Veterans, servicemen and women, and their families across our region can now find support at the local Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN). This network is housed at 3003 North Medford Drive and headed up by Volunteer Coordinator, Jeff Headrick, himself a former Marine (no exaggeration). MVPN was recently featured in an article in the Lufkin Daily […]
Even Oscar Knows…”We Should Talk About Suicide Out Loud.”
On Sunday, February 23, 2015, people around the world celebrated film-making by watching the 2015 Academy Awards Show. Whether you are a fan of the Oscar’s or not, many celebrities use their fame and the world spotlight to draw attention to a cause. Last night was no different. Several causes were mentioned but none more […]
Rally for Mental Health at Texas Capitol
The National Alliance on Mental Illness along with the Mental Illness Awareness Coalition are inviting the public to advocate for mental health at the Texas capital on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There is a $10 registration fee and although online registration has closed, the public is welcome to register […]
Are You Loving Someone to Death?
It is a very difficult time when a loved one is struggling with addiction. We want to provide loving support but is it love we are providing? or is it enabling? Addiction Campuses provides this very concise explanation to help recognize the difference. Take a look at the full article here.
Register Now To Be Part of MISSION POSSIBLE
20th Annual Conference to be held at SFA The 20th Annual Mission Possible conference will begin Thursday, March 12th, 2015 with a pre-conference event and will conclude with a full day conference on Friday, March 13th, 2015. This marks twenty years of providing an educational and networking experience for providers and the general public who […]
Wear a Silver Ribbon-Reduce Stigma
Mental illness is common in our society. One in five will be diagnosed in their lifetime and yet it is discussed in hushed tones and only when speaking of “others.” This discretion only amplifies the existence of the problem, leaving those dealing with the illness to also deal with keeping quiet about it. We, as […]
