that we continue to recruit new volunteers and recognize those who have shown exceptional leadership potential and commitment to our NAMI North Texas family. To qualify for this award, this individual must have started volunteering this calendar year, be a trained presenter, support group facilitator and/or class teacher, and have volunteered for at least five (5) programs in their first year. 2024 | Maurice Maram 2023 | Deondreia Reynolds 2022 | Rebeca Henriquez 2021 | Tracy Green 2020 | Omar Olivarez Dr. Sherry Cusumano Distinguished Service Award The Distinguished Service Award is presented to one of our most active and reliable volunteers. To qualify for such recognition, this person must be trained in two (2) or more volunteer roles and have actively served in those roles for more than one (1) year. The awardee is not only a model mental health advocate, but someone who brings fresh ideas on how to better serve our community. 2024 | John & Joy Bergmann 2023 | Rebeca Henriquez 2022 | Tracy Green 2021 | Kathy Giddings 2020 | Mary Kelley Jerome & Hazel Byers Award This award is named after the late Mr. Jerome and Mrs. Hazel Byers, founding members of NAMI North Texas, former board members of several North Texas mental health organizations (including NAMI Dallas), and true pioneers in mental health advocacy for over 30 years. The recipient of this award is recognized for their lifetime achievement as a mental health advocate and their commitment to the NAMI mission. To qualify for this award, this person must have been part of the NAMI North Texas family for more than ten (10) years and be an active NAMI North Texas volunteer who has held multiple roles in our community from teaching and facilitating core NAMI programs to going above and beyond their role as a mental health advocate at the individual, local, regional, state, and/or national levels. 2024 | David & Cheryl Miller 2023 | Claudia Smith 2022 | Charlene Gaffney 2021 | Rolph Holt 2020 | Madeline Kelley

About ShaRonda Young Calderon ShaRonda Young Calderon is a mental health advocate and suicide awareness educator, that lost her husband Deputy Homero "Omar" Calderon, by suicide, June of 2018. ShaRonda resides in the DFW metroplex and dedicates her time to raising awareness through First Responder trainings and crisis call operator interventions. She currently serves on the board of directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of North Texas. ShaRonda is also a representative of 1st H.E.L.P., currently leading the Blue H.E.L.P Family Division Advisory Committee.

About Us Our Services Donate Join NAMI North Texas Work with NAMI Press & Media Public Documents Mission, Vision, & Values Operating Policies & Procedures Bylaws 2019 Impact Report 2020 Impact Report 2020 Form 990 2021 Form 990 About NAMI NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need. NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Local Affiliates and volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs. Since its inception in 1979, NAMI has established itself as the foremost grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in the NAMI's mission have produced profound changes. NAMI has been the driving force behind a national investment in lifesaving research, parity for mental health care, increased housing and improved access to care. NAMI's awareness efforts successfully address the stigma of mental illness, breaking down barriers to treatment and recovery. NAMI’s signature education programs have served as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of families and individuals. NAMI’s support efforts expand to meet the challenges of a changing world by supporting virtual communities of help and hope to millions through NAMI.org and NAMI’s social media channels. NAMI North Texas was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in Texas in 1982. It is a 501-c-3 tax-deductible charitable organization. NAMI North Texas is the local affiliate of NAMI National and NAMI Texas. Here at NAMI North Texas we provide services to Dallas, Rockwall, Denton, and Collin Counties. How We Help NAMI North Texas understands that having a mental health condition not only affects the individual diagnosed, but also those who play a crucial role in the individual's life. We extend our services to: Family members, friends and loved ones Local community Mental health professionals Every entity of an individual's support network should be actively involved in the treatment process. Receiving a diagnosis is only the first step toward recovery. Collaboration, advocacy and education support recovery. Who Can Access Services Here are a few ways NAMI North Texas help individuals and their families affected by mental health conditions: NAMI North Texas provides information, resources and support. NAMI North Texas sponsors speakers and educational and informational programs, provides family and peer education courses and support groups, organizes seminars, and reaches out to the community. NAMI North Texas advocates for improved and equitable services and nondiscriminatory funds at local, state and federal levels for persons with mental health conditions. NAMI North Texas advocates for a community continuum of care, adequate treatment, therapy and support systems. NAMI North Texas advocates for effective new generation medications, supported housing, social and job skills rehabilitation, and employment. NAMI North Texas advocates for appropriate health care and insurance parity.

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SPONSORS SPEAKERS REGISTRATION ABOUT AGENDA Register Sponsor Donate 2025 North Texas Mental Health Symposium (formerly known as the Collin County Mental Health Symposium) Thursday, November 20, 2025 Plano Event Center 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75074

We would like to thank the generous sponsors of our 2023 NAMIWalks North Texas! Your ongoing support of the NAMI mission is helping us expand access to mental health support and education across North Texas. THANK YOU! Julie & Pierce Noble J&J Leavitt Denton County MHMR Mental Health America of Greater Dallas Grant Halliburton Foundation

What’s On Family Support Group Upcoming NAMI Support Groups Description of the supports and all support groups nami ntx holds Learn More An Odyssey Through Time Explore a captivating array of artworks, spanning from 1940 to the present. Learn More Opening Times Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Last entry at 5:30 PM
 Closed on Saturdays Unlimited tickets available for purchase at the door.

Athena Trentin, Ed.D Dr. Athena Trentin brings more than 25 years of experience in the fields of nonprofit management, developing communities of support and cultivating future leaders. Prior to joining NAMI North Texas, Dr. Trentin was a Research Director for the Simmons School of Education & Human Development at SMU and COO of the Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas, a health and social services nonprofit for Native Americans. Dr. Trentin is a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, located in Harbor Springs, Michigan. एक पूर्व पेशेवर फुटबॉल खिलाड़ी के रूप में, मेरे पास मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संसाधनों तक पहुंच है। एनएफएल और एनएफएल प्लेयर्स एसोसिएशन ने पूर्व और वर्तमान खिलाड़ियों के लिए एक मानसिक-स्वास्थ्य संसाधन बनाने के लिए टीम बनाई है ताकि जरूरत पड़ने पर सहायता ली जा सके। यह हमारे और हमारे परिवार के लिए एक मुफ्त सेवा है। मैं उन संसाधनों का उपयोग जब भी आवश्यक होता हूं या यहां तक कि केवल चेक इन करने के लिए करता हूं कि मैं जीवन में कहां हूं और क्या हो रहा है। पिछले हफ्ते NAMI नॉर्थ टेक्सास ने कानून प्रवर्तन (और अंततः सभी पहले उत्तरदाताओं और उनके परिवारों) के लिए एक पूरी तरह से गोपनीय, बिना लागत, कलंक मुक्त मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता नेटवर्क प्रदान करने के लिए एक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। डिजाइन के अनुसार, यह सबसे प्रमुख कारणों को संबोधित करता है, पहले उत्तरदाता मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल की तलाश नहीं करते हैं; सामाजिक और पेशेवर कलंक, पदावनति या नौकरी छूटने का डर, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पेशेवर की आवश्यकता को भड़काने वाले दोहराए जाने वाले आघात से संबंधित प्रदाता को खोजने में असमर्थता। यह कार्यक्रम मानसिक स्वास्थ्य देखभाल के लिए पूरी तरह से गोपनीय पहला कदम होगा, जिससे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के लिए मदद लेना आसान हो जाएगा। सहकर्मी समर्थक पेशेवर मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं के लिए सेतु के रूप में भी काम करेंगे। उन्हें यह पहचानने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाएगा कि जब एक साथी अधिकारी को एक चिकित्सक, मनोचिकित्सक या अन्य पेशेवर सेवा से जुड़ने में मदद करने के लिए प्रशिक्षित किया जाता है, जिसे पहले उत्तरदाताओं के साथ काम करने का अनुभव होता है। मैंने हमेशा कानून प्रवर्तन का सम्मान किया है, और हाँ, कुछ कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी, क्योंकि उनके भी परिवार हैं और उनकी प्राथमिकता समुदाय को सेवा प्रदान करना, और रक्षा करना और सेवा करना है। टिम्मी न्यूज़ोम नामी एनटीएक्स अध्यक्ष हमारे बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए ओवरवॉच पीयर सपोर्ट प्रोग्राम (ओपीएस) , हमारे कार्यक्रम निदेशक और ओपीएस से संपर्क करें, क्रिस्टोफर पायने । ​ ​