Our Projects
From the Gulf Coast to West Texas and from the Rio Grande Valley to the Panhandle, The Meadows Institute is helping communities and organizations improve services and systems of care that make mental health and substance use treatment better in a myriad of ways. Each of these projects represents a step forward in making Texas a national leader in mental health care.
Projects list
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.
Okay to Say™ Public Awareness Campaign
SUMMARY — The Okay to Say™ campaign was launched in 2016 by the Meadows Institute under the leadership of Tom Luce, our founding president and CEO, to encourage those living with mental illness to foster a personal support network and provide guidance for loved ones offering support.
Caruth Police Institute at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Empowering Leaders, Elevating Excellence
The Caruth Police Institute (CPI), operated by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, serves as a leading hub for advancing public safety innovation and excellence. We consult with police agencies and municipal governments to help them implement, research and data-informed strategies, organizational reforms, and specialized programs.
Learning from Persons with Lived Experience in 911 Crisis Response
To better understand how people experiencing a mental health crisis may want to engage with 911 and other crisis response services, the Meadows Institute and Fountain House partnered to conduct interviews with people living with serious mental illness.