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
Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care

The Hogg Foundation seeks to raise awareness of the prevalence and influence of trauma in the lives of mental health consumers and the ways in which trauma affects behavior. A lack of understanding or appreciation of the role of past trauma in shaping present behavior...

Integrated Health Care

Integrated Health Care

People’s minds and bodies are inseparable — except when it comes to health care. All too often, physical and mental health conditions are treated apart from one another. Different insurance plans cover physical and mental health care. Providers in unrelated offices or...

Texas Recovery

Texas Recovery

Only people who have been through the process of recovery and wellness themselves or through a family member can know what the experience is like. Their knowledge, experience and perspectives can bring hope to others. They also can identify and advocate for...

History

History

At the heart of the foundation’s 75th anniversary celebration is a new website that explores the history of the foundation and its role in the formation of the modern mental health infrastructure in Texas. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health was established in...

News & Resources

News & Resources

A breakdown of all mental health related legislative activity from the 84th Legislative Session Subscribe to, and visit, Mental Health Daily, an e-newsletter and website highlighting the most important mental health news of the day. Advancing Wellness & Recovery...

News & Resources

News & Resources

A breakdown of all mental health related legislative activity from the 84th Legislative Session Subscribe to, and visit, Mental Health Daily, an e-newsletter and website highlighting the most important mental health news of the day. Advancing Wellness & Recovery...