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.
Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…
Policy Recommendation: Addressing the Texas Mental Health Workforce Shortage
Policy Recommendation: Addressing the Texas Mental Health Workforce Shortage Introduction People experiencing mental illness can achieve recovery and wellness when appropriate mental health services and supports are available. Through recovery, they can live...
Evaluation: Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Initiative
Evaluation: Seclusion and Restraint Reduction Initiative Overview “Seclusion and restraint” is using physical force, restricting movement, or involuntarily medicating or isolating people to manage their behavior. These methods are often used to control people at risk...
Policy Recommendation: Self-Directed Mental Health Service Delivery
Policy Recommendation: Self-Directed Mental Health Service DeliveryRecommendationThe Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services should develop a pilot for self-directed mental health services in the integrated managed care system....
Policy Recommendation: Expanding Mental Health Peer Support Services
Policy Recommendation: Expanding Mental Health Peer Support ServicesRecommendationHHSC and DSHS will identify and implement changes needed to expand the use of certified peer specialists in the provision of mental health services in Texas. This should include, but not...
The Texas Mental Health Worforce: Continuing Challenges and Sensible Strategies
Policy Brief: The Texas Mental Health Workforce: Continuing Challenges and Sensible Strategies IntroductionThe individual and societal benefits of achieving mental wellness are significant. The need for mental health services is high.In 2014, 18.1 percent of adults in...
Hogg Foundation Policy Priorities 2018-2019
Hogg Foundation Policy Priorities 2018-2019Key IssuesPeer Support ServicesMental Health Workforce Development PlanStrengthening the Mental Health WorkforceMental Health and Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental DisabilitiesIntegrated...