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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.

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."

About Todd Gyure Todd Gyure has worked at the Garland Police Department for over 21 years with 16.5 years of that time spent working in the Patrol unit. For the past 5 years Todd has been assigned to the Garland Police Departments Wellness Unit. Todd is in his 12th year as a member of The Garland Police Departments S.W.A.T. team as a hostage negotiator. Todd is a TCOLE certified mental health officer, a Suicide and Crisis Center of North TX certified telephone crisis counselor, GPD TCOLE 1850 Crisis intervention training instructor, Department of Public Safety certified Officer Resilience Training Leader, FRCPI certified law enforcement suicide prevention trainer, IAFF behavioral health awareness peer support certified, First Responder Stress and Trauma instructor (F1RST), member of Garland Police Departments Critical Incident Stress Management team, founder of The Law Enforcement Mental Health Alliance of North TX, founder of the NAMI North TX Overwatch Peer Support (OPS) program, Associate Producer of the film PTSD911, Mental Health First Aid certified instructor, and a Certified Police Field Training Officer. Todd is passionate about all things brain health for both the public he serves, and the law enforcement/first responder community at large. During his time with The Garland Police Department Todd has earned numerous awards and commendations to include: FOP’s Officer of the year, Garland Police Department’s 2019 Unit of the Year for his work in the wellness unit, Police Commendation Bar, Meritorious Conduct Bar, 2 Life Saving Bars, several Officer of the Month certificates, and a 2022 Mental Health America Prism award winner. Todd has spent that last 19 years as a big brother to Zach Moore. Zach Moore is the only son of Garland Officer Michael David Moore who was killed in the line of duty in 1997. Todd is a past president of NAMI North TX, and still serves on the board of directors. Todd earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of North TX, has two current TX public school teacher certificates, and his Master Peace Officer license.

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

Sharonda Young Calderon ShaRonda Young Calderon is a mental health advocate that lives in the DFW Metroplex with her three children. In June of 2018, ShaRonda lost her husband, Deputy Homero Calderon, to suicide. Homero, an 18yr veteran of the Dallas County Sheriff Dept, suffered with PTSI. ShaRonda has used the traumatic loss of her husband as a catalyst to educate and spread awareness of mental health and suicide prevention within the law enforcement community. Là một cựu cầu thủ bóng đá chuyên nghiệp, tôi có quyền truy cập vào các nguồn sức khỏe tâm thần. NFL và Hiệp hội người chơi NFL đã hợp tác để tạo ra một nguồn sức khỏe tinh thần cho những người chơi cũ và hiện tại để tìm kiếm sự trợ giúp nếu nhu cầu đó phát sinh. Đó là một dịch vụ miễn phí cho chúng tôi và gia đình của chúng tôi. Tôi sử dụng những tài nguyên đó bất cứ khi nào cần thiết hoặc thậm chí chỉ để đăng ký để trò chuyện về vị trí của tôi trong cuộc sống và những gì đang diễn ra. Tuần trước NAMI North Texas đã bắt đầu một chương trình đào tạo để cung cấp một mạng lưới hỗ trợ sức khỏe tâm thần hoàn toàn bí mật, miễn phí, không kỳ thị cho cơ quan thực thi pháp luật (và cuối cùng là tất cả những người phản ứng đầu tiên và gia đình của họ). Theo thiết kế, nó giải quyết những lý do nổi bật nhất mà những người trả lời đầu tiên có xu hướng không tìm kiếm dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe tâm thần; kỳ thị xã hội và nghề nghiệp, lo sợ bị giáng chức hoặc mất việc, không có khả năng tìm được nhà cung cấp có khả năng liên quan đến chấn thương lặp đi lặp lại dẫn đến nhu cầu về chuyên gia sức khỏe tâm thần. Chương trình này sẽ là bước đầu tiên hoàn toàn bí mật để chăm sóc sức khỏe tâm thần, giúp những người phản hồi đầu tiên tìm kiếm sự giúp đỡ dễ dàng hơn. Những người hỗ trợ ngang hàng cũng sẽ đóng vai trò là cầu nối với các dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe tâm thần chuyên nghiệp. Họ sẽ được đào tạo để nhận ra khi nào một nhân viên đồng nghiệp cần nhiều hơn những gì họ được đào tạo để đưa ra và giúp họ kết nối với nhà trị liệu, bác sĩ tâm thần hoặc dịch vụ chuyên nghiệp khác có kinh nghiệm làm việc với những người phản hồi đầu tiên. Tôi luôn đối xử với cơ quan thực thi pháp luật một cách tôn trọng, và vâng, ngay cả trong một số hoàn cảnh khó khăn, bởi vì họ cũng có gia đình và ưu tiên của họ là cung cấp dịch vụ cho cộng đồng, bảo vệ và phục vụ. Timmy Newsome NAMI NTX President Để biết thêm thông tin về Chương trình hỗ trợ ngang hàng của Overwatch (OPS) , liên hệ với Giám đốc Chương trình & OPS của chúng tôi, Christopher Payne .

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

Individuals Living with Mental Illness Peer-to-Peer Our free, 8-session, confidential Peer-to-Peer program provides educational information that helps adults with mental illness learn more about their condition and treatment options. We aim to provide the most current and up-to-date information about the major mental health conditions, their biological aspects, and information on the possibilities for living in recovery, including various treatment strategies currently available. NAMI will never recommend a specific therapy or approach but instead provides a space for compassionate conversations taught by a trained team of people who have been where you are. Your Peer-to-Peer facilitator will provide specific skills training in problem-solving, listening, communication techniques, handling crises and relapse, guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community, and tips on advocating for those supports and services. Groups are structured through presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises that help you learn how to be an active participant in your treatment plan, identify feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and events that could result in a possible relapse, and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Through this process, you will further your knowledge of mental health and gain insight into how to cope with difficult circumstances while sharing your experiences with peers who share the same recovery goal. Class Schedule Connection Recovery Support Group Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, 90-minute support group for adults living with a mental health condition. Meeting once a month, connection recovery aims to combat the isolation and anxiety accompanying mental illness. These groups strive to create respectful, compassionate, and understanding environments that lead to meaningful conversations, where members share their struggles and successes. Members can find support and empathetic discussions that offer insight into others’ coping strategies, problems, concerns, and paths to recovery. Connection Recovery is entirely confidential, and you never have to share more than you want to. NAMI does not recommend or endorse any medications or other medical therapies during the groups and instead offers a casual, relaxed, and flexible approach without an educational format. Our facilitators have been where you are- each group is led by individuals going through recovery. They understand your struggles and offer support, encouragement, and connection without judgment. Everyone is a valued participant, and we welcome you to join and share. Group Schedule "Mary and Hannah did an incredible job leading the class! They were so kind and welcoming each week. As leaders they created a supportive classroom environment that made me feel safe and encouraged. I would highly recommend this class to others. I now have the courage to use goal tracking as I pursue my dreams. The goal exercises in class helped me to better form this positive habit."

grupo de apoyo para familiares NAMI Family Support Group es un grupo de apoyo mensual gratuito de 90 minutos para familiares, cuidadores y seres queridos de personas con una afección de salud mental. Facilitado por compañeros que tienen experiencia en el cuidado de seres queridos que viven con una condición de salud mental, estas personas capacitadas entienden sus luchas y ofrecen apoyo compasivo. Los Grupos de Apoyo Familiar están estructurados en un ambiente informal, relajado y sin formato educativo, donde todo lo que compartes se mantiene en total confidencialidad. Los miembros obtienen esperanza, conocimiento, apoyo y comunidad a través de conversaciones con compañeros que se encuentran en una posición similar. Tendrá la oportunidad de crecer a partir de las experiencias de otros a medida que aprenda y se apoye mutuamente. Nunca tienes que compartir más de lo que quieres, y no hay necesidad de registrarse; solo ven cuando necesites alguien con quien hablar. Los grupos de apoyo familiar están abiertos a todos los adultos cuyos seres queridos viven con una afección de salud mental, independientemente del diagnóstico. Damos la bienvenida a los visitantes y lo alentamos a compartir sus pensamientos en cualquier momento. horario del programa De Familia A Familia NAMI Family-to-Family es un programa educativo gratuito de 8 semanas para familiares de adultos que viven con una afección de salud mental: padres, hermanos, cónyuges, hijos adultos, parejas y otras personas importantes. La intención de este curso es ofrecer información y apoyo sobre la condición de su ser querido mientras lo ayuda a comprender cómo cuidarse mejor. Family-to-Family brinda información sobre diagnósticos, sus aspectos biológicos, posibilidades de vivir en recuperación y detalla una variedad de estrategias de tratamiento disponibles. Mientras aprende cómo defender, comunicarse y relacionarse mejor con su ser querido, también estará rodeado del apoyo de otras personas en el mismo viaje. A lo largo del curso, también aprenderá cómo lidiar con la preocupación, el estrés y la sobrecarga emocional a través de conversaciones confidenciales y empáticas. De familia a familia es enseñado por facilitadores capacitados que saben lo que es tener un ser querido con una condición de salud mental. Todos son participantes valiosos, y lo invitamos a unirse y compartir. horario del programa

Intern with us! Each semester, NAMI North Texas accepts a limited number of highly qualified students as interns. We are proud to have mentored interns from multiple schools such as Texas Woman’s University, Baylor University, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas A&M, FLAME University, and the University of North Texas. We hope to build a relationship with you and your University in the future as well. We do not provide clinical services, so LCSW and counseling interns will not be accepted. To be considered for our Internships, please complete the application linked below. Once your application is received, we will follow up with you for interviews and next steps. community Programs internship The Community Programs Internship is a non-paid Internship working directly with the Director of Programs and Community Engagement Coordinator on the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and reporting of all NAMI North Texas’ programs, presentations, and outreach. Additionally, the Internship will involve research and dissemination about a particular mental health-related topic in North Texas to our NAMI Community. Please email KaseyS@NAMIN orthTexas.org for full description of responsibilities , required and preferred qualifications, and essential skills. TBA Marketing & Community Engagement Intern The Marketing & Community Engagement Intern is an unpaid internship. The intern will work closely with the Marketing & Events and Community Engagement Coordinators to support strategic communications and community outreach. This role helps increase NAMI North Texas’ visibility, build relationships, promote events, and raise awareness of programs through both digital and community engagement efforts. Deadline to apply is July 1,2025 For any questions about the internship please contact Marisa@naminorthtexas. org . Apply Here

Rompiendo Barreras Rompiendo Barreras es una serie de testimonios de personas sufriendo con una enfermedad mental o sus familiares. Es una colaboración con profecionales y especialistas en salud mental, los cuales quieren ayudar a la comunidad Ispana en Dallas y sus ciudades circunvecinas. Este projecto esta dirigido por Claudia Smith que es miembra de la Mesa Directiva de Nami North Texas y la cual es maestra del programa ‘’De Familia a Familia” en Español e Ingles por los ultimos 8 años. "Amo a mi familia, ellos son mi soporte. Amo caminar diariamente a mi perrito o trabajar en la jardinería (los dos son mi terapia). Me encanta dar las clases de Familia a Familia pues puedo RETRIBUIR todo el amor, ayuda y enseñanza que NAMI nos proporciono a mi y mi familia. Además las clases enseñan a otras familias a entender y ayudar a sus familiares que sufren con una enfermedad mental." Claudia Smith Family Advocate & Board Member Rompiendo Barreras is a series of testimonials from individuals suffering from mental illness or from their families, as well as professionals who aim to help the Spanish community in Dallas and surrounding areas. This project is led by Board Member Claudia Smith who has been a member of NAMI North Texas and teacher of Family-to-Family in both Spanish and English for the past 8 years. "I love my family, they are my support. I love walking my dog and gardening (they are also my therapy). I immensely enjoy teaching the Family-to-Family class because I am able to PAY BACK all the love, support, and teaching that NAMI provides for me and my family, and also teach other families how to understand and help their loved ones suffering with mental health issues." Rompiendo Barreras Phát video Phát video 05:45 Rompiendo Barreras | Breaking Barriers - Misael En este video, Misael habla de La Salud mental y como podemos apoyar a quienes padecen una enfermedad mental. In this video, Misael discusses mental health and how you can support those with a mental illness. Phát video Phát video 12:48 Rompiendo Barreras | Breaking Barriers - Jose Luis Jose Luis nos dice la historia de su amigo sufriendo con bipolaridad. Jose Luis tells his story of a friend suffering from bipolar disorder. Phát video Phát video 08:13 Rompiendo Barreras | Breaking Barriers - Aysel Aysel comparte su historia como madre de alguien que sufre de una enfermedad mental. Aysel shares her story as the mother of someone suffering from a mental illness. Phát video Phát video 12:31 Rompiendo Barreras: Comité de Abogacia | Breaking Barriers: Hispanic Community Advocacy Rompiendo Barreras es una serie de testimonios de personas sufriendo con una Enfermedad Mental o sus familiars. Profecionales y especialistas en Salud Mental, los cuales quieren ayudar a la Comunidad Ispana en Dallas y sus ciudades circunvecinas. Este projecto esta dirigido por Claudia Smith que es miembro de la Mesa Directiva de Nami North Texas y la cual es maestra del programa ‘’De Familia a Familia” en Espanol e Ingles por los ultimos 8 años. En èste video, conoceremos personas del Comité de Abogacia de NAMI North Texas, los cuales compartiràn sus propias experiencias en la Salud Mental y còmo Nami NTX mejorò sus vidas y la de sus familiares. Rompiendo Barreras is a series of testimonials from individuals suffering from mental illness directly or within their families, and professionals who aim to help the Spanish community in Dallas and the surrounding areas. This project is led by Board Member Claudia Smith who has been a member of NAMI North Texas and teacher of Family-to-Family in both Spanish and English for the past 8 years. In this video, we will meet members of the NAMI North Texas Advocacy Committee who will share their own personal experiences with mental health and NAMI NTX.

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

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. Là một cựu cầu thủ bóng đá chuyên nghiệp, tôi có quyền truy cập vào các nguồn sức khỏe tâm thần. NFL và Hiệp hội người chơi NFL đã hợp tác để tạo ra một nguồn sức khỏe tinh thần cho những người chơi cũ và hiện tại để tìm kiếm sự trợ giúp nếu nhu cầu đó phát sinh. Đó là một dịch vụ miễn phí cho chúng tôi và gia đình của chúng tôi. Tôi sử dụng những tài nguyên đó bất cứ khi nào cần thiết hoặc thậm chí chỉ để đăng ký để trò chuyện về vị trí của tôi trong cuộc sống và những gì đang diễn ra. Tuần trước NAMI North Texas đã bắt đầu một chương trình đào tạo để cung cấp một mạng lưới hỗ trợ sức khỏe tâm thần hoàn toàn bí mật, miễn phí, không kỳ thị cho cơ quan thực thi pháp luật (và cuối cùng là tất cả những người phản ứng đầu tiên và gia đình của họ). Theo thiết kế, nó giải quyết những lý do nổi bật nhất mà những người trả lời đầu tiên có xu hướng không tìm kiếm dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe tâm thần; kỳ thị xã hội và nghề nghiệp, lo sợ bị giáng chức hoặc mất việc, không có khả năng tìm được nhà cung cấp có khả năng liên quan đến chấn thương lặp đi lặp lại dẫn đến nhu cầu về chuyên gia sức khỏe tâm thần. Chương trình này sẽ là bước đầu tiên hoàn toàn bí mật để chăm sóc sức khỏe tâm thần, giúp những người phản hồi đầu tiên tìm kiếm sự giúp đỡ dễ dàng hơn. Những người hỗ trợ ngang hàng cũng sẽ đóng vai trò là cầu nối với các dịch vụ chăm sóc sức khỏe tâm thần chuyên nghiệp. Họ sẽ được đào tạo để nhận ra khi nào một nhân viên đồng nghiệp cần nhiều hơn những gì họ được đào tạo để đưa ra và giúp họ kết nối với nhà trị liệu, bác sĩ tâm thần hoặc dịch vụ chuyên nghiệp khác có kinh nghiệm làm việc với những người phản hồi đầu tiên. Tôi luôn đối xử với cơ quan thực thi pháp luật một cách tôn trọng, và vâng, ngay cả trong một số hoàn cảnh khó khăn, bởi vì họ cũng có gia đình và ưu tiên của họ là cung cấp dịch vụ cho cộng đồng, bảo vệ và phục vụ. Timmy Newsome NAMI NTX President Để biết thêm thông tin về Chương trình hỗ trợ ngang hàng của Overwatch (OPS) , liên hệ với Giám đốc Chương trình & OPS của chúng tôi, Christopher Payne .