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Dr. Joseph Guillory President Dr. Joseph Guillory was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he first encountered health disparities and social injustice. Determined to improve the circumstances of underserved communities, he pursued higher education and advocacy opportunities at Baylor University and then McGovern Medical School in Houston, TX. While at McGovern, he decided to devote his professional career to serving individuals who live with mental health conditions and their families through psychiatry. 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 . ​ ​

Melanie Kirton Melanie Kirton, owner of Financial Affairs LLC, has over 12 years of experience in non-profit accounting. She has worked for organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Give Kids The World and SafeHaven of Tarrant County. With each of these organizations, Melanie was in a senior leadership role within the finance department. 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 . ​ ​

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.

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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.

Support Group Schedule Welcome to our page for Family Support and Connection Recovery. Virtual support groups are conducted through the utilization of Zoom conferencing software. Registration is required for all online support groups. However, no registration is required for in-person support groups. If your group is being held virtually, the confirmation email will contain log-in instructions for your group. You can connect via computer, telephone app or by dialing the phone number and entering the passcode when prompted. The phone number and passcode will be included in your confirmation email. Support groups roughly have 5 to 15 participants. Please join the group at the scheduled time. If you are late joining your group, the facilitator has the right to deny entry. This goes for both in-person and virtual groups. For more support group options please visit NAMI TEXAS Jump To: Family Support Connection Recovery Grupo De Apoyo Para Familiares Overwatch Family Support Meeting A support group for family members of individuals experiencing mental health challenges 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM 2nd Saturday each month @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM 1ST TUESDAY LIVE GROUP 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3 ​ Hunters Glen Baptist Church, South Entrance 4001 Custer Rd Plano, TX 75023 Registration not required 2ND SATURDAY LIVE GROUP 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 ​ First ​United Methodist Church, Rockwall 1200 East Yellow Jacket Ln; Rockwall, TX 75087 Registration not required 3rd TUESDAY VIRTUAL Group 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17 ​ Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW Un grupo de apoyo para familiares de personas que experimentan problemas de salud mental. Segundo sábado de cada mes de 4:00 a 5:30 p. m. 2do sábado grupo virtual 4:00PM-5:30 PM 10 de Agosto ​14 de Septiembre 12 de Octubre 9 de Noviembre 14 de Diciembre ​ Meeting dado via Zoom REGISTRARSE A support group for individuals struggling with all types of mental health challenges 1st Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM 2nd Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM* ​2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 1:30 - 3:00 PM 1sT TUESDAY LIVE group 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3 ​ Hunters Glen Baptist Church, So uth Entrance 4001 Custer Rd Plano, TX 75023 ​ ​ Registration not required 2nd saturday virtual group 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW 2nd Saturday LIVE group 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ​ August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 ​ ​First United Methodist Church 1200 East Y ellowJacket Ln. Rockwall, TX 75087 Registration not required 2nd Tuesday virtual group* LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 13 September 10 October 15 November 12 December 10 ​ ​ Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW 4th saturday virtual group 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ​ August 24 September 28 October 26 November 23 December 28 ​ ​ Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW 3rd Thursday Live Group* With PLAN 1121 ROCK 6:00 - 7:30 PM September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19 ​ Iris Place Apartments Community Room 13321 Emily Rd, Dallas, TX 75240 ​ ​ ​ ​ Registration not required A support group led BY family members of first responders FOR family members of first responders 4th Monday of each month @ 7:30 - 9:00 PM 4th Monday VIRTUAL meeting 7:30 - 9:00 PM August 26 September 23 October 28 November 25 December 23 ​ Meeting held via ZOOM Register Here

Family Members & Caregivers Family-to-Family NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week educational program for family members of adults living with a mental health condition: parents, siblings, spouses, adult children, partners, and significant others. This course intends to offer insight and support into your loved one's condition while helping you understand how to better take care of yourself. Family-to-Family provides information on diagnoses, their biological aspects, and possibilities for living in recovery and details various treatment strategies available. While you learn how to best advocate for, communicate with, and relate to your loved one, you will also be surrounded by support from other individuals on the same journey. ​ You will also learn how to cope with worry, stress, and emotional overload throughout the course through confidential, empathetic conversations. Family-to-Family is taught by trained facilitators who know what it is like to have a loved one with a mental health condition. Everyone is a valued participant, and we welcome you to join and share. Class Schedule Family Support Group NAMI Family Support Group is a free, 90-minute monthly support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with a mental health condition. Facilitated by peers who have experience caring for loved ones living with a mental health condition, these trained individuals understand your struggles and offer compassionate support. Family Support Groups are structured in a casual, relaxed environment without an educational format, where everything you share is kept completely confidential. Members gain hope, insight, support, and community through conversations with peers who are in a similar position. You will have the opportunity to grow from other’s experiences as you learn from and support one another. You never have to share more than you want to, and there is no need to register; just come when you need someone to talk to. Family Support Groups are open to all adults whose loved ones are living with a mental health condition, regardless of diagnosis. We welcome drop-ins and encourage you to share your thoughts at any time. Group Schedule Family & Friends Seminar NAMI Family & Friends is a free, 4-hour seminar that informs and supports family members, partners, friends and significant others who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources. Seminar leaders are also family members and know what it is like to have a loved one with a mental health condition. Class Schedule "This was a life changing class for me. I am so grateful for the openness, authenticity, and care the Miller's provided us. Even when the topics clearly got emotionally tough for our group and we weren't able to share as much to the discussion topic, the Miller's were very encouraging and comforting, sometimes offering their own personal experiences to help bridge any gaps. It was uplifting for me to know that I am not alone and others can relate. The Miller's teaching this class was such a blessing."

A nuestros familiares, amigos y cuidadores: Usted no está solo. A pesar de avances en el tratamiento y oportunidades para la recuperación, encontrar recursos para ayudar a un familiar o ser querido que vive con una condición mental puede ser difícil. El programa de Familia-a-Familia NAMI es un curso educativo para los familiares y amigos de adultos que viven con una condición mental persistente, como el trastorno bipolar, el trastorno límite de la personalidad, trastornos de ansiedad y más. Los participantes del curso obtienen información vital para aumentar su inteligencia y comprensión sobre su ser querido que ha cambiado vidas. ¿Qué es NAMI familia a familia? NAMI Familia-a-familia es un programa gratuito de 8 cursos que asisten y educan a los familiares de adultos que viven con condiciones mentales. Este programa está abierto a los padres, hermanos, esposos, hijos adultos, socios y parejas de aquellos afectados. El curso está diseñado para ayudar a todos los miembros de la familia a comprender y apoyar a su ser querido en mantener su bienestar. El curso ofrece información sobre condiciones como la esquizofrenia, trastorno bipolar, depresión, ansiedad y otras condiciones de salud mental. Miles de familias han testificado que el programa les transformó la vida. El programa es dirigido por profesores capacitados que comparten la experiencia de tener a un ser querido que vive con condiciones mentales. ¿Cuáles son los objetivos de familia a familia NAMI? Para proveer información actualizada sobre las enfermedades mentales principales y la investigación más actual sobre los aspectos biológicos de estas enfermedades Para proveer la información más actualizada sobre las posibilidades de vivir en recuperación, incluyendo una variedad de estrategias de tratamiento actualmente disponibles Para promover empatía mediante la creación de una comprensión subjetivo, para mejor entender la experiencia de una persona que vive con condiciones mentales Para proveer entrenamientos específicos para solucionar problemas, comunicar y escuchar efectivamente, y manejar crisis y recaídas Para apoyar a cuidadores y ayudarlos a aprender a lidiar con las preocupaciones, el estrés y la sobrecarga emocional Para guiar la localización de servicios y apoyos dentro de la comunidad y ofrecer consejos para abogar por estos servicios y apoyos ¿Qué puedes ganar tomando familia a familia? Conectaras con miembros de su familia al igual que en un entorno confidencial Obtendras información sobre las maneras en que las condiciones mentales están afectando a su familiar o ser querido Aprenderas algunos de los actuales investigaciones cerebrales relacionados con la enfermedad mental Aprenderas como las familias pueden convertirse en proponentes para mejores tratamientos para sus familiares Aprenderas de los problemas acerca los medicamentos involucrados en la enfermedad mental y las últimas opciones de tratamiento Aprenderas que hacer frente la preocupación y el estrés, aprendiendo a enfocar la atención en usted, así como lo hace con sus seres queridos "Este programa hizo una tremenda diferencia en mi relación con mi hija. No puedo creer cómo desinformada era sobre la enfermedad mental. Ya me he referido tres personas para la próxima clase."

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.

Resources Frequently Asked Questions Learn More Printables Learn More IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY HELP, PLEASE CALL 911. If you are in CRISIS and need to speak with someone IMMEDIATELY, please call one of the following: Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas: 214-828-1000 Collin County (Lifepath): 877-422-5939 Denton County (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team): 800-762- 0157 Denton County Mental Health Treatment Court Program: 940-349-2190 North Texas Behavioral Health Authority: 866-260-8000 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 ​

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