Events
Serving Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwall Counties with Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment and Services
Last year, NTBHA trained approximately 8,500 people in our region on Mental Health First Aid, Opioid Overdose Reversal, Suicide Prevention and Postvention, and much more!
Events
NTBHA Classes and Training
Upcoming Classes From North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)
Please join NTBHA for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Suicide Prevention and Postvention, and other classes on substance use disorders, overdose prevention, and other topics this autumn. Most of these classes are online unless clearly marked “IN PERSON” and an address is given for the location of the training.
- Please “Follow” us at Eventbrite Mental Health First Aid OR
- Visit the NTBHA website and click on the “Events” page, then select “NTBHA Classes and Training”.
We update monthly with new class information. Please feel free to share this information with your friends and family.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) teaches the skills to recognize suicide risk, intervene effectively, and help someone move toward safety.
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. Pre-work is required to be completed to attend the MHFA virtual instructor-led sessions.
Mental Health First Aid is now available in Spanish! For more information, or to schedule a class, please contact Issac Rodriguez at irodriguez@ntbha.org or (469) 418-0244.
Suicide prevention classes are offered in conjunction with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Please register for these NTBHA sponsored classes using links below.
OCTOBER 2026
- Monday, October 5 – 8:30 a.m. – Adult Mental Health First Aid. Sponsored by NTBHA and Parkland.
- Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Register
- Tuesday, October 6 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Youth Mental Health First Aid. Sponsored by NTBHA.
- Learn to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges in youth and gain life-saving skills. Register
- Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – IN PERSON – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Sponsored by NTBHA, Military Veteran Peer Network, and Suicide Prevention and Brain Health Rotary eClub.
- ASIST teaches the skills to recognize suicide risk, intervene effectively, and help someone move toward safety. Attendees must attend both days in person in order to earn ASIST certification.
- Location: Sharing Life Community Outreach – 3795 West Emporium Circle – Mesquite, Texas
- This training is free of charge. Lunch and snacks will be provided, however we cannot guarantee special dietary requests. If you require gluten-free or a special diet, it is recommended that you bring your own food.
- If you have questions, please email SPBHRotary@gmail.com or text 972-890-7227. Register
- Wednesday, October 7 – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. – Youth Vaping Trends.
- Learn the current trends with youth and vaping. Devices can be hidden in plain sight. Youth are now more likely to vape than to smoke a cigarette. Register
- Saturday, October 17 – 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Youth Mental Health First Aid.
- Learn to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges in youth and gain life-saving skills. Certification included. Course is for adults 18 and over. Register
- Tuesday, October 20 – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Adult Mental Health First Aid.
- Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Register
- Wednesday, October 21 – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. – Fentanyl Awareness.
- Learn the current Fentanyl trends and its dangers. Also learn about Naloxone and the common delivery methods to prevent overdose. Register
- Thursday, October 22 – 3:00 p.m. – Adult Mental Health First Aid.
- Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Register
NOVEMBER 2026
- Wednesday, November 4 – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. – Burnout and Self-Care.
- Learn what contributes to burnout and how to stay healthy. Register
- Wednesday, November 18 – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. – Alcohol & Marijuana Use & Effect on Youth.
- Learn the statistics of alcohol & marijuana use in youth and how it affects the mind & body. Register
DECEMBER 2026
- Wednesday, December 2 – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. – Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Diagnoses.
- Learn about substance use disorders and how they co-occur with other diagnoses. Register
Conferences & Workshops
OCTOBER
- Friday, October 9, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything, based on the book by Viktor Frankl and presented by Dr. Jerry Taylor. Location: Association of Persons Affected by Addiction at 2800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at Malcolm X Blvd. Dallas, Texas. Sponsored by NTBHA. 2.5 CEUs available. Complimentary light breakfast and lunch provided. Contact acunningham@NTBHA.org or to register click here
- Thursday, October 29, 2026-9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.-Triumph Over Trauma presented by United Methodist Church Deacon Rev. Neelley Hicks of Harper Hill Global. Location: Creekside Church 5401 US Highway 287, Midlothian, Texas. This training helps faith-based communities assist survivors of trauma. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided For more information, please see https://www.triumphovertrauma.info or contact awolfskill@ntbha.org or nhicks@harperhill.global. To register, please click here.
NOVEMBER