A special Celebration of Life at PeerFest 2024 brought attendees together to remember dear friends we’ve lost since gathering at PeerFest 2016. The event featured a memorial slide show and violin performance by Anna Harris of the Hogg Foundation. https://lnkd.in/ds5Bknky
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Austin, TX 3,248 followers
Transforming how communities promote mental health in everyday life.
About us
Vision: The people of Texas thrive in communities that support mental health and well-being. We envision a future in which all people in Texas thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. This means that the extent to which people are connected to resilient communities that support their mental health is not determined by where they live, how much schooling they have, how much they earn, what they look like, what language they speak, who they love, or how they worship. People feel safe in their neighborhoods and experience a sense of control over their own lives. A broad array of institutions, programs, and services are designed with mental health and well-being in mind. Mission: Transform how communities promote mental health in everyday life. Mental health is not solely an individual responsibility but is a product of community conditions. The places where people live, learn, work, play, and pray can have a significant impact on improving mental health. Some mental health conditions are exacerbated by medical or clinical barriers, such as the lack of mental health professionals in the state. However, many poor outcomes stem from challenging environmental factors like housing stability, neighborhood infrastructure, and conditions at home, work, and school.
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http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/
External link for Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1940
- Specialties
- Mental Health, Wellness, Recovery, and Philanthropy
Locations
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Primary
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3001 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703, US
Employees at Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
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Darrell Wiggins
Creative Mind, Creative Drive.
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Tammy Heinz
Senior Program Officer/ Consumer & Family Liaison at Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
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Imani Evans
Communications Manager at Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
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Mary Capps, MSIS
Cross-Unit Liaison at Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Updates
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Award-winning musician Billy L. Dorsey, Jr. shared his inspiring recovery story at the PeerFest 2024 opening night ceremony, offering insight and advice on finding one’s life purpose. https://ow.ly/At6n50Rl9GE
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“Texas has a vibrant community of people who are using their personal recovery journeys to advocate for broader change in mental health. PeerFest 2024 is a not-to-be-missed chance for people to tap into this community, to be challenged and inspired, and to infuse that energy into their lives going forward. The Hogg Foundation is proud to be associated with this one-of-a-kind event," said Ike Evans, communications manager for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, which is the principal funder of PeerFest. https://ow.ly/aXvw50Rl9Az
Grapevine event celebrates Texans on wellness journey
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Watch Daryl Howard's unusual, one-of-a-kind magic show as he entertains us with both close-up and stage magic and Let's Have a Great Time Together! Tonight, 7pm. https://fb.me/e/5mQhquJzv
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Recovery Stories from PeerFest planning committee members. Intro by Lena Caballero. Recovery Stories from Jack Brown. Michelle Mata, and Tracey Moore. https://fb.me/e/7h1qcXEWy
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This experience blends comedy with practical strategies to tackle stress head-on. Participants will embark on a laughter-infused training session, exploring the art of finding humor even in life's challenging moments. Through a series of dynamic activities, attendees will discover the power of comedy to reshape perspectives and build mental fortitude. Expect a mix of a live stand up performance, interactive exercises, and insightful discussions that seamlessly weave humor into stress management techniques. https://fb.me/e/558UOO1nZ
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PeerFest in-person attendees will show off their talents. Tonight @ 7:30 pm! https://fb.me/e/4EFfsjJFZ
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Live-streaming will only be at the start of Game Night and end within 10-15 mins. 8pm tonight. https://fb.me/e/9dPQ3tv1w
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The Texas A&M University system is partnering with the JED Foundation to launch the largest survey of student mental health in the U.S., asking 12,000 students and 12,000 faculty and staff members to complete a “healthy minds” survey. https://lnkd.in/g5m34UbY
Texas A&M And A&M System Schools Begins Four Year Study Of Student Mental Health - WTAW | 1620AM & 94.5FM
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Today is the day! PeerFest 2024 begins. We will be live-streaming the opening ceremony featuring a keynote address entitled “In the Right Seat: Finding Purpose at the Intersection of Passion, Proficiency, and Positioning,” from Sir Billy Dorsey, personal stories, a dance performance, and a speech from Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., executive director of the Hogg Foundation. https://fb.me/e/72RqcCskX
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