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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 has staff idea funding opportunities annually. These projects enhance care delivery for the people The Harris Center serves. Harris Center staff members are encouraged to submit their applications to demonstrate how their efforts will impact the lives of those living in our community.
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Transforming Lives Luncheon 2024
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Our Impact
Through three rounds of annual funding, The Harris Center Foundation has distributed more than $472,105 over 17 projects. These projects have strengthened our workforce, provide employment opportunities to those we serve, and enhanced services across all departments within The Harris Center.
The exact process is outlined in the accompanying infographic.
CapeABLE Coffee is just one of the Staff Projects that has been funded by The Harris Center Foundation. We are very proud of this initiative.
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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 80,000 individuals annually.
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Northeast Expansion - The Youth and Family Wellness Center
The Harris Center is expanding! The Youth and Family Wellness Center will be our newest location serving District 141, which contains Northeast Houston and Humble. The Youth and Family Wellness Center will be a new concept for The Harris Center and will provide community members with comprehensive, holistic care with an expanded array of services. The goal of this expansion is to transform the lives of a historically under-served community by improving clinical outcomes, health literacy, and access to resources.
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Town Hall for the Youth and Family Wellness Center
The first Town Hall meeting for our new Youth and Family Wellness Center was a huge success! Our community showed up to share ideas and provide invaluable feedback on The Harris Center's latest expansion.
Thank you to Gerald Womack, Wayne Young, and State Representative Senfronia Thompson for speaking with the community and sharing our plans for this new expansion.
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NE Expansion: The Youth And Family Wellness Center Update!
CONSTRUCTION and DESIGN
Architect: RDLR Architects
The Youth and Family Wellness Center will focus on a client-centered design, in which providers rotate in to see clients in one room to provide a more seamless experience. Accessibility, natural lighting and greenery, and sensory-friendly design are top priorities.
TOTAL OPEN CLIENTS
Child and Adolescent Services (CAS) - 144
Adult Mental Health (AMH) - 464