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Volunteer Volunteer with NAMI North Texas Volunteering is easy! Apply, attend orientation, and start making a difference! Why Volunteer? Volunteering with NAMI North Texas is a chance to make a real difference for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Whether you're offering support, raising awareness, or assisting at events, your time and compassion help create a stigma-free community. Plus, you'll grow personally and professionally along the way: Make a Difference – Advocate for mental health and support those in need. Build Skills – Gain leadership and communication experience. Join a Community – Connect with others passionate about mental health. Opportunities Available Facilitators & Support Group Leaders : Guide peer support groups (training provided). Outreach & Advocacy : Represent NAMI at community events and help with education. Administrative Support : Assist with office tasks, email campaigns, and data entry. Want to learn more? Contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Amya Waldrop, at amya@naminorthtexas.org for more information on how you can get involved! New Volunteers We are now hosting just one volunteer orientation each month to give us the opportunity to go in-depth about our programs and address any questions. Upcoming Orientation: Wednesday, June 3 | 6:00PM We look forward to welcoming you to the NAMI North Texas family! Sign Up for Orientation Current Volunteers Stay informed about upcoming meetings and events for current volunteers who’ve completed orientation . These check-ins are a chance to share updates, request support, and stay connected as a team. Check back often for details! Upcoming Meeting: TBA

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.”

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

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 .

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

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."

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. 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 .

Empowering Education Professionals NAMI Ending the Silence for Educators is a free 1 to 2-hour mental health education in-service for school professionals to help them better understand the emotional and behavioral difficulties that may be early warning signs of mental health concerns in children and adolescents in their classrooms. The in-service also provides tips on how to intervene once the symptoms are recognized and suggestions on how to communicate with the parents and caregivers of the students to achieve the best possible outcome. Our free, on-site presentation is led by a team from your community consisting of a young adult with a mental health condition, a parent and a teacher. The presentation will share how to: Understand the difference between “bad behavior” and symptoms of a mental health condition. Recognize early warning signs. Communicate and partner with families effectively. Link to community services quickly. Create a supportive learning environment for all students. Why Your School Needs NAMI Ending the Silence for Educators 1 in 5 kids experiences a mental health condition, but only 20% of them actually receive services. About 50% of students ages 14+ with a mental health condition will drop out. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds. "This program gave me a new understanding of the importance of my role in early recognition of kids with symptoms of mental illness and the urgency of early intervention on their behalf."

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.