Community Resources

Food Resources

Hays County Food Bank Distribution Schedule

http://www.haysfoodbank.org/home.aspx

Hays CISD Meals to Go

https://www.hayscisd.net/eat

Counseling Resources

Vida Clinic

https://vidaclinic.org

Vida Clinic Information:

Vida Clinic has shifted their school-based model to a Virtual Vida platform, which now allows them to provide services to a larger community. If you are interested in services, you can go to https://vidaclinic.org to connect with a Vida Clinic therapist. Vida Clinic is in network with most major insurance companies, as well as Medicaid, and they work with families to ensure that services are affordable. They provide services for all ages including families and adults.

Hope Hospice

https://www.hopehospice.net/

Our Vision

"Hope Hospice will be the sought-after hospice for providing compassionate, personalized end of life care that promotes caregiver confidence, excellence in symptom management, and a guided passage through the grief & loss process."

24/7 Support Line

https://www.dailytrib.com/2020/04/06/texas-launches-free-24-7-mental-health-support-line/

Wonders & Worries

https://www.wondersandworries.org/

"Wonders & Worries ensures that children and teenagers can reach their full potential, despite a parent’s serious illness. We’re in this, together."

Internet Resources

Spectrum Internet COVID-19 Remote Education Credit

https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/coronavirus-internet-offer-students/

Disaster Assistance

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Catholic Charities

***If you have been impacted by the Texas Winter Storm, call our Disaster Hotline at 512.766.7111.***

The call volume is high so if we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message with your name, contact information, and assistance needed.

As a reminder, you do not need to be Catholic to access our services!

Assistance Currently Available

Short-Term Assistance

· Hotel assistance for families displaced by the winter storm (those with children under the age of 3 and/or an immediate family member over the age of 65)

· Financial assistance for rent and utility bills due to loss of income resulting from the Texas Winter Storm

· Basic needs materials such as baby formula and diapers

Long-Term Assistance

Help with major home repairs caused by the Texas Winter Storm in coordination with long-term recovery committees formed by local governments.

Find out more about how we can help your family recover at www.ccctx.org/disaster-response.

SNAP

SNAP: Benefits for lost food

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow SNAP recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to the severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1. Select option 2.

Resources to support children, emotionally.

Resources To Help Children Emotionally Cope In The Aftermath Of The 2021 Winter Storm Disaster In Texas Created by: Erin Givarz (MSW) and Vanessa R. (LPC) of Austin, TX https://docs.google.com/document/d/10uBO5YlXyr7URwS3R0xgVWDgUGmy8w-F6lzmMb72Iwg/mobilebasic

Johanna added a Spanish translation for all the images/resources; this might be a helpful tool in working with parents to support their children in the coming weeks as well

Sesame Street in Communities: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org

Great resource for elementary age students; you can search by topic, type of activity, length of time, etc. and there are some great activities to help students process a traumatic event

Resources for Secondary: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/natural-disaster-resources/large-scale-natural-disasters-helping-children-cope

Helping Kids Heal From Trauma By Making a Book