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Courtney Jaimes Courtney is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience. Courtney has worked with a variety of populations, including homeless adults, adult survivors of relationship violence, sexual assault, and/or sexual, abuse, as well as perpetrators of relationship violence. For the last several years, Courtney has worked in higher education and is currently the Associate Director of Counseling & Advising at North Central Texas College. Courtney is married and has 3 children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and yoga.

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

Heather Bianchi MA, BCBA, LBA Heather Bianchi, M.A., BCBA, LBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who currently serves as Executive Vice President for Behavioral Transformations – a company that provides ABA therapy, Speech Therapy, and Counseling primarily for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder across seven clinics in Rockwall and Kaufman County. 作为一名前职业足球运动员，我可以获得心理健康资源。 NFL 和 NFL 球员协会联手创建了一个心理健康资源，供前任和现任球员在需要时寻求帮助。这是对我们和我们家人的免费服务。 我会在必要时使用这些资源，甚至只是检查一下我在生活中的位置和正在发生的事情。 上周，NAMI North Texas 开始了一项培训计划，旨在为执法部门（以及最终所有急救人员及其家人）提供一个完全保密、免费、无污名的心理健康支持网络。 通过设计，它解决了急救人员倾向于不寻求心理保健的最突出原因；社会和职业耻辱、对降职或失业的恐惧、无法找到能够与引起对心理健康专业人员需求的重复性创伤相关的提供者。该计划将是心理健康护理完全保密的第一步，使急救人员更容易寻求帮助。同伴支持者也将成为专业心理健康服务的桥梁。他们将接受培训，以识别同事的需求何时超过他们接受的培训，并帮助他们与具有与急救人员合作经验的治疗师、精神病医生或其他专业服务人员建立联系。 我一直尊重执法人员，是的，即使在一些困难的情况下，因为他们也有家庭，他们的首要任务是为社区提供服务，保护和服务。 蒂米纽瑟姆 NAMI NTX 总裁 有关我们的更多信息 守望先锋同伴支持计划（OPS） ， 联系我们的项目和运营总监， 克里斯托弗·佩恩 。

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. "What is the difference between a “regular” NAMI Basics class and a NAMI Basics for Professionals class provided to professionals?" There is no difference in content. All 6 sessions are taught in their entirety, by trained NAMI Basics teachers. The following modifications are made when the audience is professional caregivers: During the discussion portions of the classes, Basics teachers share what parents tell us when we pose the discussion topics. For example: Discussion question: “How did it feel for you when you finally had a diagnosis for your child’s symptoms?” Basics teacher response: “For me it was a relief. Other parents who have taken this course tell us that it is helpful to finally have a name for what is going on; to know that there actually is something causing the behavior and that it can be treated.” During story sharing, participants are asked to share a story about their experiences with a child that they have worked with and how it impacted them. "Can’t I just take a regular NAMI Basics class with parents?" We never allow anyone into our peer education programs (Basics, Family-to-Family, Peer-to-Peer, or Homefront) who does not have the lived experience. This is to insure a safe, judgment-free environment for participants to be open and honest about their emotional reactions to the challenges of mental health conditions. "Why do we offer a 6 session class to busy professionals?" When NAMI Basics classes are advertised in community, routinely there are requests from teachers, counselors, youth court staff, child protective services staff and other professionals to attend so that they can learn more about the families they are working with. Because these requests are so common, approval was given to pilot the course, as it is written, with professionals in NAMI New York City Metro several years ago. It was such a success that they offer this option several times a year. It has resulted in a better equipped group of professional caregivers, and has also increased the number of families referred by these professionals to the NAMI Basics classes for parents. Questions? Contact Chris Payne, NAMI North Texas Director of Programs at CarolynK@NAMINorthTexas.org

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总统专页 总统寄语 2022 年 2 月 作为一名前职业足球运动员，我可以获得心理健康资源。 NFL 和 NFL 球员协会联手创建了一个心理健康资源，供前任和现任球员在需要时寻求帮助。这是对我们和我们家人的免费服务。 我会在必要时使用这些资源，甚至只是检查一下我在生活中的位置和正在发生的事情。 上周，NAMI North Texas 开始了一项培训计划，旨在为执法部门（以及最终所有急救人员及其家人）提供一个完全保密、免费、无污名的心理健康支持网络。 通过设计，它解决了急救人员倾向于不寻求心理保健的最突出原因；社会和职业耻辱、对降职或失业的恐惧、无法找到能够与引起对心理健康专业人员需求的重复性创伤相关的提供者。该计划将是心理健康护理完全保密的第一步，使急救人员更容易寻求帮助。同伴支持者也将成为专业心理健康服务的桥梁。他们将接受培训，以识别同事的需求何时超过他们接受的培训，并帮助他们与具有与急救人员合作经验的治疗师、精神病医生或其他专业服务人员建立联系。 我一直尊重执法人员，是的，即使在一些困难的情况下，因为他们也有家庭，他们的首要任务是为社区提供服务，保护和服务。 蒂米纽瑟姆 NAMI NTX 总裁 有关我们的更多信息 守望先锋同伴支持计划（OPS） ， 联系我们的项目和运营总监， 克里斯托弗·佩恩 。 总统寄语 2022 年 2 月 作为一名前职业足球运动员，我可以获得心理健康资源。 NFL 和 NFL 球员协会联手创建了一个心理健康资源，供前任和现任球员在需要时寻求帮助。这是对我们和我们家人的免费服务。 我会在必要时使用这些资源，甚至只是检查一下我在生活中的位置和正在发生的事情。 上周，NAMI North Texas 开始了一项培训计划，旨在为执法部门（以及最终所有急救人员及其家人）提供一个完全保密、免费、无污名的心理健康支持网络。 通过设计，它解决了急救人员倾向于不寻求心理保健的最突出原因；社会和职业耻辱、对降职或失业的恐惧、无法找到能够与引起对心理健康专业人员需求的重复性创伤相关的提供者。该计划将是心理健康护理完全保密的第一步，使急救人员更容易寻求帮助。同伴支持者也将成为专业心理健康服务的桥梁。他们将接受培训，以识别同事的需求何时超过他们接受的培训，并帮助他们与具有与急救人员合作经验的治疗师、精神病医生或其他专业服务人员建立联系。 我一直尊重执法人员，是的，即使在一些困难的情况下，因为他们也有家庭，他们的首要任务是为社区提供服务，保护和服务。 蒂米纽瑟姆 NAMI NTX 总裁 有关我们的更多信息 守望先锋同伴支持计划（OPS） ， 联系我们的项目和运营总监， 克里斯托弗·佩恩 。 总统寄语 2022 年 2 月 作为一名前职业足球运动员，我可以获得心理健康资源。 NFL 和 NFL 球员协会联手创建了一个心理健康资源，供前任和现任球员在需要时寻求帮助。这是对我们和我们家人的免费服务。 我会在必要时使用这些资源，甚至只是检查一下我在生活中的位置和正在发生的事情。 上周，NAMI North Texas 开始了一项培训计划，旨在为执法部门（以及最终所有急救人员及其家人）提供一个完全保密、免费、无污名的心理健康支持网络。 通过设计，它解决了急救人员倾向于不寻求心理保健的最突出原因；社会和职业耻辱、对降职或失业的恐惧、无法找到能够与引起对心理健康专业人员需求的重复性创伤相关的提供者。该计划将是心理健康护理完全保密的第一步，使急救人员更容易寻求帮助。同伴支持者也将成为专业心理健康服务的桥梁。他们将接受培训，以识别同事的需求何时超过他们接受的培训，并帮助他们与具有与急救人员合作经验的治疗师、精神病医生或其他专业服务人员建立联系。 我一直尊重执法人员，是的，即使在一些困难的情况下，因为他们也有家庭，他们的首要任务是为社区提供服务，保护和服务。 蒂米纽瑟姆 NAMI NTX 总裁 有关我们的更多信息 守望先锋同伴支持计划（OPS） ， 联系我们的项目和运营总监， 克里斯托弗·佩恩 。

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. 家庭成员和照顾者 学到更多 What's New MM Suicide 1/2 认识我们的团队 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 Thank you to our 2025 grant partners

Paul Sloane Treasurer TBD 作为一名前职业足球运动员，我可以获得心理健康资源。 NFL 和 NFL 球员协会联手创建了一个心理健康资源，供前任和现任球员在需要时寻求帮助。这是对我们和我们家人的免费服务。 我会在必要时使用这些资源，甚至只是检查一下我在生活中的位置和正在发生的事情。 上周，NAMI North Texas 开始了一项培训计划，旨在为执法部门（以及最终所有急救人员及其家人）提供一个完全保密、免费、无污名的心理健康支持网络。 通过设计，它解决了急救人员倾向于不寻求心理保健的最突出原因；社会和职业耻辱、对降职或失业的恐惧、无法找到能够与引起对心理健康专业人员需求的重复性创伤相关的提供者。该计划将是心理健康护理完全保密的第一步，使急救人员更容易寻求帮助。同伴支持者也将成为专业心理健康服务的桥梁。他们将接受培训，以识别同事的需求何时超过他们接受的培训，并帮助他们与具有与急救人员合作经验的治疗师、精神病医生或其他专业服务人员建立联系。 我一直尊重执法人员，是的，即使在一些困难的情况下，因为他们也有家庭，他们的首要任务是为社区提供服务，保护和服务。 蒂米纽瑟姆 NAMI NTX 总裁 有关我们的更多信息 守望先锋同伴支持计划（OPS） ， 联系我们的项目和运营总监， 克里斯托弗·佩恩 。

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

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About Us Our Services Donate Join NAMI North Texas Work with NAMI Press & Media Public Documents Mission, Vision, & Values Operating Policies & Procedures Bylaws 2019 Impact Report 2020 Impact Report 2020 Form 990 2021 Form 990 About NAMI NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need. NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Local Affiliates and volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs. Since its inception in 1979, NAMI has established itself as the foremost grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in the NAMI's mission have produced profound changes. NAMI has been the driving force behind a national investment in lifesaving research, parity for mental health care, increased housing and improved access to care. NAMI's awareness efforts successfully address the stigma of mental illness, breaking down barriers to treatment and recovery. NAMI’s signature education programs have served as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of families and individuals. NAMI’s support efforts expand to meet the challenges of a changing world by supporting virtual communities of help and hope to millions through NAMI.org and NAMI’s social media channels. NAMI North Texas was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in Texas in 1982. It is a 501-c-3 tax-deductible charitable organization. NAMI North Texas is the local affiliate of NAMI National and NAMI Texas. Here at NAMI North Texas we provide services to Dallas, Rockwall, Denton, and Collin Counties. How We Help NAMI North Texas understands that having a mental health condition not only affects the individual diagnosed, but also those who play a crucial role in the individual's life. We extend our services to: Family members, friends and loved ones Local community Mental health professionals Every entity of an individual's support network should be actively involved in the treatment process. Receiving a diagnosis is only the first step toward recovery. Collaboration, advocacy and education support recovery. Who Can Access Services Here are a few ways NAMI North Texas help individuals and their families affected by mental health conditions: NAMI North Texas provides information, resources and support. NAMI North Texas sponsors speakers and educational and informational programs, provides family and peer education courses and support groups, organizes seminars, and reaches out to the community. NAMI North Texas advocates for improved and equitable services and nondiscriminatory funds at local, state and federal levels for persons with mental health conditions. NAMI North Texas advocates for a community continuum of care, adequate treatment, therapy and support systems. NAMI North Texas advocates for effective new generation medications, supported housing, social and job skills rehabilitation, and employment. NAMI North Texas advocates for appropriate health care and insurance parity.

NAMI On Campus College is an exciting time. From being away from home and finding independence to meeting new people and trying new things, every day brings new experiences. There is also a new level of academic responsibility. Classes are harder and there is always a due date on the horizon. Balancing all of the changes that happen in college can be stressful and challenging. Those challenges are even more difficult for the 1 in 5 students who also face a mental health condition. Nearly three-quarters of mental health conditions emerge by age 24, so many college students are facing mental health concerns for the first time, and may not know where to go for support. NAMI knows that some of the best support a student can receive is from peers. When students connect with one another, they can share common experiences and support each other through the transitions. NAMI on Campus helps make those connections happen. NAMI on Campus clubs work to end the stigma that makes it hard for students to talk about mental health and get the help they need. Clubs hold creative meetings, innovative awareness events, and offer signature NAMI programs through partnership with NAMI North Texas. Contact us and let's talk about bringing NAMI to your campus. For additional information and support, please see NAMI's C ollege Guide .