KERRVILLE, TX— Today, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
announced the launch of the Family Mental Health Care Fund, a new resource that
helps families who lost loved ones in the July 4 floods access trauma-informed
counseling, grief support and mental health care.
Developed in partnership with and managed by the Meadows Mental Health Policy
Institute, the fund provides direct financial assistance for out-of-pocket mental
healthcare costs not covered by insurance, along with navigation to connect
families with licensed clinicians trained in trauma- and grief-informed interventions.
“This effort is about meeting families where they are and helping them begin to
heal,” said Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill
Country. “Recovery takes time, and this is one of several steps we’re taking to keep
mental health care accessible and affordable for those who need it most. The Kerr
County Flood Relief Fund is rebuilding communities in the Hill Country and helping
heal hearts across Texas. These grants are a loving gift from all of us who are
heartbroken to those who are deeply hurting.”
Families can use the fund to cover outpatient mental healthcare costs not covered
by insurance and to connect with trusted local providers through the Lucine Center,
a trauma and grief clinical affiliate of the Meadows Institute. The Lucine Center
team helps families navigate care options and access services regardless of
insurance status. For uninsured families, the team identifies low- or no-cost
options, and reimbursement is available for out-of-pocket costs tied to insured
services.
“Our goal is to remove barriers that keep people from getting the care they need,”
said Dr. Andy Keller, president and CEO of the Meadows Mental Health Policy
Institute. “This fund provides a clear path to help—one number to call, one team to
guide people to the right care, and adaptable support as needs evolve.”
The Meadows Institute manages the Family Mental Health Care Fund in partnership
with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which provides full
financial support for the initiative.
How to Access Support
Families seeking assistance in finding trauma- and grief-informed care can:
● Call the Lucine Center Navigation Line at 832-244-9502 for help connecting
to counseling, grief support, or other mental health resources
● Submit documentation for reimbursement or financial assistance:
form.jotform.com/252924398743166
● View eligibility details and FAQs: The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has also awarded multi-year
grants to eight nonprofits across the state to expand trauma-informed counseling
and grief services for children and families affected by the July 4 floods.
“This is one more way Texans are supporting each other and coming together in
the face of loss,” said Kristina Hernandez, CEO of the Children’s Bereavement
Center of South Texas, one of the Foundation’s grantees. “We are grateful to the
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country for recognizing the importance of
investing in mental health services. The grief in our state runs deep, but so does
our resolve to keep showing up for one another through every stage of recovery.”
A full list of grant recipients is available at RebuildKerr.org
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