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…

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Public Behavioral Health Services in Texas

Public Behavioral Health Services in Texas

The content in the sections linked below provide an overview of the multiple Texas state agencies and programs that provide a wide range of behavioral health services for clients.   Texas Health and Human Services System Texas Department of State Health Services...

Public Behavioral Health Services in Texas

Public Behavioral Health Services in Texas

The content in the sections linked below provide an overview of the multiple Texas state agencies and programs that provide a wide range of behavioral health services for clients.   Texas Health and Human Services System Texas Department of State Health Services...

The Texas Environment

The Texas Environment

The Texas legislature, advocates, and other stakeholders continue to recognize the importance of improving mental health and substance use services and supports within the state. The past legislative session yielded both successes and lost opportunities for...