The Power of Language

A student recently sent me an article about person-first language. The article does a great job of exploring different perspectives on why some people prefer to use person-first language. In this case, the language of choice is “a person with autism” while others...

The Hogg Foundation Launches New Brand

The Hogg Foundation is so excited to officially announce the launch of our new brand! As you may have noticed, over the past several weeks our new logo has been popping up on Facebook, Twitter and in the Daily Clips email. We now have officially launched the brand on...

Upcoming Meeting – Revising the Texas Mental Health Code

Despite drastic changes in health care standards and practices, the Texas Mental Health Code has not been extensively revised in over 25 years. Earlier this year, the Hogg Foundation awarded a $90,861 policy grant to Texas Appleseed for a project that seeks to...

My Experience at the RESPECT Institute

As project director of the East Texas Coalition for Mental Health Recovery I have had the opportunity to be involved in many activities over the past year.  My experience with the coalition members has been one of the most satisfying and rewarding.  Last month, along...

Tell us your recovery story!

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...

September 11: What Will You Remember?

It was a day in time that changed the course of history… for everyone. Often events occur from day to day that affect us.  These events may affect many of us, a few of us, only one of us…but rarely does it affect all of us at once.  On September 11th I will remember...