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Central Texas · 501(C)(3) Foundation Since 2010

THERAPY IN THE

WAKE OF CANCER

A cancer diagnosis sends waves through everyone it touches, not just the person diagnosed. Flatwater connects individuals and families navigating cancer at any stage of the journey to a network of licensed therapists, fully funding up to 40 sessions, removing the financial barrier to care.

Who We Serve

A cancer diagnosis doesn't stay with one person — it ripples outward.

We connect individuals, couples, and families affected by cancer in Central Texas to a licensed therapist, at any stage of the journey — from the first appointment through survivorship, caregiving, or loss.

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The person diagnosed

Support for processing a diagnosis, treatment, and the identity shift that comes after — during active care or years into remission.

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The people holding it together

Spouses, partners, siblings, and loved ones carrying the emotional weight and need their own space to process it.

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The whole household

Families including children need ways to understand what's happening. We work with entire families so no one is left to make sense of it alone.

The barrier we remove

One less thing between you and finding flatwater.

Financial toxicity is one of the most common side effects of a cancer diagnosis — the added weight of medical bills, lost income, and now, therapy. Flatwater removes that barrier entirely.

40
Sessions funded, per person
$4,200
Value of care provided
$0
Out-of-pocket cost to anyone we serve

Up to 40 sessions, fully funded, per person — because reaching out shouldn't come with a bill.

How It Works

Getting support takes three steps.

No paperwork maze, no waiting on insurance approval. Just a straightforward path to care.

01

Complete the interest form

Fill out our short interest form on the Get Care page to see if you qualify.

02

Choose your therapist

If you qualify, we'll send profiles of therapists suited to your needs. You choose who to move forward with.

03

Start sessions, fully covered

Up to 40 sessions, with 100% of the cost covered thanks to our donors.

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How We Help

Two paths to healing, one shared goal.

Access looks different for every person. Flatwater funds both traditional psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, so care can meet people where they are.

Psychotherapy

Traditional "talk" therapy with a licensed therapist, helping individuals and families find the strength to meet the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

An experiential, hands-on approach that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process — supporting emotional growth through real-time connection, as an alternative to traditional talk therapy.

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Why Access Matters

Sixteen years of removing the cost from care.

A cancer diagnosis brings a second cost that's rarely talked about: the toll it takes on mental health, for the person diagnosed and everyone around them. That support shouldn't depend on what a family can afford. Since 2010, Flatwater has given Central Texans access to licensed therapists at no cost — because financial toxicity is one of the most common, and most overlooked, side effects of cancer.

78,000+
Sessions funded
3,000+
Individuals and families given access
16
Years removing the financial barrier

We're proud to be recognized for our transparency

GuideStar / Candid Seal
Official Charity Partner

"Flatwater didn't just fund my therapy — they made it possible for my whole family to start healing." — Program Participant

Get Involved

There are a few ways to help families reach Flatwater.

Whatever role fits you best, there's a clear way to get involved.

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Donate

Fund therapy sessions directly for individuals and families who need them.

Give Now
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Sponsor & Partner With Us

Align your organization with a cause backed by real, measurable impact.

Explore Partnership

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A cancer diagnosis is hard enough. Finding support shouldn't be.

Reach out today, or help us reach the next family who needs us.