Seclusion & Restraint Reduction: A Policy Response and Training Opportunity
On March 17th, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 41 by Senator Zaffirini. The bill addresses the use of restraints in state supported living centers (SSLCs) and includes the following provisions: Prohibits the use of restraints in state supported living centers...
Outpatient Competency Restoration — Using Scarce Resources More Effectively
In the midst of the current budget crisis, lawmakers are searching for ways to save money and use existing funds more effectively and efficiently. One way to do this is to expand outpatient competency restoration initiatives. When an individual with mental illness is...
The Texas Budget and Mental Health
Summary & Analysis House Bill 1 is the House of Representative’s budget bill. It will determine how much each state agency has to spend on programs and services. The final bill likely won’t be voted on until the end of May at the earliest. The numbers will change...
Welcome to the Hogg Blog
Welcome to the new Hogg Blog, the official blog of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. As you can see the new Hogg Blog reflects our new brand and offers more flexibility. This blog is a public forum designed to raise awareness and encourage community discussion...