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…
September is National Recovery Month
Throughout September, mental health advocates and consumers will celebrate the power of wellness as part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Recovery Month. The event provides an opportunity to look beyond statistics...
CFHA Conference Registration Extended
It’s hard to believe that the summer is winding to a close. In Texas, that means saying a welcomed goodbye to scorching days and steamy nights. This year, it also means getting excited about hosting the 14th annual Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA)...
Amy’s Mental Health Recovery Story
Recovery from mental illness is a process, requiring perseverance and hard work. As Amy’s story shows mental wellness is an achievable goal. Her path to becoming a mental health advocate has not been easy but her story exemplifies the power of recovery. From an early...
Martinez Appointed to National Committee on the Governance and Financing of Graduate Medical Education
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences has appointed Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., executive director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, to a 21-member national consensus committee on the governance and financing of graduate medical...
Remembering the Impact of Trauma for Mental Illness Awareness Week
In observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week, we must not forget about the role of trauma and how trauma can impact one’s mental health and wellness. Trauma is an overwhelming emotional response to a tragic event or extreme circumstance like an automobile accident...
Hogg Foundation Announces 11 Scholarship Recipients
The Hogg Foundation is excited to announce that 11 Texas graduate social work students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. These scholarship recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to providing mental health services in...