NAMI North Texas

09/23/2025

🌟 Grateful Moment 🌟

A big thank you to Little Elm ISD for welcoming our volunteers to present Ending the Silence for Families during their recent parent night! 💙 We’re especially grateful to our amazing volunteers who led these presentations—your time and dedication make this work possible.

Equipping parents with the knowledge and tools to support their student’s mental health is so important, and we’re honored to be part of this effort.

We’re also thankful to The Christopher Barkley Foundation for supporting our work to educate and empower families. Together, we’re helping parents feel prepared to support their children’s mental wellness.

09/22/2025

🎉 We’re Excited! 🎉

As the host of the North Texas Mental Health Symposium: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, we’re thrilled to welcome Matt Stewart, Newton County Sheriff, as this year’s keynote speaker!

We can’t wait for another incredible day of learning, connection, and community. Check out the full keynote announcement below.

🚨 Keynote Announcement! 🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Stewart, Newton County Sheriff, as the keynote speaker for the North Texas Mental Health Symposium: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges!

With a career spanning over 20 years in law enforcement, including serving as Joplin Police Chief, Matt brings firsthand experience responding to crises—including the Joplin tornado of 2011—and insights into the long-term impacts of disasters on communities and mental health.

Keynote Topic: When Crisis Strikes: Protecting Mental Health and Building Community Strength
Matt will share strategies for supporting mental health during crises and fostering resilience in ourselves and those around us.

Join us for this impactful session and gain valuable tools to strengthen mental health in times of community stress.

📅 Date: November 20
📍 Location: Plano Event Center

Early bird registration is now open—reserve your spot today! https://naminorthtexas.networkforgood.com/events/87702-north-texas-mental-health-symposium-2025

09/22/2025

🚨 Don’t forget! Our Mind Matters: Su***de Awareness & Prevention webinar is coming up this Thursday.

Join Michelle Foster, QMHP, LBSW, MHAT TEP Director at Denton County MHMR, for insights on recognizing warning signs, understanding risk factors, and learning how we can support mental health in our communities.

Spots are limited — make sure to register to join us on Zoom!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PtsxP4YJQ0eWPDfjk7TfVw

09/18/2025

🌟 North Texas Giving Day ends at midnight! 🌟

There’s still time to make a difference. When you give today, you’re helping ensure that no one in North Texas has to walk their mental health journey alone. 💙

Every gift—no matter the size—lights the way to hope, healing, and support in our community.

⏰ The deadline is midnight. Let’s finish strong, together!
👉 https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/NAMINTX

09/18/2025

🌟 North Texas Giving Day is here! 🌟

Today, you can light the way for mental health across North Texas.

Your gift helps provide:
*No-cost education classes for families and individuals
*Peer-led support groups
*Youth mental health programs
*First responder peer support
*Workplace mental health education

The world feels hard right now—but together, we can make sure no one faces mental health challenges alone.

💡 Every donation counts. Help us reach our goal today!

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/NAMINTX

09/13/2025

09/08/2025

🎉 Our board president gets it… and you do too, right? 🎉

Mental health affects ALL of us, and everyone deserves support. This North Texas Giving Day, help us keep free classes and support groups open for those who might not have another way to get help.

💙 Let’s light the way together—give today and be part of something bigger!

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/NAMINTX

09/08/2025

📢 Support Group Update
Two of our September groups have been cancelled:

- Connection @ PLAN | Thursday, 9/11 @ 5 PM | Richardson
- Family Support Group | Tuesday, 9/16 @ 6 PM | Virtual

We apologize for the change and invite you to check our full Support Group Schedule for other sessions happening this month and next. We look forward to supporting you 💙

🔗 Support Group Schedule: https://www.naminorthtexas.org/mental-health-support-groups

09/07/2025

🚗💥 We don’t just say “smash the stigma”… we hand you a sledgehammer and let you do it.

Yesterday at the Cops and Rodders car show in Farmersville, our Executive Director joined Overwatch Peer Support team members to man the smash car—and the community showed up big time. Together, we smashed away stigma and raised over $500 to support first responder mental health!

09/05/2025

We are so proud to celebrate OPS leader and NAMI North Texas board member, Officer Carlos Henderson, who was honored with the Special Recognition Award at Mental Health America of Greater Dallas' PRISM Awards!

Carlos has dedicated his career to supporting mental health in North Texas—from serving as a Mental Health Officer with The Colony Police Department, to helping guide the Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team, to teaching and mentoring through Overwatch Peer Support. Beyond his professional role, he’s a true community leader, a passionate advocate, and a valued member of our board.

This award is given to those who show long-term, exemplary commitment to improving the mental health of their community. If you know Carlos, you know just how deserving he is.

✨ Congratulations, Carlos, and thank you for the countless ways you champion mental health every single day!

09/03/2025

🌈 We’re back! Our Thrive with Pride event has been rescheduled and we couldn’t be more excited to see it happen.

Join us for an inspiring keynote and community conversation focused on building connection, resilience, and wellbeing within the LGBTQ+ community.

✨ Free event | RSVP requested [link below]

Let’s come together, share, and support one another—see you there! 💜

https://naminorthtexas.networkforgood.com/events/84000-nami-north-texas-thrive-with-pride

08/28/2025

✨ Today’s the day! ✨
We’re proud to kick off North Texas Giving Day with our “Light the Way: Mental Health for Every North Texan” campaign. Every gift helps break down barriers to mental health support and brings hope to individuals, families, and communities across North Texas.

💛 Join the movement. Spark hope today at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/NAMINTX