Network of Behavioral Health Providers

✨ Professional Development Day with the 2026 WREDI Summer Externship Cohort ✨

Last Friday , our externs participated in an engaging Professional Development Day focused on learning, connection, and career exploration within the behavioral health field.

The day began with Behavioral Health Professional Speed Networking, where students connected with professionals representing a variety of disciplines and organizations across the behavioral health community. Thank you to:

• Dr. Scott Hickey, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, The Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD
• Amber Lotsi, LCSW-S, Santa Maria Hostel
• Ashley McFarland, LCSW, The Pineheart Center
• Jeana Nam, LPC, The Women’s Home
• Dr. Nicole Willis, Ph.D., LMSW, Texas Southern University
• Janelle Robinette-Long, MS, LPC-S, The Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD
• Isabella Bacy, LMSW, CHW, Safe Mind Counseling Group

Students also participated in Brave Talk, a presentation from Gustavo Molinar, MA, with The JED Foundation, which focused on mental health awareness, help-seeking, and supporting peers.

One of the most meaningful moments of the day came after the program when a student shared how they used an extra meal provided during the event:

💚 “I gave the food to a homeless man. He was so grateful and actually told me that he had no idea how he was going to eat that day. He said God sent my sister and I for him. It was really sweet.”

Moments like these remind us that behavioral health is about more than careers it is about compassion, service, connection, and making a difference in our communities.

Thank you to all of our speakers, partners, and students for making this Professional Development Day such a success!

Registration now open for our July training, the third of three Learning Bridges Academy continuing education trainings, register here: https://www.nbhp.org/lba-ceu-2026.html
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Strengthen your clinical skills with the Learning Bridges Academy: Clinical Excellence Training Series presented by NBHP!
This 3-part virtual continuing education series is designed for new and experienced behavioral health professionals looking to sharpen essential skills in:

✔️ Clinical Diagnosing (May 12, 11 AM–12 PM)
✔️ Clinical Documentation (June 10, 11 AM–12 PM)
✔️ Clinical Treatment Planning (July 21, 10–11 AM)

Gain practical, real-world tools to improve client outcomes, documentation quality, and overall clinical effectiveness—all from the convenience of Zoom.

💡 Perfect for:
• New graduates entering the field
• Clinicians seeking a refresher
• Organizations investing in staff development

🎓 CEUs available (free for NBHP members!)

🔗 Register at: https://www.nbhp.org/lba-ceu-2026.html

Registration opens individually for each session
Invest in your growth—and elevate the standard of care.

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🎉 Orientation Day is officially in the books!

On last Friday, we welcomed the 2026 WREDI Behavioral Health Summer Externship Cohort and kicked off what is sure to be an impactful summer of learning, growth, and professional development.

Our externs participated in sessions on:
🧠 Crucial Conversations Training - The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
💙 Su***de Prevention & Mental Health 101 - Houston Area Su***de Prevention Coalition
🌱 Substance Use 101 - The Council on Recovery
🤝 Emotional Intelligence - WorkFaith
💵 Financial Health, Stress Management & Your First Paycheck - JPMorganChase
📋 Internship Success Tools

The day was filled with networking, engaging discussions, and opportunities for students to connect with behavioral health professionals and one another.

We are excited to support these future behavioral health leaders as they gain hands-on experience, explore career pathways, and make meaningful contributions to their host sites and communities this summer.

Here’s to an amazing 2026 WREDI Summer Externship Program! 🌟

Please join us in welcoming the 2026 WREDI Summer Externship Cohort! 🎉

This summer, 30 students will participate in hands-on learning experiences across a variety of behavioral health and community-based organizations throughout the Houston area. Through mentorship, professional development, and real-world exposure, these future leaders will gain valuable insight into careers that strengthen and support our communities.

We are excited to follow their journey and celebrate their growth throughout the program.

A special thank you to our host site partners for investing in the next generation of behavioral health professionals and creating meaningful learning opportunities for our students.

Welcome, Cohort 2026! 🚀💙💚

Another NBHP member showing their Mental Health Awareness Month pride!

Love seeing our members supporting Mental Health Awareness Month!

Registration now open for our June training, the second of three Learning Bridges Academy continuing education trainings, register here: https://www.nbhp.org/lba-ceu-2026.html
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Strengthen your clinical skills with the Learning Bridges Academy: Clinical Excellence Training Series presented by NBHP!
This 3-part virtual continuing education series is designed for new and experienced behavioral health professionals looking to sharpen essential skills in:

✔️ Clinical Diagnosing (May 12, 11 AM–12 PM)
✔️ Clinical Documentation (June 10, 11 AM–12 PM)
✔️ Clinical Treatment Planning (July 21, 10–11 AM)

Gain practical, real-world tools to improve client outcomes, documentation quality, and overall clinical effectiveness—all from the convenience of Zoom.

💡 Perfect for:
• New graduates entering the field
• Clinicians seeking a refresher
• Organizations investing in staff development

🎓 CEUs available (free for NBHP members!)

🔗 Register at: https://www.nbhp.org/lba-ceu-2026.html

Registration opens individually for each session
Invest in your growth—and elevate the standard of care.

💚 GREATER HOUSTON GREEN OUT DAY 💚
📅 May 13, 2026

Join the Network of Behavioral Health Providers and communities across Greater Houston as we turn the city GREEN for mental health awareness!

Wear green. Start conversations. Show support. Reduce stigma.

Whether it’s a green shirt, ribbon, scarf, sticker, Zoom background, or social media post, every action helps amplify awareness and reminds others they are not alone.

Together, we are ONE VOICE for mental health.