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About ShaRonda Young Calderon ShaRonda Young Calderon is a mental health advocate and suicide awareness educator, that lost her husband Deputy Homero "Omar" Calderon, by suicide, June of 2018. ShaRonda resides in the DFW metroplex and dedicates her time to raising awareness through First Responder trainings and crisis call operator interventions. She currently serves on the board of directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of North Texas. ShaRonda is also a representative of 1st H.E.L.P., currently leading the Blue H.E.L.P Family Division Advisory Committee.

Nicole Bowers Secretary Nicole Bowers has worked at Plano Police Department as the Mental Health Coordinator since 2014. She provides follow-up to individuals who have contact with the police due to mental health crises and their family members/support system. One goal of this work is to connect people with resources in the community that can help support the person and their support system and help to mitigate future crises. 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 。

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. 社区 我们培养了一个包容、价值和信任的社区。 真实性 我们承诺为社区提供透明、真实和公平的服务。 尊重 我们尊重每个人和他们的康复之旅。 赋权 我们坚持卓越的标准，努力在每个北德克萨斯人的心中激发希望和力量。

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

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. 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 On Campus NAMI On Campus are student-led clubs that raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma on high school 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 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 are open to all students interested in mental health – It is not a support or therapy group. NAMI On Campus 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 Open to schools and universities in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Rockwall Counties. The purpose of NAMI On Campus is to: Educate and raise the awareness of students, teachers, faculty, and school administration about mental health and wellness Be supportive of students who are living with mental health conditions Encourage people to recognize early warning signs Let students know there is help available if they need it Encourage students who are having mental health issues to get help Provide information on school and community resources Work to end the stigma that surrounds mental health conditions Create an inclusive, safe, and supportive school environment NAMI knows that some of the best support a student can receive is from their peers. When students connect with one another, they can share common experiences and support each other. It's the NAMI way. NAMI On Campus works to end the stigma that makes it harder for students to talk about mental health and get the help they need. NAMI On Campus clubs hold creative meetings, innovative awareness events, and offer signature NAMI programs though partnership with NAMI North Texas. Interested in starting a club? Please complete our Online Interest Form . We can't wait to meet you! If you have any questions, please give us a call at 214.341.7133 or email Olivia Frolichstein at Olivia@naminorthtexas.org

¿Qué es la salud mental? ¿Qué es la salud mental? La enfermedad mental es una enfermedad que altera el pensamiento, sentimiento, humor, capacidad para relacionarse con los demás y el funcionamiento diario de las personas afectadas. Al igual que la diabetes es un trastorno del páncreas, las enfermedades mentales son condiciones médicas que a menudo resultan en una disminución de la capacidad para afrontar las demandas ordinarias de la vida. Enfermedades mentales graves incluyen la depresión mayor, la esquizofrenia, el trastorno bipolar, el trastorno obsesivo compulsivo (TOC), trastorno de pánico, trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT) y el trastorno límite de la personalidad. La buena noticia sobre la enfermedad mental es que la recuperación es posible. Las enfermedades mentales pueden afectar a personas de cualquier edad, raza, religión o ingreso. Las enfermedades mentales no son el resultado de una debilidad personal, la falta de carácter, o de mala educación. Las enfermedades mentales son tratables. La mayoría de las personas diagnosticadas con una enfermedad mental grave pueden experimentar un alivio de sus síntomas participando activamente en un plan de tratamiento individual. NAMI North Texas es una organización de salud mental sin fines de lucro que se esfuerza por mantener la diversidad. Entendemos que las enfermedades mentales pueden afectar a cualquier persona en cualquier momento y queremos estar ahi cuando surge la necesidad de ayuda. Como el ex presidente Bill Clinton afirma que "La enfermedad mental no es nada de que avergonzarse, pero el estigma y los prejuicios vergüenza de todos nosotros." ¿Quién es NAMI? NAMI, la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales (NAMI, por sus siglas en inglés), es la organización de salud mental más grande de los EEUU dedicada a mejorar las vidas de las personas con serias enfermedades mentales y las de sus familiares. Tras su fundación en 1979, NAMI se ha convertido en la voz de la nación con respecto a los trastornos mentales. NAMI es una organización nacional que incluye oficinas en cada estado y en más de 1,000 comunidades locales, alrededor del país, las cuales se reúnen para alcanzar la misión de NAMItravés del asesoramiento, la investigación, el apoyo y la educación. NAMI Dallas fue incorporada como una organización sin fines de lucro en Texas en 1982. Se trata de una organización de caridad deducible de impuestos 501-c-3. NAMI Dallas es una filial de NAMI (Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales), una organización nacional de base fundada en 1979 por un grupo de padres en Wisconsin. NAMI Dallas también es una filial de NAMI Texas, NAMI quiere que sepa que usted no está solo NAMI está aquí para compartir una comunidad de esperanza. En los momentos en los que más necesitan para sobrellevar los desafíos de una enfermedad mental, NAMI les brinda aceptación, comprensión, información y apoyo.Para obtener ayuda, póngase en contacto con (214) 341-7133. Cuando se comunique con NAMI Dallas, tenga un pedazo de papel y un bolígrafo disponible. Lo pondremos en contacto con nuestro enlace bilingüe que puede organizar apoyo. Contacta con nosotros Si necesita ayuda o tiene preguntas, no dude en contactarnos. Tenga en cuenta que no somos un centro de crisis. Si se encuentra en crisis, llame al 911 o comuníquese con un servicio de emergencia local de inmediato. TELÉFONO 214-341-7133 CORREO ELECTRÓNICO info@naminorthtexas.org

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

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

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. 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 。

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."

SPONSORS SPEAKERS REGISTRATION ABOUT AGENDA Register Sponsor Donate 2025 North Texas Mental Health Symposium (formerly known as the Collin County Mental Health Symposium) Thursday, November 20, 2025 Plano Event Center 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75074