About Us
Serving Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwall Counties with Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment and Services
A message from Carol Lucky, NTBHA CEO
NTBHA serves children and adults from age 3 and throughout the lifespan who are seeking assistance with mental health and/or substance use treatment.
NTBHA is committed to providing quality mental and behavioral health services for individuals regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, and/or their experience of homelessness. NTBHA will waive or reduce fees for those experiencing financial hardship, according to the equitable use of the sliding fee discount schedule provided by the Texas Department of Human Services Commission.
NTBHA is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with partner organizations Child and Family Guidance Center, Homeward Bound, and Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare. This ensures that there is “no wrong door” approach to providing accessible, high-quality, recovery-oriented services.
You and your family have your choice of providers NTBHA’s large network of clinics in Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall Counties, and we are eager to serve you!
NTBHA’s network offers a choice of 32 providers at 41 locations in NTBHA’s 6 counties.
Who We Are
Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA)
As the Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA), NTBHA is designated and contracted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and County Commissioners Courts of the counties we serve.
Our purpose is to provide a timely, effective and clinically appropriate continuum of mental health and substance use disorder services based on the individual’s needs.
Texas statutes related to LBHAs:
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
NTBHA is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is defined by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as “…a specially-designated clinic that provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use services. CCBHCs serve anyone who walks through the door, regardless of their diagnosis and insurance status.”
Texas Statutes related to CCBHCs
Texas Administrative Code 26, Part 1, Chapter 306, Subchapter C
NCMW Overview of CCBHCs
National Council for Mental Wellbeing CCBHC Overview
SAMHSA’s CCBHC information
Nine Required CCBHC Services
Where We Serve
NTBHA serves Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall Counties.
How NTBHA is Governed
Board of Directors
NTBHA’s Board of Directors is appointed by the County Commissioners Courts of the counties we serve. The number of Board members is based on county population.
NTBHA Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month with the exception of March, July, and December.
Executive Staff
To contact NTBHA Executive Staff, please call 214-366-9407 or email management@ntbha.org
For compliance-related matters, please email compliance@ntbha.org
View Board of Directors
| Commissioner Elba Garcia, DDS Chair Dallas County | |||
| Janis Burdett Vice-Chair Ellis County | Judge Cody Beauchamp Secretary Navarro County | Ryan Brown Treasurer Dallas County | |
Judge Mary Bardin Major Todd Calkins Maricela Cavana Nikki Haynes, R.N. Judge Lela Lawrence Mays Sergeant Brad Elliott Captain Charlie York | |||
View Executive Staff
Carol Lucky
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy K. Blum
Chief of Behavioral Health
Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall Counties
Robert Dole
Chief of Behavioral Health
Dallas County
Anthony J. Garcia
Chief Compliance Officer
Elizabeth Goodwin
Chief Financial Officer
David E. Kemp
Chief Administrative Officer
Jessica Martinez
Chief of Clinical Development
Dr. Sejal Mehta, MD, MBA
Medical Director
Matt Roberts
Chief Operations Officer
Henson Rogers III
Chief Information Officer
Walter Taylor, Ph.D.
Chief Strategy Officer
Board Agenda and Meeting Documents
The NTBHA Board of Directors meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at 8111 LBJ Freeway, Suite 900, Dallas, Texas, 75251, except for the months of March, August, and December.
Due to limited accommodations, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.127, the general public is encouraged to join the Videoconference Meeting here.
Passcode: 857656
Date | Agenda | Documents |
Nov. 12, 2025 | Agenda 11-12-25 | Documents 11-12-25 |
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April 9, 2025 | Agenda 4-9-25 | |
Feb. 12, 2025 | Agenda 2-12-25 | |
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Mission
NTBHA’s Mission is to strengthen individuals, support families, and serve communities through well-coordinated and integrated healthcare with a holistic “no wrong door” approach, providing accessible, high-quality, recovery-oriented services.
Values
Approach
We believe that the public health care system, which serves the community, is the responsibility of that community.
Sustainability
We believe that a health care system must be able to sustain quality services to the community in order for those we serve to thrive.
Community Support
We believe in forming partnerships within the community that we serve that provides opportunities for that community to take part in the greater health of all.
Overseen Locally
Our Board members are appointed by elected county officials from each of our six counties.
Local Planning
NTBHA’s Regional Planning Efforts
Collaborative Local Planning in the NTBHA Region
County Behavioral Health Leadership Teams and Boards Information
Dallas County
Dallas County Behavioral Health Leadership Team
Ellis County
Ellis County Behavioral Health Leadership Team
Hunt County
Hunt County Behavioral Health Leadership Team
Kaufman County
Kaufman County Leadership Board
Navarro County
Rockwall County
Collaborative Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Efforts in the NTBHA Region-Information
NTBHA in the Community
Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Depression
Many thanks to Dr. Abhisek Khandai, MD, FAPA of UT Southwestern Medical Center, for his presentation to NTBHA’s Adult Clinical Operations Team (ACOT) on maternal mental health during pregnancy, the ‘Baby Blues’, and postpartum depression. Dr. Khandai is one of the founding psychiatrists of the Texas Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN), which is part of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium. #NTBHA #NTBHA6 #UTSouthwestern #TCMHCC #TXPeriPan Texas Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN) Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium
Winter Storm Rescue Story from our NTBHA Teams in Ellis and Navarro Counties
As the winter storm descended, the Waxahachie Police Department transported a person who was homeless to the Ellis Living Room, where NTBHA staff did a screening and assessment to find ways to assist. Within an hour, the person was accepted by the Corsicana Respite House in Navarro County and was driven there by NTBHA’s intrepid Janet Buchanan. The person hadn’t eaten much that day, had no coat, and was only wearing flip-flops in very cold temperatures. Upon arriving at the Corsicana Respite House, the person received a warm greeting at the car, a warm meal, warm clothing and a warm bed. In addition, NTBHA’s OSAR Team (Outreach, Screening, Assessment & Referral) had a counselor available to respond to calls from the warming shelters in the NTBHA region, and provided services over the phone or by telehealth. Thanks to all for your life-saving and life-changing work! #NTBHA #NTBHA6 #WaxahachiePD #EllisCounty #NavarroCounty
A message from the Dallas Fair Park Inclement Weather Shelter
My name is Derrell Harris. I am a Community Health Worker with the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority. Whenever I see the temperature starting to drop, I get excited because I know I’ll once again have the opportunity to spend quality time with our unhoused neighbors. I get to see many of them in my regular role, but this experience is always extra special because it allows for extended time to really get to know people. I believe hosting the Inclement Weather Shelter (IWS) in one location to be a good decision. There are more people being served, and everything is being managed extremely well. I always help serve dinner and breakfast, which I enjoy very much. But more than anything, I enjoy sitting down and coloring with them. Coloring uses a part of the brain that isn’t defensive, which makes it easier to have meaningful conversations while people feel relaxed and comfortable. I truly believe that the City of Dallas, and the other organizations that host the IWS have done an exceptional job. ❤️
NTBHA in the News
New South Dallas NTBHA Facility Looks to Reduce Hospital Readmission
North Texas’ mental health resources are constantly strained by the region’s booming population and lack of beds. While the entities