Proactive and consistent psychological services are provided to residents on-site in long-term care communities. Our dedicated team of doctoral-level licensed psychologists and licensed clinical social workers are experts in geriatric behavioral health.

Diagnostic Assessment

Initial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan to develop objective outcome-based goals.

Individual, Group and Family Psychotherapy

Psychological counseling focuses on achieving outcome-based goals established in the treatment plan.

Plan of Care Review

Quarterly review of progress toward goals and assess current symptoms and functioning. This is used to set new goals or discharge planning.

Psychological Testing

Neurocognitive and emotional testing can improve diagnostic clarity, assist with differential diagnosis, and improve prognosis by ensuring that the treatment plan approach identified is relevant to the clarified diagnosis.

Discharge

Recommendations for ongoing stability and maintenance of functioning.

Appropriate referrals:

• Depression, anxiety, withdrawal, agitation, grief, bereavement, confusion, memory loss
• Hallucinations, delusions
• Non-compliance with rehabilitation program
• Alcohol and substance abuse
• Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Schizoaffective disorder

Our services are paid for by:

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Managed Care programs
• and other commercial insurance payers

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services. 

Consisting of:

• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules. 
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments.
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training.

Health:

• Medical and dental case management.
• Staff certified in first aid & CPR.
• Clean and safe environments.
• On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish.
• Hearing and vision screenings.
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Menus developed by registered dietitians.

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities.
• Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals.
• Community resources and services.
• School district transportation may be available.

The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.

Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each childcare center.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply to jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests.
• Developing or updating your resume.
• Connecting to employers.
• Completing online job applications.
• Practicing interview tactics.
• Preparing for the first day of your job.

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

For Loredo information, call 956-766-4016.

Services:

• Medical
• Behavioral Health
• Counseling
• Family Practice
• HIV Services
• Lab Services
• Nutrition Services
• HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

AWC's licensed counselors, nurses, and client advocates walk alongside women in crisis by offering:

Free STI Testing
AWC Centers (formerly Any Woman Can) tests and treats for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. We partner with Metro Health to test for Syphilis, HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea monthly.

Free Pregnancy Tests
AWC Centers offer pregnancy tests and information about your pregnancy options. Our trained nurses and client advocates will walk alongside you throughout the process and provide unconditional support.

Free First Trimester Ultrasound
We provide first-trimester ultrasounds to evaluate for intrauterine, viable pregnancy.

Options Education
Are you considering abortion, have questions about pregnancy healthcare, or exploring adoption options? We’re here to help you navigate your choices and provide support every step of the way.

While we do not perform or refer for abortions, we believe you deserve accurate, compassionate information to make an informed decision that’s right for you. Reach out today—our caring team is here to listen and support you.

Free Individual + Couples Counseling
Licensed professional counselors and interns provide confidential counseling services.

• Crisis pregnancy
• Sexual abuse or sexual assault
• Self-esteem or relationship issues
• Anxiety, depression, or emotional instability
• Coercion into commercial sex
• Post-abortion counseling
• Counseling for individuals and couples

Free.

Offers a support line to connect families and providers with Care Coordinators specially trained in child development.

Care Coordinators can answer questions related to:

• pregnancy
• parenting
• child development
• provide referrals to existing resources
• support healthy development
• provide developmental screenings
• identify areas of concern

Call Our Free Support Line Now: 1-866-GROW-210 (866-476-9210)

We also speak Spanish

Families who are pregnant or have children under the age of 6

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Free 

The Harm Reduction Center & Outreach is an effort to aid clients who are suffering from drug addiction and other forms of chemical dependencies.

The team of 8 Certified Peer Recovery Coaches takes pride in their ability to assist those in need by providing guidance into the many pathways of recovery available today.

The program is participant-centered to fit the needs of those we serve through needle exchange, harm reduction education, medical care, HIV/HepC testing, case management, and recovery coaching.

Services include:

• Syringe Exchange
• Safe Injection Kits
• Narcan Distribution
• Safe Sex Kits
• Hygiene Kit
• Wound Care
• HIV, HCV & Syphillis Rapid Testing
• Peer Recovery Coaching
• Referrals to Detox Treatment, MAT, and more

Located behind and inside Grace Lutheran Church.

All services are free of charge.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

www.palaciodelsolapts.com

Free.

In partnership with UT Health San Antonio, we provide high-quality, comprehensive services, including:

• Primary care and specialty medical care by board-certified physicians
• Professional case management services
• Psychiatric services and mental health counseling
• Referrals to specialty clinics (dental, medical, etc.) as needed
• Life Coaching
• Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) clinic
• Rapid start appointments for patients newly diagnosed with HIV
• Specialty pharmacy
• Substance abuse counseling
• Women’s health care
• Pediatric HIV care

We also partner with outside agencies to assist you with needs such as transportation and housing.

At our clinic, we’re dedicated to treating you - not just your symptoms. We understand that an HIV/AIDS diagnosis requires support in many areas: medically, emotionally, and financially. We respect your need for confidentiality and your need for overall support.

The state requires proof of income, residency, and a positive diagnosis for patients to receive grant funding.

We recommend that you fill out the following Ryan White Grant forms in advance.

Patients and their families are supported with care and information that is age-appropriate and empowers good decision making and self-care.

Services:

• Teen vaccines and immunizations
• Teen health and puberty development
• Reproductive health counseling
• School/sports physicals
• Behavioral and mental health counseling
• Referrals to medical specialists
• Referrals to social services, Nurse-Family Partnership, school-age parenting and GED programs

Ages: 10-24

Free.

University Health cardiologists and surgeons are highly skilled at performing some of the most innovative heart procedures to treat patients with unique and challenging heart conditions.

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University Health offers comprehensive imaging and radiology services to address the unique needs of each patient who comes through our door. Your radiology team includes certified radiologists, imaging technicians and nurses. You can count on us to provide excellent pediatric imaging services for your children, as well.

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University Health kidney doctors – nephrologists – provide comprehensive care for kidney diseases throughout South Texas. University Health provides care in the hospital, care at our clinics, care at our dialysis centers and, sometimes, care in your home.

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University Children's Health pediatric imaging services use advanced technology and patient-focused care to deliver reliable, accurate imaging readings for your child.

Multiple scanners are available in key areas of the hospital, such as in our Harvey E. Najim Children's Emergency Department, so your child gets the care they need quickly.

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When your child needs care for a liver condition, trust the specialists at University Health to take the most comprehensive approach. Our pediatric liver specialists treat common and complex liver conditions, from biliary atresia to complications after liver transplant.

The liver specialists at University Health offer both inpatient and outpatient pediatric liver care.

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Keep your child feeling well through every stage of growth and development with preventive and primary care at University Health.

Services are available:

Pediatric Primary Care Locations

Telemedicine Pediatric Primary Care

• We offer after-hours telemedicine from Monday – Friday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Please call 210-644-3209 to schedule an appointment.

Mobile Primary Care for Bexar County

• Call 210-358-7020 for more information about our mobile clinic or schedule a healthyUexpress appointment online.

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Birth - 18 years old.

The dermatologists at University Health diagnose and treat patients of all ages with disorders of the skin, nails and hair.

The skin is your body’s largest organ and protects you in so many important ways. Our skin care providers have the expertise to help keep your skin healthy so you can feel and look your best.

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The specialists at University Health are board-certified and fellowship-trained in order to offer men all across South Texas comprehensive care in men’s health and reconstructive urology.

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The Texas Liver Tumor Center was formed as a partnership between University Health, UT Health San Antonio and Texas Liver Institute, with the intent of creating a unique, advanced health care system to treat liver tumors.

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Put your health first so you can take care of other important aspects of your life. Access complete women’s services for every stage of your life at University Health.

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Contact our behavioral health services at 210-358-3108 to speak with a member of our team.

AARC is one of the largest and most experienced providers of LGBT health and mental health care, supported by a culturally sensitive team working to advance the care and treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people.

Primary Care: AARC’s Health Equity Clinic (HEC) provides a safe space for licensed medical staff to conduct intakes and medical assessments while offering treatment services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in San Antonio, which historically one of the most medically underserved populations in South Texas. AARC contracts with LGBT and LGBT-friendly physicians and clinicians who are culturally sensitive and representative of the communities served. In addition to primary medical care, AARC Health Equity Clinic staff offer comprehensive information, referral, PrEP, HIV care and patient navigation services for LGBT patients and consumers.

AARC will utilize its LGBT clinic for health services outreach and education to LGBT organizations and the community throughout San Antonio. AARC Health Equity Clinic services are offered with respect and compassion for the diverse community we represent and serve.

HIV Specialty Care: AARC’S Health Equity Clinic offers people living with HIV a wide range of support services, including leading-edge medical care. AARC’s wrap-around care model practices a holistic approach to treatment, helping clients manage all aspects of living with HIV, through counseling, nutritional advice, and transportation support.

Nutritional Services: AARC provides home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) to individuals who are on home hospice, home health or who have been recently released from the hospital as well as on-site meals for those with multiple medical and social service appointments. All nutritional services are coordinated through AARC’s registered dietitian.

Pharmacy services include:

• Private consultations with staff members who can answer your questions about medications, especially HIV-drug regimens and side effects
• Free, confidential delivery in San Antonio (some restrictions apply)
• Prescription refill assistance program
• On-site assistance in English and Spanish

If you’re a client of our health center, pharmacy staff will work closely with your physician, nurse, nutritionist, case manager, and/or mental health provider to help you achieve your health care goals. (Pharmacy hours and phone: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 210.231.0383)

Behavioral Health: Mental Health Services are provided to individuals and families who are dealing with various life stressors. These services are conducted in a group or individual setting, and provided by Licensed Professional Counselors. All behavioral health programs are overseen by Howard Rogers, M.A., AARC’s Executive Director, also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and by Dr. Robert Jimenez, AARC’s Medical Director, a psychiatrist with a history of working with individuals living with HIV.

• Spanish and bilingual services are available.
• The prescribing and monitoring of psychotropic medications to individuals with a diagnosed mental disorder and are provided by a licensed physician.
• The provision of prevention and treatment to address substance abuse problems (including alcohol, legal and illicit drugs) in an outpatient setting. Substance Abuse groups revolve around an evidence based approach to treating substance abuse and involve both group as well as individual support.

Transgender Health 

Regardless of where you are at with your transition AARC’s priority is to foster a safe, sensitive environment where patients can receive gender-affirming care. Our providers specialize in transgender health and offer expert treatment and guidance.

We accept:

• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Humana
• United Health Care
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Superior

If you are uninsured, we can help determine your eligibility for medical and drug assistance programs.

The Pride Community Clinic serves self-identified LGBTQ patients recruited through marketing and outreach to Greater San Antonio.

PCC patients will be welcome regardless of sex, race, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, insurance coverage, funding ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

In addition, a special focus of the Pride Community Clinic will be to serve homeless LGBTQ populations and the local transgender community, two of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in the city of San Antonio.

As it delivers primary care, the clinic will provide sexually transmitted infection testing, hormone replacement therapy for transgender patients, and connection to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).

Patients must be 18 years of age or older.

Patients must make an appointment over the phone to secure one of the limited time slots.

LGBTQ patients can be assured that all volunteers within the clinic are trained to be sensitive to LGBTQ issues.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

The SNP is funded by the City and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) through the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG), and currently offered at various senior centers throughout the City.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Provide continental breakfast and lunch as well as social and educational opportunities, art program and seasonal-themed activities.

Free.

Four times each year, in partnership with the Christian Medical and Dental Association, we host an 8-hour Health and Wellness Day where individuals can receive free dental and medical care.

Most dental procedures are offered, from X-rays and exams to restorative procedures and oral surgery.

Medical care normally includes pain management, HIV/AIDS testing, immunizations, women's health, and health education.

Our primary target is the chronically homeless individual without care, but we also serve the situationally homeless and under-served populations as space allows.

Getting a client into treatment with a Doctor upon diagnosis is of the utmost importance and often, clients do not know how to navigate a system that requires a lot out of them. Our role is to set clients up with a doctor’s appointment and accompany them to their initial appointment, and further appointments if necessary.

In many instances, once a client has been linked to medical care, they do well to keep up with appointments on their own. Others need a little more help. In the Ryan White Part D Program, We follow clients for as long as 6 months.

Eligible members of the Part D program are either newly HIV+ diagnosed needing to be linked to doctor’s care for the first time, or people who have not seen a doctor in at least 6 months and wish to get Back to Care.

• Youth (male and female) between the ages of 13-24
• Women 25 years old and over
• Transgendered persons (male to female, or female to male), any age.

Anyone matching these requirements with a diagnosis of HIV+, please call: Sylvia Delossantos for assistance at 210.212.2266 (office) or 210.275.4071 (cell). You may also write to [email protected] to receive assistance.

A true approach to integrated healthcare, the Burns-Bank Primary Care Clinic offers primary care services to people receiving psychiatric services including:

• counseling
• therapy
• nursing services
• case management
• rehabilitative services
• recovery assistance for substance abuse
• mental health disorders
• those diagnosed with HIV

Clinic providers often manage chronic diseases by partnering with other medical specialists to offer coordinated medical care.

The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) offers a sliding fee scale and accepts all patients regardless of inability to pay.

Comprehensive and coordinated medical care throughout life. From diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of conditions or illnesses, to preventive care, onsite Primary Care Clinics offer the following services:

• routine checkups
• health risk assessments
• immunizations
• screening tests
• general health care maintenance
• well women's exams
• behavioral health consultations

 A member of the Allied Women Center team will be happy to speak about accessing any of these amazing services/resources:

• Free Pregnancy Tests
• Free Limited Ultrasound
• Free Diapers
• Free baby clothes and accessories