by Ike Evans | Jan 23, 2017
Hogg Foundation Policy Priorities 2018-2019 Key Issues Peer Support Services Mental Health Workforce Development Plan Strengthening the Mental Health Workforce Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities...
by Ike Evans | Sep 7, 2016 | Blog
The 2014-2016 Hogg Mental Health Policy Fellow cohort recently celebrated the end of their tenure in July. The fellows made great strides in the Texas policy arena in a variety of topic areas like the mental health workforce, substance use co-occurrence, services for...
by Ike Evans | Oct 28, 2015
POLICY CONCERNS Maintaining quality, accessible services during the reorganization of the health and human services system. Tracking the usage and effectiveness of the Alternative Response System in the CPS investigative process. Increased focus on housing, employment...
by Ike Evans | Oct 28, 2015
Policy Concerns Diverting people with mental illness who commit low-level offenses away from correctional facilities and into treatment settings Expanding training for jailers and correctional staff on mental health issues and de-escalation techniques Improving mental...
by Ike Evans | Oct 28, 2015
POLICY CONCERNS Ensuring sustainable employment outcomes for people with serious and persistent mental illness Maintaining continuity of services during the transfer of services from DARS to TWC Establishing accountability for outcome-based vocational rehabilitation...
