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Class Schedule Welcome to the NAMI Classes page! Here, you can register for any open classes listed below. Can’t find a class that fits your schedule? Join our waitlist to be the first to know when new classes are added. We’ll notify you as soon as one becomes available that fits your interests. Waitlist Jump To: Basics Family-to-Family De Familia a Familia Family & Friends Peer-to-Peer Homefront 4-hour seminar for family, partners, and friends of an adult with a mental health condition May 9 9:00am - 2:00pm First Rowlett United Methodist Church 4405 Main St. | Rowlett, TX Register 8-session program to educate adults with mental illness about their condition May 21 Thursdays | 6:00-8:30 PM May 21 - July 9 Virtual | Zoom Register Clase de 8 semanas para quienes tienen un ser querido con una condición de salud mental Waitlist NAMI Basics OnDemand is an online opportunity for parent caregivers to learn about mental health conditions and how to advocate for their child. Basics OnDemand 8-week class for those who have a loved one living with a mental health condition NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources are accessible through computers or mobile devices, and they’re available 24/7. NAMI Homefront Resources

Support and information on how to better manage a mental health challenge in yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. NAMI North Texas supports and enriches your and your family's unique journey towards mental wellness. Our peer-led programs provide free education, skills training and support. Thành viên gia đình & Người chăm sóc Tìm hiểu thêm What's New Calendar Calendar 1/1 Gặp đội của chúng tôi For Adults with Mental Health Challenges Although mental illness can feel isolating, you are not alone, and there is hope for recovery. NAMI North Texas offers many different tools, resources, and support groups for a multitude of demographics, which aim to educate, support, and advocate for those who suffer from mental illness. LEARN MORE For Families & Partners Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances. By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop supportive relationships. LEARN MORE For Schools & Teachers Help battle the stigma that surrounds mental health conditions and provide the resources and support that can make a difference in the lives of youth and their families. LEARN MORE

Más Información NAMI creó el Centro de Acción Multicultural en 2002 para ayudar a reformar el sistema y eliminar las disparidades en la atención de salud mental para comunidades diversas, asegurar el acceso a servicios y tratamiento para todos los estadounidenses culturalmente competentes, y sobre todo para ayudar y apoyar a las personas de diversos orígenes que se encuentran afectados por enfermedades mentales. ¿Quieres participar en el Centro de Acción Multicultural de NAMI? Haga clic en el botón "involucrarse" de abajo! ESTADISTICAS SOBRE LA SALUD MENTAL DE LA COMUNIDAD LATINA Sabia Usted… • Los índices de enfermedades mentales en la comunidad latina son bastante similares a los índices de la raza blanca. • Los latinos son considerados un grupo de alto riesgo para la depresión, la ansiedad, y el abuso de sustancias. • Deborah Duran estableció la existencia de correlación entre la aculturación y la depresión (Duran, 1995). • Las mujeres y los latinos tienen más tendencia a experimentar un episodio de depresión clínica. • El predominio de la depresión es más alto en las mujeres latinas (el 46%) que en los hombres latinos (19,6%). • El Common Wealth Fund Survey reveló que las muchachas latinas y las de descendencia asiática entre-vistadas exhibieron más síntomas depresivos que las muchachas de descendencia africana o de raza blanca. • En 1997, entre las estudiantes de escuela secundaria, el índice de suicidio entre las muchachas latinas (14,9%) fue 1.5 veces más alto que el de las muchachas de descendencia africana (9,0%) y del de las muchachas de raza blanca (10.3%). • De estas muchachas, casi una de cada tres estudiantes latinas (30,3%) había considerado seriamente el suicidio. • Los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), realizaron un estudio sobre el riesgo de la juventud, y encontraron que un 10,7 por ciento de jóvenes latinos han intentado suicidarse, comparados con un 7,3 por ciento de jóvenes de descendencia africana y un 6,3 por ciento de jóvenes blancos. • Hay índices más altos de enfermedades mentales entre residentes latinos que ya viven varios años o que han nacido en los Estados Unidos que entre inmigrantes latinos recientes. • El lugar de nacimiento tiene una correlación significativa con el riesgo subsiguiente de la mayoría de los desórdenes psiquiátricos. • Un estudio encontró, concluyentemente, que vivir en los Estados Unidos a largo plazo aumenta considerablemente la ocurrencia de desórdenes mentales, acompañados de un aumento dramático en los índices de abuso de sustancias. • Una investigación acerca del suicidio encontró que las personas nacidas en México, tienen un menor riesgo de tener ideas suicidas y depresión que aquellos nacidos en los Estados Unidos. Estadisticas sobre la salud mental de la comunidad Latina (Latino Community Mental Health Statistics) La Salud Mental Presentation ¡AVANZAMOS! ¡Avanzamos!, la revista de NAMI para la comunidad latina, ofrece noticias de NAMI, información sobre los adelantos científicos en el entendimiento y tratamiento de enfermedades mentales, historias de personas con enfermedades mentales y familiares, recursos de educación y mucho más. ¡Avanzamos! es GRATIS y viene en dos formatos: Para subscribirse a la versión impresa de esta revista gratuita, visite la NAMI Store (la tienda NAMI). Para recibir ¡Avanzamos! electronicamente, visite www.nami.org/subscribe , cree una cuenta gratuita de NAMI y marquee el cuadrado a lado de ¡Avanzamos! AFTERDEPLOYMENT.ORG Teléfono: (866) 966-1020 ALIADOS EN SERVICE Teléfono: (214) 438-6358 CENTRO DE SALUD DEL CEREBRO Teléfono: (214) 905-3007 DALLAS VET CENTER Teléfono: (214) 361-5896 o (877) 927-8387 COLLAR VERDE VETERINARIOS Teléfono: (817) 269-4718 VETERANOS SIN HOGAR SERVICIOS DE DALLAS Teléfono: (214) 372-8822 VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO URBANO (HUD) Y VETERANOS Teléfono: (202) 708-1112 FUNCIONAMIENTO SALUDABLE REUNIONS Teléfono: (214) 871-2420 ext. 110 VA Medical Center-DALLAS Teléfono: (214) 742-8387 VETERANO RECAPACITACIÓN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRAP) Teléfono: (254) 297-3699 / 297-5086 o (254) 295-7646 EE.UU. Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos (Servicios para Desamparados y Otros) Tel :1 (877) 424-3838

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."

Education is the Key to Understanding NAMI Ending the Silence for Families is a free 1 -hour mental health education presentation for parents and caregivers to help them better understand the emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of mental health conditions in children and adolescents. This program works hand-in-hand with the presentations for students and educators to help foster conversations, improve understanding, and decrease the stigma that often surrounds mental health conditions. The program covers issues frequently faced by parents and other family caregivers to give them a better understanding of: The facts about mental health and youth The early warning signs of a mental health condition How to work with schools to support their child's education Resources available in the community The perspective of a teacher with concerns about a student “I love that this program exists for parents. Having this information presented so clearly is very helpful.”

Kids, Teens, & Young Adults Ending the Silence 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. LEARN MORE NAMI BASICS NAMI Basics is a free, six session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers understand the mental health conditions that may be causing these behavioral difficulties and the critical role families play in the treatment of those conditions. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also parents/family caregivers whose children experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties. LEARN MORE nami baSICS FOR pROFESSIONALS 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. LEARN MORE NAMI ON CAMPUS NAMI On Campus are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma in schools and college campuses through peer-led activities, education, and events. Through a partnership with NAMI North Texas, student leaders are empowered with toolkits, materials, and resources to make running the club fun and educational. NAMI On Campus clubs connect students with their local community and supports them in creating a culture free of judgment and accepting of reaching out for help; a more aware and mental health-supportive school culture. NAMI On Campus clubs are open to all students interested in mental health – It is not a support or therapy group. The club serves as a space where like minded students can spearhead activities and discussions that combat stigma and contribute to an overall positive climate for mental health. LEARN MORE NAMI North Texas is proud to partner with these schools, universities, churches, and community groups to encourage conversation about mental health. Chúng tôi yêu quý và đánh giá cao các nhà tài trợ của chúng tôi. Mental Health Facts: Children & Teens 10 Common Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition in Teens and Young Adults Telling the difference between "normal" behaviors and what might be the signs of a mental health condition isn't always easy. Some common warning signs are highlighted in this video. For more local resource information for families and children, please visit our resource page .

About Mental Illness Learn more about mental illness. This section covers mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and others. Dịch vụ hỗ trợ Thông qua Dịch vụ hỗ trợ của chúng tôi, chúng tôi có tiềm năng tạo ra sự thay đổi thực sự và tích cực trong cộng đồng. Đây là một trong những lĩnh vực trọng tâm của chúng tôi tại NAMI North Texas, và là nguồn mang lại nhiều thành công cho Tổ chức Phi lợi nhuận của chúng tôi. Hãy liên hệ với chúng tôi ngay hôm nay và xem bạn có thể giúp đỡ như thế nào với chương trình này. LEARN MORE Giáo dục & Tiếp cận Hầu hết các nỗ lực của chúng tôi liên quan đến chương trình này liên quan đến việc nghiên cứu các phương pháp tiếp cận mới và phát triển các cách thức sáng tạo để thực hiện chúng. Chúng tôi đánh giá thành công của mình trong lĩnh vực này bằng cách thu thập dữ liệu định tính và định lượng, đồng thời sử dụng thông tin đó để đo lường sự thay đổi và thay đổi so với các phép đo ban đầu của chúng tôi. LEARN MORE Dịch vụ hỗ trợ Thông qua Dịch vụ hỗ trợ của chúng tôi, chúng tôi có tiềm năng tạo ra sự thay đổi thực sự và tích cực trong cộng đồng. Đây là một trong những lĩnh vực trọng tâm của chúng tôi tại NAMI North Texas, và là nguồn mang lại nhiều thành công cho Tổ chức Phi lợi nhuận của chúng tôi. Hãy liên hệ với chúng tôi ngay hôm nay và xem bạn có thể giúp đỡ như thế nào với chương trình này. LEARN MORE Giáo dục & Tiếp cận Hầu hết các nỗ lực của chúng tôi liên quan đến chương trình này liên quan đến việc nghiên cứu các phương pháp tiếp cận mới và phát triển các cách thức sáng tạo để thực hiện chúng. Chúng tôi đánh giá thành công của mình trong lĩnh vực này bằng cách thu thập dữ liệu định tính và định lượng, đồng thời sử dụng thông tin đó để đo lường sự thay đổi và thay đổi so với các phép đo ban đầu của chúng tôi. LEARN MORE Tardive Dyskinesia Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder associated with the use of antipsychotic medication that may be necessary to treat individuals living with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. TD is characterized by uncontrollable movements of the face, torso, limbs and fingers or toes. It is important that people who have taken antipsychotic medication be monitored by a healthcare provider for drug-induced movement disorders, such as TD. LEARN MORE Mental Health by the Numbers Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness every year. Here are some facts about the prevalence and impact of mental illness. LEARN MORE Research Research is vital to advancing our understanding of mental health conditions. LEARN MORE

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

Together We Can Achieve More If you are seeking support or need information on how to better manage a mental health challenge in yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. NAMI is here for you. NAMI supports and enriches your and your family's unique journey towards mental wellness. Our outstanding peer-led programs provide free education, skills training and support. We invite you to join our movement to ensure better lives for everyone. Together we can make mental health a priority and be part of the solution to solve one of the biggest problems we face as a nation. Mission NAMI North Texas is a grassroots organization that provides education, support, advocacy, and public awareness to improve the lives of people living with mental health conditions and their family members. Vision NAMI North Texas empowers North Texans through our ongoing education, support, advocacy, and awareness initiatives. We envision a stigma-free, supportive community where recovery is achievable and mental health services are accessible by all. Cộng đồng Chúng tôi nuôi dưỡng một cộng đồng hòa nhập, giá trị và sự tin cậy. Tính xác thực Chúng tôi cam kết minh bạch, trung thực và công bằng trong việc phục vụ cộng đồng. Kính trọng Chúng tôi tôn vinh mỗi người và hành trình phục hồi của họ. Trao quyền Chúng tôi đề cao tiêu chuẩn xuất sắc trong nỗ lực truyền cảm hứng và sức mạnh trong trái tim của mọi người dân Bắc Texas.

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.

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.

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.