Our Mission
Independent and nonpartisan, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute works at the intersection of policy and programs to create equitable systemic changes so all people in Texas, the nation, and the world can obtain the health care they need.
Our Story
The Meadows Institute grew out of The Meadows Foundation’s unyielding concern for the people of Texas. In 2014, The Meadows Foundation established the Institute as an independent nonprofit organization. With offices in Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, and projects in every region of the state, the Meadows Institute has become Texas’s most trusted source for results-oriented information and analysis of effective and efficient mental health policy and programs.
We work at the state, regional, and local levels to help mental health systems improve, share best practices, develop resources, and increase public awareness on the most effective ways to treat mental illness and help people recover.
Our Vision
We envision Texas to be the national leader in treating all people with mental health needs.
Our 2024 Annual Report
Leading the Way—2024 Annual Report
The Meadows Institute reached new heights in 2024 as we worked to help people in Texas and across the country understand, prevent, and treat mental illness. We strengthened existing programs and partnerships, and we launched new initiatives that helped expand access to quality mental health care. At the same time, we continued to build relationships with lawmakers in the Texas Legislature and Washington, D.C., to advance bipartisan solutions to improve our health care system. Our efforts have established the Meadows Institute as a national leader as we passionately shared the message that guides our work: Mental health care saves lives.
To learn more about our work, read the Meadows Institute’s previous annual reports.
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Increased Access
All Texans deserve behavioral health care that is accessible, effective, and efficient.
Systems Transformation
Local systems are best positioned to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of their communities. Ensuring these systems work together seamlessly is key to improving overall care.
Data-Driven Policy
Meaningful data, interpreted with precision, is necessary to ensure Texans receive quality mental health care. That data must drive all decisions, whether they’re made in the doctor’s office or the Texas Capitol.
Our Supporters
The Meadows Institute recognizes and appreciates the generosity of our supporters, whose involvement makes it possible for us to do the work we do. Every dollar donated has a real impact in helping us identify, implement, and share transformational ideas about behavioral health reform, all with the goal of making Texas a national leader in treating people with mental health needs.
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