Events

Upcoming Classes From North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)

Please join NTBHA for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Suicide Prevention and Postvention, and other classes this month.  Classes are offered both in-person and online.  Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges.   All MHFA classes are free for Texas residents.

If you are interested in hosting an in-person Mental Health First Aid class in Texas in Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro or Rockwall  Counties, please contact Kim Samples at 469-607-0420.

APRIL 2026

• Wednesday, April 1-Vaping Trends in Young People-12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register

• Wednesday, April 8-Adult Mental Health First Aid-8:30 a.m. to 3:00pm. ONLINE. Register
  • Pre-work is required to be completed to attend the virtual instructor-led session.

• Thursday, April 9-Youth Mental Health First Aid-8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ONLINE. Register
  • Pre-work is required to attend the virtual instructor-led session.

• Wednesday, April 15-Neurodivergence and Substance Use-12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register

• Thursday, April 16-Adult Mental Health First Aid-8:30 a.m. to 3:00pm.  ONLINE. Register
  • Pre-work is required to be completed to attend the virtual instructor-led session.

• Wednesday, April 22- Adult Mental Health First Aid-8:30 a.m. to 3:00pm.  ONLINE. Register
  • Pre-work is required to be completed to attend the virtual instructor-led session.

MAY 2026

• Wednesday, May 6-Fentanyl Awareness and Naloxone-12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register

• Tuesday, May 12-Youth Mental Health First Aid-8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ONLINE. Register
  • Pre-work is required to attend the virtual instructor-led session.

• Wednesday, May 13-Adult Mental Health First Aid-8:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm.  ONLINE. Register
  • Pre-work is required to be completed to attend the virtual instructor-led session.

• Sabado, 16 de Mayo-Primeros Auxilios Para La Salud Mental de los Jovenes 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  EN LINEA-POR INTERNET. Registrar
  • Pre-trabajo: Aprendizaje online a ritmo propio – aproximadamente 2 horas

• Tuesday, May 19-Adult Mental Health First Aid-8:30 a.m. to 3:00 pm.  ONLINE. Register
  • Pre-work is required to be completed to attend the virtual instructor-led session.

• Wed., May 20-988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:  Information and Updates-12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register

• Saturday, May 30-Adult Mental Health First Aid – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. IN-PERSON.
  • DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Suite C, DeSoto Texas  75115
  • Register in person or by phone: 972-230-9661

JUNE 2026

• Wednesday, June 3-Most Common Substances and Trends-12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register

• Wednesday, June 17-Suicide Prevention Basics-12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register