The Hogg Foundation envisions a future in which all people in Texas thrive in communities that support mental health and well-being. We believe it’s possible to transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life. We support research and learning, practice and implementation, and policy initiatives to achieve this vision.
Public Policy
Through a variety of policy initiatives, the Hogg Foundation influences systemic change at the state and local level to improve the mental health and well-being of people across Texas.
Policy Recommendations
Policy recommendations that include funding and support for mental health promotion through prevention, early intervention, and access.
Texas Mental Health Guide
A Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems & Services in Texas helps you navigate pressing policy issues, funding, and programs.
2024 Impact Report
Embracing Change, Preserving Purpose
For 84 years, we have supported our vision for all Texans to thrive in communities that promote mental health and well-being. The places where people live, learn, work, play, and pray have an impact on improving mental health.
News and Announcements
Get news, insights and ideas related to our initiatives and the state of mental health in Texas.
Hogg Foundation Receives National Leadership Grant to Address Management of Historical Public Mental Health Records
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has been awarded a $149,295 National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to develop and host nationwide convenings focused on historical public mental health records.
A look at the Texas mental health workforce shortage
“If you look at the raw numbers, we don’t have enough providers, even if they were evenly distributed,” said Alison Mohr Boleware, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health policy director.
2024 Moore Fellowship Winner: Catherine Wilsnack
Catherine Wilsnack is a doctoral candidate in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Her dissertation is titled, “Psychosocial Health at the Intersection of Oncology and Substance Use.” Her study will help characterize how and why cancer survivors may experience an increased risk of substance use throughout the cancer continuum.