Flood Disaster – Mental Health Resources

The recent flooding in Texas has caused immense hardship for individuals, families, and entire communities. Whether you’re providing care to those directly affected or offering support from afar, the following mental health resources are here to guide recovery, resilience, and healing.

General Mental Health Resources

 

Resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Family and Caregiver Resources

Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Mobile Apps

Treatment Resources

  1. The Texas Childhood Trauma Research Network (TX-CTRN) and the Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network are seeking research participants to understand trauma, depression, and suicidality in children and adolescents. Youth may be eligible if they are between the ages of 8–20, have a history of a traumatic event, depression, or suicidality, are able to complete several virtual or in-person assessments, and speak English or Spanish. Contact the research team at psych.research@utmb.edu or 409-747-8352, or visit https://www.utmb.edu/psychiatry/research-i for more information.
  2. Local MHMR

Additional Resources from CSTS and Partners

 

Disaster Helpline

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline:
Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press “2” for Spanish). Available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Training for Youth-Serving Professionals

NEW DAY (Network for Enhancing Wellness in Disaster-Affected Youth) offers free training in the following evidence-based programs:

  • Psychological First Aid (PFA)
  • Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR)
  • Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE™)

For more information, visit newday.fiu.edu or email newday@fiu.edu.