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Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance

We’re working to improve mental health service delivery in 26 counties of northwest Texas. Welcome to the Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance page!

We’re working to improve mental health service delivery in 26 counties of northwest Texas by supporting the development of a highly responsive, clinically effective and efficient community behavioral health system. While on this page, you can learn more about our organization, find behavioral health resources, see PBHA in the news, or contact us if you’re interested in getting more involved. If you’re in a crisis situation and need immediate help, call 1-806-359-6699 locally or 1-800-692-4039 toll free. About PBHA

The Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance builds systems that improve the behavioral health life-cycle of care for all people of the Texas Panhandle. The Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance works to improve mental health care for everyone in the Texas Panhandle, regardless of insurance status. Our goal is to better leverage available local, state, federal and private resources in order to develop a system of care for the region that:
• Is welcoming, accessible, vision-driven, recovery-oriented and integrated
• Increases the quality and effectiveness of service delivery for increasingly complex populations
• Improves the efficiency of system operations, resource allocations and revenue generation processes across all funding streams

To that end, the PBHA is tasked to convene as a policy-making body to improve the planning, coordination, oversight and implementation required to create sustained and effective system change leading to optimal positive impact for our region. We envision a Texas Panhandle which promotes behavioral health and wellness where all people have access to high quality behavioral health care when and where they need it. We’re out to improve the state of mental health care in our region so the process for getting behavioral health care is more like the process for getting physical health care — convenient, safe and within reach. Our Focus

Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance Areas of Focus

We’re working to assess, inform, improve and transform behavioral health care in the following areas:
• Access to behavioral health care and alignment with physical health care
• Workforce and recruitment for behavioral health professionals
• Prevention and early intervention for behavioral health problems

Our Values

Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance Values

• Behavioral health is a critical part of our community’s well-being.
• Behavioral health is an integral part of our community’s health care.
• Behavioral health services are welcoming, honoring and accessible.
• Practitioners provide compassionate, competent and high-quality services.
• Healing and recovery provide hope for all.
• A collective effort to improve the life-cycle of behavioral health care creates a streamlined, efficient system which benefits our entire community.
• Our life-cycle of care includes reducing stigma and engaging partners by educating and informing the public about behavioral health.
• The role of the PBHA includes advocacy for policies and practices supporting behavioral health care. Okay to Say Campaign: https://www.okaytosay.org

07/08/2025

Join Aspire A Mindful Place in Borger on July 25 for a delicious and fun fundraiser. They'll be giving tours of the building along with nachos and shaved ice!

Come meet us! July 25.

06/24/2025

Create a Wellness Recovery Action Plan with this WRAP seminar on July 1-3 in Amarillo. Registration: https://www.aspireamindfulplace.com/wrap-seminar-pbha

05/29/2025

Grateful for strong partners like Panhandle Ahec to provide mental health education, collaboration and resources in the Texas Panhandle!

Panhandle Ahec and the Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance recently partnered to host "Supporting Frontier Communities in Mental Health" in Borger, Texas.

The event brought together 81 participants from Hutchinson County and the wider Texas Panhandle to focus on improving local mental health through education, collaboration, and resource sharing.

Sessions covered topics such as brain development, su***de prevention, substance use, and Mental Health First Aid. Attendees also explored practical tools like W.R.A.P. and Lego Build 4 Change.

Community members, healthcare professionals, and organizations came together to explore practical ways to support mental wellness in rural areas.

One participant shared, “I’ve attended mental health conferences in Austin, but having this in my home county meant everything. I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with local providers and bring new ideas back to our community.”

04/07/2025

We extended the deadline for registration to Wednesday this week! CEUs available, great programming and a free lunch - don't miss it!

Registration is now open for our Supporting Frontier Communities in Mental Health Symposium and Resource Fair in Borger: https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5A3OKMyuJl20dM

This year's symposium will focus on mental health and well-being for our youth and families.

03/20/2025

01/27/2025

You are invited to our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 11:30 am. Please join us to learn about our work in 2024 and progress in rural communities around mental health and well-being.

Space is limited. Please RSVP your attendance to Lacey@PanhandleBehavioralHealthAlliance.org.

Please see below for more details.

10/01/2024

We're 10 days away from —now's the time to check in on your mental wellbeing! Do you need to take a mental health day from work? Are you showing yourself kindness? How are you managing burnout? Remember: self-care isn't just a buzzword, it’s a fundamental practice for a healthier you.🧡 Find ways you can implement self-care into your every day: https://bit.ly/3XLIh2o

09/10/2024

Join Via Hope and Disability Rights Texas for a free webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11th at 10am - 11:30am CST. During this time, we'll discuss voting rights in the following situations:
• Voting after incarceration
• Voting under guardianship
• Absentee voting while inpatient or in a treatment program
• How to vote when you're unhoused
Community Connections is a free monthly webinar for peers that explores a different topic each month. It includes a presentation and time for participants to connect in breakout rooms, deepening their understanding of the topic with an opportunity to get to know one another.

This webinar is open to all peers. 1.5 CEUs are provided for MHPS, RSPS, RPS, CFP and PSS.

Wednesday, September 11th, 10-11:30am CT Topic: Learn about voting rights with Disability Rights Texas We’ll explore voting rights for people formerly incarcerated, voting rights under guardianship, absentee voting when inpatient […]

09/04/2024

Saturday at noon: Visit Damron Park in Hereford to attend the You Do Matter Su***de Awareness Car and Bike Show.

08/15/2024

The Panhandle Regional Veterans Treatment Court is hiring for a Peer Support Specialist.

Does this sound like you or someone you know?
* Military Service in the U.S. Armed Forces- DD-214 Verification
* Personal experience with Justice Involvement, Mental Health and/or Substance Use Recovery.
* Self-motivated and interested in being integral to developing the Peer Services in Potter County's Specialty Courts.

Apply below!

Applications for employment may be obtained and submitted to the Human Resources Department.

08/01/2024

Big win for students in our area! Thanks, West Texas A&M University for caring about students in recovery through this on-campus support system.

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University will launch a new, on-campus support system for students in recovery from substance use disorders.

07/29/2024

Save the date! The Big Texas Rally for Recover is happening on Sept. 7!

Saturday September 7th 2024 2pm-7pm
4515 Cornell St, Amarillo, TX 79109

Address

2207 Line Avenue
Amarillo, TX
79106

Telephone

+18063505271

Website

http://panhandlebehavioralhealthalliance.org/

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