Projects

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Texas LAUNCH

TIEMH was awarded a Project Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health (Project LAUNCH) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to promote the wellness of young children, from birth to 8 years of age, by addressing the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral aspects of their development, preparing young children to thrive in school and beyond.

Preschool Development Grant Birth Through 5

The federal government awarded Texas through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) a Preschool Development Grant Birth through 5 (PDG B-5) to help Texas address gaps

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Person-Centered Recovery Planning

Person-centered recovery planning is a collaborative process in mental health care that helps individuals achieve personal recovery goals, and since 2013, TIEMH has been evaluating its implementation in Texas public mental health organizations.

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Peer Providers

Why should peer specialists be involved in conducting research? Peer providers (peer specialists, family partners, and recovery coaches) have lived experience with their own or

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Healthy Community Collaborative

Healthy Community Collaboratives tackle homelessness in Texas using a Housing First approach that offers housing, mental health care, and substance use recovery services through cross-sector collaboration, while evaluations ensure program effectiveness and better outcomes.

The Peer Organization Growth Academy (POGA)

POGA was a one-time program developed to support peer-run organizations in Texas. Although it was originally made for Texas organizations, we invite groups everywhere to view our courses.

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Innovative Healing Centered Project (IHCP)

TIEMH identified 15 underserved communities in Texas to participate in the Innovative Healing Centered Projects (IHCPs) to advance innovation in health prevention services to support youth and families.

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Transition Age Youth

The Transition Age Youth (TAY) Division aims to promote wellness and community participation through integration of developmentally and culturally attuned services for TAY locally and nationally.