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
Behavioral Health Emergency Response Initiative (BHERi)
SUMMARY – The Behavioral Health Emergency Response Initiative (BHERi) is a joint national venture seeking to improve the response to 911 calls that involve a person experiencing a mental health emergency. BHERi’s goal is to ensure that a person in distress receives effective care that addresses underlying mental health needs.
Continuum of Care
Texas Juvenile Justice
Continuum of Care
SUMMARY – The Meadows Institute is leading a statewide initiative to strengthen Texas’ Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care and improve the outcomes of youth involved in the justice system by publishing a statewide report, seven regional analyses, and a detailed report identifying gaps, assets, and actionable solutions in Bexar County.
Continuum of Care Resources
Collaborative Problem Solving: Empowering Families & Enhancing Child-Serving Systems
SUMMARY – The Meadows Institute, in partnership with Think:Kids, is expanding the impact of Collaborative Problem Solving® across Texas and offering no-cost trainings to child and family-serving professionals. This evidence-based, trauma-informed approach helps children build skills in problem-solving, flexibility, and frustration tolerance, while also strengthening relationships and reducing challenging behaviors. Registration is live for our upcoming training opportunity.
Improving Outcomes Through Measurement-Informed Care
Measurement-informed care (MIC), also known as measurement-based care, involves regularly and systematically using patient data to inform clinical decisions and improve quality of care. In partnership with West Health, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute published a brief and hosted a companion webinar to expand understanding of MIC and how it can make behavioral health care more consistent, accountable and effective.