Tag: Grants
‘COVID ProTEXion Campaign’ boosts awareness, vaccinations for Texans with severe mental illness
When the COVID-19 outbreak first hit the country in January 2020, William Boyd, executive director of PHOENIX House in Abilene, Texas, a membership-based community for people living with mental illness or trauma, felt like he…
The Texas Vaccine Equity Sprint
SUMMARY - People with serious mental illness (SMI) are at high risk of dying from COVID-19. To help educate this population about vaccinations and opportunities to get vaccinated, the Meadows Institute engaged community organizations...
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Announces Additional $10 Million Contribution from The Meadows Foundation
DALLAS – A $10 million gift from The Meadows Foundation will help the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute make mental-health care available to more Texans. “Ten years ago, The Meadows Foundation saw an opportunity to…
Amarillo Area Foundation announces $475,000 grant to increase mental health care access
This article was originally published by Amarillo Globe-News on April 30, 2022. The Amarillo Area Foundation Thursday announced a $475,000 grant to collaborate with the Meadows Health Policy Institute in an effort to enhance mental…
Addressing mental health in the Texas Panhandle
This article was originally published by ABC7 Amarillo on April 28, 2022. Barriers to healthcare affect millions in the United States and for those seeking mental healthcare, those roadblocks can be even more debilitating. The…
COVID-19 Federal Appropriations Summary
By early May 2020, Congress passed four bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Substantial funds will flow to health care providers, either directly or through state/local governments. This white paper provides health care related…
Texas Senate Finance Committee
SUMMARY – During the 85th Legislative Interim, in March 2018, the Texas Senate Finance Committee met to hear testimony. President and CEO Andy Keller, PhD, was invited testimony and presented on "Mental Health in...
Texas Senate Committee on Health & Human Services – SB 292
On March 29, 2017, MMHPI President and CEO Andy Keller, PhD, was invited testimony at the Texas Senate Committee on Health & Human Services. Senate Bill 292, relating to the creation of grant programs...
Texas House Committee on Public Health – HB 13
On March 21, 2017, MMHPI President and CEO Andy Keller, PhD, was invited testimony at the Texas House Committee on Public Health. House Bill 13, relating to the creation of a matching grant program...
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Recognizes State Leadership for Their Work to Support the Texas Veterans + Family Alliance Grant Program
This Veterans Day, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute honors the men and women who served our country, and, especially, their families. We also want to recognize the Texas Legislature and our state leaders, especially…