North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Jessie Garcia is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in community health and production services. Currently serving as Team Lead Community Health Worker at North Texas Behavioral Health Authority since March 2021, Jessie has a diverse background that includes founding Mists of Time Productions, a side company focused on video and photo services for various events. Prior to the current role, Jessie worked as an Outreach Worker at Austin Street Center and CitySquare, where responsibilities included coordinating transportation and community outreach initiatives. Jessie began involvement in community service as a CitySquare intern with AmeriCorps and later directed an educational film to raise diabetes awareness. Jessie holds an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Video Technology from Dallas College North Lake Campus.
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) is the state designated Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) for the counties of Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall. NTBHA was created to be a safety net for our behavioral health system of care, which encompasses mental health, substance use, and crisis services for persons eligible for Medicaid and/or public behavioral health funds within our six county region.