Recovery often requires meeting people where they are, and sometimes that means going places traditional services cannot reach.
“My biggest love for the Hill Country is the community,” said Kelsi Wilmot of Hill Country MHDD Centers. “Seeing everybody come together and really open up their arms with no judgment, that's been moving.”
With support from the Community Foundation and donors like you, Hill Country MHDD Centers was able to purchase a UTV that became a critical tool in the immediate aftermath of the flood.
While it may seem unusual for a mental health organization, the vehicle allowed crisis response teams to access damaged river areas and reach survivors who otherwise would not have received support.
“We couldn't access a large population of people that needed crisis services,” Wilmot explained. “With the help of the Community Foundation, we were able to get a UTV and serve tons of people that we weren't normally able to get to.”
The investment helped mental health professionals meet first responders and survivors where they were, delivering critical care during some of the community's most difficult days.
Wilmot also emphasized the Community Foundation's leadership in long-term recovery.
“They know where the needs are, they've done the research, and they've done the work to know where resources need to go,” she said.
Because of you, organizations have the flexibility and resources to adapt, respond, and continue supporting families throughout the recovery process. Your generosity is helping ensure no one is left behind, even in the hardest-to-reach places.
