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Community-Based Collaboration: A Philanthropic Model for Positive Social Change 

03-13-2009 15:18

Lynda Frost, J.D., Ph.D., Susan Stone, J.D., M.D.
A highly publicized incident catalyzed the Austin, Texas, community, convened by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, to address gaps in the behavioral health system. The foundation worked with public health and safety officials to create the Austin Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force. Fourteen indicators were compiled into a Mentally Healthy Community Score Card, including indicators related to behavioral health, such as fitness, housing, and employment. Of these, 78 percent showed improvement between 2005 and 2006. System change outcomes included improved quality and access to data, greater public awareness of mental health issues, and the development of new programs and funding.
From The Foundation Review (Vol. 1, Issue 1). Read the entire issue at www.foundationreview.org

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