Projects
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Kerr County’s Rapid Mental Health Needs Assessment
SUMMARY – In the devastating aftermath of the July 4, 2025, floods, Kerr County and other affected Hill County communities faced urgent and emerging mental health needs. Neighbors, first responders, faith leaders, schools, clinicians,...
Texas Panhandle Data Book
The Texas Panhandle — a region characterized by its unique geography, culture, and economy — faces significant public health challenges, particularly in the areas of mental health and substance use. This data book, published...
Behavioral Health Emergency Response Initiative (BHERi)
SUMMARY - The Behavioral Health Emergency Response Initiative (BHERi) is a joint national venture seeking to improve the response to 911 calls that involve a person experiencing a mental health emergency. BHERi’s goal is...
Continuum of Care
Texas Juvenile Justice
Continuum of Care
SUMMARY - The Meadows Institute is leading a statewide initiative to strengthen Texas’ Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care and improve the outcomes of youth involved in the justice system by publishing a statewide report,...
Collaborative Problem Solving: Empowering Families & Enhancing Child-Serving Systems
SUMMARY - The Meadows Institute, in partnership with Think:Kids, is expanding the impact of Collaborative Problem Solving® across Texas and offering no-cost trainings to child and family-serving professionals. This evidence-based, trauma-informed approach helps...
Improving Outcomes Through Measurement-Informed Care
Measurement-informed care (MIC), also known as measurement-based care, involves regularly and systematically using patient data to inform clinical decisions and improve quality of care. In partnership with West Health, the Meadows Mental...
Enhancing MCOT Services in Rural Texas
SUMMARY – The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute developed "Enhancing MCOT Services in Rural Texas: A Toolkit for Local Mental/Behavioral Health Authorities” to support sustainable improvements that strengthen crisis response capabilities in rural Texas...
Caruth Police Institute at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Empowering Leaders, Elevating Excellence
Texas Blue Chip Program
SUMMARY – The Texas Blue Chip Program provides no-cost resources that support the mental health of police officers. Resources include counseling and office visits with mental health professionals that can be scheduled anonymously without...