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…
Texas 84th Legislative Session Summary
Texas 84th Legislative Session Summary for Mental Health-Related Legislation The 84th legislative session ended with both significant achievements and missed opportunities for Texans with mental health concerns. Overall, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS)...
Policy Recommendation to Increase Peer Recovery Services
Policy Recommendation: Increase Access to Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Specialist Services Goal: To increase opportunities for recovery for individuals experiencing serious mental health or substance use conditions by expanding access to peer support services. ...
Policy Recommendation to Increase Peer Recovery Services
Policy Recommendation: Increase Access to Certified Peer Specialist/Recovery Specialist Services Goal: To increase opportunities for recovery for individuals experiencing serious mental health or substance use conditions by expanding access to peer support services. ...
An Evaluation of the Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Health Care in Texas
Evaluation of the Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Health Care in Texas Research shows that integrated health care, the systematic coordination of physical and behavioral health services, is successful in primary care settings. However, little information is...
A Window of Opportunity
A Window of Opportunity Philanthropy’s Role in Eliminating Health Disparities through Integrated Health Care Integrating, or systematically coordinating, primary care and mental health services can greatly improve people’s health and quality of life. Funders can...
A Window of Opportunity
A Window of Opportunity Philanthropy’s Role in Eliminating Health Disparities through Integrated Health Care Integrating, or systematically coordinating, primary care and mental health services can greatly improve people’s health and quality of life. Funders can...