ACA is a support group for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

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Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help.

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Open to all, regardless of their affiliation with the University United Methodist Church. All are welcome!

Monday Zoom meeting - call for Link - 210-696-1033

Free.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.  It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.

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Steve Welch brings more than 25 years of experience to the counseling ministry at the University. His clinical training includes family systems, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral models of treatment. He has experience working with adult men and women, couples and families, as well as adolescents.

He also works out of a deep faith in Christ and the perspective that God loves each of us and desires to meet us in the midst of whatever struggles we are experiencing. Examples of issues that Steve can offer help in addressing are depression, anxiety, relational conflict, parenting struggles, life transitions, addictions, job or school stress, and vocational decisions.

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Adults, couples, families, and adolescents.

Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment or obtaining more information may email Steve here, or you may call him at (210) 690-7345.

University’s financial support of the counseling ministry allows Steve to conduct sessions at a reduced fee.

Although he does not accept any insurance payments, sessions only cost $50, and if there is financial need can be reduced to as low as $25.

You do not have to be a member of the University UMC to access counseling services.

Once a month moms, dads, grandmothers and adult sibling caretakers of children and adults with disabilities meet independently to share a meal and life together. 

Free

Here at Mom Co. (formerly Mother's of Preschoolers, or MOPS), we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together, face to face. That’s why we rally women to come together in their own neighborhoods and help each other through this thing called motherhood, one gathering at a time.

All MOPS groups aim to provide mothers of young children with a support team of other women from the same geographic location through which they can develop friendships, openly and honestly discuss parenting challenges and techniques, gain insight and inspiration from guest speakers, strengthen their faith as Christians, and frankly, catch a break from motherhood, at least for a few hours each month.

What can you gain from joining MOPS?

• Develop friendships.
• Compare experiences.
• Learn new parenting skills.
• Take a break.
• Get involved through service.
• Strengthen faith.

All moms of children ages newborn through Kindergarten can join MOPS. While MOPS welcomes mothers of all faiths, it is a Christian organization, so it wouldn’t be ideal for those who might feel uncomfortable around prayer and related themes. It is intended for those looking to find a support system of other moms while strengthening their faith in Christ. According to the Web site, “MOPS International exists to equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother, and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Membership fees vary depending on the group. However, as a basic guideline, the annual dues for MOPS typically range from about $75-$130.

Military REBOOT is a 12-week, faith-based, peer-led course that helps veterans, active-duty military, and their families heal from service-related trauma. This course is offered twice a year and is designed for couples and individuals. 

Free.

The Sensory-Motor Playroom at University is a free resource that provides access to therapeutic toys and equipment for individuals with developmental delays.

There are different swings, large exercise balls, bubble tower, activity boards, games, toys, and much more. The Sensory-Motor Playroom is open free to the public and is available for reservations.

Click here to make a reservation and for more information.

Sensory Play Room is located in Room M115.

• Must make a reservation
• Must wear socks

Free

The mission of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.

The primary purpose is to provide support toward positive resolution of grief experienced at the time of, or following the death of a baby. This support encompasses emotional, physical, spiritual and social healing, as well as sustaining the family unit.

The secondary purpose is to provide information, education, and resources on the needs and rights of bereaved parents and siblings. The objective is to aid those in the community, including family, friends, employers, members of the congregation, caregivers, professionals, and others in a supportive role.

Click here to request more information. 

We often serve parents, grandparents, siblings, and others in the family unit, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families.

Free

The Special Needs Ministry's mission is to provide a culture of belonging, dignity and purpose to everyone who has cognitive and developmental challenges. Our ministry strategically delivers teaching methods that are designed for children, youth and adults with special needs. We identify resources and opportunities that intentionally integrate people and families into the ministry of the church.

We do this through:

• Education
• Equipping
• Engaging
• Expressions of service to God and our community.

Click here to learn more of events available dates and times.

Join us in person or watch live online here.

Click here for our special needs service streamed online.

Click here to learn more about our ministries.

Click here for times and other details of upcoming services and events.

Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry. University equips and empowers lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

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Free

Everybody loves Bingo! Come join neurodiverse and typically-developing friends of all ages for BINGO! Entrance and prizes are free.  

Free

Our NAEYC accredited program is carefully planned to meet the developmental needs and learning styles of each child by using hands-on learning experiences. We incorporate learning through play in a way that fosters creativity, individuality and community. Through Teaching with a Trail Map we integrate spiritual formation into everything we do. The hallmarks of this program help imprint staff, children and their families with the truth that they are loved, they belong and they are created with purpose.

• Runs August through May
• Follows NISD holidays
• Runs from 8:30am–2:30pm
• Offers morning (starts at 7:30am) and afternoon extended care (to 4:45pm)
• Specials classes
• Music for Toddlers
• Music & Motorskills for Preschool 2 days a week
• Music, Motorskills & STEM for Preschool 3 days a week
• Music, Motorskills, STEM, Art, Library for students 5 days a week.

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Classes are offered for 12-month-olds classes through Second Grade.

For enrollment information call 210-691-2704 or e-mail Lari Marshall.

Helping Hands is a pre-vocational day habilitation program that serves higher-functioning adults with special needs who need a place to grow, develop skills, and establish life-long friendships. Helping Hands offers daily tasks and activities to adults who have intellectual and developmental challenges. Together, we serve our church, our community, and one another.

Helping Hands provides opportunities that bring purpose and dignity to youth and adults who have intellectual and developmental challenges. These opportunities encompass spiritual growth, education, fellowship, and service to God and our community.

Each day at Helping Hands is filled with service, fun, and fellowship! Our tasks are geared toward serving others and many of them promote independent living skills. In addition to our tasks and activities, we eat out at area restaurants and go bowling regularly. Physical activity is also a part of our day.

This program is for higher functioning adults with special needs.