Project Tag: Schools and Education
Rio Grande Valley Behavioral Health System Strengths and Needs Assessment
SUMMARY – Beginning in October 2024, the Meadows Institute conducted a community mental health strength and needs assessment covering the counties the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF) serves – Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy. This report summarizes the findings of the assessment and provides data-driven and actionable recommendations for sustaining an ideal mental health system in the region.
Strategies for Increasing Access to Quality Mental Health Care for Children and Youth in Colorado
Summary – With generous support from the Penner Family Foundation, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute conducted a comprehensive analysis of Colorado’s child and youth mental health landscape. This strategic analysis of existing and potentially impactful levers across policy, philanthropy, and industry — as well as opportunities for transformational investment — spotlights the vital work of organizations across the state, identifies existing challenges and obstacles, and pinpoints promising opportunities for improving mental health resources and support for Colorado’s children and youth across public and private sectors.
Supporting the Mental Health and Well-being of Youth with Developmental Disabilities
SUMMARY — Since 2022, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, with support from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), has researched the mental health needs of youth and young adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and explored best practices for promoting mental health and well-being in the DD community. Resources on this page are designed to promote best practices for supporting people with DD.
Minding College Minds Inaugural Learning Community
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute launched the first-ever Minding College Minds™ Learning Community for Texas community colleges, offered in partnership with the Texas Success Center. Through participation in this learning community, thirteen community colleges will develop a comprehensive postsecondary mental health action plan for their system using the Minding College Minds Postsecondary Mental Health Framework.
Minding College Minds: Supporting Mental Health in Postsecondary Settings
The Meadows Institute is a trusted partner and resource for postsecondary institutions in mental health policy and practice. Drawing from our extensive experience at the intersection of community and policy work, we bring a comprehensive, multi-systems perspective to addressing mental health needs in postsecondary settings.
San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative
SUMMARY – This collaborative formed in 2019 to provide free, unified mental health services directly at campuses of underserved schools where transportation remains a barrier to students finding care. Since 2022, the Meadows Institute has served as its administrative backbone and service coordination entity.
San Antonio School Mental Health Executive Learning Community
SUMMARY – A year-long learning community for leaders in seven San Antonio school districts. Members have access to expert-facilitated group learning experiences and cultivated workshops anchored in evidence-based practices to accelerate their ability to develop, implement, and sustain their comprehensive school mental health systems.
Tarrant County Area School Mental Health Executive Learning Community
SUMMARY – A year-long learning community for leaders in 13 Tarrant County school districts. Members have access to expert facilitated group learning experiences and cultivated workshops anchored in evidence-based practices to accelerate their ability to develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive school mental health systems.
Advancing School Safety & Student Wellness Executive Learning Community
SUMMARY – A year-long learning community for leaders in nine North Texas school districts. Members have access to expert-facilitated group learning experiences and cultivated workshops anchored in evidence-based practices to promote safe schools and student well-being.
Northeast Texas School Mental Health Executive Learning Community
SUMMARY – A year-long learning community for leaders in 23 Northeast Texas school districts and three community colleges . Members have access to expert-facilitated group learning experiences and cultivated workshops anchored in evidence-based practices to accelerate their ability to develop, implement, and sustain their comprehensive school mental health systems.
Trellis Foundation Postsecondary Mental Health & Wellbeing Learning Community
This first-of-its-kind, two-year collaborative for innovative institutions of higher education in Texas is reshaping how they support student and staff mental health. Made possible by the Trellis Foundation, the Learning Community aims to improve student outcomes and increase understanding of mental health and well-being needs within participating institutions.
North Texas School Mental Health Executive Learning Community
SUMMARY — A year-long premier learning experience for leaders in 19 North Texas school districts. Learning Community members have access to expert consultation from Meadows Institute staff, monthly best-in-class group learning experiences, and cultivated workshop collaboration to accelerate their ability to develop and implement comprehensive school mental health plans districtwide.