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About Grissell Castro Grissell currently the Instructional Associate at the Law Enforcement Academy and the Public Safety Training Center at Tarrant County College. She is passionate about First Responder and Military Mental Health & Wellness and am constantly pursuing higher education at the graduate level to help me help others. Grissell is a Certified Paraprofessional in EMDR for First Responders, a Police & Fire Chaplain, a member of the Overwatch Peer Support (OPS), and hold an Advanced Certificate in Hostage/Crisis Negotiations. I was an advanced Public Safety Dispatcher for almost 7 years, she also hold a Certificate for Emergency Medical Dispatch, and have dispatched for both Police & Fire and was also a Communications Training Officer for Fire Dispatch.

Isaac Padilla Isaac Padilla is the Managing Director and head of Project Management for RGD+B and Lucid, Inc. – sister design companies specializing in residential architecture and commercial architectural branding in Dallas, Texas. Former commercial clients include Ascension Coffee, Dallas Chop House, and Pizza Hut. Prior to his work with this group, he worked at 7-Eleven and served as the Franchising Marketing Manager for the US managing all marketing and advertising efforts for the franchise and business development teams – a role that didn’t exist before he came on board and one he crafted and created for the company. This work led him to travel across the US helping to franchise various 7-Eleven stores and to 7-Eleven Australia where he consulted the local team there on marketing and franchise recruiting efforts. Bilang isang dating propesyonal na manlalaro ng football, mayroon akong access sa mga mapagkukunan ng kalusugan ng isip. Ang NFL at ang NFL Players Association ay nakipagtulungan upang lumikha ng isang mapagkukunan ng kalusugan ng isip para sa mga dati at kasalukuyang manlalaro upang humingi ng tulong sakaling kailanganin iyon. Ito ay isang libreng serbisyo sa amin at sa aming pamilya. Ginagamit ko ang mga mapagkukunang iyon kapag kinakailangan o kahit na para lamang mag-check in upang makipag-usap tungkol sa kung nasaan ako sa buhay at kung ano ang nangyayari. Noong nakaraang linggo, sinimulan ng NAMI North Texas ang isang programa sa pagsasanay upang magbigay ng ganap na kumpidensyal, walang gastos, walang stigma na network ng suporta sa kalusugan ng isip para sa pagpapatupad ng batas (at kalaunan ang lahat ng unang tumugon at kanilang mga pamilya). Sa pamamagitan ng disenyo, tinutugunan nito ang mga pinakakilalang dahilan kung bakit ang mga unang tumugon ay madalas na hindi humingi ng pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng isip; panlipunan at propesyonal na stigma, takot sa pagbaba ng posisyon o pagkawala ng trabaho, kawalan ng kakayahang makahanap ng tagapagbigay ng serbisyo na may kakayahang iugnay ang paulit-ulit na trauma na naghihikayat sa pangangailangan para sa isang propesyonal sa kalusugan ng isip. Ang programang ito ay magiging isang ganap na kumpidensyal na unang hakbang sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng isip, na ginagawang mas madali para sa mga unang tumugon na humingi ng tulong. Ang mga Peer Supporter ay magsisilbi ring tulay sa mga propesyonal na serbisyo sa kalusugan ng isip. Sila ay sasanayin na kilalanin kapag ang isang kapwa opisyal ay nangangailangan ng higit sa kanilang sinanay na mag-alok at tulungan silang kumonekta sa isang therapist, psychiatrist o iba pang propesyonal na serbisyo na may karanasan sa pakikipagtulungan sa mga unang tumugon. Palagi kong iginagalang ang tagapagpatupad ng batas, at oo, kahit na sa ilalim ng ilang mahihirap na kalagayan, dahil mayroon din silang mga pamilya at ang kanilang priyoridad ay magbigay ng serbisyo sa komunidad, at protektahan at pagsilbihan. Timmy Newsome Pangulo ng NAMI NTX Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa aming Overwatch Peer Support Program (OPS) , makipag-ugnayan sa aming Direktor ng Mga Programa at OPS, Christopher Payne .

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. Bilang isang dating propesyonal na manlalaro ng football, mayroon akong access sa mga mapagkukunan ng kalusugan ng isip. Ang NFL at ang NFL Players Association ay nakipagtulungan upang lumikha ng isang mapagkukunan ng kalusugan ng isip para sa mga dati at kasalukuyang manlalaro upang humingi ng tulong sakaling kailanganin iyon. Ito ay isang libreng serbisyo sa amin at sa aming pamilya. Ginagamit ko ang mga mapagkukunang iyon kapag kinakailangan o kahit na para lamang mag-check in upang makipag-usap tungkol sa kung nasaan ako sa buhay at kung ano ang nangyayari. Noong nakaraang linggo, sinimulan ng NAMI North Texas ang isang programa sa pagsasanay upang magbigay ng ganap na kumpidensyal, walang gastos, walang stigma na network ng suporta sa kalusugan ng isip para sa pagpapatupad ng batas (at kalaunan ang lahat ng unang tumugon at kanilang mga pamilya). Sa pamamagitan ng disenyo, tinutugunan nito ang mga pinakakilalang dahilan kung bakit ang mga unang tumugon ay madalas na hindi humingi ng pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng isip; panlipunan at propesyonal na stigma, takot sa pagbaba ng posisyon o pagkawala ng trabaho, kawalan ng kakayahang makahanap ng tagapagbigay ng serbisyo na may kakayahang iugnay ang paulit-ulit na trauma na naghihikayat sa pangangailangan para sa isang propesyonal sa kalusugan ng isip. Ang programang ito ay magiging isang ganap na kumpidensyal na unang hakbang sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng isip, na ginagawang mas madali para sa mga unang tumugon na humingi ng tulong. Ang mga Peer Supporter ay magsisilbi ring tulay sa mga propesyonal na serbisyo sa kalusugan ng isip. Sila ay sasanayin na kilalanin kapag ang isang kapwa opisyal ay nangangailangan ng higit sa kanilang sinanay na mag-alok at tulungan silang kumonekta sa isang therapist, psychiatrist o iba pang propesyonal na serbisyo na may karanasan sa pakikipagtulungan sa mga unang tumugon. Palagi kong iginagalang ang tagapagpatupad ng batas, at oo, kahit na sa ilalim ng ilang mahihirap na kalagayan, dahil mayroon din silang mga pamilya at ang kanilang priyoridad ay magbigay ng serbisyo sa komunidad, at protektahan at pagsilbihan. Timmy Newsome Pangulo ng NAMI NTX Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa aming Overwatch Peer Support Program (OPS) , makipag-ugnayan sa aming Direktor ng Mga Programa at OPS, Christopher Payne .

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

Silence Can be a Threat to Hope NAMI Ending the Silence for Students is an innovative 50-minute presentation that helps middle and high school students better understand mental health. Students learn early warning signs of a potential mental health issue and are given ideas about how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may be in need of support. The presentation includes personal testimony from a young adult who shares an authentic journey of courage and recovery in his/her experience with mental health challenges, as well as educational slides, videos and discussion. Why Ending The Silence Matters 1 in 5 kids experiences a mental health condition; only 50% of them actually get help About 50% of students ages 14+ with a mental health condition will drop out of school Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds The earlier the better: early identification and intervention provides better outcomes What Your Students Will Hear Ending the Silence delivers a message of hope and recovery, helping to end stigma and empower safe, open communication around mental health conditions. Moving stories from positive role models have the power to change kids' views. The discussion gives students the rare opportunity to ask questions about mental health challenges to people who have lived it. The presentation’s message of empathy and hope encourages students to actively care for themselves and their friends. It also teaches them it's okay to talk about what they're feeling. NAMI Ending the Silence covers: Early warning signs of declining mental health Facts and statistics about youth and mental health conditions Personal perspectives on the experience of living with mental illness Recovery and coping strategies When, where and how to get help for themselves or their friends What Your Students Will Receive Resources they can use if they have concerns or questions about mental health, including: Contact information for mental health agencies and youth support services A list warning signs of declining mental health Recommendations on how to help themselves or a friend who is experiencing mental health problems Research on the Effectiveness of Ending the Silence for Middle and High School Students Download Research Reports "This program will prevent many people from feeling alone or having suicidal thoughts."

NAMI's Ending the Silence program is a trio of engaging presentations to help schools and organizations serving youth and their families address mental health. Ending the Silence is a powerful tool in raising awareness, improving understanding and reducing stigma. It delivers a message of hope and recovery, helping to end stigma and empower safe, open communication around mental health conditions. Please click on the links below to read more about each presentation and request Ending the Silence for your group. ETS for Students ETS for Educators ETS for Families REQUEST ENDING THE SILENCE PRESENTATION Ending the Silence delivers a message of hope and recovery, helping to end stigma and empower safe, open communication around mental health conditions. Questions? Contact Olivia Frolichstein at Olivia@naminorthtexas.org or 214-341-7133

¿Qué es la salud mental? ¿Qué es la salud mental? La enfermedad mental es una enfermedad que altera el pensamiento, sentimiento, humor, capacidad para relacionarse con los demás y el funcionamiento diario de las personas afectadas. Al igual que la diabetes es un trastorno del páncreas, las enfermedades mentales son condiciones médicas que a menudo resultan en una disminución de la capacidad para afrontar las demandas ordinarias de la vida. Enfermedades mentales graves incluyen la depresión mayor, la esquizofrenia, el trastorno bipolar, el trastorno obsesivo compulsivo (TOC), trastorno de pánico, trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT) y el trastorno límite de la personalidad. La buena noticia sobre la enfermedad mental es que la recuperación es posible. Las enfermedades mentales pueden afectar a personas de cualquier edad, raza, religión o ingreso. Las enfermedades mentales no son el resultado de una debilidad personal, la falta de carácter, o de mala educación. Las enfermedades mentales son tratables. La mayoría de las personas diagnosticadas con una enfermedad mental grave pueden experimentar un alivio de sus síntomas participando activamente en un plan de tratamiento individual. NAMI North Texas es una organización de salud mental sin fines de lucro que se esfuerza por mantener la diversidad. Entendemos que las enfermedades mentales pueden afectar a cualquier persona en cualquier momento y queremos estar ahi cuando surge la necesidad de ayuda. Como el ex presidente Bill Clinton afirma que "La enfermedad mental no es nada de que avergonzarse, pero el estigma y los prejuicios vergüenza de todos nosotros." ¿Quién es NAMI? NAMI, la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales (NAMI, por sus siglas en inglés), es la organización de salud mental más grande de los EEUU dedicada a mejorar las vidas de las personas con serias enfermedades mentales y las de sus familiares. Tras su fundación en 1979, NAMI se ha convertido en la voz de la nación con respecto a los trastornos mentales. NAMI es una organización nacional que incluye oficinas en cada estado y en más de 1,000 comunidades locales, alrededor del país, las cuales se reúnen para alcanzar la misión de NAMItravés del asesoramiento, la investigación, el apoyo y la educación. NAMI Dallas fue incorporada como una organización sin fines de lucro en Texas en 1982. Se trata de una organización de caridad deducible de impuestos 501-c-3. NAMI Dallas es una filial de NAMI (Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales), una organización nacional de base fundada en 1979 por un grupo de padres en Wisconsin. NAMI Dallas también es una filial de NAMI Texas, NAMI quiere que sepa que usted no está solo NAMI está aquí para compartir una comunidad de esperanza. En los momentos en los que más necesitan para sobrellevar los desafíos de una enfermedad mental, NAMI les brinda aceptación, comprensión, información y apoyo.Para obtener ayuda, póngase en contacto con (214) 341-7133. Cuando se comunique con NAMI Dallas, tenga un pedazo de papel y un bolígrafo disponible. Lo pondremos en contacto con nuestro enlace bilingüe que puede organizar apoyo. Contacta con nosotros Si necesita ayuda o tiene preguntas, no dude en contactarnos. Tenga en cuenta que no somos un centro de crisis. Si se encuentra en crisis, llame al 911 o comuníquese con un servicio de emergencia local de inmediato. TELÉFONO 214-341-7133 CORREO ELECTRÓNICO info@naminorthtexas.org

Compartiendo Esperanza Cambiando la cultura y ayudando a nuestra gente NAMI Norte de Texas lanzará un nuevo programa en esta área llamado "Compartiendo Esperanza". Este programa de tres días explora el camino hacia el bienestar mental en la comunidad hispana mediante el diálogo, la narración de historias y la discusión guiada. El objetivo es compartir esperanza con nuestra comunidad, unirnos y hacernos conscientes de que no estamos solos en este camino. SERIE DE TRES PARTES Del 12 al 14 de junio a las 12:00 PM hasta la 1:00 PM en Avance North Texas 2060 Singleton Blvd # 103, Dallas, TX 75212 Regístrese hoy

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.

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Recursos Asistencia Psiquiátrica y Emergencias EMERGENCIA 911 Dallas Policía No Emergencia: (214) 744-4444 Medical City Green Oaks Hospital: (972) 991-9504 Parkland Psiquiatría de emergencia: (214) 590-8761 Poison Help: (800) 222-1222 Suicidio y Crisis Center of North Texas: (214) 828-1000 North Texas Behavioral Health Authority: (214) 366-9407 Dallas Metrocare Services: (214) 330-7722 Números frecuentes APAA (Asociación de Afectados por la Adicción): (214 ) 634- 2722 Centro de Mi Salud: (214) 941-0798 - Servicios en español Cárcel del Condado de Dallas (Lew Sterrett) Enlace de Salud Mental: (214) 761-1331 Dallas County Jail Psiquiatría: (214) 653-2845 Dallas Public Defender: (214) 653-3550 Derechos de los Discapacitados de Texas: (214) 630-0916 o (800) 252-9108 Jewish Family Service: (972) 437-9950 Lakes Regional MHMR L-V, de 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: (972) 524- 4159 Lakes Regional MHMR - Rockwall y Helping Hands Jamie Moorehead: (972) 771-4357 LifeNet: (214) 932-1953 Medicaid: (800) 252-8263 Prelude Clubhouse: (469) 301-6639 Clubhouse: (972) 690-7526 Salud Mental América -Greater Dallas: (214) 871-2420 Enfermedad mental Corte y Warrants: (214) 653-7485 o (214) 653-7418 NAMI Tejas Afiliación Estado: (800) 633-3760 Social Security Administration: (800) 772-1213 Terrell Hospital Estatal de Metro: (972) 524-6452 Tejas 211: (877) 541-7905 "Mental Health: A Guide for Latinos and Their Familes"/ Salud Mental: Una Guía para Latinos y sus Familias:Guidebook y vídeos de acompañamiento en español o Inglés creados por la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría. Una agencia de salud mental que proporciona atención de calidad para todos los consumidores, centrándose en sus necesidades. Estamos preparados, cultural y lingüísticamente competente. Sirviendo la Dallas Ft Worth Metroplex, Centro está compuesto por profesionales especializados y con licencia. Nuestro personal ofrece servicios a niños, adolescentes y adultos. Para obtener más información acerca de los servicios, por favor llame (214) 941-0798 La Mano Amiga Una revista mensual gratuita en español que ofrece artículos originales con información y asesoramiento para los inmigrantes latinos recientes. La publicación cubre una variedad de temas, incluyendo la salud mental y el bienestar con números telefónicos gratuitos culturalmente competentes y enlaces a páginas web en español, facultando a los lectores a buscar más información por su cuenta. Para leer más sobre La Mano Amiga, por favor haga clic en el azul "La Mano Amiga" por debajo La mano amiga

Alyse Ferguson Alyse Ferguson is the Chief Attorney of the Collin County Mental Health Managed Counsel Program (MHMC.) She is responsible for managing the specially trained attorneys, who represent indigent defendants diagnosed with mental illness. In December 2020, she appointed to serve on the Judicial Commission on Mental Health and serves as the Chair of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association. She is a graduate of Angelo State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Bilang isang dating propesyonal na manlalaro ng football, mayroon akong access sa mga mapagkukunan ng kalusugan ng isip. Ang NFL at ang NFL Players Association ay nakipagtulungan upang lumikha ng isang mapagkukunan ng kalusugan ng isip para sa mga dati at kasalukuyang manlalaro upang humingi ng tulong sakaling kailanganin iyon. Ito ay isang libreng serbisyo sa amin at sa aming pamilya. Ginagamit ko ang mga mapagkukunang iyon kapag kinakailangan o kahit na para lamang mag-check in upang makipag-usap tungkol sa kung nasaan ako sa buhay at kung ano ang nangyayari. Noong nakaraang linggo, sinimulan ng NAMI North Texas ang isang programa sa pagsasanay upang magbigay ng ganap na kumpidensyal, walang gastos, walang stigma na network ng suporta sa kalusugan ng isip para sa pagpapatupad ng batas (at kalaunan ang lahat ng unang tumugon at kanilang mga pamilya). Sa pamamagitan ng disenyo, tinutugunan nito ang mga pinakakilalang dahilan kung bakit ang mga unang tumugon ay madalas na hindi humingi ng pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng isip; panlipunan at propesyonal na stigma, takot sa pagbaba ng posisyon o pagkawala ng trabaho, kawalan ng kakayahang makahanap ng tagapagbigay ng serbisyo na may kakayahang iugnay ang paulit-ulit na trauma na naghihikayat sa pangangailangan para sa isang propesyonal sa kalusugan ng isip. Ang programang ito ay magiging isang ganap na kumpidensyal na unang hakbang sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng isip, na ginagawang mas madali para sa mga unang tumugon na humingi ng tulong. Ang mga Peer Supporter ay magsisilbi ring tulay sa mga propesyonal na serbisyo sa kalusugan ng isip. Sila ay sasanayin na kilalanin kapag ang isang kapwa opisyal ay nangangailangan ng higit sa kanilang sinanay na mag-alok at tulungan silang kumonekta sa isang therapist, psychiatrist o iba pang propesyonal na serbisyo na may karanasan sa pakikipagtulungan sa mga unang tumugon. Palagi kong iginagalang ang tagapagpatupad ng batas, at oo, kahit na sa ilalim ng ilang mahihirap na kalagayan, dahil mayroon din silang mga pamilya at ang kanilang priyoridad ay magbigay ng serbisyo sa komunidad, at protektahan at pagsilbihan. Timmy Newsome Pangulo ng NAMI NTX Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa aming Overwatch Peer Support Program (OPS) , makipag-ugnayan sa aming Direktor ng Mga Programa at OPS, Christopher Payne .