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…
#goodlistening: How to Actively Hear What Others Have to Say
#goodlistening: How to Actively Hear What Others Have to Say Session Presentation by Dr. Beth Garland, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital This session focused on strategies for good listening that help people improve their relationships and...
Amplifying Voice and Leadership Opportunities
Amplifying Voice and Leadership Opportunities Session Presentation from Sarah Munoz, Via Hope This interactive session will provide an opportunity to explore and learn the importance of youth voice and leadership.
Housing for People with Serious Mental Illness
Policy Recommendation: Housing for People with Serious Mental Illness Introduction On any given night, more than 36,000 Texans experience homelessness.i An estimated 26.2% of these individuals are living with serious mental illness (SMI).ii People with SMI who do not...
Competency Restoration Policy Brief
Policy Brief: Competency Restoration Introduction What is Competency Restoration? Competency restoration is the process used when an individual charged with a crime is found by a court to be incompetent to stand trial, typically due to an active mental illness or an...
Know Your Rights!
Know Your Rights! Session Presentation from Disability Rights Texas This workshop offered advice on legal self-advocacy in education, employment, social security and health care for transition-age youth and their families.
Mental Health Guide
Navigating the behavioral health delivery system in Texas can be a daunting prospect for even the most informed advocates and policymakers. The painstakingly compiled information in A Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas: 2nd...