Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services year-round for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.

The program aims to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program: a home-based option and a center-based option at licensed childhood development centers.

Home-based Option

• Weekly Home Visits
• Bi-Weekly Group Socializations

Center-based Option

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
• Early Childhood Education and Development
• Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
• Bilingual and Dual Language

Support Services

• Health & Dental Screenings
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education & Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education

• Parental Engagement & Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality, early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

We "crush":

The number of diseases, sickness, lack of funding and questions is endless...

The Crush Foundation is here to help you navigate this time in your life.  We strive to help get you the resources you need to recover and increase your odds to survive, give you the knowledge you need to "Crush" your circumstances through access to the best and newest research, and educate you on what treatments may be available and how they will effect you and your loved ones.

We would love to help you and/or your family "Crush" your disease. Please contact us today!

Free.

A Wesley Nurse is a faith-based community nurse. The professional practice of the Wesley Nurse is not limited to the physical dimension of medical needs; rather, it includes a mind, body and spirit holistic approach.

Programs and services include:

• Health education
• Individualized diabetes education
• Diabetic supplies
• Referral assistance
• Facilitation of resources
• Exercise classes

While the Wesley Nurse program is a component of Methodist Healthcare Ministries' ecumenical outreach and located within churches, it does not teach a set of denominational beliefs.

All members of the community are welcome.

Free.

The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches.

Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion.

Individual, group, and family counseling for:

• Youth 12-19 (Submit child's information, not parents)
• Veterans
• Seniors 65+

(No adult counseling services are available at this time)

• Telehealth available
• Se habla Español
• Counselors are available by appointment only

We also offer support groups, workshops, seminars, and special events designed to help people learn more about mental health and develop effective coping strategies.

Free

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• parents find a safe, positive environment for children;
• families spend quality time together;
• children and teens learn what they can achieve;
• adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives;
• communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back;
• and we all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.

Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.

Click here for membership information.

Anti-Aging information is provided online to help our adult population to maintain a healthy lifestyle and how improvements in diet can help to every one of us to live longer happier independent lives and avoid Alzheimer's disease.

We help hundreds of people by direct contact, coaching and training in healthy living.

Call us or visit us online to learn more about how to help prevent and improve life with Alzheimer's.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five.

WIC is able to provide contactless service for current and new participants.

For more information call (210) 207-4650 or email: [email protected].

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To participate you must be a:

• Pregnant woman
• Postpartum woman (up to six months after delivery)
• Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after delivery)
• Parents (including single mothers and fathers), step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of children under age 5.
• Meet Household Income: Texas WIC Income Guidelines (If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.)
• U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement for eligibility.

You may attend the clinic of your choice.

We provide consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for patients aged 0-30 years with asthma and other chronic lung conditions. Other medical services include spirometry, asthma education, and ordering x-rays and CT scans.

Conditions that we treat & services we provide include:

• Asthma
• Cough
• Trouble Breathing
• Pneumonia
• Sleep Apnea
• Smoking Cessation
• Vaccines
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy

A Wesley Nurse is a faith-based community nurse. The professional practice of the Wesley Nurse is not limited to the physical dimension of medical needs; rather, it includes a mind, body and spirit holistic approach.

Programs and services include:

• Health education
• Individualized diabetes education
• Diabetic supplies
• Referral assistance
• Facilitation of resources
• Exercise classes

While the Wesley Nurse program is a component of Methodist Healthcare Ministries' ecumenical outreach and located within churches, it does not teach a set of denominational beliefs.

All members of the community are welcome.

Free.

Because we approach health holistically at Auravia, we believe that physical and mental health often go hand in hand. We look at the whole person and the life they live in order to help them find peace of mind.

This can be through environmental and belief factors like spirituality, home, social, and work situations, and exploring things like physical health, vitamin deficiencies, and other issues that can be determined through blood work.

Click here to contact us.

Insurances accepted:

• United Healthcare
• Oscar
• Community First Commercial Plans
• Humana
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna
• Ambetter
• Optum

Texas Medicaid plans:

• Community First
• Aetna Better Health
• Superior Health

Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and "have a desire to stop drinking."

Click here for the latest details on this group.

Meetings are held in person at the Western Hills Christian Church in the Fellowship Room.

• Big Book
• Closed

The Diaper Assistance Program focuses on providing families access to diapers, wipes, and other healthcare items through the Texas Diaper Bank facilities or partner agencies. In addition to basic baby needs, this program also offers educational parenting and health classes, as well as Housing/Shelter and other referrals as needed.

Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-4.
Household income not exceeding 150% of the Federal Poverty Line.

The following documents must be brought to the Texas Diaper Bank office:

• Parent/guardian photo ID
• Proof of guardianship
• Proof of income
• Child’s birth certificate

Free.

Services:

• Teen Health
• Acute Care
• Behavioral Health
• Well-Child Visits
• Chronic Disease Management
  (i.e. asthma, diabetes, etc.)
• Immunizations
• Patient Health Education
• ADHD Care

At CommuniCare, we aim to cater to the needs of every teenager and their parents by offering exceptional outpatient care and personalized treatment plans for each individual.

We offer the following Teen Health services:

• Puberty Development Education
• Reproductive Health
• Acute Care
• Well Visits
• Immunizations
• School and Sports Physicals
• Chronic Disease Management (for asthma, allergies, diabetes, etc.)
• ADHD Care
• Individual and Family Counseling

Classes include topics such as wellness, technology, fitness, current events, art, and much more.

Register for classes in the OASIS center or online here.

Adults 50 and older.

Prices vary by class; some are free.

• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes

Community Health Workers, or Promotores de Salud, increase wellness by reaching out to, connecting with, and engaging underserved families and communities to help improve health outcomes for themselves, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Community Health Workers are certified by the Texas Department of State Health (DSHS).

Services include:

• Establishing positive, trusting relationships with community residents in or from underserved communities.
• Helping patients/clients, families, and underserved communities overcome barriers in language and culture to better connect to quality healthcare services and resources.
• Connecting underserved populations to health care services and resources.
• Providing informal counseling, support, and follow-up home visits for patients/clients.
• Aiding in the creation and maintenance of community partnerships, collaborations, programs, and services.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ Community Health Workers are certified by the Texas Department of State Health (DSHS) as:

• Completed an approved 160-hour competency-based instructor training program.
• Required to complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years approved by DSHS to renew their certification.
• Required courses include Introduction to Community Health;

1. Community Health Advocacy
2. Community Nutrition
3. Community Health Field Methods
4. Wellness and Health Promotion
5. Cooperative Community Health Education

The clinic serves the medical and dental needs of people who cannot afford health insurance.

Services include:

• Counseling (individual, family, depression, substance abuse)*
• Dental (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, etc.)*
• Diabetes Education
• Food Pantry*
• Health Education*
• Immunizations
• Lab
• Medical*
• Medicaid and CHIP Application Assistance*
• Nutrition Information
• Oral Surgery*
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy**
• Physical Exams
• Physical Therapy**
• Prescription Assistance*
• Referral Assistance (necessities include housing, utilities, clothing, and food)*
• Transportation Assistance
• Women’s Health

*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for service.

**Program not operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.

Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based upon ability to pay, household income and family size.

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Special Care Services can provide daily social interaction or clinical insight into your healthcare right from your own home. Advanced technology can provide early intervention to signs and symptom management while reducing the number of hospitalizations each year. A Care Coordinator will meet with you to create an individualized care plan that is tailored to your needs.

Some of the services include:

• Always in Touch. A complimentary telephone reassurance program that provides companionship to seniors and disabled adults.
• Balance Tracking System. A computerized balance assessment tool that provides an objective, accurate, and reliable fall risk assessment.
• Remote Patient Monitoring. Monitoring and reporting of health vital signs and continuous access to a clinical call center.
• Personal Emergency Response System. Personal Emergency Response – An easy-to-use medical alert system that lets you summon any type of help whenever you need it…any time of day or night.
• 24/7 Virtual Care Agent. Providing around the clock data-based insights and recommendations.
• Senior Living Referral Services. 

To learn more about the services provided, click here.

To get a personal consultation, click here.

If you think you may be pregnant, we can help you know for sure with a free pregnancy test and/or free ultrasound.

Click here to request an appointment.

Free

Client Advocate:

• Client Advocates provide education, emotional support, and resources to clients at the Center.
• Client Advocates are responsible for administering pregnancy tests, STD tests, and giving negative STD results to clients. We ask for a 4 hour commitment each week. Training is provided.

Client Educator:

• Don’t have 4 hours every week to commit? That’s okay! Client Educator is the job for you!
• Client Educators for the following areas: Parenting, Budgeting, Support Groups and More!

Counseling Associate:

• LPC-Associates have completed their graduate program in counseling. They have passed the National Counselor Exam through Texas, and are pursuing the required 3,000 internship hours towards their standard license.
• The LPC-Associates are responsible for providing individual counseling.

Registered Nurse/Nurse Sonographer:

• Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Registered Nurses are responsible for taking all positive STD results appointments and administering treatment. They also have the same roles and responsibilities as a Client Advocate.
• Registered Nurses who are certified in sonography may conduct first trimester ultrasounds. Training is provided.

Administrative:

• Administrative volunteers are responsible for duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, data entry, and other clerical tasks. Training is provided.

Events Volunteer:

• Events Volunteers attend events to help recruit new volunteers and bring awareness to the community.

Click here to volunteer now!

Affordable health screening.

To register for your screening Please call 888-653-6450 or click here to register. Please mention the church name when making an appointment.

No requirements.

Click here for information on the types of screenings available.

Contact program for details.

Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.

The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.

The SLEW Cancer Wellness Center provides survivor and aftercare services that improve the quality of life for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer. Services are provided holistically at a single location so those who are unable to go from agency to agency for services due to health and mobility issues, budget constraints, and transportation limitations can access the care they need.

SLEW was initially modeled after an evidence-based program at the Mayo Clinic. The model addresses mind, body, and spirit, and has been proven to increase a patient’s perceived quality of life.

Therapy and Counseling

• Psychotherapy (individual, small group, large group, Spanish speaking, and Stage IV)
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and education for prevention of lymphedema
• Patient Navigation
• Nutrition and Diet Counseling
• Diabetes Care/Prevention Classes
• Oncology Massage Therapy
• Benefits Counseling – how and where to obtain benefits from a variety of community sources (food, utility assistance, etc.)
• Case Management
• Bras and Prosthetics
• Wigs and Hair Dressing
• Fitness Education and Exercise Classes
• Clothes Closet
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Transportation

Women who are uninsured, underinsured, and low-income. Women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer.

No cost for financially qualified women.

Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.

Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.

Services Provided:

• Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
• Bilingual and Dual Language
• Inclusion Classroom
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Vision and Hearing Screenings
• Health and Dental Screenings
• Nutritional Meals
• Family Goal Setting

Support Services:

• Health Services
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education and Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education:

• Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

At CommuniCare, we aim to cater to the needs of every teenager and their parents by offering exceptional outpatient care and personalized treatment plans for each individual.

We offer the following Teen Health services:

• Puberty Development Education
• Reproductive Health
• Acute Care
• Well Visits
• Immunizations
• School and Sports Physicals
• Chronic Disease Management (for asthma, allergies, diabetes, etc.)
• ADHD Care
• Individual and Family Counseling

NABA seeks to establish an environment in which amputee participants can use boxing skills & physical fitness to increase their athletic resilience.

Membership is open to all amputees.

Please call for fee information concerning USA Boxing competitive events.

Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.

Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.

Services Provided:

We offer high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

CAST MED was created to add to the pipeline of much-needed doctors and researchers in the San Antonio area. CAST MED builds on San Antonio’s unique strengths and current educational gaps with an emphasis on medicine and biomedical research. UT Health, with its research expertise and growing focus on population health and health disparities, is a key partner in helping design a path for students wishing to improve the health of our community. CAST MED will incorporate a three-way educational partnership between UT Health, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and San Antonio ISD.

Students enrolled in CAST MED will follow one of three pathways:

• Biomedical Research
• Medical Professionals
• Public Health Professionals

Student enrollment is open to students across Bexar County through a lottery system. The application period for the cohort of ninth graders begins each November and ends in late January. Please call the school for updates on enrollment and registration, since they do change.

The intent of CAST Med High School is to provide high school students with a strong foundation, especially in mathematics and science so that they can be successful once they enroll in college and achieve their medical career aspirations. College coursework will be embedded in the classroom curriculum, allowing students to graduate with a high school diploma and a minimum of 30 hours of college coursework.

For more information, please click here.

To apply, click here.

CAST MED is a tuition-free high school open to students across the greater San Antonio region who are entering 9th or 10th grade.

CIW is an IRS 501(c)(3) educational and training non-profit corporation.

• Advocacy

For over 9 years, CIW has been teaching, educating, training, informing, and showing injuredemployees how to make informed decisions as they navigate the complex workers compensation system in order to preserve their workers compensation benefits with the help of their healthcare provider and attorney or ombudsman as they safely and timely return to work.

• Healthcare Consulting Services

CIW offers consulting and educational services to health care providers who experience delays with getting paid, have been denied payment, or need help to resolve other carrier problems or need staff training. Unfortunately, we are not attorneys and even if we were, our Charter limits us to providing education and training services. But education and training is what the staff from health care providers need to become more efficient in processing the payment of bills.

Click here for a detailed list of how CIW can help.

Please call or email for a consultation or program information.

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone in which you lose too much bone as you age, making your bones more porous than they should be, and weakening their underlying structure. The more porous your bones become, the more likely they are to break.

If you are over the age of 50 and are treated for a fracture known to be indicative of osteoporosis, your physician may refer you for a Bone Health consultation. During your bone health consultation a provider will work with you to:

• Educate you on osteoporosis and why you are considered at risk.
• Evaluate your specific case with a detailed history, physical, and referral for any additional testing necessary.
• Establish a treatment plan, which might include lifestyle changes and medication to prevent further bone loss or even rebuild bone.

If you are over the age of 50 and experience one of the following types of fractures, you should be screened for osteoporosis:

• Wrist (Distal Radius) Fracture
• Spine (Vertebral) Fracture
• Hip Fracture
• Shoulder (Proximal Humerus) Fracture

That’s why TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine created the Bone Health Program. Nationally Recognized Expertise in Preventing Fractures.

Click here for insurance information, including Medicare and Medicaid.