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…

Rick Ybarra
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

At A Glance Table of Contents Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services Eligibility for Services Services, Utilization, and Costs Division for Rehabilitative Services Vocational Rehabilitation Program...

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

At A Glance Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Prevalence of Behavioral Health Conditions for People with Disabilities and Aging Texans People with Disabilities Aging Texans Changing Environment SB 7 SB 45 SB 1226 Trauma-informed care and...

National Context

National Context

The National Context Recent Federal Health Care Initiatives Impacting Behavioral Health The New Freedom Commission and Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Presidential Mental Health Initiatives The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Key Features...

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...

Staff

Staff

Executive Office A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez is the fifth executive director and the first Hispanic to lead the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since its creation in 1940. As chief executive officer, he oversees the vision, mission, goals,...