About the Seminar
Since 1978, the foundation has convened this seminar to increase awareness about mental health concepts, such as recovery, integrated health, and barriers to well-being. Named after our first executive director, Dr. Robert Lee Sutherland, this event offers a chance for Texans to reflect on critical issues in mental health and promote innovation and collaboration among providers, advocates, consumers, and their families.
Pictured to the right, former first ladies Rosalynn Carter (left) and Lady Bird Johnson (right) with former Hogg executive director Wayne Holtzman (center) at the first RLS in 1978.
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2025 RLS | Growing Together: Building Capacity for Collective Wellness
Photo gallery, recap video, and presentations coming soon! Download the coloring book below.
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