by Kate Rooni | Jun 27, 2024 | Blog, Education, Fellows, Integrated care, News, Programs, Recovery, Research, Trauma, University of Texas
Catherine Wilsnack is a doctoral candidate in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Her dissertation is titled, “Psychosocial Health at the Intersection of Oncology and Substance Use.” Her study will help characterize how and why cancer survivors may experience an increased risk of substance use throughout the cancer continuum.
by Kate Rooni | Jan 10, 2024 | BIPOC, Blog, Community, COVID-19, Equity, News, Policy, Recovery
Because Medicaid is the largest payer of mental health and substance use care in the nation, Texans with mental health or substance use conditions who may lose coverage during this unwinding–erroneously or correctly–will lose out on life-saving care
by Kate Rooni | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog, Children, Community, Family, Fellows, News, Peer support, Policy, Programs, RFP, Youth
The 2024-25 cohort of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Policy Academy and Policy Fellows initiative will focus on supporting child, youth, and family mental health and well-being.
by Kate Rooni | May 2, 2023 | BIPOC, Blog, Community, Equity, Fellows, Justice, Peer support, Podcast, Policy, Programs, Racism, Recovery, Trauma
In episode 146, we’re joined by J.J. Ramirez to learn more about the harm reduction movement and some positive policy developments addressing substance use.
by Ike Evans | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Hogg Blog
The Hogg Foundation has issued a summary of key mental health and substance use-related legislation considered during the 87th legislative session.