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 2023 Annual Report
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute worked diligently to address the nation’s ongoing mental health crisis in 2023, and this annual report demonstrates the progress we made toward our goal to expand access to evidence-based mental health care. In 2023, our years of research-grounded policy and programmatic support to the Texas Legislature culminated in the largest investment in mental health by any legislature in American history. At the same time, we reached beyond Texas to grow our presence in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the U.S. to accelerate the integration of mental health care into health care more broadly. By shaping policy and guiding implementation at the national, state, and local levels, the Meadows Institute continues to strive to become the most trusted voice in Texas and across the country for positive advances in behavioral health that change 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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