Community members, educators, healthcare professionals, and local leaders are invited to the Irving Behavioral Health Symposium on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Magda A. Hernández Institute of Wellness, located at 4615 N. MacArthur Blvd. in Irving.
Hosted by the Irving Hispanic Community Forum in partnership with Irving ISD, this free community event brings together local agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and organizations to collaborate on mental and behavioral health resources and services.
The symposium will feature resource sharing, service coordination, and collaborative discussions aimed at building an integrated ecosystem that ensures no individual falls through the cracks. The event emphasizes that mental and behavioral health are essential to overall well-being.
To maintain a comfortable environment for all participants, this program is designed for adults only. Organizers kindly ask that children not attend.
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Magda A. Hernández Institute of Wellness, 4615 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75038.
Cost: Free – To register for the event, click here.
Program Highlights:
- 10:00 a.m. – Opening Remarks (David Gutierrez; Superintendent Magda A. Hernández; Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia)
- 10:15 a.m. – Keynote Address: Dr. John W. Burruss, MD (Metrocare Services)
- Panel discussions featuring notable leaders and organizations including the North Texas Behavioral Authority & Irving ISD
- Community Resource Networking