Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a term that is sometimes used for one of the presentations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurological disorder that causes a range of behavior problems such as difficulties with attending to instruction, focusing on schoolwork, keeping up with assignments, following instructions, completing tasks, and social interaction.

People with the inattentive type of ADHD struggle to pay attention or stay focused for long periods. Some of the symptoms of this type of ADHD include:

• Being easily distracted
• Difficulty following directions
• Difficulty staying on task
• Forgetfulness
• Losing personal items such as keys or books
• Not paying attention to details
• Problems staying organized
• Short attention span

Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Family/Marital Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness Based CBT
• Trauma Focused
• Christian Counseling

Insurance Accepted:

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Oscar

Fees:

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Eval: $150
• Individual 30-60 min: $70 - $140
• Family/Couples Therapy: $125
• Group Therapy: $80
• Sliding Scale/Open Path Members: $40 - $80

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders found in the nation. Scientists are not sure what causes ADHD but believe genetics, environmental factors, and even nutrition may play a part.

People who live with ADHD may:

• Become easily distracted, forgetful, and miss details
• Have difficulty following directions
• Become quickly bored with tasks
• Have trouble completing and turning in homework
• Fidget and squirm in their seats
• Talk nonstop

If you think you or someone you love just can’t focus, find help and hope by contacting one of these local organizations.

HILL COUNTRY MHDD
NEW BRAUNFELS: (830) 620-6221
CANYON LAKE: (830) 387-5995
VISIT SITE

Clinical services to promote independence and recovery in adults and children with mental health symptoms.

CONNECTIONS
HOTLINE: 1-800-532-8192
(830) 629-6571
VISIT SITE

Social services, counseling, and preventative education to individuals and families.

NBCM-VOLUNTERS IN MEDICINE
(830) 632-5131

No cost primary medical and dental care to low-income residents of New Braunfels and Comal County who are without health insurance.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
(830) 620-4247
VISIT SITE

School based counseling and support services for students in need of help.

IN MIND OUT
(830) 730-6090

VISIT SITE

Emotional Wellness Center
sliding scale fees available

ONE IN FIVE MINDS
(210) 616-0300
VISIT SITE

As individuals with autism transition into adulthood, they face new challenges related to employment, independent living, and social engagement. Our resource library provides information on services and programs designed to support adults with autism, including day programs, vocational training, supported employment, and social skills groups. We also provide information on legal and financial planning options for families preparing for their loved one's transition into adulthood

Advocacy plays a crucial role in advancing the rights and needs of individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library offers information on community-based and social advocacy, including grassroots organizing, public policy initiatives, and community outreach. We also provide resources on educational advocacy, including strategies for navigating the special education system, securing appropriate educational services, and collaborating effectively with school districts.

Advocacy 101

For current legislation, we are posting Advocacy Alerts under “Latest News“- available in English and Spanish!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced advocate, learn more with our videos and documents below. For a complete guide to advocacy, our four part training series is below, including an in-depth discussion of how the budget process works. 

The last three videos are short and an easy way to get some quick tips before advocating!

Click here to access training videos

Navigating Autism

The Autism Society of Texas welcomes your phone calls and emails. Our trained Navigating Autism Specialists provide many resources services and support across the state for children and adults on the Autism spectrum. Please keep in mind that our helpline does not provide direct services/assistance, such as treatment,  legal services, and case management.

Please be sure to provide your city or ZIP code, whether you are seeking information for a child or an adult, and a detailed description of your problem or the resources you need when submitting your question or inquiry. Please also include your phone number and email address in the body of your email so we can be sure we can get back to you!

To speak to an I&R Specialist contact, 512-479-4199, Ext 2, or e-mail us at [email protected].

Estamos aquí para proporcionarte información y referencias gratuitas. Por favor llámanos al 512-479-4199, Ext. 3 o envíanos un correo electrónico a [email protected].

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We specialize in permanent, supportive housing options for seniors, families, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

With more than 40 housing communities across the state, Volunteers of America Texas is one of the state's largest affordable housing providers for low-income households.

Click here for more information and to find VOA housing options.

Alamo Service Connection is an information, referral, and assistance system for seniors, people with disabilities, and their families.

ASC helps them navigate the complex system of services offered by government agencies, nonprofits, and other service providers.

ASC has an extensive database on its website, which is supported by systems navigators in the ASC call center.

Systems navigators help callers explore options for handling problems related to aging and disability and recommend resources and strategies for problem resolution.

This resource is available to senior citzens, people with disabilities, and their families and caregivers in the following counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson.

Click here to contact them.

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The title of this manual, Welcome Stranger, is purposeful. An Alzheimer’s patient becomes a stranger in that their behavior, likes, dislikes, and actions change from what we have previously known and lived with in prior years.

This guide is not intended to be a primer to understanding Alzheimer’s disease but rather to provide a few meaningful ways to make the job of care giving less onerous and life more pleasant for both parties.

Click here to download.

The STEARs (State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry) program is a free registry for Texans of any age who need additional assistance during an emergency event due to a disability, functional and access need, or lack of transportation for evacuation.

STEAR registry information provides local emergency planners and responders with information about the needs of individuals in their community.

Registrants must re-register every January to ensure accurate and up-to-date information is available to emergency planners and responders.

All the information provided will be kept entirely confidential. Registering in STEAR does not guarantee specific service during an emergency.

To register:

• Click here to register online. (To set up an account, choose Public or Health Care Provider as appropriate.)
• Dial 2-1-1 or use your video phone relay options to contact 211 at 877-541-7905 (Texas Information Referral Network).
• Click here to download the Individual Registration Form. (Completed forms can be faxed to 866-557-1074 or emailed to [email protected].)

Who should register?

• People with Disabilities
• People with access and functional needs such as:
  • People who have limited mobility
  • People who have communication barriers
  • People who require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
  • People who require transportation assistance
  • People who need personal care assistance

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Welcome to the client portal! This online portal is a convenient way to schedule a follow-up and initial intake appointment; however, please contact us by phone if you need assistance at (210) 310-3212. NEW CLIENTS: Once you request an appointment, one of our scheduling coordinators will contact you to confirm the appointment time and obtain additional information. Please note, you are requesting an appointment, and it is not a confirmation of an appointment until we contact you to confirm. Please Indicate what kind of insurance you have. 

*If you are unable to complete your registration packet through your individualized portal please go to: https://alamoareacounseling.com/client-forms/ When requesting an appointment, please list your insurance type, group and ID number, and a few sentences on what you are seeking therapy for. This will quicken the appointment confirmation process.

The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services include:

• Information, referral and assistance
• Benefits counseling and legal assistance
• Care coordination
• Caregiver support services
• In-home support services
• Legal awareness
• Nutrition services
• Ombudsman Program

Services are targeted to those with greatest economic and social need. Particular attention is paid to people with low-incomes, older people who belong to minority groups and older people residing in rural areas. In addition, family members and other caregivers may receive information and services on behalf of the older person for whom they are providing care.

To find your local AAA, call 1-800-252-9240 (toll free line).

Most of our diagnostics are handled in-house, but if for any reason you need more support, our autism diagnosis resources provide information on where to find qualified professionals who can diagnose autism. These resources can help families get started on the journey to understanding and supporting their loved ones with autism.

Most of our diagnostics are handled in-house, but if for any reason you need more support, our autism diagnosis resources provide information on where to find qualified professionals who can diagnose autism. These resources can help families get started on the journey to understanding and supporting their loved ones with autism.

Autism Response Team (ART) members are specially trained to connect families with information, resources, and opportunities. They are available to answer calls and emails. Your call or email will be routed to a team member for your region.

We are not a direct medical, legal advice, or service provider, so we don't make appointments or direct referrals. However, our team will provide you with support, encouragement, and assistance in locating autism service providers in your community.

The Autism Response Team can help you learn more about:

• Where to get a diagnosis
• Schools and special education
• Advocacy and support
• Adult services - including post-secondary programs and employment
• Inclusion and community activities
• And much more!

Free.

Be Well Texas expands access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment for people anywhere in Texas who use substances and experience substance use disorders (alcohol or drug) and/or mental illness.

This program includes:

• 24-hour access to our virtual Be Well Texas Clinic;
• statewide treatment, housing, and recovery support services;
• training and telementoring for healthcare and other professionals;
• cutting-edge treatment research and clinical trials;
• in many cases, we help cover the cost of treatment.

18 +

Payment options include:

• insurance
• grant funding
• private pay based on a sliding fee scale

We have grant funding available for visits, medication and lab services, counseling, case management, and peer support if you are concerned about being able to afford treatment – treatment may be free for those who qualify. Call us to find out more.

Our camps and recreation resources provide information on recreational programs and camps designed for individuals with autism. These resources can help families find opportunities for their loved ones with autism to socialize, learn new skills, and have fun.

E.Q.U.I.P. Enterprises, Inc. provides job skills training, a compassionate culture, and employment opportunities for disabled veterans and others with disabilities so they can overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

Click here to learn about the types of career opportunities E.Q.U.I.P. provides and their respective job descriptions.

Click here to apply.

A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the daily needs of another person.

Many people may find themselves caring for a family member or friend in some way or another, which can be rewarding but stressful.

In this meeting attendees can share and support each other with information, fellowship, and prayer. 

Meetings are held via Zoom (occasional in-person meetings).

Email us for meeting information.

The purpose of this Life Group is to provide a means of support for those serving as Caregivers to a family member or friend.

We will pray & study together, laugh & cry together, lean on one another, share experiences, knowledge & resources, challenges & frustrations, ups & downs, joys & pains.

This group meets virtually on Zoom.

Click here to join this group.

Free.

Caregivers provide support to someone who needs help. It doesn't matter how many hours per week are spent providing support. Caring for a family member or friend is not easy, nor is it something most of us are prepared to do. Learning about being a caregiver may help you provide the care your friend or loved one needs.

Click here to read about the following:

• Decision Making
• Getting and Staying Organized
• Home Safety
• Quality of Life
• Community Resources

Our case management and family services resources provide information on support services available to individuals with autism and their families. These resources can help families navigate the often-complicated system of autism services and find the help they need. Also, inquire about our in-house autism case management resources!

Welcome all women Veterans, family members, caregivers, and advocates! The Center for Women Veterans’ (CWV) mission is to monitor and coordinate VA’s administration of health care, benefits, services, and programs for women Veterans. We serve as an advocate for cultural transformation and to raise awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect to #BringWomenVeteransHome2VA.

Today’s VA is focused on the needs of women Veterans and cultural transformation. We aim to provide an environment free from harassment. VA has introduced White Ribbon, a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence. VA Secretary McDonough is making accountability of those who commit harassment or sexual assault an important part of creating a culture that is free from harassment and sexual assault, without fear of retaliation.

We are women Veterans proud to serve our sister Veterans and those who serve them. Stay in touch, sign up for email, follow us on Facebook. We share information on benefits and services, events, stories, research and more. Thank you for your service!

To learn more about the benefits, services, and programs, click here.

Get your dance on!

Join us for a 30-minute dance fitness party where we’ll enjoy some great Latin music and fun dance moves!

This chair Zumba class focuses on upper body movements. Zumba is great for cardio health, muscle endurance, and most importantly having fun!

Zumba is for everybody and every ability level so register to attend and let’s get moving!

Click link to attend via Zoom:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89339423603

Click here to join us on Zoom.

For further information please contact Shelia Brown.

Our services are offered at no cost, regardless of income or insurance status.

Access to resources such as food, clothing, utilities, and housing is essential for individuals with autism and their families to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our resource library offers information on centers that can help with issues such as Family Violence Prevention & Assistance, General Assistance, Legal Assistance, Medical & Prescription Assistance, Grants & Funding, and Housing & Shelter. We strive to provide information that can support families in meeting their basic needs and achieving greater independence.

This service delivery option allows recipients of eligible programs to manage the delivery of a range of services including attendant care. This delivery option gives participants more flexibility in their schedules, and greater freedom to select attendants and to structure their pay.

For CDS contact information – click here

As an Authorized Continuing Education Provider© for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board© (BACB©), my goal is to highlight how we can best support our clients through interdisciplinary collaboration because together we have a bigger impact!

Whether you are a mental health professional, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, educator, medical provider, social worker, or another professional who supports families - let's collaborate!

Ally ABA Consulting is an online business providing user-friendly resources for parents and caregivers of children aged 1-10.

In-person presentations for organizations or parent groups can be requested on a specific topic at an agreed-upon hourly rate.

Continuing Education available:

• Sensory or Behavior? 

BCBA-OT collaboration for emotion regulation

Recorded for on-demand viewing (Live June 1, 2023)

1.5 Learning CEU

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration

For ABA professionals seeking to gain effective collaboration skills

Pre-recorded and on-demand video presentation

1 Learning CEU

Sensory or Behavior? $30

CE Slides $10

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

CE Slides $25

Telehealth only.

Adults 18+.

Click here for the patient inquiry form.

Couple Sessions $85

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Click here to see our full directory.

Services listed include:

• Hotlines & Helplines
• Addiction & Recovery
• Children & Youth Services
• Family Crisis & Domestic Abuse
• Veterans & Military Services
• Food Banks
• Disability Services
• Senior Services
• Homeless, Housing, Rent & Bill Assistance
• Social Services
• Mental, Behavioral, Physical Health

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) provides a range of services to Texans with disabilities to help ensure their well-being, dignity, and choices. Programs also are in place to support family members who care for them.

Our experienced staff and paid contractors can help eligible Texans with disabilities access services so they can:

• Live independently in their own homes or communities.
• Prepare for and find jobs.
• Access medical equipment and assistive devices.
• Determine their eligibility for Supplemental Security Income.
• Access health care services so they can work.
• Have caregivers who can access tools to do their job.

Click here to learn more.

Check out our educational, health, and government resources on Down Syndrome:

• What is Down Syndrome?
• Beginning the Journey
• Health and Development
• Enhancing Communication
• Behavior Guide
• Planning for Educational Success
• All About the ARD
• Extracurricular Activities
• Educational Home Resources
• Government Supports and Services

Our early childhood intervention resources provide information on early intervention services available for young children with autism. These resources can help families access services that can improve outcomes and help children with autism reach their full potential.

The Autism Society is committed to educating people about Autism and various interventions.  In addition to families who live with Autism every day, we also work to help members of the community understand the disorder.  

We can send written material on a wide variety of Autism-related topics and, with enough lead time, provide speakers.  We also make a point to inform our constituents about training, workshops, and presentations around the region.  

As resources allow, we sponsor educational programs and offer scholarships so that parents can attend conferences.  We are always looking for ways to collaborate on educational initiatives.

First Responder Training Resources

Seminars Across the Spectrum

Conferencias Sobre el Autismo

Brown Bag Learning Series

Our education resources provide information on evidence-based interventions and educational programs designed for individuals with autism. These resources can help families find appropriate educational settings and interventions that can help individuals with autism succeed in school and beyond.

Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services.

If you’re interested in joining TCHATT, please email us at [email protected] to see if it is available in your region. TCHATT is deploying first in those regions where existing infrastructure can be expanded or a new infrastructure can be set up quickly.

Who Can Access TCHATT

TCHATT is not currently accessible to all students in Texas. On the map above, you can see if your school or school district is enrolled or soon-to-be enrolled.

When to Use TCHATT

Call TCHATT any time behaviors are seen or reported that have you concerned for a student’s mental health.

How to use TCHATT?

1. Share your concern with your school’s designated TCHATT liaison, or refer the student to your school’s designated TCHATT liaison.
2. The school TCHATT liaison will ensure that required consent forms have been signed by the appropriate party (i.e., student, parent, guardian). If the parent/ guardian agrees to TCHATT, the liaison will collect some basic information to share with TCHATT.
3. The school TCHATT liaison then calls TCHATT.

When the School TCHATT Liaison Calls TCHATT

• For urgent issues, further screening via telemedicine will be scheduled with the most appropriate TCHATT mental health specialist.
• For less urgent issues, we will schedule an assessment of the mental health needs.
• After a TCHATT Encounter, TCHATT staff may refer the student to a local pediatric psychiatrist or other mental health professional; a local pediatrician with support from pediatric psychiatry faculty; or the local mental health community center.

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) provides free help for patients struggling with food issues

Do you have patients who have medical conditions that are related to weight, distorted body image, or unhealthy behaviors with food? FA can be a resource for you and your patients.

Click here to find a meeting for your patient

Meetings are offered every day of the week: over the phone, over Zoom, and in person.

WHAT IS FA?

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is an international recovery program based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). We offer a solution to many whose behaviors about food and body image can be understood as addiction.

Click here for more information

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It's About Connection

Individuals who have never been in a group are often surprised to discover that they truly enjoy the experience and make significant strides they would not have otherwise made in individual therapy. Groups also allow for exponential multiplication of time and energy. Just one week of Innova's group therapy program is equivalent to over 3 months of individual therapy.

Intensive Outpatient Programs

Our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment offers the option of joining from the comfort and privacy of your own home on your smartphone or laptop. You will attend group meetings, with no more than 8-12 in a group , for three days a week.

Typically, the program lasts 12 weeks, depending on individual progression. Our team will walk you from your initial phone call to having you join your first meeting, to ensure you always have support.

• For Women-For women, led by women, our goal is to provide support on your journey to recovery using several techniques and methods.
• For Men-Men leave our program with less irritability, a greater understanding of how to deal with life?s stress and a more confident sense of self.
• For Teens-Teens are much more likely to engage in this setting as it feels safe and protected and speaks to their lifestyle.

Most insurances do not require a referral to see a therapist.  Simply make an appointment and being your journey.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Hill Country MHDD Centers provide compassionate care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing services that offer hope, support, and recovery.

Our Service Coordinators are trained in person-centered thinking and person-centered plan facilitation, which means they have learned skills to better support individuals to achieve their goals at home, school, work, and in the community.

The Service Coordination team assists with:

• determining eligibility for services;
• enrollment into programs;
• coordinating and monitoring ongoing services;
• placing individuals on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living Interest lists;
• helping students transition from school services to community-based services; and
• aiding families in finding residential services for children and adults.

If you are interested in IDD Services, please call our IDD Centralized Intake Line at 830-387-5970.

Hill Country is a contracted provider of Home and Community-Based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Medicaid waiver programs; however, we also serve as the Local Intellectual and Developmental Authority (LIDDA), which means we cannot and do not endorse any particular provider. If you or someone you help support receives services through HCS or TxHmL, our Service Coordinators will present all available provider options, including Hill Country, in order to help you make an informed choice about the program that will best meet the needs and goals of the person served.

The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master ’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with dementia, caregivers, families, and the public.

Three ways you can connect with our Helpline:

Call us. We are available around the clock, 365 days a year at 800-272-3900.

Dial 711 to connect with a TRS operator.

Chat with us. Click the “Live Chat” green button on this page to connect with a member of our Helpline staff. Live chat is typically available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.  

Online. Use this form to let us know how we can help you. We will respond to you within 24 hours.

Contact the Helpline day or night to:

• Speak confidentially with master’s-level care consultants for decision-making support, crisis assistance and education on issues families face every day.
• Learn about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Find out about local programs and services.
• Get general information about legal, financial, and care decisions, as well as treatment options.
• Receive help in your preferred language through our bilingual staff or interpreter service, which accommodates more than 200 languages.
  Dial 711 to connect with a TRS operator for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired.

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HCBS-AMH helps individuals: 

• Continue to recover from serious mental illness and substance use disorder.
• Manage their physical and mental well-being.
• Gain stable and safe housing.
• Take part in daily life activities to reach personal goals.
• Connect with community partners.
• Build self-confidence and independence.

The HCBS-AMH program provides:

• Daily help and support in your home, including buying household goods and helping to set up your house.
• Meals delivered to your home.
• Skills training so you can live on your own or get a job of your choice.
• Home improvements to help you be safe, healthy, and independent.
• Special equipment or supplies you need to help you be independent.
• Help getting around your community.

 Click here to learn more about the program

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a diagnosis of serious mental illness (SMI)
• Medicaid or Medicare Eligible 

Have experienced at least ONE of the following:

• Long-Term Hospitalization (indigent and Medicaid eligible population): three or more cumulative or consecutive years in an inpatient psychiatric hospital during the five years before enrollment; or
• Jail Diversion: (active Medicaid population only): two or more psychiatric crises and four or more discharges from correctional facilities during the three years before enrollment; or
• ED Diversion:  (active Medicaid population only): two or more psychiatric crises and fifteen or more total ED visits during the three years before enrollment

We accept Medicaid and Medicare

Food, shower, and other resources for those experiencing street homelessness.

Click here for a list of homeless resources.

If you feel you are experiencing domestic violence, please call the Family Abuse Center's 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 1 (800) 283-8401 or the National DV Hotline at 1 (800) 799-7233.

The Family Abuse Center offers a free, safe, and confidential place for adults and children to begin to experience life without violence. Our professional staff listens, advocates, and provides moral support to all those seeking our services. We offer counseling, transportation help, job and life skills education, and more.

Free

After completing the intake process an individualized behavior plan will be created, focusing on family values and high-priority goals first, to ensure your child is receiving care that focuses on the most essential skills first.

We Accept:

• BCBSTX
• Optum
• Superior Health
• Aetna
• *Other Insurance Providers Pending*

The first step in helping your kids is educating yourself!

As part of our One in Five Minds education program, Clarity Child Guidance Center has produced a wealth of online materials for the community about children’s mental health and treatment.

Find resources geared to...

• Parents and caregivers
• Educators
• Military
• Young Minds

Learn about...

• Kid's Mental Health 101
• Fostering Mental Wellness
• Getting Help
• Dealing with Crisis
• The Latest at Clarity

Click here to explore our archives.

We help income-eligible Texans access healthcare, safety, stability, housing, government benefits, and employment.

TLSC's legal assistance includes help with

• Family, parenting, and child welfare 
• Overcoming violence, abuse, and stalking
• Senior care, retirement, and estate planning
• Housing and financial matters
• Accessing benefits and other other veterans' issues
• Discrimination and social justice
• Accessing government benefits

Cick here to apply online to see if you qualify.

TLSC's legal advice, education, and representation are provided at no cost. 

Veterans can experience a range of life events, opportunities, and challenges after they leave the military:

• Sharing LGBTQ+ Identity With Providers

Click here to learn about the resources and support available for Veterans who have faced challenges related to coming out as a person who identifies as LGBTQ+.

• Death of Family Members or Friends

Click here to learn more about experiencing the death of family members or friends, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope with loss.

• Families & Relationships

Click here to learn more about families and relationships, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome family and relationship issues.

• Financial & Legal Issues

Click here to learn more about experiencing financial and legal issues, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome challenges.

• Homelessness

Click here to learn more about experiencing homelessness, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources available for homeless Veterans.

• Work-Related Problems

Click here to learn more about challenges related to jobs and employment, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome work-related issues.

• Physical Injury

Click here to learn more about managing a physical injury, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you live well.

• Preparing for Deployment

Click here to learn more about preparing for deployment, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you cope.

• Retirement & Aging

Click here to learn about retirement and aging, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you transition.

• Spirituality

Click here to learn more about spirituality, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome concerns related to spiritual issues.

• Student Veterans / Higher Education

Click here to learn more about being a student Veteran, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome challenges.

• Transitioning From Service

Click here to learn more about transitioning from service, treatment options, self-help tools, and resources to help you overcome transition challenges.

Free

Low-Cost Treatment Options

1. Scholarships
2. Sliding scale payment plans
3. Teletherapy
4. Research studies
5. Student/Trainee therapists

Low-Cost Support/Self-Help Resources

1. Online programs & apps
2. Self-help books
3. Hotlines
4. Support Groups
5. Online Communities

Click here to access the above links

What the IOCDF can provide you:

• Information about OCD, related disorders, and treatment.
• Connection to a mental health professional, clinic, support group, or organization.
• Information about being an OCD advocate in your community.
• Information about our upcoming events.
• Information about our professional training.

Our list of medical providers help you navigate the growing list of specialists serving individuals with autism. Weather it's a dentist or pediatrician, these resources can help families find qualified medical professionals who can provide the care their loved ones with autism need.

MemorAbility is a virtual program for family members and caregivers of individuals with special needs who may also be dealing with Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia.

To register for the next virtual session and the latest information, click here.

Free.

Are you a mom of a child with Down syndrome?

Then Moms Offering Moms Support (M.O.M.S.) is for you!

Meet new friends, participate in fun monthly activities, learn and share information and resources, and become an integral part of a community of mighty moms making a difference!  MOMS offering moms' support link.

Click here for the registration form.

Click here for the latest updates on program dates and times.

Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent for virtual meetings 30 minutes before the start of the program. Some sessions are now in person. Check dates and times for more information.

Free.

Our money management and estate planning resources provide information on financial planning and estate planning providers for individuals with autism and their families. These resources can help families plan for the financial future of their loved ones with autism and ensure they have access to the resources they need.

NAMI Basics is a free, six-week class for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents who have either been diagnosed with a mental health condition or who are experiencing symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed.

At NAMI Basics, you'll find out that you're not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope. The group setting of NAMI Basics provides mutual support and shared positive impact-you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation.

Online classes are being offered on various days at various times.

If you would like to register for upcoming classes, click here to complete the interest form and be added to the waitlist.

Parents and/or family caregivers of children and teens (through 22 years old) who are experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who have already been diagnosed.

Free

The NRD is a database of validated resources that supports recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration for service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers

View the National Resource Directory here.

Additional Hotline Numbers

• DoD Safe Helpline: 1 (877) 995-5247
• Military Crisis Line: 988, press 1.
• Veteran Crisis Line: 988, press 1.
• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1 (877) 424-3838 (4AID.VET)
• Wounded Warrior Resource Center (Mos): 1 (800) 342-9647

Navigate Life Texas provides resources and support for families raising children with disabilities.

Navigate Life Texas was developed by parents, for parents. Most of the content is written by parents of children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs.

Information and links are listed under these general categories:

• Diagnosis and Health Care
• Education and Schools
• Insurance and Financial Help
• Family Support
• Transition to Adulthood
• Services, Groups, and Events Finder

Don't know where to start? Click here.

Click here to send an email inquiry

The Office of Survivors Assistance was established by Public Law 110-389, Title II, Section 222, in October 2008, to serve as a resource regarding all benefits and services furnished by the Department to Survivors and Dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. OSA also serves as a principal advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and promotes the use of VA benefits, programs and services to survivors.

In the course of perusing this Web site, OSA hopes that Survivors and dependents, Veterans, their families, caregivers and others will become more knowledgeable about the benefits and services offered by VA to eligible Survivors and dependents, and take the next steps to apply, if deemed eligible.

OSA will continuously improve the design, content and types of communications on this Web site as we move forward, and welcome any suggestions you might have as to how we might modify it further. Also, if you have any questions or concerns please review our  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to determine if they have been addressed. If they are not addressed in this section, please contact us at [email protected].

You can view the  Survivor Quick Guide here.

Access the Application Forms and Information here.

To view more resources, click here.

VA benefits can help Veterans and their families buy homes, earn degrees, start careers, stay healthy, and more. Join an event for conversation and information.

You can view upcoming events here.

Find your local medical center or regional office here.

Our parent education resources provide information and support for parents of children with autism. These resources can help parents better understand their child's needs, access necessary resources, and support their child's growth and development. Ask about our caregiver empowerment programs!

CARD gathers a wide variety of unique assets to assist families with understanding autism spectrum disorder. The resources page includes research, public policy, media, and much more.

New Diagnosis
If your child was recently diagnosed with autism, we understand that you must have a lot of questions. CARD created this section to walk you through the most important information you need to understand your child's diagnosis. Click here to learn more.

Understanding Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder marked by impaired social interaction, limited communication, behavioral challenges, and a limited range of activities and interests. Click here to learn more.

ABA & Autism
Behavior analysis is the scientific study of behavior. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the application of the principles of learning and motivation from behavior analysis. Click here to learn more.

Early Intervention
Early intervention provides the best outcomes for improving your child’s development. Our research has shown that early, high-intensity intervention, 2-4 years old can put your child on a path to recovery. Click here to learn more.

Center-Based Services
Center-Based Services are one-to-one applied behavior analysis (ABA) sessions for children, adolescents, and adults that take place at a CARD center rather than in the home environment. Click here to learn more.

Insurance Accepted
Most states have enacted autism insurance reform laws that require insurance carriers to provide coverage for autism treatment. Click here to learn more.

Additional Funding
The autism support community is growing. We’ve gathered some of the best-recommended resources for you. Click here to learn more.

Skills Global
Skills® is a one-stop resource for creating and implementing comprehensive, tailored treatment plans for autism. Click here to learn more.

Guide to Common Acronyms
There are many acronyms used in the autism world to simplify long terms, here you can find a list of the most common. Click here to learn more.

FAQs
Visit our FAQ's page, where you can watch helpful videos from our specialists answering your questions. Click here to learn more.

Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) provides a variety of resources, education, and training to parents, family members, professionals, and others who share an interest in improving the lives of children with a disability, chronic illness, or special health care needs.

The heart of TxP2P is the parent-to-parent peer support model—parents volunteering to provide support and information to other parents.

Click here to join our family.

Parent training consultations focuses on training parents on a variety of tools within ABA, understanding and implementing their child’s plan.

We Accept:

• BCBSTX
• Optum
• Superior Health
• Aetna
• *Other Insurance Providers Pending*

Service involves working with other professionals to create the best treatments for the patient.

We Accept:

• BCBSTX
• Optum
• Superior Health
• Aetna
• *Other Insurance Providers Pending*

Our residential services resources provide information on residential options available for individuals with autism who require support with daily living skills. These resources can help families find appropriate residential options for their loved ones with autism.

Our Resource Library provides a compilation of helpful resources aimed at helping parents and caregivers navigate the world of autism in San Antonio. Here, you can find a variety of useful materials such as educational materials, support groups, and counseling services, as well as links to other relevant organizations, all tailored to the needs of the autism community in San Antonio. While we've gathered these resources for you, ACN does not directly or indirectly endorse any product or service that will be provided by these organizations.

At the Autism Society of Texas, we are committed to creating connections and empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. 

Resources for Sensory-Friendly Healthcare

COVID-19 Tool Kit

Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Employment & Employer Resources

Resource Guide

Online Groups

Support Groups

FAQs

Water Safety

Other Printable Materials

The following resources on child trauma were developed by the NCTSN. To find a specific topic or resource, enter keywords in the search box, or filter by resource type, trauma type, language, or audience.

All NCTSN Resources

Training

Información en Español

Public Awareness

Resources By Audience

Families and Caregivers

Child Welfare Professionals

Justice System Professionals

School Personnel

Healthcare Providers

Youth

Policy Makers

Free

The following resources are designed primarily for parents, caregivers, or concerned adults who are dedicated to supporting bereaved youth.

• Guidelines for Parents and Caregivers: Helping Bereaved Youth after the Death of a Loved One
• The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After a Parent or Caregiver Dies
• The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After the Death of a Sibling from Substance Use or Overdose
• The Power of Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Helping Children Cope with the Impending Death of a Loved One
• The Power of Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Addressing Fears and Feelings from Prior Losses
• The Power of Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Mourning the Death of a Loved One
• Talking to Your Child About a Suicide Death: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers 

free

Sometimes you need a break, we totally get it! Respite services provide short-term relief for families and caregivers of individuals with autism. Our resource library provides information on respite care options, including in-home and out-of-home services.

The SWF Podcast is not only fun to listen to, but it’ll touch your heart, and you might learn something, too!

Listen to our Local Leaders interview community leaders on a variety of topics, focused around friendship, business, community engagement and leadership.

Click here to see a test run.

Click here if you would like to be interviewed.

Services involve working with school districts to better aid the patient. 

Every child is unique. Hair-Apy (San Antonio), provides the personal attention necessary to make their next cut easy.

Our one-on-one haircuts are tailored to each individual’s specific sensory-sensitive needs. To provide a safe haircut experience, we come to the comfort of your home.

Or make it a family affair and say goodbye to dreadful trips to the salon. We offer Mommy and Me or Daddy and Me haircuts, also in the comfort of your home.

Hair-Apy is also available for private special events or organizations. Click here and scroll to the bottom to provide details. We would be happy to help.  

Hair-apy haircut: $65

Mommy and Me: Starting at $95

Daddy and Me: $90

The Texas Sibling Network (TSN) San Antonio Chapter creates a community by and for adult siblings of people with disabilities.

The Network provides support, resources, leadership, and advocacy skill-building opportunities for siblings.

Click here for registration form.

Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Click here for program dates and times.

Free.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) and Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation program (TWS-VRS) are working together to provide a variety of services that assist eligible people with disabilities to prepare and find, retain, or advance in competitive integrated employment.

It also helps youth and students with post-secondary opportunities.

Click here to learn more about the services offered.

You may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services if you:

• have a disability that results in substantial barriers to employment
• require services to prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment
• are able to obtain, retain, or advance in employment as a result of services

Disabilities Served Through Vocational Rehabilitation:

• blindness or significant visual impairments
• deaf-blindness
• deafness or other hearing impairments
• neurodevelopmental disabilities including autism, ADHD, intellectual, learning, Tourette’s, and other developmental disabilities
• physical disabilities including traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, paralysis, or any impairment in movement
• other physical conditions
• behavioral and mental health conditions
• alcoholism or drug addiction

Click here to get started.

State and federal support programs can be tricky to navigate. Thats why we have compiled a list of all the right places to call for options for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on the different types of support available, including Medicaid waivers, social security benefits, and state and federal programs.

Watch, read, and listen to Veterans and their family members share real stories of:

• Strength and Recovery
• Find Useful Information
• Local Mental Health Resources
• Explore ways to show your Support

Click here to watch videos

Click here to read stories

Click here to listen to podcasts

Free

Support groups can be a valuable resource for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on local support groups, online communities, and peer support options.

As a parent of special needs, does your heart ache with questions, confusion, or discouragement? Do you ever feel that you have no margin in your emotional reserves or sense a gaping need for encouragement, rest, and refreshment? Caring for someone with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, emotional disorders, behavior problems,

Down syndrome, or physical disabilities can be all consuming. This group will help you claim God's promises for your everyday life as your own. These promises are for your comfort.

You'll become more aware of God's passion for you and your child through Bible devotionals, support, and prayer that speaks directly to the unique journey of special needs parenting. Ultimately, the goal of the group is to let God guide you into the presence of Jesus and the security that only He can provide.

This is an 11-week class led by Susie Raiford. This group meets virtually on Zoom.

Click here for more information, group dates, and times.

Click here to join.

Book is required. Click here to purchase book for $6.99.

Created by experts in dementia care research, The Alzheimer's Caregiver is a comprehensive guide to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

The Alzheimer's Caregiver is designed to help you navigate the daily challenges of caregiving at every stage. You can go through the lessons in order or search for a topic, or bookmark this page to return throughout your caregiving journey for guidance.

Free.

For players that are looking to learn and to play in faster paced games LSPB has two teams composed of players who can hit pitches, run bases while staying aware of the game, field and receive instructions.

Each Saturday the players will have 30 minutes of softball drills in: hitting, fielding, base running, and more. The skill development will then be followed by a scrimmage game for one hour with each team alternating as "home". Games are meant to hone each of the players skills. In this spirit, there are outs and score keeping though we never emphasis wins as the goal. Cooperative play and personal improvement are our aims.

This is a co-ed league for adults with special needs.

Click here to register or email for more program information.

Click here for a list of field locations.

No registration fee.

Transportation can be a significant challenge for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on transportation options, including accessible transportation services, school transportation, and public transportation resources.

Click here to view the calendar below for various events and fundraisers happening within the community.

Online Resource Guide www.linktr.ee/uvaldehelpguide 

VA’s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events provides Veterans with opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports and therapeutic art programs. These specialized rehabilitation events aim to optimize Veterans’ independence, community engagement, well-being, and quality of life. The programs are built on clinical expertise within VA, with essential support from Veteran Service Organizations, corporate sponsors, individual donors and community partners.

• Grant Program: The Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Veterans and service members with disabilities (ASG Program) provides grant funding to organizations to increase and expand the quantity and quality of sustainable adaptive sport activities that Veterans and service members with disabilities have to participate in physical activity including those for mental health issues within their home communities, as well as more advanced Paralympic and adaptive sport programs at the regional and national levels.
• Training Allowance: Interested in becoming a Paralympic athlete? The VA National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events Office provides a monthly assistance allowance for Veterans with disabilities training in Paralympic sports, as well as certain Veterans with disabilities selected for or competing with the national Olympic Team, as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 322(d) and Section 703 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008.
• National Event Calendar: View upcoming 2024 National Events.

Are you a Veteran who is homeless or experiencing housing instability? 

VA is committed to ending homelessness among Veterans. Our focus is threefold:

• Conducting coordinated outreach to proactively seek out Veterans in need of assistance.
• Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports.
• Collaborating with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.

• If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
• You can also call or visit your local VA Medical Center or Community Resource and Referral Centers  where VA staff are ready to help.
• Explore VA Homeless Programs to learn about VA Programs for Veterans who are homeless and share that information with others.
• Work with VA to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans in your community. Learn how you can help by visiting our Stakeholders page.
• Listen to our podcast, Ending Veteran Homelessness, to get monthly updates on resources and services. 
• Download posters, brochures, and other materials  to reach out to Veterans and help VA end homelessness.
• Find additional help for Veterans, Landlords, and
  Business Owners.

   

• For Landlords

Respite Care of San Antonio’s (RCSA) mission is to protect, love, build trust and nurture growth of children with special needs and complex medical conditions while strengthening the families caring for them. RCSA’s vision is for children with special needs and their families to be empowered to reach their maximum potential.

RCSA fulfills its mission by offering community and residential programs for children with medical and special needs, including 24/7 Residential Children's Homes, Community Respite, and Developmental Childcare Programs.

RCSA provides family support services and virtual sessions, including online parent support meetings, and monthly virtual parent and child playdate sessions.

These virtual gatherings help children with special needs and their families relieve stress, foster connections, and receive the support they need during times of crisis.

Click here for more information.

NAAPIMHA’s Vote for Wellness Initiative is a voter engagement campaign supporting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities to get out the vote while centering their mental health and well-being during Election season.

The goals of the initiative are to increase voter participation within AANHPI communities by:

1) providing voter education and voter registration support to AANHPI individuals with mental health challenges and disabilities and the loved ones who support them

2) providing voter education through the lens of mental health education to inform AANHPI voters of candidate positions on mental health.

Click here to register to vote & learn more

The overall accessibility of the River Walk makes travel through the city much easier for visitors in wheelchairs. There are elevators at several points and the majority of the entrances have ramps.

In general, most city sidewalks slope down to the curb at intersections, which makes crossing streets relatively easy.

For longer trips, San Antonio has several taxi companies with accessible cabs.

These include:

• Yellow Cabs
• San Antonio Wheelchair Taxi