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Supporting Mental Health After the Floods
Supporting Mental Health After the Floods
In addition to physical recovery, addressing emotional and psychological needs is critical. Counseling is available for all affected communities, including children, families, first responders, and volunteers. Here are some key resources:
Bo’s Place: Free grief support groups for all ages in greater Houston. Click2Houston
SAMHSA – Disaster Distress Helpline: 24/7 confidential support related to disaster distress. Call or text 800–985–5990 or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Texas Health and Human Services+2Click2Houston+2The Texas Tribune+2
Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas: Healing circles and guidance for parents and kids coping with sudden loss. Express-News+15KSAT+15Axios+15
AllOne Health Assistance Program: Free, confidential counseling for stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Click2Houston+2AllOne Health+2FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth+2
Ecumenical Center (San Antonio): Comfort kits and free counseling available for survivors and first responders. KSAT
Local Therapists & Clinics (Houston & Austin): Several organizations offering free sessions, grief support groups, and PTSD talks.
National Child Trauma Stress Network - https://www.nctsn.org/
Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) - Accepts monetary donations, storage units, tools, gift cards, and building supplies. Funds are converted into essentials like housing, food, and medicine for affected families in Travis, Williamson, Burnet, and soon Kerr County. Call 512‑806‑0800 or donate via adrn.org. Texas.gov+15Statesman+15Houston Chronicle+15
Community Foundations & Local Relief Funds:
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund (Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country) Spectrum News+8Communities Foundation of Texas+8CBS News+8
Central Texas Community Foundation (“Wilco Cares”) United Ways of Texas+2Communities Foundation of Texas+2Statesman+2
San Angelo Area Foundation (Concho Valley) Statesman+15Communities Foundation of Texas+15CBS News+15
United Way of Texas - Various local United Way flood relief funds in Kerr County, Austin, Concho Valley, plus the statewide Central Texas Flood Recovery Fund by OneStar Foundation. Express-News+7United Ways of Texas+7Texas.gov+7
Major Relief Organizations
American Red Cross – emergency shelter and supplies (currently accepting general donations) People+1CBS News+1
World Central Kitchen, Mercy Chefs, Operation BBQ Relief – hot meals for victims and responders Texas.gov+5Eater Austin+5People+5
Samaritan’s Purse – cleanup/mud-out assistance in Kerr & Tom Green counties CBS News+11Samaritan's Purse+11FEMA+11
Texas Search and Rescue, TEXSAR, International Medical Corps, Americares, Direct Relief, Team Rubicon – search, medical care, and supplies CBS News
Corporate & Retail Partners
H‑E‑B: $5 million + recovery kits & pop-up distribution sites (Burnet, Leander, Liberty Hill) People+5MySA+5FOX 7 Austin+5
Walmart/Sam’s: matching customer donations up to $250k + in-kind support CBS News+1Statesman+1
AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, Whataburger, ACL Fest/Live Nation, Raising Cane’s, James Avery, etc. have donated over $1 million each MySA+1Statesman+1
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, we encourage you to reach out. The Center for Psychoanalytic Studies is here to help you process trauma and find resilience. Contact us at info@cfps‑tx.org.
Referrals
Gemma Marangoni Ainslie, Ph.D.
I am available to girls/families in Austin, and via Zoom if the individuals/families are not in Austin.
Austin, TX 78703
512-451-5678
gemmamarangoniainslie@gmal.com
Monica Altamirano LPC
4545 Post Oak Pl, Suite 311
Houston, Tx 77027
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/monica-altamirano-houston-tx/53462
Ariela Alpert, LCSW
832-878-6826
a@arielaalpert.com
Deeba R. Ashraf, MD | Ashraf Psychiatry & Associates
I see children, adolescents, and adults
2211 Norfolk, Suite 615
Houston, Texas 77098
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Baylor College of Medicine
(832) 346-2199 | dra@drashraf.org
Dana Boyko, LCSW Psychotherapist
I see adolescents 12 years and older and provide both in person and virtual therapy. I also offer a sliding scale and would be happy to reduce therapy costs for these survivors.
Houston Therapy
4646 Wild Indigo, Suite 150
Houston, Texas 77027
713-396-2456
www.Houston-Therapy.com | Boyko@houston-therapy.com
Tanya J. Bennett, MD, PLLC
4306 Yoakum Boulevard, Suite 260
Houston, Texas 77006
713.664.4463
Beverly Bontrager
Adults only
2211 Norfolk St., Suite 755
Houston, TX 77098
713-927-4551
Linda Chase, LCSW
linchase@aol.com
713-533-9335
Beverly Du, MD
In NC but has TX license so can do virtual
dr@beverlydu.com
713-338-9482
www.Beverlydu.com
Age 16+, I can work with individuals including first responders or parents or other teens.
Myrna Engler, LCSW-S, RPT
The Mind Spot
3000 Weslayan Suite 140
Houston, Texas 77027
I’m available and my co- workers as well at The Mind Spot to provide grief & bereavement therapy. We are offering a sliding scale fee.
Please have potential clients call (713) 804-9560 to make an appointment.
Theresa Fassihi PHD, FAED, CEDS
Clinical Psychologist, CEDS-Supervisor
3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 520
Houston, TX 77098
Tel: 832 794-1280
Jean Goodwin, MD
In NM so zoom/phone only
409-771-1474
Elizabeth Haberer, LCSW, CGP, BCD
AUSTIN AND HOUSTON
https://www.elizabethhaberer.org/
(713)715-8429
Lindsey Hogan, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
832-931-4540 | lhogan@collaborativeap.com
4306 Yoakum Blvd. Suite 565 Houston, TX 77006
Houston Collaborative Assessment & Psychotherapy PLLC
www.houstoncollaborativeap.com
I have some limited availability; I can also recommend several colleagues: Melissa Mintz, PsyD (child/adolescent psychologist specializing in trauma); Saba Masood, PhD
Mimi Arnold, PhD; Rose Yang, PsyD; Hannah Robb, LCSW
Connie Ittner
Connie@connieittnerlcsw.com
2412 Bartlett St, Suite 103
Houston, TX 77098
713-714-6209
Ethan Klein
I have availability for either the children or the parents.
832-282-4456
Jamie L. Loveland, PhD, LCSW
2211 Norfolk Street, Suite 990
Houston, TX 77098
281-953-1188
COUPLES REFERRAL: If there is a couple who has been impacted by Camp Mystic events, I'd be glad to help - unfortunately I have plenty of experience in this area.
Adriane Martinez
281 468 1281
SPANISH SPEAKING FOCUS
Adriana@amclcsw.com are the best ways to reach me.
Emily Netherton, LCSW
Emily.Netherton@gmail.com (512) 536-0540
Maternity leave Sept 10th-March 1st 2026
Cynthia Mulder, LCSW Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
2211 Norfolk Street, Suite 755
Houston, TX 77098
Adults only
cmulder.lcsw@gmail.com
832-712-5443
Ryan Parker, LCSW-S
If there are any girls that are in the Austin area that need to see someone I would be happy to help.
1500 W 38th St, Ste 31
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 387-7108
Ruth Rosines
IN AREA for ACUTE CRISIS INTERVENTION
832-858-8919
Peter Wu
I have availability to take on new teenage therapy patients at this time.
3355 W Alabama St Suite 1180 Houston, Tx 77098
281-401-9421
Community Events Organized by the Institute of Spirituality and Health
Vigil - https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/rothkocommunityvigil
Virtual Support Group
https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/togetheraftertheflood
https://www.childrensdefense.org/blog/cdf-cares-resource-assistance-for-central-texas-flooding/
Articles about talking to children about natural disasters and tragic events:
The National Alliance for Children's Grief promotes awareness of the needs of children and teens grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who wants to support them. They offer trainings and have online resources available including the following PDFs:
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