Research, Innovation, and Education
Supporting knowledge sharing, emerging practices, and learning opportunities.Research
We will support research through knowledge sharing, ongoing learning, and opportunities to improve systems of care among partners and stakeholders. The foundation also supports new research approaches that engage youth and adults with direct experience with mental health challenges, as well as family members, care providers, and academic partners. Innovation is central to the foundation’s approach, guiding its efforts to identify and test new practices that have the potential to transform mental health in Texas.
Innovation
The foundation has long supported the development and implementation of emerging practices in mental health. By identifying and testing new models of care, funding pilot projects, and fostering cross-sector collaborations, the foundation bridges the gap between research and practice—ensuring promising ideas are tested, refined, and implemented in real-world settings.
Education
Education plays a critical role in moving research and innovation toward lasting change. The foundation is committed to promoting learning among practitioners, policymakers, and community organizations through workshops, learning collaboratives, toolkits, and other resources. Through these efforts, the foundation encourages the adoption of promising approaches and best practices by peer specialists, clinical practitioners, and other professionals across the state. By investing in education, the foundation seeks to strengthen the capacity of the mental health ecosystem and support ongoing professional development.
Key Strategic Actions
- Fund the piloting and meaningful expansion of emerging practices in behavioral health.
- Provide flexible funding to support behavioral health research, innovation, and education.
- Offer educational opportunities for other foundations, organizations, businesses, policymakers, and existing and potential grant partners.
- Build strategic partnerships to engage in research, innovation, and education.
- Identify and promote best and promising practices in the field.
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