Community leaders unveiled findings Thursday from a comprehensive mental health needs assessment that reveals the July 4 flood will trigger a fourfold to fivefold increase in mental health needs across Kerr County over the coming years. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country hosted the press conference at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s Tucker Hall […]
Month: January 2026
Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds
During a rain storm that rolled into Kerr County one night last week, Austin Dickson, who lives near Kerrville, began receiving calls from concerned neighbors that water was rising downtown. They feared the conditions could become a repeat of the July 4 floods. Dickson, who is also the CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas […]
Report projects more than 6,000 PTSD cases tied to Kerr County floods without sustained mental health care
The July 4 floods in Kerr County could result in more than 6,000 new cases of post-traumatic stress disorder among adults and about 2,000 cases of serious emotional disturbance in children without sustained access to mental health care, according to a new assessment released this week. The assessment was conducted by the Community Foundation of […]
6,000 Kerr County adults could experience PTSD symptoms as a result of the July 2025 flood disaster, report finds
KERRVILLE, Texas — A new mental health assessment released Thursday predicts that thousands of Kerr County residents could face long-term psychological effects following the July 4 flood, resulting in a $1 million funding commitment to expand access to mental health services in the area. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Meadows […]
CFTHC grants $10 million to LiftFund to help in recovery
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced Tuesday a $10 million grant to LiftFund to help small businesses recover from the catastrophic July 4 flood that devastated Kerr County. The grant represents the largest single investment in small business recovery since the disaster, which destroyed homes, killed residents and threatened the local economy. […]
Kerr County Receives Roadmap for Post-Flood Mental Health Recovery
Local foundation and mental health experts outline care strategies to help thousands of residents process disaster-related trauma KERRVILLE, TX—Today, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute released new findings from a Rapid Mental Health Needs Assessment examining the long-term mental health impacts of the July 4 flood […]
Research reveals flood survivors in Texas Hill Country face lasting mental health challenges
KERRVILLE, Texas — It is now more than six months since the devastating Fourth of July floods in the Texas Hill Country and while people and businesses continue to rebuild, the mental health impact remains. On Thursday, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country will share new research on how the deadly floods affected […]
Small businesses to receive $10M disaster assistance
A small business recovery initiative of $10 million was announced at a press conference Tuesday by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Austin Dickson, executive director of the Community Foundation, told the gathering at the Dallas Daughtry Memorial Pavilion that a total $150 million has been donated to support recovery efforts across the region. “Since […]
Hill Country Community Foundation awards $10M to help small businesses recover from July floods
KERRVILLE, Texas — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced a $10 million grant Tuesday to LiftFund, a San Antonio-based nonprofit, to help small businesses recover and get back on their feet from the July 4, 2025 flooding across Kerr County. Foundation leaders say the new initiative will provide fast, flexible financial assistance […]
$10 million in relief activated for small businesses affected by Hill Country flooding
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced a $10 million relief activation for Kerrville-area small businesses affected by deadly flooding last year. Click the following link to watch the broadcast: https://www.ksat.com/video/news/2026/01/13/10-million-in-relief-activated-for-small-businesses-affected-by-hill-country-flooding/