Terminology varies, but there are seven generally agreed-upon living options for older adults, depending on how much care they need.

In-home care includes a wide range of personal and medical services that allow older adults to remain in their homes.

Independent living communities allow older adults to live independently while having access to amenities and assistance when needed.

Assisted living facilities, also called residential care facilities, are designed for older adults who want to live independently but require some help with their daily care.

Skilled care facilities, also called care homes or nursing homes, are staffed by medical professionals and provide 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation services.

Memory care facilities are designed to meet the needs of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments.

Hospice care is provided to people who are terminally ill. It focuses on comfort and quality of life rather than cure, and can take place at home or a care facility.

Continuing care facilities offer several living arrangements, from independent living to hospice, which allows older adults to remain in the same community as their health declines.

The SACRD Portal to Mental Healthcare Services lists over 1,500 programs that provide mental health services throughout Bexar County.

By answering a few questions, a user can narrow down programs with specialties and attributes matching their specific needs.  Additional filters allow users to look for programs based on language, clients' age range, payment arrangements, etc.

If you are overwhelmed or want to talk to someone about your needs, try one of these resources.

Suicide and Crisis Hotline (open 24x7): 988

NAMI San Antonio Warmline (M-F 9 am - 5 pm CT): (210) 734-3349

NAMI Helpline (M-F 9 am - 9 pm CT): (800) 950-6264

Domestic Violence Hotline: (210) 733-8810

Youth Hotline: (210) 340-8090

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255 or text 838255

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

Trevor Project (LGBTQ): (866) 488-7386

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Each SACRD.org pocket card handed out is an invitation for someone to discover support, hope, and community. As you pass along these cards, you're not just sharing resources - you're spreading compassion, one connection at a time.

Pocket cards are provided for free and are available in English and Spanish. Request your SACRD.org pocket cards today. You can ask for as many as you will use.

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SACRD training sessions are interactive demonstrations of all the features of SACRD.org so you can get the most out of the platform for yourself and those you are assisting.

Each session will cover:

• Setting the location and proximity searching
• Finding resources like food and shelter, utility assistance, transportation, child care, medical and dental care, etc by using search keywords or by browsing through the categories
• What kind of information you can expect in a SACRD listing
• Looking up specific organizations or programs
• Searching for and reading listings in Spanish
• Sharing SACRD listings with others by text, email, print, or QR
• Using The Mental Health Portal
• Using the Housing Services Portal
• Using the Housing Finder
• Suggesting edits to SACRD listings
• Recommending new programs for SACRD

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