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…
Calling all psychologists to join the recovery to practice movement!
When I attended the American Psychological Association (APA) Convention last week, I was surprised and pleased to see two recovery-oriented presentations offered the first morning of the conference: Will Psychology Be Relevant in the Era of Health Care Reform? The...
How Do YOU Define Recovery?
Recovery. What does it mean to you? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) wants your help defining recovery in mental health. The goal is to assist everyone involved in behavioral health systems – from policy makers to consumers – to...
The Hogg Foundation’s Legislative Summary is Now Live!
The grueling 82nd Texas legislative session came to a close earlier this summer and Hogg Foundation policy staff was there for both regular and special sessions, working to inform legislators and advocacy groups of the impacts of proposals relating to mental health....
It’s Recovery Month and the Hogg Foundation is Celebrating!
September is National Recovery Month! All month long we will be celebrating recovery on the Hogg Blog, the Hogg Facebook page and our Twitter feed. We invite you to join us in the celebration and to learn more about this significant movement in mental health. Recovery...
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Mental Health
On August 12, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the individual mandate to purchase health insurance in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. Judge Frank Hull’s opinion marks the second time a federal appeals court has...
Wildfires Take a Toll on Mental Health
The recent wildfires in Central Texas have made national news and have torched thousands of acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, and resulted in loss of life. Much has been reported on the devastation caused by these wildfires. However, not much has been said about the...