07/07/2025
Texas Natural Disaster Resources
Like all Texans, we are devastated by the news of the lives and homes lost in the Central and South Texas floods this weekend. Here are some ways to help victims and first responders
Donate Money:
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201
TEXSAR, https://texsar.networkforgood.com/projects/254910-responding-to-the-july-4-texas-floods?fbclid=IwY2xjawLWSV9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLM0g0MlJ2OFBNNkVmSUFSAR6gXCX9A5Qywv5AsNa_zAkbR17lH893hGuqVTGMRxjrLTo65rgxp7ojXjOrDA_aem_3cb4WaDPlYOOe56jww2s5w
HandsOff Central Texas, http://fundly.com/july4floodtx
Texans On Mission, https://texansonmission.org/hill-country-flooding
San Angelo Area Foundation, https://www.saafound.org/
Donate Supplies:
Bring diapers, baby food, baby and children’s clothes, batteries, phone chargers, food and water, cleaning and clean-up supplies, personal hygiene products.
Commodore Perry Estate, 4100 Red River Street, Austin
Jester King Brewery, 13187 Fitzhugh Road, Austin
Austin Pets Alive, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin
Treaty Oak Distillery, 16604 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs
Southern Oaks Church, 122 Valley View, Kerrville
Salvation Army Kroc Center, 3044 Junction Highway, Kerrville
Cross Kingdom Church, 3044 Junction Highway, Kerrville
A&M Agrilife Center, 7887 N US Hwy 87 North, San Angelo
United Way of the Concho Valley, 955 Turner Street, San Angelo
Mental Health Resources:
https://finnegancounseling.org/ – Will be hosting a free conversation on Thursday, July 10 titled “Walking through Tragedy” at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, which will provide tips on helping children cope with PTSD and anxiety. Bo's Place, https://bosplace.org/en/for-those-grieving/ , will also be onsite offering extra support.
Location: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Kerrville
Date: Thursday, July 10
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m. (conversation), 10:30–11 a.m. (counselor office hours)
How to Talk Children Through Tragedy Resource - https://elunanetwork.org/resources/how-to-talk-with-children-about-tragic-events/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLZAVFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5U21uUlhJdzJZdGJobldyAR6lCghqdFo67KW9txvUbU3qmdzdTcnG9NR6EHiX8fPF5MgXdIBrfcVN8CsOjA_aem_f0cmvOc0ZBPiej32Npsnbw
More details on their page: https://www.facebook.com/NickFinnCounsel
National Child Traumatic Stress Network - https://www.nctsn.org/resources/childhood-traumatic-grief-information-for-parents-and-caregivers, Offers helpful information for parents and caregivers to help affected children.
Hotline Numbers:
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH): National hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. Toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Web: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline
Call or text: 1-800-985-5990.
Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/
Dial 988. Free, 24/7 emotional support for anyone in crisis.
Additional flood information:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/
https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/water/habitats/rivers/authorities.phtml