by Darrell Wiggins | Jul 24, 2025
The 89th Legislative Session provided a number of changes in the mental health and substance use landscape, including increased funding for several services and legislation that directly impacts Texas communities.
by Darrell Wiggins | Jul 10, 2023
The 88th Legislative Session was a whirlwind of activity with many mental health and substance use issues rising to the forefront. The Uvalde tragedy, youth mental health, workforce challenges, and high substance use overdose deaths were top of mind for many...
by Darrell Wiggins | Jul 27, 2022
Individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions often lack access to quality mental health services and trauma-informed care despite the fact that they experience mental health conditions at three to...
by Ike Evans | Sep 15, 2021
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, in partnership, aims to address the complexities and challenges of diverting individuals with behavioral health needs from the criminal justice system.
by Ike Evans | Sep 8, 2021
It is important for people to be informed about what this new Overdose Bystander Law does and doesn’t do, and what they can expect to happen if they call 911 for a possible overdose.