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COVID-19 Notice
This hotline was created to help meet the needs of people in the greater San Antonio area who are experiencing street homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
No in-person services are offered at this location.
COVID-19 Notice
The hotline is only for information. Testing results are NOT available from the COVID Hotline or through the Testing Hotline.
Register for testing here.
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has opened a COVID-19 hotline and website for residents to ask questions about the virus. The hotline is available in English and Spanish.
COVID-19 Notice
As we’re all dealing with the realities of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we at Senior Planet and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), the nonprofit that sponsors Senior Planet, want to affirm that the health and safety of all members, participants, trainers, staff, and volunteers is our highest priority. Right now, we’re continuing to monitor the situation, facilitate best practices, provide support, and adjust course as needed to ensure the wellbeing of our community.
Our in-person programs have been suspended, but we are increasing online resources to help our members stay connected.
COVID-19 Notice
Free Wi-Fi is available outside of 28 of the 30 SAPL locations daily from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. to serve those who do not have reliable broadband access at home. Molly Pruitt Branch Library and Briscoe Portal at the Briscoe Western Art Museum are not included in this initiative.
COVID-19 Notice
WiFi is available outside the library daily from 7:30 am - 10:30pm. It’s recommended to access from a personal vehicle; walk-ups are allowed where necessary, maintaining social distancing of six feet or more.
COVID-19 Notice
Currently, SAHA will not give lease violations, notices to vacate or issue non-criminal evictions until further notice. This applies to you if you live on a SAHA property or Beacon Community. The CARES Act offers renters protections for 120 days.
If you have a voucher and do NOT live on a SAHA property or Beacon Community, the statewide ban on noncriminal evictions applies to you.
Get more information at https://saha.org/coronavirus/ or call 210.477.6999.
COVID-19 Notice
Our walk-in clinic is open for patient care Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
We also provide COVID-19 testing for anyone, by appointment only. Call 210.220.2330 for an appointment for a virtual visit with a provider. Testing will be scheduled at that time, often the same day. Results take about 36 hours.
Extra precautions are in place for your safety.
- Temperature checks
- Face masks required
If your temperature is 99.6 or above, and/or if you are coughing or experiencing other COVID related symptoms, you will not be able to enter the clinic.
If you are not feeling well, we recommend that you call before going to the clinic.
Services
* Medical
* Family Practice
* Healthcare for the Homeless
* Lab Services
* Triage
Free for homeless individuals.
Sliding scale based on income.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Neighborhood & Housing Services (NHSD)
COVID-19 Notice
Critical funds are available to help residents who are struggling to pay rent, utilities, internet, groceries, medicine, and fuel.
This program provides housing (rent or mortgage), utility, and internet assistance to qualifying individuals or families during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, qualifying individuals or families will receive $150-$300 (based on household size) for food and other necessities through the Family Independence Initiative.
Please review the following eligibility and documentation requirements before beginning the application process.
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
• Be a current resident of the City of San Antonio;
• Be the primary lease or mortgage holder in a multifamily unit, mobile home, or single-family home within the city limits of San Antonio;
• May only apply for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance related to one primary property;
• Have a household income at or below 100% of the area median income (AMI) as defined by HUD; and
• Provide ID and proof of hardship. Acceptable forms of documentation are listed here.
Apply here
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Neighborhood & Housing Services (NHSD)
COVID-19 Notice
NHSD is open for business. To limit the spread of COVID-19, meetings are held by appointment only until further notice. Call (210) 207-6459 to schedule an appointment.
San Antonio residents struggling to pay rent on a current lease or mortgage due to an unexpected crisis should apply for Emergency Housing Assistance using the online application found here.
The Emergency Housing Assistance Program makes a one-time payment to the landlord or creditor for no more than three consecutive months or $3,5000.
Residents applying for housing assistance are also eligible to have up to $1,500 of their utility and internet bills paid through the program.
Clients approved for the housing assistance through this program are eligible for up to $300 cash assistance for fuel and groceries.
A request does not guarantee financial assistance will be provided.
Please do not submit more than one request for assistance.
COVID-19 Notice
During this challenging time, Bexar County and LiftFund have partnered to bring relief to small businesses that are being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our support includes business loans at 0% interest and business grants.
in order to qualify, businesses must:
• Been operating as of August 19, 2019
• Demonstrate a decrease in revenue of 15-20%, at minimum
• Prepare a six-month recovery plan and working capital plan
• Be in good standing with creditors the past six months
• Have 10 or fewer employees and revenue not exceeding $1 million (loan program)
• Have 5 or fewer employees and revenue not exceeding $1 million (grant program)
Please note that there is limited funding for these special programs.
We are currently experiencing a high volume of requests and ask that you go online to schedule an appointment.
Click on the Website link below, then click on the red banner at the top of the page that reads: LiftFund Small Business Disaster Relief Programs
COVID-19 Notice
VIAtrans vans equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi networks allow free WiFi access while observing social distancing guidelines. Connect to the network VIACaresFreeWIFI24 or VIACaresFreeWIFI5.
COVID-19 Notice
WiFi is available outside the library daily from 7:30 am - 10:30pm. It’s recommended to access from a personal vehicle; walk-ups are allowed where necessary, maintaining social distancing of six feet or more.
COVID-19 Notice
WiFi is available outside the library daily from 7:30 am - 10:30pm. It’s recommended to access from a personal vehicle; walk-ups are allowed where necessary, maintaining social distancing of six feet or more.
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The weekly care package "Club on the Go" can be picked up at all five locations Thurs. 3:00pm-5:00pm.
*Candlewood Clubhouse 3635 Candleglenn San Antonio, TX 78224
*Calderon Clubhouse 600 SW 19th Street San Antonio, TX 78207
*Eastside Clubhouse 3503 MLK Dr. San Antonio, TX 78220
*Highland Hills Branch 1515 Goliad Rd. San Antonio, TX 78223
*Mays Family Clubhouse 123 Ralph Avenue San Antonio, TX 78204
COVID-19 Notice
WiFi is available outside the library daily from 7:30 am - 10:30pm. It’s recommended to access from a personal vehicle; walk-ups are allowed where necessary, maintaining social distancing of six feet or more.
COVID-19 Notice
VIAtrans vans equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi networks allow free WiFi access while observing social distancing guidelines. Connect to the network VIACaresFreeWIFI24 or VIACaresFreeWIFI5.
COVID-19 Notice
VIAtrans vans equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi networks allow free WiFi access while observing social distancing guidelines. Connect to the network VIACaresFreeWIFI24 or VIACaresFreeWIFI5.
COVID-19 Notice
WiFi is available outside the library daily from 7:30 am - 10:30pm. It’s recommended to access from a personal vehicle; walk-ups are allowed where necessary, maintaining social distancing of six feet or more.
COVID-19 Notice
VIAtrans vans have been equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi networks to allow free WiFi access while observing social distancing guidelines. Connect to the network VIACaresFreeWIFI24 or VIACaresFreeWIFI5.
COVID-19 Notice
Curbside Services are available for patients presenting with upper respiratory conditions so that we can isolate them within their vehicles (with the exception of our Metropolitan Women’s Campus and our Medical Center Campus).