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Who We Are
The Harris Center Foundation for Mental Health and IDD was established in 2006 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the work of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD located in Houston, Texas. Our goal is to create philanthropic investments to expand services and programs to better serve our community.
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What We Do
The Harris Center Foundation raises funds to sustain the mission and vision of The Harris Center. Annually the Foundation funds projects and initiatives proposed by The Harris Center staff to enhance care delivery for the people it serves. Projects funded are in alignment with priorities in The Harris Center Strategic Plan and are innovative and supplementary to existing programming with the aim to improve outcomes.
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Our Impact
Through five rounds of annual funding, The Harris Center Foundation has distributed $574,105 supporting 22 projects. This funding has made initiatives possible that strengthen The Harris Center workforce, provide employment opportunities to those we serve, and enhance services across all departments within The Harris Center.
EmpowerHER
The first EmpowerHER Conference was held in early 2025. This initiative was funded by The Harris Center Foundation. It was an inspiring event aimed at empowering teen girls and equipping them with valuable lessons in self-esteem, conflict resolution, and mental health. The project is a series of three workshops.
We RISE
We RISE is a program that was funded by The Harris Center Foundation in 2024 and provides anonymous, non-judgmental support to The Harris Center employees by volunteers of The Harris Center. This allows staff to step into a supportive role to promote resilience and provide empathy to the providers across the organization.
PAWS Program
The Pet Assisted Wellness Services (PAWS) program provides an alternative therapeutic modality to clients across a variety of The Harris Center’s programs. PAWS was funded by The Harris Center Foundation in 2024 and 2025. Clients share the Healing Species curriculum and the support dogs uplift their moods.
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Success Stories
Difference Between Life and Death” an Op-Ed by Donna Mohlman
Mental Health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. It affects how people think, feel, and behave and impacts every aspect of our lives, including our relationships, work, and physical health.
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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD has served Harris County for more than 50 years. Your gift to the Harris Center Foundation supports programs and services that transform the lives of more than 95,000 individuals annually.