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…
Welcome to the Hogg Blog
Welcome to the new Hogg Blog, the official blog of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. As you can see the new Hogg Blog reflects our new brand and offers more flexibility. This blog is a public forum designed to raise awareness and encourage community discussion...
Outpatient Competency Restoration — Using Scarce Resources More Effectively
In the midst of the current budget crisis, lawmakers are searching for ways to save money and use existing funds more effectively and efficiently. One way to do this is to expand outpatient competency restoration initiatives. When an individual with mental illness is...
Seclusion & Restraint Reduction: A Policy Response and Training Opportunity
On March 17th, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 41 by Senator Zaffirini. The bill addresses the use of restraints in state supported living centers (SSLCs) and includes the following provisions: Prohibits the use of restraints in state supported living centers...
Clubhouse Model Named Evidence-Based Practice
I just wanted to share some really worthy news with everyone. Last week I received a very exciting email from Lisa Yoch, executive director of the Austin Clubhouse. Her message informed me that the Clubhouse Model has been accepted by SAMHSA as an evidence-based...
The Mental Health Workforce Crisis
Texas has a serious mental health workforce crisis. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health and Methodist Healthcare Ministries collaborated to develop Crisis Point: Mental Health Workforce Shortages in Texas. This document offers important information on the shortage...
Safe Zones Project Promotes Mental Health in GLBTQ Community
It is not uncommon for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth to feel unsafe in school and experience anxiety or depression as a result of their sexual orientation. In 2009 Montrose Counseling Center in Houston received a three-year grant from the...