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…
The Words We Use Do Matter
Two bills have been filed this session addressing the use of respectful language when referring to people with disabilities – SB 26 by Senator Zaffirini and HB 1481 by Rep. Truitt. These are important bills as the language we use reflects our values and influences...
Don’t Let Your Voice Go Unheard
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is still allowing for public comment on the draft revisions of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders scheduled for publication in 2013. During an open period for public comment...
On trauma and children’s mental health
Research shows that one in four children will experience a traumatic event or experience before age 16. With such alarming statistics it’s no wonder the Hogg Foundation’s second conference on children’s mental health was so well attended. Young Minds...
Media Coverage of the Texas Legislature
Many thanks to Texas media for robust coverage of mental health policy issues during the 82nd legislative session – especially regarding the potential devastation of proposed funding cuts for public mental health services. Throughout the session, Texas reporters,...
Financing Integrated Health Care Nationally and in Texas
This webinar presented several ways to fund collaborative care and integrated health care initiatives today. Attendees also learned about a free new financing worksheet developed for Texas that can serve as an example for other states.
Be a Voice For Change and Learn About the Need for Bilingual Mental Health Services
Spanish is the second-most common language in the state of Texas with over 6.2 million people speaking the language in their homes (2006 U.S. Census Bureau), yet it continues to be a severely under-represented language among mental health professionals in the state....