LifePath Systems

12/17/2025

We’re proud to see our new Bloomdale Campus come to life. 💙

The new campus includes an expanded mental health crisis center, a respite unit, space to support diversion efforts with law enforcement, and a home base for our Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. It also brings together our administrative offices and all Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities services under one roof. Altogether, it’s a big step forward for our community and the way mental health care is delivered in North Texas.

A sincere thank-you to Rogers-O'Brien Construction and The Beck Group for their partnership in bringing this vision to reality. We’re honored to serve the community from this new space.

12/11/2025

One more hour left at Credit Union of Texas’ Bowls for Souls event! Stop by to meet the team, learn about local nonprofits, and maybe even take home a few goodies!

12/11/2025

Our team will be here until 6:00! Stop by the LifePath Systems table tonight and support a great cause!

Kick off the season by giving back in a meaningful way. 🎁 Join the CUTX Charitable Foundation’s Bowls for Souls Holiday Charity Pop Up and choose a one-of-a-kind bowl handcrafted by Allen Independent School District student artists and Coventry Reserved Stars. Enjoy chef tastings and shop for unique goods from local nonprofit partners—all while supporting our community. Get your ticket today: cutx.org/bowlsforsouls. ❤️

12/11/2025

🌟 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT LIFEPATH SYSTEMS 🌟

At our recent Board of Trustees meeting, we had the honor of recognizing the incredible people who make LifePath Systems a beacon of hope and healing across our communities. These awards represent more than individual achievement—they represent our collective commitment to transforming lives every single day.
2025 Awards of Excellence Recipients:

🏆 Linda Miller - Administration Team
🏆 Dionne Machart - Early Childhood Intervention Team
🏆 Aaron Zarn - Behavioral Health Team
🏆 Alma McGary - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Team
🏆 Amanda Hudgens - Director Team

Each of these outstanding team members exemplifies the dedication, compassion, and innovation that defines LifePath Systems. They go above and beyond in their service to our community, and we are privileged to work alongside them.

🎖️ Honorary Award of Appreciation: Matt Duncan

We also presented a special Honorary Award of Appreciation to Matt Duncan in recognition of his exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment to our mission. Matt’s impact on LifePath Systems and the communities we serve has been truly remarkable.

To all our award recipients: Thank you for your passion, your perseverance, and your heart. You inspire us every day, and our communities are stronger because of you.

12/05/2025

https://youtu.be/pmQy4IQbOvU
So, we pulled off a pretty big secret this week.

While Tammy was off enjoying a well-deserved getaway, the rest of us were sprinting around Collin County like undercover elves collecting video messages for her 30-year celebration. The Board was in on it. Community leaders were in on it. Even Mayor Bill Cox was in on it. Tammy was… absolutely not in on it.

Last night after our Christmas Board Meeting, we revealed the surprise. Tammy’s jaw dropped, her eyes teared up, and we are pretty sure her heart grew three sizes. Mission accomplished.
This video is packed with love from people who know her best. A theme emerged very quickly.

Tammy is the best boss they have ever had.

She is a true leader.

And we love serving with her.

We all feel that way. Every day.

Huge thanks to the partners who helped make this happen including Mayor Bill Cox, Sheriff Jim Skinner, Assistant Chief Bristow, Judge Chris Hill, Miranda Talley and Shelbie Hamilton from Community Impact, Stephanie Talley, Dan Powers with the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, our board members, and so many more.

Also, in case you missed it...
By proclamation, December 4 is now officially Tammy Mahan Day in the City of McKinney.

Not bad for a week she was “out of the office.”

Tammy, you have guided LifePath Systems through change, growth, and no shortage of challenges. You do it with grit, grace, and the kind of humor that keeps this place moving forward.

Thank you for 30 years of excellence.
We are grateful you lead this team, and we are honored to celebrate you.

This video honors Tammy Mahan for 30 years of service at LifePath Systems.Tammy has led with courage, compassion, and commitment to the people of Collin Coun...

12/03/2025

Did you know we’re proud to be members of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce?

Today, our Director of Communications Deanna Easley represented LifePath at the Chamber’s board retreat, strengthening partnerships that help us serve our community better.

As Collin County’s behavioral health authority, collaboration with local business leaders helps us connect more residents to mental health and substance use services. Together, we’re building a healthier, more resilient community.

Thank you, McKinney Chamber, for your continued partnership!

11/27/2025

LifePath Systems is grateful for our community.

You trust us with important moments in your lives. We show up every day to support people with mental health needs, substance use recovery, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thank you to our clients.

Thank you to our families.

Thank you to our staff and partners across Collin County.

You make hope possible.

You make recovery real.

Enjoy a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving with the people who matter most.

LifePath Systems offices will be closed this Thursday(11/27) and Friday(11/28) for Thanksgiving. Our 24/7 Crisis Hotline will remain open and can be reached at 1-877-422-5939

11/20/2025

Gratitude in Action 💙

Monday was a special day for LifePath Systems. Our CEO Tammy Mahan and Board Member Dr. Rick Crawford visited the Collin County Commissioners Court to honor County Judge Chris Hill and our Commissioners with a heartfelt thank you.
Over the past three years, these leaders have championed our mission to serve Collin County with compassion and innovation. Their decision to provide us with the land at 2295 Bloomdale Road made our new campus a reality—and that support has been transformational for our community.
Tammy and Rick presented each of them with an engraved crystal keepsake as a small token of our immense gratitude. But honestly, no gift can truly capture how much their partnership means to the thousands of Collin County residents who will benefit from expanded behavioral health crisis services, IDD support, and law enforcement diversion programs housed in this beautiful new facility.

Judge Hill, Commissioner Fletcher, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Hale, and Commissioner Webb—thank you. Your vision and commitment to mental health and IDD services demonstrate true servant leadership. You see what so many communities miss: that behavioral health support isn’t a luxury, it’s essential infrastructure that makes everything else work.

As LifePath Systems approaches our 40th anniversary in 2026, this campus represents both our past commitment and our future promise. It’s thought leaders like these five who make it possible for us to serve our community sustainably, compassionately, and comprehensively.
We’re honored to be Collin County’s behavioral health authority, and we’re deeply grateful for leaders who understand why this work matters. 🙏

11/20/2025

11/18/2025

We’re inspired by initiatives like the Grandma Stand coming to Downtown McKinney this month! 🤗
This beautiful pop-up experience reminds us of something we witness every day at LifePath Systems: the healing power of human connection. Sometimes, what someone needs most isn’t another appointment or intervention—it’s simply to be heard, to be seen, and to know someone cares.
The Grandma Stand offers free wisdom, empathy, and a listening ear. It’s a powerful reminder that mental health and well-being start with compassionate community connections.
Stop by the Grandma Stand on these dates:
• Friday, Nov. 14 | 1–3 p.m. | Downtown Square
• Saturday, Nov. 15 | 1–3 p.m. | Downtown Square
• Saturday, Nov. 22 | 10 a.m.–noon | Chestnut Square Farmers Market
• Saturday, Nov. 22 | 1–3 p.m. | Downtown Square
And if you or someone you know needs support beyond a conversation, LifePath Systems is here. We provide mental health services, crisis intervention, and resources to help Collin County residents navigate life’s challenges. Because everyone deserves access to care, connection, and hope.
Learn more about our services: www.lifepathsystems.org
24/7 Crisis Line: 877-422-5939

GRANDMA STAND

The pop-up event hosted by McKinney Main Street brings the charming concept of the “Grandma Stand” to downtown McKinney, offering anyone the chance to pause, connect, and be genuinely heard by a friendly “grandma” this November. Staged across key dates at the square and farmers market, the stand emphasizes the healing power of simple conversation and human connection as we approach the holiday season. Founded in 2012 by Mike Matthews in New York City to link his 95-year-old grandmother to passersby, the idea has grown into a nationwide phenomenon celebrating empathy and intergenerational engagement.

https://mckinneytoday.com/mckinney-main-street-hosts-grandma-stand-to-inspire-connection-and-well-being/

11/18/2025

Join our Provider Network Advisory Committee! 📢
Your voice can shape local planning, policy development, and community advocacy. Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference.
Commitment: ~12 hours/year.
Background check required.
Interested? Email bhcontracts@lifepathystems.org for details.

11/14/2025

💙 A reminder we all need today 💙

The loss of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has left us heartbroken. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, his teammates, and everyone who knew and loved him.
This tragedy reminds us that mental health challenges don't discriminate. They can affect anyone—our heroes, our neighbors, our loved ones—often in ways we can't see.

If you're struggling right now, please hear this: You are not alone. You are not a burden. Help is available, and you deserve it.
We want to share this TED Talk by Adam Whybrew, who talks about how opening up about his mental health actually strengthened his life and relationships: http://t.ted.com/xMuE9dD

Crisis Resources - Available Right Now:
• LifePath Systems Crisis Line: 877-422-5939 (24/7)
• National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

How We Can All Help:
✓ Check in on the people in your life—really check in
✓ Listen without judgment
✓ Share resources without hesitation
✓ Talk openly about mental

For Organizations, Schools & Businesses:
Is your team equipped to recognize and respond to mental health crises? LifePath Systems offers Mental Health First Aid training throughout Collin County—both adult and teen MHFA certification programs. Give your community life-saving skills. Contact us to learn more. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lifepath-systems-32364813845

We remove the stigma by showing up for each other. By talking about it. By refusing to let anyone suffer in silence.
Please reach out today—to get help for yourself or to check on someone you care about. That one conversation could save a life.

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