New Research Release
New Research.
Better Prepared Schools. Stronger Student Support.
Evidence. Insight. Action.
Our independent research examines how prepared Texas educators and school systems are to recognize and respond to student mental health needs-and what that preparedness looks like in the context of HB 3.
Research at a Glance
27
Programs reviewed
10
Leading programs evaluated across 25 implementation measures
25
Implementation measures
9 of 10
Programs meet or can meet Texas HB 3 requirements
Key finding: Effective educator mental health training options exist. The challenge is helping school districts implement and sustain them.
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“We commissioned this research to answer a question that matters to every Texas school: Are educators equipped to recognize when a student is struggling and connect them with the support they need? The answers help identify practical, evidence-informed approaches that strengthen educator readiness and improve access to care.”
— Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Hope and Healing Center & Institute
Mischer Behavioral Health Resource Center
Education, Resources, and Support for Individuals, Families, and Communities.
Navigating mental and behavioral health challenges can feel overwhelming. The Mischer Behavioral Health Resource Center offers easy-to-use access to educational materials on addiction and behavioral health, along with guided assistance to help locate treatment and provider options using Grace, our AI assistant.
From Research to Practice
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The independent review evaluated 10 school-based mental health literacy programs serving Texas schools. EMPOWER Schools was one of the programs included in the comparative analysis and demonstrated a uniquely differentiated position by combining free access, fully virtual self-paced delivery, HB 3 alignment, and an active pathway to TEA reimbursement approval.
Explore how EMPOWER Schools can help your district prepare educators to recognize student mental health concerns, respond appropriately, and connect students with support.
The comparative analysis was conducted independently by Westlake Health Consulting. EMPOWER Schools was evaluated alongside nine other school-based mental health literacy programs.
We offer more than 30 support groups to meet a wide range of needs
- Mental health programs (Minds, Hearts, Families Transformed)
- Grief support
- Caregiver support
- Recovery & 12-step groups
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For information on starting a new support group, please contact Adrean Pearson at apearson@hhci.org or call (713) 871-1004 x 570 to reach Clinical & Supportive Services.
DBT (Dialectal behavior therapy) is an evidence-based treatment for individuals who find it difficult to regulate and manage their intense emotions, act impulsively, and engage in self-harming behaviors. These difficulties lead to distress and disturbances in the individual’s life and relationships, making it hard to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. In this program, Coaches help clients cultivate effective skills in mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance through individual and group sessions. Learn More
Case Management partners clients with one of our case workers to identify long-term care in their community and bridge the gap to services. Through an interdisciplinary team approach, the case management team works alongside our therapy-based programs to help the client, as well as their families, access professional mental health care and other resources that fit their unique needs and develop a supportive, long-term care network. Learn More
At the HHCI, we recognize that mental illness affects the entire family, not simply the individual. Our team supports the families of a loved one who struggles with a mental illness by answering questions and assisting them in finding ways to best help their family through the mental health care journey. Through consulting, a team member will meet with the family to interpret the nature of their loved one’s mental health concerns and provide guidance on how to best help their loved one. Learn More
As part of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute’s (HHCI) mission of “transforming lives, restoring hope,” our C.A.R.E.S. (Caregiving, Aging, Resilience, Ethics, and Spirituality) program addresses the myriad of issues faced by all of us as we age. Learn more
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