TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - A panel of mental health professionals met in Texarkana on Friday, Aug. 15, to discuss mental health resources for the community.

“Mental Health Matters: Building a Circle of Support” was hosted by the Miller-Bowie 100 Families Alliance. The nonprofit was formed to help families in crisis.

PANEL SPEAKERS

Jamie Tye - Community Healthcore, practice manager

LaSandra Williams-Jackson - Community Healthcore, early childhood intervention

Dearice Spencer-Shackleford - Texarkana ISD Resource Center, family resource liaison

Lashanda Fears - Healthy Connections, mental health therapist

Coordinator Christina Huntze says the panel hopes to bring together resources to help with mental health.

“We know there is a growing need in our community. People are facing such cha

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