NAMI Greater Longview

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

Support your community.

10/06/2025

Mental Illness Awareness Week is about more than awareness — it’s about building community. Mental health journeys are better together.

This , invite a friend, tag someone who inspires you, and take action today: nami.org/MIAW

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10/06/2025

Hope grows when stories are shared. 🌟

NAMI’s Sharing Hope program provides encouragement and connection for individuals and families in the Black/African ancestry community. Together, we reduce stigma and build understanding.

Learn more: nami.org/MIAW

10/06/2025

Gary Tate is NAMI Greater Longview’s Program Coordinator. Gary retired in 2024 after 45 years of various positions leading up to Global Operations Manager for a world wide energy company. He loves the outdoors and spends his free time fishing and hunting. Ten years ago his son experienced his first major psychotic break. He and his wife, Yvonne, had no experience with mental illness and did not understand what was happening. As they began exploring resources, they learned about NAMI. They decided to attend a NAMI Family Support Group and it was there they learned they were not alone. The other group members were compassionate, supportive and they shared their experiences. They received helpful information from the group and learned of NAMI’s Family-to-Family class. This class provided them with valuable information that helped with understanding their son’s mental illness. They have recently completed training and received certification to begin teaching Family-to-Family in order to help others who are struggling with having loved ones with serious mental illness.

10/02/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

We’re thrilled to offer some amazing giveaway prizes at our First Annual NAMI Walk - all thanks to these generous businesses in our community:

👗 Velvet Vintage
🔬 Discovery Science Place
🍦 Andy's Frozen Custard
🌿 Granary Health Foods
💐 Moss – "Where Flowers are Fair"
🎬 Studio Movie Grill
🧩 Escapology Escape Rooms Tyler
🦁 Caldwell Zoo
💆‍♀️ Massage Envy
🌮 Javi's

🎟️ How to Enter the Giveaway:
✅ Register for the event (it’s FREE!)
👉 Register here! https://www.namiwalks.org/tylertexas
✅ Check in when you arrive
✅ Receive your FREE giveaway ticket
✅ You're entered to win!

Come walk with us, and you might go home with one of these awesome prizes! 💚

10/02/2025

Jennifer K. Grant is NAMI Greater Longview’s Designated Affiliate Leader. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Criminal Justice Degree and went through an educational program at LeToureau University. Her favorite job was substitute teaching in prisons. As someone who has experienced mental illness since childhood, she is passionate about helping others discover the hope she has found. She is also a leader in her local Celebrate Recovery which she attends to support her mental health. Her three children and son-in-law are the apples of her eye. She has two granddogs and a cat. She enjoys reading and anything outdoors.

10/01/2025

🍁 Fall Check-In: How Are You, Really? 🍂

As the leaves begin to change, it's a good time to pause and check in—with yourself and those around you.

Autumn can be a season of beauty, but also of transition. Shorter days, cooler nights, and the hustle of life can bring new challenges for our mental well-being.

🧠 This is your gentle reminder:

It’s okay to slow down.

It’s okay to not feel okay.

And it’s always okay to ask for help.

💬 Take a moment today to ask yourself:
"How am I really doing?"

If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to, we're here. You're not alone—our community is here to support you through every season.

🍁 Let’s take care of our minds the way we bundle up for the cold: with intention, warmth, and kindness.

10/01/2025

Peggy Riggs is NAMI Greater Longview's Membership Coordinator. She graduated from UCF with a Marketing degree in 1999. After a few jobs in marketing and advertising, she finally found her passion in mental health and substance use. Being in recovery herself as well as dealing with personal mental health issues, Peggy feels compelled to share her story and lived experience to help others overcome their trauma. She currently manages the Acute Withdrawal Management Program at a local hospital. Peggy has been married to the love of her life for over 10 years. Together, they share four dogs and one cat. She loves walking, playing golf, shopping and actually working. Her favorite quote is, "Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can come together."

09/30/2025

One critical skill in the fight against misinformation is understanding how confirmation bias can make us vulnerable to believing things that aren't true.

Build this skill and others with guidance from our “Mind Over Misinformation” online modules: at.apa.org/misinfo