To support our Texas Children’s team members who have been impacted by this tragedy both directly and indirectly, there is a list of resources below. We will continue to update these offerings in the days and weeks ahead. In the meantime, if you have a personal need, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your supervisor.
Texas Children’s Support Resources
Employee Assistance Support
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to support you as you navigate through this difficult time. Visit the EAP page on the Human Resources SharePoint site to access mental health counseling resources, community resources or disaster resources. Our Austin EAP, Emily McElmurry, in onsite in Austin and can help with emotional support, crisis counseling or direct counseling referrals based on you or your family’s needs. Texas Children’s – Austin employees can call the page operator for emergency assistance from Emily.
Employees whose homes were damaged from flooding may be eligible for disaster relief through the Employee Financial Assistance Fund (EFAF). Click here to learn more and submit a confidential application or call EAP at 832-824-3327. Through EAP, confidential counseling is also available for those who may need emotional support, legal guidance or financial advice.
Austin Page Operator – Call 832-824-2099 and ask for the Austin EAP to be paged.
Texas Children’s Central Texas Hope Fund
We have heard from many of our employees and supporters with a desire to assist those in need as a result of this tragedy. We have created the Texas Children’s Central Texas Flood Hope Fund. Please click here to make a donation. All funds raised will go directly to support the flood victims and to support Texas Children’s programming launched to support these victims.
Texas Children’s – Austin Donation Drive
UPDATE: Kerr County leaders have asked we discontinue the Austin Donation Drive. While the response has been very positive, they are unable to accommodate the number of physical donations they’re receiving from across the region. Please direct any future donations to the Central Texas Hope Fund above.
Outside Support Resources
These resources below are also available on our website in a special section for patients and families. Please click here to access.
Bo’s Place | Bereavement Center Offering Free Grief Support Services
Bo’s Place is a Houston based non-profit bereavement center offering free grief support services for children, families and adults in their grief journey. Click here to access.
Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents after Disasters
Psychological First Aid – Field Operations GuideNational Child Traumatic Stress Network National Center for PTSD. Click here for a list of tips. www.nctsn.org
Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers – The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Provides information to parents and caregivers on Childhood Traumatic Grief. This fact sheet outlines how children grieve, what Childhood Traumatic Grief is, who develops Childhood Traumatic Grief, the signs a child might have Childhood Traumatic Grief, and what parents or caregivers can do to help. Click here for more information. www.nctsn.org