These reports summarize varied information collected from individuals and groups within the Travis County community. The data in the reports are gained through qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Each report focuses on different topics relevant to meeting the needs of vulnerable populations in the County.
Public Health Crisis on Opioid Overdose Deaths Funding Report
Lead Authors: Courtney Bissonnet Lucas, Ashley Nettles Cumby, and Laura Peveto
Release Date: March 2023
This report presents an overview of Travis County's investments in mental health and substance use services and supports. The report provides information on: internal County programs and purchased services; goals and areas of focus for both programs and purchased services, detailed investment data, program performance metrics, alignment with the Sequential Intercept Model, and a summary of the demographic data that are available for these programs.
Informal Exploration of Local Practices around Equity in Hiring
Lead Authors: Rachel Coff, Korey Darling, and Rochelle Olivares
Release Date: November 2021
This document includes: A summary of applied practices that promote and/or support equity in hiring and equity in broader organizational culture; broad themes and learnings from peer and partner interviews; and a compilation of tools, literature, and resources related to equity in hiring.
Community Planning Groups: Exploratory Research
Lead Author: Amber Joiner-Hill
Release Date: December 2014
This report utilizes interview responses from community planners in Travis County to further guide intermediary work by identifying successes and challenges in planning efforts.
