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Jump to: Request Support | Family Support Group | OPS Trainings | Meet Our Instructors | Events Built BY First Responders, FOR First Responders The award-winning NAMI North Texas OPS program is the first of its kind: in-person, no-cost, confidential, community-based, inter-agency peer support network for first responders. This innovative program provides a private option to take the first step towards mental health care, making it easier for first responders to seek help, prioritize their own well-being, and connect with vetted, culturally appropriate clinical care when necessary. Intended to be supplementary to intra-agency support teams, OPS serves as an additional resource to optimize first responder wellness and professional performance. After more than a decade of experience working with law enforcement, NAMI North Texas developed the 16-hour, high quality, law enforcement peer support certification course in 2021-2022 with the help of the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. Once a first responder completes this training, they receive an OPS certification and are eligible to provide 1-1 support to other first responders who request assistance through OPS. First responders are also trained to recognize when peer support is not enough, thus serving as bridges to professional mental health services that specialize in treating first responders. During the summer of 2023, the OPS program expanded to all first responder professionals, including communications/dispatch, corrections, and civilian employees of law enforcement agencies, and fire/ems personnel. If you are a member of the first responder community (sworn or civilian), and would like to be connected with an OPS Peer Supporter, please register using the button below. Information you provide will be reviewed only by the program coordinator and your confidentiality will be protected. Request Peer Support OPS BAsic CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FIRST RESPONDERS & CIVILIAN COLLEAGUES May 5-6, 2026 8am-5pm Denton Public Training Center 719 E Hickory St., Denton, TX 76205 Register Here OPS ADVANCED Trainings FOR OPS PEER SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE 16 HOUR BASIC TRAINING TBA TBA OPS Training Fee Policy Learn More In response to the increasing demand for our OPS Basic Course, we are implementing a new training fee policy tailored to accommodate the needs of first responders in and out of our service area. The new policy aims to balance accessibility with the quality of instructors, materials for the course, and ensuring that every first responder and their civilian colleagues receive valuable information from the course. By implementing this new approach, we are reaffirming our commitment to supporting those who dedicate their lives to public service, empowering them with the tools they need to prioritize their mental health and effectively serve those in need. Help support first responder mental health in North Texas Supporting first responder mental health in North Texas is crucial to ensure the well-being of those who tirelessly serve and protect our communities. Overwatch Peer Support has trained individuals across 35 departments and two federal agencies, extending their invaluable education and support to over 2549 individuals last year alone. You can directly contribute to providing essential mental health support and resources to those utilizing OPS, and help first responders cope with the challenges they face daily. Your generosity can make a significant difference in enhancing the mental resilience and overall welfare of our North Texas first responders and their civilian colleagues. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! Donate Meet our Instructors Revved Up Resilience Car Show A community event dedicated to supporting first responder wellness August 22, 2026 | 9 AM - 1 PM 5701 President George Bush Hwy Ste 110, Rowlett, TX 75089 About Officer Carlos Henderson Carlos has served with The Colony Police Department for 10 years and holds both an Advanced Peace Officer Certification and a Mental Health Officer Certification. He is a dedicated advocate for mental health, specializing in crisis intervention and support. Carlos is a member of the Texas CIT Association, a Star of Texas recipient, a Hostage Negotiator, and a Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor. For more information: Contact Officer Henderson NAMI North Texas Frontline Wellness Coordinator OPS@NAMINorthTexas.org NAMI North Texas First Responder Program Announces New Primary Partnership with The Colony Police Department Read the full story here.

Claudia Smith I have been a member of NAMI North Texas and a teacher of Family-to-Family in Spanish and English for the past 8 years. I had been in the hotel business for the past 37 years, 25 of those in Dallas, Texas. I love my family; they are my support. I love walking my dog and gardening (they are also my therapy). I immensely enjoy my Family-to-Family classes because I am able to pay back all the love, support, and teaching that NAMI provides for me and my family, and also teach families how to understand and help their loved ones suffering from mental health issues.

Frequently Asked Questions What types of services does NAMI North Texas provide? NAMI North Texas is a non-profit organization providing free education,(https://www.naminorthtexas.org/education-support) advocacy, and support for individuals and family members affected by a mental health condition. We do not offer any medical or clinical services. We offer helpline support from 9 AM - 5 PM for callers wanting to obtain general information about mental health resources. You can reach us at (214) 341-7133. How can a person reach the NAMI North Texas helpline? The NAMI North Texas helpline is available by phone and email. Individuals seeking assistance can call (214) 341-7133 or email info@NAMINorthTexas.org.(mailto:info@NAMINorthTexas.org) If no one is available to take your call immediately, please leave a message, and your call will be returned. Should you or anyone you know require emergency assistance, please dial 911. View our Emergency Guide (https://www.naminorthtexas.org/emergency-guide.html)and 911 Checklist (http://www.naminorthtexas.org/uploads/2/2/4/3/22433150/911_checklist_2019.pdf)for advice on speaking to law enforcement regarding a loved one with a mental health condition. What type of information is provided through the NAMI North Texas helpline? NAMI North Texas provides basic mental health information, contact information on resources available in Dallas, Collin, Denton and Rockwall Counties, as well as additional information about the education, support, and advocacy services we provide. Who are your services for? Our services are generally designed for individuals 18 years of age or older who have a mental health challenge OR are a family member/caregiver of a person with a mental health diagnosis. We also have programs and services for local companies, schools, businesses, city and state offices/divisions, etc., seeking training and presentations on mental health. What does NAMI mean by "peer"? A peer, in this case, is an individual living with a mental health condition and is in recovery. What does NAMI mean by "family member"? In this case, a family member/caregiver is an individual of a loved one living with a mental health condition. What is a NAMI North Texas support group? NAMI Connection is a free, 60-90 minute recovery support group for people living with a mental health condition where people learn from one another's experiences, share coping strategies, and offer mutual encouragement and understanding. The groups provide an ongoing opportunity to discuss the challenges of living with a mental health condition and techniques for maintaining wellness. All groups are facilitated by peers recovering from a mental health condition. NAMI Family Support Group is a free, 60-90 minute local meeting of caregivers of individuals with a mental health condition. Family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom. These meetings are facilitated by trained NAMI members in NAMI affiliates across the country, and participants are encouraged to share actively in the group's work. Support groups are ongoing throughout the year. The current schedule of NAMI North Texas support groups is HERE.(https://www.naminorthtexas.org/support-group-schedule) Are NAMI North Texas support groups open to anyone? NAMI North Texas support groups are only for individuals 18 and over who live with a mental health condition OR family members/caregivers seeking peer support. What is a NAMI North Texas education class? Peer-to-Peer Education Class is a free, 8-week, peer-directed recovery education course open to any person with a mental health condition. Peer-to-Peer emphasizes recovery from mental health conditions as a feasible, supportable goal and challenges the stigma often wrongly associated with mental health conditions. Family-to-Family Education Class is a free, 8-week course for families, partners, and friends of individuals with a mental health condition taught by more than 3,500 trained NAMI Family members and caregivers of individuals living with a mental health condition. The course dwells on the emotional responses families have to the trauma of mental health conditions; many family members describe their experience in the program as life-changing. Familia-de-Familia Education Class is a free, 12-week course for families, partners, and friends of individuals with a mental health condition taught by more than 3,500 trained NAMI Family members and caregivers of individuals living with a mental health condition. The course dwells on the emotional responses families have to the trauma of mental health conditions; many family members describe their experience in the program as life-changing. NAMI Basics is a free, 6-week, peer-directed education program developed specifically for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents. Education classes are usually scheduled in seasonal blocks (Fall, Spring & Summer). Current courses are listed HERE.(https://www.naminorthtexas.org/class-schedule) Does NAMI North Texas have any more class locations than what is listed on the website? The NAMI Signature Classes (Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, and NAMI Basics) listed on the NAMI North Texas website are currently available for NAMI North Texas. To locate a free education class outside the NAMI Dallas service area, please visit www.nami.org (www.nami.org)and select the "Find Your Local NAMI" tab. This page will bring up a map of the United States, and visitors can choose a state and city in which a local NAMI affiliate may be located. Can a high school or college student attend a support group or education class for a research project? NAMI North Texas support groups are closed to students/professionals seeking to complete education/employment requirements. This guideline ensures that we protect our participants and maintain a healthy environment without any distractions or feelings of apprehension. However, some education courses may be open to students/professionals. Consent is REQUIRED from the teacher and participants enrolled in the class before visiting. If you are a student/professional and would like to see a class, please contact the NAMI North Texas office first at (214) 341-7133 or via email at info@NAMINorthTexas.org.(mailto:info@NAMINorthTexas.org) Where can a person view a complete list of NAMI North Texas services? Click here (https://www.naminorthtexas.org/education-support)for a list of services, or view the document below, available in both Spanish and English. Do you have to sign up for NAMI North Texas services? Individuals (family members and people living with a mental health condition) interested in taking a class must register to ensure we have enough material and space. The only requirement to attend a support group is that you are diagnosed with a mental health condition or a family member/caregiver of a person with a mental health condition. All NAMI North Texas services are FREE. Does NAMI North Texas provide housing/residential services? NAMI North Texas does not provide housing/residential services. We encourage anyone seeking housing information to contact Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance.(http://www.mdhadallas.org/) Helpful information may also be available at boardinghome.org.(http://boardinghome.org/) Does NAMI North Texas provide transportation assistance? NAMI North Texas does not provide transportation. If you receive services through Medicaid, you may be eligible for The Medical Transportation Program. The Medical Transportation Program sets up non-emergency rides for people who have no other way to get to their Medicaid healthcare visits. This includes people with Medicaid, children who get services through the Children with Special Health Care Needs program, and people in the Transportation of Indigent Cancer Patients program. To get more information about the program, please visit txmedicaidride.net.(https://www.txmedicaidride.net/) The toll-free phone number you call depends on where you live: • Live in the Dallas area? Call 1-855-687-3255 • Everyone else can call 1-877-633-8747 Does NAMI North Texas conduct home visits, welfare checks, or provide home health aide services? NAMI North Texas does not conduct home visits, welfare checks, or provide home health aide services. For welfare checks, contact your local non-emergency police department. Can NAMI North Texas recommend/refer a psychiatrist, other medical professionals, or medical advice? NAMI North Texas does not provide referrals to doctors or therapists or provide any medical advice. Can NAMI North Texas recommend/refer a legal representative, legal services, or legal advice? NAMI North Texas does not recommend legal representatives, legal services, or legal advice. Can NAMI North Texas provide medication needs? NAMI North Texas is a non-clinical mental health organization. We do not have medical staff available to answer any questions regarding medications. Please follow up with your primary care physician or prescriber. In case of an emergency, please dial 911. What other resources does NAMI North Texas have for those seeking help? Please visit our Resource (https://www.naminorthtexas.org/resources)page and our Education & Support (https://www.naminorthtexas.org/education-support)page for more information. How can someone obtain a mental illness warrant? To learn more about or obtain a mental illness warrant in the Dallas area, please call 214-653-7485 or 214-653-7418. Mental Illness warrant procedures vary in each county; if you are outside of Dallas County, please contact your local court to determine how to obtain a mental illness warrant. Does NAMI North Texas accept donations? NAMI North Texas accepts in-kind and monetary donations. Donations can be given through our secure online PayPal account, or checks may be mailed to 2812 Swiss Ave. Dallas, Texas 75204. Please call (214) 341-7133 to determine what in-kind donations are accepted. How much are the NAMI North Texas membership fees/dues? NAMI North Texas offers 3 levels of membership: • Individual : $40 • Family: $60 • Open Door: $5 (for persons with a limited income source) Become a member here.(https://www.naminorthtexas.org/connect) Does NAMI North Texas utilize volunteer services? NAMI North Texas is a volunteer-based organization, and we welcome individuals of various backgrounds interested in helping support the mission of NAMI North Texas. Please visit our Volunteer (https://www.naminorthtexas.org/volunteer-1)page to learn more. What are NAMI North Texas' hours of operation? NAMI North Texas business hours are Monday-Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM.

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

About Jessica Russell Jessa is a Captain at Highland Park DPS with 16 years of experience. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a BS in Kinesiology and from Texas Christian University with a Master’s in Criminal Justice. She holds a master TCOLE Peace Officer License, Advanced Structure Fire Certification, and Paramedic License. Jessa has served as a Field Training Officer, Police Academy adjunct instructor, Peer Support Coordinator, and Public Information Officer.

Nicole Bowers Secretary Nicole Bowers has worked at Plano Police Department as the Mental Health Coordinator since 2014. She provides follow-up to individuals who have contact with the police due to mental health crises and their family members/support system. One goal of this work is to connect people with resources in the community that can help support the person and their support system and help to mitigate future crises. 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 ।

राष्ट्रपति का पृष्ठ राष्ट्रपति का संदेश फरवरी 2022 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 । राष्ट्रपति का संदेश फरवरी 2022 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 । राष्ट्रपति का संदेश फरवरी 2022 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 ।

Join us for the inaugural OVERWATCH CLASSIC Join us for the inaugural A charity clay shoot benefitting the Overwatch Peer Support Program Friday, August 16, 2024 Dallas Gun Club Register/Sponsor Online Download Sponsor Packet

Phyllis Finley Phyllis Finley is a graduate from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. She has worked in the human services field for over 30 years and at Denton County MHMR Center for the last 27 years. Ms. Finley has extensive and varied experience working alongside Individuals with Developmental Disabilities as well as individuals with Mental Illness. 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 ।

Welcome to Mind Matters is a new community education series designed to promote mental health awareness, understanding, and support. Each session explores different aspects of mental wellness, offering accessible information and practical tools to help individuals, families, and communities thrive. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding, support a loved one, or take better care of your own mental health, Mind Matters is for you. August 19, 2024 6:30 PM Virtual | Zoom Mind Matters: Cultivating Wellness for Students and Their Support Systems Register Here

Resources IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY HELP, PLEASE CALL 911. Crisis Hotlines — Speak with Someone Now If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone immediately, please reach out to any of the following 24/7 crisis lines: National Hotlines 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988 Free, confidential support for people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 Trained Crisis Counselors available 24/7 via text. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) Call 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678 Trans Lifeline Call 1-877-565-8860 Peer support by and for the transgender community. Veterans Crisis Line Call 988, then press 1 | Text 838255 Local North Texas Resources Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas Call 214-828-1000 Confidential support for individuals in crisis in the Dallas area. North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) Call 866-260-8000 24/7 crisis support for Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties. Collin County (LifePath Systems) Call 877-422-5939 Mental health crisis services for Collin County residents. Denton County Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Call 800-762-0157 Emergency mental health response team available 24/7. Denton County Mental Health Treatment Court Program Call 940-349-2160 For individuals engaged in the legal system who need mental health support. Resources United Way Metropolitan Dallas Get Assistance United Way Denton County Community Resources United Way Denton County & Credible Minds NAMI Help Line Here For Texas Find Help Resources for Children & Families Navigate Life Texas North Texas Help Texas Transition and Employment Guide Psychiatric & Emergency Services EMERGENCY: 911 Suicide Crisis Line: 988 Poison Help: 800-222-1222 Spanish Helpline: 972-233-2428

Community Engagement Requests We are now accepting in-person speaker and event requests. However, b ecause of the large number of requests we receive, we require you to submit your request at least 3 weeks in advance to allow time for us to find the most appropriate speaker for your event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than a 3 weeks' advanced notice , but cannot always accommodate them due to speaker availability. Please submit your request using the link below, and we will be in touch. Please click here for more information on NAMI NTX's presentations for school settings. Community Engagement Request Form