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…
A One-Stop Shop for Mental Health Resources
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had the opportunity to present about mental health, wellness and recovery to a number of audiences. Each time there have been individuals in the audience who are seeking answers and more information about mental health conditions,...
Five Ways to Bring Down Health Care Costs
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLikbHWwq4o&w=640&h=360] The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) recently solicited opinions from 18 physicians with a diverse range of experiences and specialties to share their ideas on what’s needed to control...
The Hogg Policy Fellows Q&As
The Hogg Foundation works to transform mental health policy in Texas. The Hogg Mental Health Policy Fellows grant program is one of our tools for fostering the ability of individuals and organizations to engage in effective mental health policy work. Get to know some...
The Lessons of Suicide
It was one of the first times I realized suicide was an option. It had never seemed real to me before. Now, I knew someone who did it. And in front of me. I wasn’t as afraid of it any more.
Rosalynn Carter: an American Treasure
Most Americans probably didn’t even notice the incredibly important announcement made in Atlanta last week at Mrs. Carter’s 29th Annual Symposium on Mental Health Policy. The announcement made by Secretary Sebelius of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
The Risks and Rewards of Health Care Reform
Each day seems to bring new developments and challenges in the rapidly changing environment for mental health services. Some common questions we hear: How do we preserve and strengthen innovations like peer support in an integrated service environment dominated by...