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The Comprehensive Mental Health Plan for Texas Update Report (PDF)
This report updates the Comprehensive Mental Health Plan for Texas refining its priority goals with specific work plans. Posted October 2007
• Read the 2006 CMHP report » (PDF, 378 KB)
FY 2007 Texas Adult Mental Health (AMH) Consumer Survey (MS Word)
In state fiscal year (FY) 2007, Texas conducted its 11th annual Adult Mental Health (AMH) Survey. The AMH Survey, designed by the federal Mental Health Statistics Improvement Program (MHSIP), measures consumer perception of state mental health services as part of a broader federal effort to evaluate the performance of the mental health system. This report presents the FY 2007 Texas AMH Survey statewide results. An accompanying report presents the FY 2007 results for the Texas Youth Services Survey for Families (YSSF), which measures the perception of parents whose children have received state mental health services.
FY 2007 Texas Youth Services Survey for Families (YSSF) (MS Word)
In state fiscal year (FY) 2007, Texas conducted its sixth annual Youth Services Survey for Families (YSSF). The YSSF, designed by the federal Mental Health Statistics Improvement Program (MHSIP), measures consumer perception of state mental health services as part of a broader federal effort to evaluate the performance of the mental health system. This report presents the Texas FY 2007 YSSF statewide results. An accompanying report presents the FY 2007 results for the Adult Mental Health (AMH) Survey, which measures the perception of adults who have received state mental health services.
The Future Mental Health System in Texas: Recommendations for Mental Health Transformation, Report of the Mental Health Transformation Workgroup to the Senate of Texas Committee on Health and Human Services, November 1, 2006 (PDF, 313 KB)
Mental Health System Transformation Grant Abstract (PDF, 411 KB)
Mental Health Needs Assessment, "Voices Transforming Texas: Texas Assessment of Mental Health Needs and Resources" (PDF, 4.73 MB)
Executive Summary of Mental Health Needs Assessment (PDF, 836 KB)
Comprehensive Mental Health Plan for the State of Texas (PDF, 378 KB)
Goals and Strategies (PDF, 46 KB)
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A PowerPoint presentation providing updates on MHT, LPND and Crisis Redesign. (MS PowerPoint, 534 KB)
DSHS Behavioral Health NEWS BRIEF
(Bimonthly publication) Informing policy and practice in mental health and substance abuse services through data.
An Employer's Guide to Behavioral Health Services
A roadmap and recommendations for evaluating, designing and implementing behavioral health services.
Links to the following sites are provided as a courtesy to those interested in issues related to mental health from a variety of standpoints. The views expressed on these sites are not necessarily those of any person or entity involved with Texas' Mental Health Transformation project.
Texans Working Together
A website dedicated to the elimination of the stigma of mental illness in every Texas workplace.
SAMHSA's Resource Center to Address Discrimination & Stigma Associated
with Mental Illness (ADS Center)
Two site features of particular interest are the listserv and the section providing information for consumers.
The National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
Medline Plus: Mental Health and Child Mental Health
A broad index of information for consumers, family members, advocates, researchers, and practitioners.
PsychForums Mental Health Support Community
A popular online discussion forum and support group covering both general and specific mental health topics.
Mental Health in Texas
Discussion forum on the topic of mental health in Texas.
Psych Central: Mental Health Support Groups
An index of mental health support groups and Usenet news groups.
SAMHSA Index of Texas Mental Health Resources
Includes contact information for state agencies, support organizations, and advocacy organizations.