North Texas Behavioral Health Authority

The local behavioral health authority for mental health, substance use, & crisis services within Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall counties.

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NTBHA’s Outreach Coordinator Kim Samples had a great time at Sachse High School! 149 staff & faculty members were trained with Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). Find class schedule at https://t.co/CdCMt5aVs1 and click on “NTBHA Classes and Training” #NTBHA #MHFA #SachseTX

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NTBHA’s Director of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Amy Sanders spoke at a pre-conference session (MHFA) at the Texas Council Conference in San Antonio. Texas Council received the MHFA Impact Organization of the Year Award. Amy’s MHFA Team was among the top three in Texas.

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NTBHA at Texas Council Conference
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority thanks the Texas Council of Community Centers for a great conference in San Antonio! NTBHA staff attended, presented, and learned a lot! Chad Anderson and Jessica Martinez spoke on Crisis Services.

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Please attend the Closing the Gap Between Mental Health Needs and Access to Care Event Tues., June 23 at Parkland Moody Outpatient Center-Auditorium, 5151 Maple Avenue, Dallas TX, 75235 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parking garage and valet parking are available. Lunch is provided

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NTBHA shared info on mental health and substance use recovery services by NTBHA & our network at the Dallas Pride Festival: Mental Health First Aid, Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral Team, Mobile Crisis, Suicide Prevention, & Naloxone emergency overdose treatment kits!

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Summer Classes at NTBHA Visit the Events page on the NTBHA website at https://t.co/PwSPHUDPVf then select “NTBHA Classes and Training”. We update monthly with new class information. #NTBHA #MHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid #North Texas #Fentanyl

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Thanks to FOX 4's Shaun Rabb for interviewing Lindsay Billingsley of Nexus, a North Texas recovery center where mothers bring children during treatment. Nexus is part of NTBHA's substance use disorder network. https://t.co/g4tYpdrH4R
#NTBHA #Nexus #NorthTexas #Recovery

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Protecting vulnerable adults is everyone's responsibility! June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month, which helps us protect our Texas vulnerable adults from neglect. #NTBHA #NTBHA6
#ProtectTexasAdults #FinancialExploitation #StopElderAbuse #ElderAbuse
#TexasElderCare #ElderRights

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The Hunt Interagency Meeting is held every first Tuesday at Drug Free Greenville. This month The Salvation Army and Community Services shared about their resources in Hunt County. #HuntCounty #Greenville #DrugFreeGreenville #CommunitySupport #NonprofitNetwork #NTBHA #NTBHA6

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Check out NTBHA’s Glossary of Behavioral Health Terms!
1. Go to https://t.co/hTiP912kt1
2. Click Patient Resources & Info page https://t.co/72QZQ3KdVl
3. Scroll to ‘Glossary’ >
4. Click on ‘View the Glossary’ https://t.co/mT6xlV8aPy
#NorthTexas #HealthGlossary #NTBHA

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Thank you to the City of Dallas Commission on Disabilities for inviting Shuniqua Ortiz from North Texas Behavioral Health Authority to speak on Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention. Learn more: https://t.co/2BJiZoVM47 #NTBHA #NTBHA6 #Dallas #Mental HealthFirstAid

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Pam Corder leads the Kaufman County Resource Coalition. Wayne Vaughn, CEO-Lakes Regional Community Center, Paloma Leos-NTBHA Living Room and David Williams, NTBHA’s Director of Kaufman, Hunt, and Rockwall Counties gave information on behavioral health services in Kaufman County.

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NTBHA’s Devyn Futrell and Issac Rodriguez saw an incredible turnout at Saturday’s Mental Health Check-In event in Waxahachie, Texas. Lots of community organizations provided support, education, and valuable resources. #NTBHA6 #Waxahachie #NTBHA #EllisCountyTX

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Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding. Learning about mental health conditions can help you respond with empathy and confidence. Learn more: https://t.co/BJrhfoLe5X #NTBHA6 #NTBHA #MHAM2026

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Jessica Martinez-NTBHA”S Chief of Clinical Development, Shannon Vogel-Chief Impact Officer, Amy Watson-Director of Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and Youth Crisis Outreach Team and Makensie Miller, YCOT Program Manager attended the recent YCOT Summit. See https://t.co/mOvmaK5Ins

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On Memorial Day, we honor all who gave the last full measure of devotion for our freedom and liberty.

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NTBHA wishes you safe travels this summer!
MENTAL HEALTH TRAVEL TIPS
CDC: https://t.co/Bo2X4b9s63
NAMI: https://t.co/VsWYWuWnzb
Psychology Today: https://t.co/p7CTuH5Duv
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority: https://t.co/mOvmaK5Ins
#NorthTexas #NTBHA #TravelTips

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National Treatment Court Month
Dallas County hails National Treatment Court Month. The courts blend judicial supervision, treatment, accountability, & support to address behavioral health, reduce repeat offenses, & save taxpayer money.
Dallas County Treatment Courts Resolution

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Congratulations to NAMI North Texas Exec. Director Kasey Smith, Walk Coordinator Juliana Lawley, and the NAMI North Texas Team for a fun and fabulous NAMI Walk! The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority was pleased to sponsor and welcomed walkers & visitors to our table!

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Kellye Shipman, Dir. of Counseling at New Braunfels ISD, introduced Teen Mental Health First Aid for Freshman at the beginning of the school year. See her story from Mental Health First https://t.co/qpA6cQZZVr https://t.co/5Lf68FBQIG #NTBHA