by Josephine Gurch | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, Hogg Blog, Podcast
“I’m not looking for a utopia,” Latasha Taylor says. “I’m looking for balance. Nature shows us that balance is the best way for any entity to move forward and be successful.” In 2016, the Hogg Foundation started its Mental Health Peer Policy Fellows Grant Program to...
by Josephine Gurch | Jun 9, 2017 | Blog, Hogg Blog, Podcast
Photo credit: Mental Health America of Greater Houston “Awareness does not always associate with action or effectiveness,” Carrie Baron says. “Just because you’re aware doesn’t mean that you’re changing the situation.” Earlier this year, an article published in the...
by Ike Evans | Jun 4, 2013 | Blog
Last week marked the end of Texas’ 83rd Legislative Session, which also marks the end of our fellows’ time here at the foundation. In her own words, Meagan tells us about her experience at Hogg and at the Capitol. Tell us a bit more about your background....
by Peter McGraw | Nov 2, 2011 | Blog
I recently had the opportunity to attend the 25th annual Alternatives Conference in Orlando, Florida. The theme of the consumer-driven conference was “Coming Home: Creating Our Own Communities of Wellness and Recovery.” One of the most exciting presentations came from...
by Colleen Horton | Feb 25, 2011 | Blog
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health advances mental wellness in Texas in a variety of ways, including our work in public policy. While staff cannot lobby for or against specific legislation, we are able to provide educational information and technical assistance to...