The Austin Public Library system provides some of the most visible and accessible third space systems in the city. It is a network of spaces that serve people across ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.
Beth Hines takes a whole system approach to student mental health through a program at Arp Elementary School.
We have awarded scholarships to 24 social work students to address a shortage of mental health professionals in Texas.
Our latest podcast explores what it takes to avoid “reform whiplash”, the cycle in which systems lurch forward during crisis only to stall or regress once public attention shifts.
Social connectedness is one of the needs that must be met for humans to be able to focus on a higher level of mental and emotional needs.
Explore how you can use your personal story to shape systems, influence policy, and make their communities stronger.