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Toward a More Effective 911 Alternative
This blog post is guest authored by Larry D. Brown Jr., PhD, associate director for Community Health and Violence Prevention Services at Harris County Public Health. He presented a session at the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar as part of the Building Partnerships and Collaboration track.
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Language Matters in Mental Health
The words we use shape how we see the world–and ourselves. The words we choose and the meanings we attach to them influence our decisions, beliefs, and well-being. We have a choice in the words we use to describe ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Latest Podcast
Supporting Mental Health During the Holidays
Austin Clubhouse provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals with mental health challenges, especially during the holidays. The organization’s approach is rooted in fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.
Staff Highlights
February 2025 Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of February 2025.
Community Voices
Opinion
Mental health in schools is at a tipping point. Here is what needs to happen.
It happens more often than people realize. A student in middle school starts behaving disruptively in class. The teacher tries to manage the situation by balancing the young person’s needs with those of the other students, while maintaining a safe learning environment...
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Promoting Mental Health: Community-Informed Policy Recommendations
For over 80 years, the Hogg Foundation has been working to improve the mental health and well-being of Texans through strategic grant making, research, and policy education. Our work informs state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health...
Jason Castillo Named New Policy Specialist at Hogg Foundation
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is pleased to announce Jason Castillo as its new Policy Specialist.
Sustainability? No, It Is About Building Durability
In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.
Hogg Foundation Welcomes Back the Texas Grants Resource Center
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health welcomes back the Texas Grants Resource Center, formerly known as the Regional Foundation Library, at the University of Texas at Austin.
Transforming Lives at the Border: How a Rural Library in San Elizario is Changing the Game
An example of how one rural library is making a tangible difference in a small rural border community by prioritizing people and harnessing existing community assets.
November 2024 Staff Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the presentations made, events hosted, and honors received by the talented and dedicated staff of the Hogg Foundation during the month of November 2024.
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