Community Mental Health Providers & Flood Relief Resources

As we witness the courage and compassion of so many of our neighbors, we have gathered resources to help guide the conversations around grief, loss, and heartbreak — for kids and the people who care for them. You will also find a list of trusted local resources where your support can make a direct impact for those beginning the long road to recovery.

 Dr. Puja Patel, Director of Pediatric Psychology at Dell Children’s Medical Center and Director of Pediatric Psychology in UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children’s.

Crisis Support Line: 1-877-757-7587

To support the broader community, TELUS Health has activated our Crisis Support Line for anyone in need of emotional support in relation to these events.

The Crisis Support Line is open 24/7 and can be reached at: 1-877-757-7587. This call line offers professional emotional support and/or referral to community resources.

Additional Flood Relief Resources in Texas

American Red Cross – Texas Flood Response
Shelter locations, emergency services, and disaster casework.

Texas Division of Emergency Management
Updates on local emergencies, road closures and disaster assistance

211 Texas
Dial 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211texas.org
Find housing, food, transportation and health services in your area. 

FEMA Disaster Assistance
Apply for federal aid for flood-related damages and temporary shelter

Texas Health and Human Services – Flood Recovery Support
Mental health, food benefits and public health updates.

Support local relief efforts

Community Relief & Recovery

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Your donation supports impacted communities including Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point and Comfort. Visit CommunityFoundation.net for more information and to give.

American Red Cross: Help provide emergency shelter, food, and disaster relief services. Donate at RedCross.org/donate or call 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669).

Central Texas Community Foundation: Donations received will provide direct financial assistance to those in need. Donate to the WILCO Cares Flood Relief Fund here.

Food Relief

The Salvation Army Texas: Their mobile kitchen is on the ground providing meals to those in need. Donate at HelpSalvationArmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

Looking to volunteer? Visit Volunteer.SalvationArmyTexas.org.

World Central Kitchen: Founded by Chef José Andrés, WCK is actively serving meals and distributing water in Kerrville. Support their work at WCK.org and follow for updates.

Animal Rescue & Care

Austin Pets Alive! has deployed a team to Kerrville to provide emergency veterinary care and transport displaced animals. Over 50 pets from Kerr and Williamson Counties have already been rescued. Help by fostering, volunteering or donating at AustinPetsAlive.org.

Support Search & Rescue

TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue) teams have been deployed in Kerr County to assist in ongoing rescue efforts. Learn how to donate and follow their mission updates at TEXSAR.org.