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Established in 1940, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health envisions a future in which the people of Texas thrive in communities that support mental health and well-being. Using a variety of approaches, including grantmaking, convening, research and public policy, the foundation works collaboratively to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life.
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Hogg Foundation Mourns the Passing of Stephany J. Bryan
The Hogg Foundation mourns the passing of Stephany J. Bryan, senior program officer and champion of mental health in Texas.
Hogg Foundation Executive Director Named to Prestigious White House Task Force
The foundation is pleased to announce that our executive director, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., has been named to the Biden-Harris Administration COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force.
Hogg Foundation Awards $42,500 for 2021 Healthy Minds Grants for African American Mental Health, Well-being
Ten organizations have been chosen for this special opportunity. The goal is to support mental health and wellness among African Americans in the Central Texas area.

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Hogg Foundation in the News
- MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH: ‘MAN UP’ IS NOT THE ANSWER
Latino Health, December 21, 2020 - University of Texas Hogg Foundation receives $1.1 million from Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, wife
Austin American-Statesman, December 17, 2020 - Why the fascinating Ima Hogg is one of Texas’ most celebrated women
Houston Chronicle, December 13, 2020 - Dallas Works to Avoid Sending People in Crisis to Emergency Rooms or Jails
Pew Trusts, December 8, 2020
- The Role of Christian Faith when Facing Mental Illness
Dr. Carol Ministries, December 2, 2020 - Why “Into the Fold” is the Perfect 2020 Podcast
Austin Monthly, December 1, 2020 - University of Texas’ Hogg Foundation declares racism a mental health crisis
Austin American-Statesman, November 20, 2020