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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."

Support Group Schedule Welcome to our page for Family Support and Connection Recovery. Virtual support groups are conducted through the utilization of Zoom conferencing software. Registration is required for all online support groups. However, no registration is required for in-person support groups. If your group is being held virtually, the confirmation email will contain log-in instructions for your group. You can connect via computer, telephone app or by dialing the phone number and entering the passcode when prompted. The phone number and passcode will be included in your confirmation email. Support groups roughly have 5 to 15 participants. Please join the group at the scheduled time. If you are late joining your group, the facilitator has the right to deny entry. This goes for both in-person and virtual groups. For more support group options please visit NAMI TEXAS Jump To: Family Support Connection Recovery En español Overwatch Family Support Meeting A support group for family members of individuals experiencing mental health challenges 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM 2nd Saturday each month @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM 1ST TUESDAY LIVE GROUP 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3 Hunters Glen Baptist Church, South Entrance 4001 Custer Rd Plano, TX 75023 Registration not required 2ND SATURDAY LIVE GROUP 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 First United Methodist Church, Rockwall 1200 East Yellow Jacket Ln; Rockwall, TX 75087 Registration not required 3rd TUESDAY VIRTUAL Group 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17 Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW Un grupo de apoyo para familiares de personas que experimentan problemas de salud mental. Segundo sábado de cada mes de 4:00 a 5:30 p. m. 2do sábado grupo virtual 4:00PM-5:30 PM 10 de Agosto 14 de Septiembre 12 de Octubre 9 de Noviembre 14 de Diciembre Meeting dado via Zoom REGISTRARSE A support group for individuals struggling with all types of mental health challenges 1st Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM 2nd Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM* 2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 1:30 - 3:00 PM 1sT TUESDAY LIVE group 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3 Hunters Glen Baptist Church, So uth Entrance 4001 Custer Rd Plano, TX 75023 Registration not required 2nd saturday virtual group 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW 2nd Saturday LIVE group 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 First United Methodist Church 1200 East Y ellowJacket Ln. Rockwall, TX 75087 Registration not required 2nd Tuesday virtual group* LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM August 13 September 10 October 15 November 12 December 10 Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW 4th saturday virtual group 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM August 24 September 28 October 26 November 23 December 28 Meeting held via ZOOM REGISTER NOW 3rd Thursday Live Group* With PLAN 1121 ROCK 6:00 - 7:30 PM September 19 October 17 November 21 *CANCELLED* December 19 Iris Place Apartments Community Room 13321 Emily Rd, Dallas, TX 75240 Registration not required A support group for individuals struggling with all types of mental health challenges 2nd Miércoles @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM 2do Miércoles grupo virtual 6:00PM-7:30 PM 13 de Noviembre 11 de Diciembre Meeting dado via Zoom REGISTRARSE A support group led BY family members of first responders FOR family members of first responders 4th Monday of each month @ 7:30 - 9:00 PM 4th Monday VIRTUAL meeting 7:30 - 9:00 PM August 26 September 23 October 28 November 25 December 23 Meeting held via ZOOM Register 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.

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 NAMI Conexión NAMI Conexión es un grupo de apoyo gratuito de 90 minutos para adultos que viven con una condición de salud mental. Conexión, que se reúne una vez al mes, tiene como objetivo combatir el aislamiento y la ansiedad que acompañan a las enfermedades mentales. Estos grupos se esfuerzan por crear entornos respetuosos, compasivos y comprensivos que conduzcan a conversaciones significativas, donde los miembros comparten sus luchas y éxitos. Los miembros pueden encontrar apoyo y debates empáticos que ofrecen información sobre las estrategias de afrontamiento, los problemas, las preocupaciones y los caminos hacia la recuperación de cada uno. NAMI Conexión es completamente confidencial y nunca tendrás que compartir más de lo que deseas. NAMI no recomienda ni respalda ningún medicamento u otras terapias médicas durante los grupos y, en cambio, ofrece un enfoque informal, relajado y flexible sin un formato educativo. Nuestros facilitadores han estado donde usted está: cada grupo está dirigido por personas que están en recuperación. Entienden sus luchas y ofrecen apoyo, aliento y conexión sin juzgarlo. Todos ustedes son participantes valiosos y los invitamos a unirse y compartir. 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 NAMI Conexión NAMI Conexión es un grupo de apoyo gratuito de 90 minutos para adultos que viven con una condición de salud mental. Conexión, que se reúne una vez al mes, tiene como objetivo combatir el aislamiento y la ansiedad que acompañan a las enfermedades mentales. Estos grupos se esfuerzan por crear entornos respetuosos, compasivos y comprensivos que conduzcan a conversaciones significativas, donde los miembros comparten sus luchas y éxitos. Los miembros pueden encontrar apoyo y debates empáticos que ofrecen información sobre las estrategias de afrontamiento, los problemas, las preocupaciones y los caminos hacia la recuperación de cada uno. NAMI Conexión es completamente confidencial y nunca tendrás que compartir más de lo que deseas. NAMI no recomienda ni respalda ningún medicamento u otras terapias médicas durante los grupos y, en cambio, ofrece un enfoque informal, relajado y flexible sin un formato educativo. Nuestros facilitadores han estado donde usted está: cada grupo está dirigido por personas que están en recuperación. Entienden sus luchas y ofrecen apoyo, aliento y conexión sin juzgarlo. Todos ustedes son participantes valiosos y los invitamos a unirse y compartir. horario del programa

Thành viên gia đình & Người chăm sóc Tìm hiểu thêm What's New 1/1 Gặp đội của chúng tôi 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 Nhà Xanh trên Đại lộ Thụy Sĩ "Hãy để tôi giới thiệu với bạn ngôi nhà màu xanh trên Đại lộ Thụy Sĩ; đó là nơi tôi tìm thấy một gia đình mới và sự chấp nhận. Chính ngôi nhà màu xanh đã mở ra cho tôi sự thật về căn bệnh tâm thần và căn bệnh khiến tôi phải câm nín. gia đình “máu mủ” của riêng mình. Ngôi nhà màu xanh lam đã cho tôi một nơi chốn nhất quán để gọi tôi khi tôi sống ngoài xe hơi khi lần đầu tiên tôi tuyên bố về chú chó hỗ trợ tình cảm của mình. Ngôi nhà màu xanh lam không đóng cửa đối với tôi để phán xét hay bỏ rơi, nhưng mời tôi đến với vòng tay rộng mở khi tôi đang ở mức thấp nhất. Nó thậm chí còn cho phép chú chó hỗ trợ tinh thần của tôi trú ẩn và biến tôi trở thành một phần của gia đình khi tôi cảm thấy cô đơn không có nơi để đi. Ngôi nhà màu xanh lam trở thành nơi trú ẩn và là nơi an toàn của tôi nơi tôi có thể phát triển và cuối cùng tìm thấy tiếng nói của mình trong một thế giới kỳ thị những người sống với tình trạng sức khỏe tâm thần. Những người bên trong ngôi nhà màu xanh lam trên Đại lộ Thụy Sĩ đã trở thành gia đình và sức mạnh mới của tôi trong khi tôi đang điều hướng những vùng biển phục hồi và tự nhận diện mới này. Tôi không phải trốn ở đây tại ngôi nhà màu xanh; đó là quá trình chuyển đổi của tôi để tìm vị trí của riêng mình trong xã hội với tư cách là một cá nhân chứ không phải là một thống kê. Ngôi nhà màu xanh đã cho tôi sự khích lệ để tiếp tục đi và lắng nghe những người khác, những người đã trở thành nạn nhân và im lặng bởi những đau khổ của chính họ. Tôi không còn phải sợ nữa, bởi vì gia đình trong ngôi nhà màu xanh đã phá vỡ sự im lặng của tôi và cho tôi sức mạnh để tìm ra mục đích của mình. Gia đình mới của tôi đã yêu thương và chăm sóc tôi bất chấp bệnh tật của tôi và xem tôi vì con người của tôi chứ không phải vì tình trạng sức khỏe tâm thần mà tôi có. Chính ngôi nhà màu xanh lam trên Đại lộ Thụy Sĩ đã giúp tôi cuối cùng thoát khỏi xiềng xích kỳ thị đã giam cầm tôi quá lâu. " - Ẩn danh NAMI North Texas was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in Texas in 1982. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charitable organization and is the local affiliate of NAMI National and NAMI Texas.

Jump to: Request Support | Family Support Group | OPS Trainings | Meet Our Instructors 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. 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 Listen Here Officer Todd Gyure has worked at the Garland Police Department for over 20 years with 16.5 years of that time spent working in the Patrol unit. For the past 3.5 years Todd has been assigned to the Garland Police Departments Wellness Unit. Todd is in his 11th year as a member of The Garland Police Departments S.W.A.T. team as a hostage negotiator. Todd is passionate about all things brain health for both the public he serves, and the law enforcement/first responder community at large. Lauren and Todd discuss the importance of the NAMI North TX Overwatch Peer Support (OPS) program for first responders, the film PTSD911, and prioritizing mental health. 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 Overwatch Family Support NAMI Overwatch Family Support is a free, 90-minute monthly support group. Overwatch Family Support are no-cost, confidential, community-based groups led BY family members of first responders FOR family members of first responders. This includes fire, EMS, law enforcement, dispatchers, corrections officers, probation officers, and civilian employees of First Responder agencies. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Registration OPS BAsic CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FIRST RESPONDERS & CIVILIAN COLLEAGUES January 28-29, 2025 8am-5pm Flower Mound Police Department 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane, Flower Mound, Texas 75028 Register Here OPS ADVANCED Trainings FOR OPS PEER SUPPORTERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE 16 HOUR BASIC TRAINING TBA Register Here 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. Meet our Instructors About Detective Michelle Horridge Det. Michelle Horridge, who has been with FMPD for 18 years and also serves as NAMI North Texas’ Frontline Wellness Coordinator. For more information: Contact Detective Michelle Horridge Flower Mound Police Department & NAMI North Texas Frontline Wellness Coordinator MichelleH@NAMINorthTexas.org

Volunteer at NAMI North Texas Volunteer Onboarding Process 1 Review and identify your preferred volunteer opportunity Opportunities 2 Please complete the application, and our team will reach out to you soon Application 3 Become a NAMI North Texas member (open door membership is acceptable for volunteers) Membership 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: December 2, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you to the NAMI North Texas family! Sign Up for Orientation

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About Carlos Henderson Carlos has 10 years with The Colony Police Department. He has an Advanced Peace Officer Certification and Mental Health Officer Certification. He is a m ember of Texas CIT Association, a Star of Texas recipient, Hostage Negotiator, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, Psychiatric Technician, and is a Behavior Consultant for a 6A school district. Carlos holds a Life-Space Crisis Intervention Certification, Critical Incident Stress Management Certification Individual and Group EMT Intermediate (non-active) He has numerous interactions and negotiations with Crisis Affected Individual. Carlos is involved with NAMI North Texas Overwatch Peer Support.

Claudia Smith I have been a member of NAMI North Texas and a teacher of Family-to-Family in Spanish and English for the past 8 years. I had been in the hotel business for the past 37 years, 25 of those in Dallas, Texas. I love my family; they are my support. I love walking my dog and gardening (they are also my therapy). I immensely enjoy my Family-to-Family classes because I am able to pay back all the love, support, and teaching that NAMI provides for me and my family, and also teach families how to understand and help their loved ones suffering from mental health issues.

About Grissell Castro Grissell currently the Instructional Associate at the Law Enforcement Academy and the Public Safety Training Center at Tarrant County College. She is passionate about First Responder and Military Mental Health & Wellness and am constantly pursuing higher education at the graduate level to help me help others. Grissell is a Certified Paraprofessional in EMDR for First Responders, a Police & Fire Chaplain, a member of the Overwatch Peer Support (OPS), and hold an Advanced Certificate in Hostage/Crisis Negotiations. I was an advanced Public Safety Dispatcher for almost 7 years, she also hold a Certificate for Emergency Medical Dispatch, and have dispatched for both Police & Fire and was also a Communications Training Officer for Fire Dispatch.

Alyse Ferguson Alyse Ferguson is the Chief Attorney of the Collin County Mental Health Managed Counsel Program (MHMC.) She is responsible for managing the specially trained attorneys, who represent indigent defendants diagnosed with mental illness. In December 2020, she appointed to serve on the Judicial Commission on Mental Health and serves as the Chair of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association. She is a graduate of Angelo State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan School of Law. 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 .