The photo depicts a small room arranged with several round tables where people are seated and engaged in discussions related to the content projected onto a screen at the front of the room. The image was taken at the Navarro College Library during a meeting organized by the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority. The purpose of the meeting is to identify and discuss gaps in the community regarding behavioral health. The participants can be seen actively participating in the conversation, sharing their perspectives, and working together to address the identified gaps.
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Bridging Gaps to Provide Support

April 8, 2022
Navarro County Gazette: Guy Chapman

This article explores key takeaways and personal testimonies from a workshop hosted by the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) on where mental health and criminal justice systems often collide. Among the takeaways was a roadmap determining community needs while also addressing what the group saw as gaps in services. The workshop aims to open an ongoing community discussion, with future meetings planned, to better understand the barriers to treatment and support services faced by individuals struggling with mental health.

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