by Tammy Heinz | Nov 3, 2013 | Blog
It was one of the first times I realized suicide was an option. It had never seemed real to me before. Now, I knew someone who did it. And in front of me. I wasn’t as afraid of it any more.
by Tammy Heinz | Aug 29, 2013 | Blog
A potential tragedy was averted this past Tuesday as Antoinette Tuff, a school bookkeeper in Georgia, became a national hero. A 20 year old man entered an Atlanta-area school with an AK-47 assault rifle and almost 500 rounds of ammunition. We’ve seen far too many of...
by Tammy Heinz | Jun 27, 2012 | Blog
Early this year, Via Hope launched its Recovery Reads program as part of a larger effort to build awareness about recovery and wellness. The program combines monthly reading selections on mental wellness with thought-provoking discussions. The selected readings appeal...
by Tammy Heinz | Oct 18, 2011 | Blog
Mental health consumers in Texas have a new opportunity for networking, collaboration and advocacy! The newly formed statewide consumer organization Texas Catalyst for Empowerment (TCE) held its first statewide consumer leadership symposium in August. I was fortunate...
by Tammy Heinz | Sep 13, 2011 | Blog
What is your recovery story? How has your journey to recovery and wellness changed your path? The Hogg Foundation in recognition of Recovery Month, wants you to share your personal stories of recovery on our Facebook page. Each person’s journey of recovery is...