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 the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)
Please join NTBHA for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Burnout and Self-Care, and other classes on mental health, substance use disorders, overdose prevention, and other topics. 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.
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 the links below.
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
- Friday, November 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
- Monday, November 9 – 8:30 a.m. to 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. Instructor: Dr. Patrick LeBlanc. Register
- Monday, November 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – CALM Training
- Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that equips anyone to recognize warning signs of suicide, ask questions about risk of self-harm or suicide, and give support regarding safe storage of medications and firearms. Register
- Wednesday, November 18 – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. – Alcohol & Marijuana Use & Effect on Youth
- Learn the statistics of alcohol and marijuana use in youth and how it affects the mind and body. Register
- Thursday, November 19 – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – IN PERSON – Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
- Instructor: Josh Munkeby. Location: NTBHA Headquarters, 8111 LBJ Freeway, Suite 900, Dallas, Texas. SAMA Training teaches participants how to prevent physical aggression, contain a person in danger of harming self or others, handle special situations like retrieving objects, and protect others from aggressive acts. Register
- Monday, November 23 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 24 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – 2-day Adult Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education
- College brings new opportunities, independence, and experiences—but it can also bring stress, uncertainty, and mental health challenges. Parents, staff, and volunteers: Would you recognize the signs if a college-aged young person is struggling? Would you know how to start a conversation, offer support, or help them find appropriate resources—even when they’re living away from home? This format is designed to make training more accessible for parents, working professionals, college students, and others who may not be available for a full-day class. Register
- Tuesday, November 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 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
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
- Friday, December 4 – 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, December 15 – 8:30 a.m. to 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
Upcoming Classes from the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)
Please join NTBHA for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Fentanyl Awareness, 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.
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
- 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 – 8:30 a.m. to 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
- Friday, November 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
- Monday, November 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – CALM Training
- Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that equips anyone to recognize warning signs of suicide, ask questions about risk of self-harm or suicide, and give support regarding safe storage of medications and firearms. 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
- Tuesday, November 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 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
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
- Friday, December 4 – 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, December 15 – 8:30 a.m. to 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
Conferences & Workshops
OCTOBER
- 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.
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NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 5 – Beacon of Light Conference – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saint Andrew Methodist Church-5801 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas. $20 General Admission. $50 Professional Admission-Continuing Education Credit for Counselors & Social Workers. Includes coffee, breakfast and lunch. Registration Link: http://www.spiritualcarenet.org/conference
Tuesday, November 10 – Hope Rising Conference – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. First Baptist Kaufman-1906 W. Fair Street, Kaufman, Texas 75142. $20 General Admission. $50 Professional Admission-Continuing Education Credit for Counselors & Social Workers. Includes coffee, breakfast and lunch. Registration Link: http://www.spiritualcarenet.org/conference