The Evie Effect

06/20/2026

Thank you to everyone that made this year's Light the Way 5K possible. Watch this video and see if you can find yourself.

The weather tried to stop us, but as you know, we're UNSTOPPABLE! Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. We love you!

A huge shout out to Eighteen Forty Six Media for capturing the day and for this epic video!

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

Check out our friends at GOATS N BOATS. We love how they are creating a community where diverse people with varied skills can be part of a team. Take a look at what they are doing and why. We love organizations that find unique ways to support mental health.

GOATS N BOATS is a well-established community that caters to a diverse player base, ranging from experienced individuals who have achieved the status of the Greatest Of All Time to individuals with the potential to become their Best Of All Time.

The Evie Effect stands for more than support; it stands for awareness, healing, and hope. Their mission aligns closely with ours in mental health advocacy and su***de prevention, helping break stigma while encouraging real conversations that can save lives.

They represent the importance of showing up for people, checking in, and making sure no one feels alone in what they’re carrying. 💛

We’re grateful to stand alongside them in creating spaces where mental health matters, voices are heard, and every life is valued. Together, we continue building a community rooted in compassion, understanding, and hope.

06/16/2026

The moment someone needs you is not the moment to start learning what to do.

Holding Space is a one-hour conversation around su***de prevention, with Q&A afterward for anyone who wants to stay.
We’ll talk about risk factors, warning signs, how to ask directly about su***de, how to listen without judgment, and how to connect someone to support.

Many people need help long before they ever make it to a counselor. Some may never reach out to one at all.
Learn the skills before you need them.

Holding Space: Empowering Communities to Prevent Su***de
Saturday, August 1
9:30 AM
Tyler, TX

Register here: https://givebutter.com/HoldingSpace-August1

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Empowering Communities to Prevent Su***de

06/04/2026

It's not too late to sign up for tomorrow's Holding Space Workshop. Learn the tools to have a conversation with someone struggling before you need them.

https://givebutter.com/HoldingSpaceJune5

This workshop. is open to 18 and over. Please join us!

Empowering Communities to Prevent Su***de

06/03/2026

Season 2: Episode 3 of the Beyond the Darkness Podcast is now streaming on all major platforms.

In this episode of Beyond the Darkness, Jessica sits down with Heat...

05/29/2026

Su***de loss can feel deeply isolating.

What if you didn’t have to carry that loss alone?

What if there was a place where you could lay down your grief for a while, be present, connect with others who understand, and begin finding hope for the journey ahead?

Restoring Hope was created because su***de loss survivors deserve more than a place to remember. They deserve a place to be cared for, supported, and reminded that they are not alone.

Your circle awaits. No one should walk alone.

Applications are open for our 2026-2027 retreat season. Spaces are limited.

Apply today:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/GZaJVNAFMU

2026 Retreats
August 21-23: Women’s Weekend Retreat
December 5: Day Retreat

2027 Retreats
February 26-28: Women’s Weekend Retreat
April 3: Day Retreat, loss survivors, supporters, and alumni welcome.

Through the support of the Junior League of Tyler, participants pay only a small registration fee, while the remaining retreat costs are covered through grant funding and community support.

05/20/2026

It's been seven years today since we lost Evie to su***de. What started as a way to honor her and create a legacy has turned into so much more. That purpose has grown over the years, and will continue to grow as we move forward.

Thank you to all the people that continue to speak Evie's name and remember us on this day. Keeping her memory alive is so important to us. But, we also want you to know how important you are.

We will continue to live out loud and advocate to break the stigma. We will stand up and show you that whatever you are going through you can make it to the other side. We are all stronger together. We can create a movement where people know it's ok to ask for help.

You are important, you are loved, and you matter. Your story isn't over yet. Make it beautiful!

If you haven't heard our story, here is a beautiful documentary that Storytaler Studios LLC created for us. I hope you'll give it a watch today.

Much love to each and every one of you,
Jessica Domingos
Executive Director
The Evie Effect

🎥 The Evie Effect Documentary 🌟We are honored to share this powerful documentary, created by Storytaler Studios (https://storytalerstudios.com), that tells...

05/12/2026

A huge shoutout to the Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System for an amazing job on the Mental Health Summit! There were over 1,000 in attendance this year. This event is growing so fast. It’s great to see the community come together to break stigmas and move mountains.