This week on North Texans Care we talk to Sherry Cusumano, President NAMI North Texas, which stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness

We are in the middle of hurricane season. After disaster strikes, a lot of teams head to damaged areas to help. 

There is one group in North Texas that comes after most of those groups are gone. Grady McGahan is the President of Retreet.

It's a program that's been around for decades, and now it's easier than ever to get involed with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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They put on spectacular performaces year-round, but there is more to the Dallas Opera than just talented performers. This week on North Texans Care we talk to Suzanne Calvin with the Dallas Opera about the group's education efforts and how it helps to launch women conductors.

While there is medication and therapy that can slow its progression. Advocates say there needs to be to a lot more research done regarding the dieases, and more support for patients their families.

Young people can easily make mistakes, but that doesn't mean they're a bad person. And there is one group in North Texas dedicated to giving those kids a second chance and the support they never had.

It's one of the most well-known places in Dallas. But did you know each time you visit the arboretum you're actually giving back?

If you want to give back to your community while learning how to get a green thumb AND at some healthy food... there is a group in DFW that can help you with all of that.