Project Tag: Family Mental Health Care Fund

Kerr County’s Rapid Mental Health Needs Assessment

SUMMARY – In the devastating aftermath of the July 4, 2025, floods, Kerr County and other affected Hill County communities faced urgent and emerging mental health needs. Neighbors, first responders, faith leaders, schools, clinicians, and volunteers stepped forward immediately, reflecting the community’s extraordinary compassion and strength. But the scale of trauma and grief also required clear guidance for where additional support could make the greatest difference.

The Meadows Institute, with the generous support of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the H.E. Butt Foundation, conducted a rapid mental health needs assessment to identify clear, actionable recommendations for philanthropic investment, including trauma and grief training needs. The final document offers a practical framework to help guide near-term investments that support recovery, expand access to care, and strengthen the community’s long-term resilience.