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by American GI Forum - National Veterans Outreach Program (NVOP)
COVID-19 Notice
We are still taking in veterans. Intake is currently being done at these locations and times:
- 611 N Flores; Mon-Thu, 8:30 am-5:00 pm and Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
- 206 San Pedro Ave; Mon-Thu, 8:30 am-5:00 pm and Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
All American GI Forum sites are using increased protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Notice
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered a temporary halt on evictions for some renters as COVID-19 continues to impact the nation.
Click here for more information and updates.
Social Services provided by AARC include:
- Case Management: Medical and Non-medical case management help individuals living with HIV/AIDS become self–sufficient and virally suppressed. Case managers utilize assessments, care coordination, advocacy for options and services to meet client’s comprehensive health needs.
- Referrals to community resources
- Medication and medical adherence
- Linkage to medical care
- Assist with obtaining HIV medication
- Assist with applications for medical benefits
- Client-centered services
- Health Insurance: The Health Insurance Premium–Aids Pharmaceutical Assistance (HIPCSA) program is intended to help HIV positive individuals continue medical care without gaps in health insurance coverage or disruption of treatment. This includes premium payments, office visit/lab co-payments, deductibles and medication co-pays. Funds are NOT available for co-payments associated with hospitalization and/or emergency room care.
- Housing Services: Alamo Area Resource Center maintains an affordable housing data base and provides housing referral and placement services. AARC also provides HOPWA Short Term Rental, Mortgage, Utility assistance (STRMU), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and housing case management for those who qualify.
- Patient Navigation: Patient navigation is a process by which an individual—a patient navigator—guides patients with HIV through and around barriers in the complex care system to help ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Outreach Services: Outreach Services is the identification of people with unknown HIV disease, as well as those who know their status but are out-of-care. For help receiving or returning to care contact 210-204-5964.
- Thrive Early Intervention: Assists individuals recently diagnosed with HIV or those with HIV who have not yet established a regimen of regular medical care.
- Transportation: AARC transportation offers a shared-ride service for consumers that because of their disability are unable to access the public transit system. The purpose is to transport our clients to and from their medical appointments. If an AARC shuttle van is not available, we may transport you in a contracted vehicle, such as a taxi. Hours and direct line: Mon-Fri: 8am–4:30pm; 210-625-7222
- Support Groups: Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) offers and provides space for a variety of different types of discussion, harm reduction, therapy, support and Healthy Relationship groups. Some are presented by AARC, while others are peer-led, organized, and presented by groups or entities not affiliated with AARC. Groups are free to attend and RSVP is not necessary unless stated otherwise. For information about each group and/or to learn about attendance guidelines, restrictions or requirements, contact our Behavioral Health Department at 210-591-0216
During your first visit with us, you will be meeting with our Intake Specialist who will collect all the eligibility documents as well as our agency documents in order to be eligible for services. You can expect to spend about 30-50 minutes with the Intake Specialist.
Be prepared to bring:
- Proof of positivity
- Proof of income
- Proof of residency
- Picture I.D
The Salvation Army assists individuals and families who are struggling to pay their rent. We are often able to assist those facing eviction.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a caseworker, please contact us at or 910 N. Flores, San Antonio, Texas 78212.
(210) 352-2046
SAMMinistries' Homeless Prevention Services provide short-term rental assistance and/or utility assistance to individuals and families who are in imminent danger of eviction or of having utility service disconnected. Payments are made directly to landlords or utility companies. No payments are made directly to a client.
Clients must apply for assistance online at www.samm.org under the Get Help tab. Must have an eviction notice/notice to vacate or utility disconnection notice and must have some stable form of income.
SAMMinistries' Rapid Re-Housing Program serves individuals and families who meet HUD criteria as "literally homeless" and who are referred by the community's Coordinated Entry system. The Rapid Re-Housing Program assists individuals and families in locating housing, paying rent for periods between 6 months and 18 months. Length of assistance provided depends upon household need and specific Rapid Re-Housing Program within SAMMinistries by which the household is served.
Individuals and families served receive case management services throughout program enrollment, linkage to needed support services, assistance with paying rental and/or utility deposits and apartment application fees, and clients have access to SAMMinistries' Education Program, as well as to legal advocacy offered through SAMMinistries for individuals or families qualifying as victims of domestic violence or other crime.
Individuals and families are housed in apartments they select. Apartment must meet HUD habitability standards and must be within Fair Market Rent/rent reasonableness guidelines based upon household size.
Must be referred by the community's Coordinated Entry system. Individual or family must be "literally homeless" by HUD definition (living in emergency shelter, on the street, or in a place not meant for habitation)
In collaboration with others, we offer an array of services to the poor and vulnerable in and around San Antonio, including underserved, unincorporated areas of Bexar County with high levels of poverty. The program serves a broad population of all ages, with a special focus on veterans, the disabled, seniors, those with children under 5, the homeless, and those at high risk of becoming homeless.
Through our Essential Services Program, we offer an array of programs and services that address basic needs. In addition, limited financial assistance is provided for expenses such as utility bills, rent, and medication to low-income individuals as outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We also offer a Rapid Rehousing Program funded by Bexar County Economic and Community Development Department Development Services Division and City of San Antonio - Dept. of Human Services.
In addition, because we guide and oversee a network of more than 59 Conference distribution sites in the community (offering an array of services), we can connect those in need to the conference located closest to them.
COVID-19 Notice
Our clinics will be operating under normal business hours while we increase cleanings and screenings within our facilities.
• Phone and in-person screenings have been implemented to check for COVID-19 symptoms before consumer visits.
• Telehealth, tele-med, and telephone services for consumers have been implemented in order to reduce the flow of patients in our clinics.
• Social Distancing is being utilized for clients that we need to see in their homes.
• Temperature check screenings are in place at Frio, PEC, NW/Legacy Oaks, Drexel, Bandera, and Palo Alto. All of our consumers, vendors and those making deliveries will have their temperature checked before they are allowed into our clinics. As an extra precaution, we will be checking the temperatures of our staff later this week.
• Outpatient clinics and 24 hour facilities are deep cleaned and disinfected regularly.
COVID-19 Notice
Our clinics will be operating under normal business hours while we increase cleanings and screenings within our facilities.
• Phone and in-person screenings have been implemented to check for COVID-19 symptoms before consumer visits.
• Telehealth, tele-med, and telephone services for consumers have been implemented in order to reduce the flow of patients in our clinics.
• Social Distancing is being utilized for clients that we need to see in their homes.
• Temperature check screenings are in place at Frio, PEC, NW/Legacy Oaks, Drexel, Bandera, and Palo Alto. All of our consumers, vendors and those making deliveries will have their temperature checked before they are allowed into our clinics. As an extra precaution, we will be checking the temperatures of our staff later this week.
• Outpatient clinics and 24 hour facilities are deep cleaned and disinfected regularly.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Neighborhood & Housing Services (NHSD)
COVID-19 Notice
Critical funds are available to help residents who are struggling to pay rent, utilities, internet, groceries, medicine, and fuel.
This program provides housing (rent or mortgage), utility, and internet assistance to qualifying individuals or families during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, qualifying individuals or families will receive $150-$300 (based on household size) for food and other necessities through the Family Independence Initiative.
Please review the following eligibility and documentation requirements before beginning the application process.
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
• Be a current resident of the City of San Antonio;
• Be the primary lease or mortgage holder in a multifamily unit, mobile home, or single-family home within the city limits of San Antonio;
• May only apply for rent, mortgage, and utility assistance related to one primary property;
• Have a household income at or below 100% of the area median income (AMI) as defined by HUD; and
• Provide ID and proof of hardship. Acceptable forms of documentation are listed here.
Apply here
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Neighborhood & Housing Services (NHSD)
COVID-19 Notice
NHSD is open for business. To limit the spread of COVID-19, meetings are held by appointment only until further notice. Call (210) 207-6459 to schedule an appointment.
San Antonio residents struggling to pay rent on a current lease or mortgage due to an unexpected crisis should apply for Emergency Housing Assistance using the online application found here.
The Emergency Housing Assistance Program makes a one-time payment to the landlord or creditor for no more than three consecutive months or $3,5000.
Residents applying for housing assistance are also eligible to have up to $1,500 of their utility and internet bills paid through the program.
Clients approved for the housing assistance through this program are eligible for up to $300 cash assistance for fuel and groceries.
A request does not guarantee financial assistance will be provided.
Please do not submit more than one request for assistance.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Neighborhood & Housing Services (NHSD)
COVID-19 Notice
NHSD is open for business. To limit the spread of COVID-19, meetings are held by appointment only until further notice. Call (210) 207-6459 to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 Notice
Due to safety concerns, this program has been temporarily discontinued. Please check back for updates.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.
Must reside within parish boundary.
(210) 212-5530
COVID-19 Notice
This program is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program will offer 1-3 months of rental assistance (in accordance with HUD Fair Market Rent limits) for residents of unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities that:
• Meet HUD-established income limits for families earning 100% or below the Area Median Income ($72,000 for a family of 4)
• Can provide proof of unemployment (i.e., furlough, layoff, or termination) or a material reduction of income due to COVID-19.
Click the Website link below to complete the application. Those without internet access may call (210) 940-1180.
COVID-19 Notice
To protect our employees, our participants, and continue services the Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) has made the following operational changes:
- Closure of the HABC Lobby
- No in-person meetings
- Residents will hear from their assigned caseworker by appointment using phone or email.
- Property managers are taking extra care with our elderly population checking daily to assure they have sufficient supplies and that any health-related needs are being addressed.
Questions from participants can be directed to their assigned caseworker or anyone can call the main number at 210-225-0071. For updates, phone our hotline (210-231-2043) or visit our website at www.habctx.org/about.us/coronavirus.
COVID-19 Notice
If you need assistance during this crisis, contact (210) 226-6178 to be screened to receive basic needs through St. Stephen’s CARE Center, and Guadalupe Community Center. Both centers remain open during normal business hours to provide food, clothing, and other self-sufficiency services to those who need us most.
It is often the case that someone needs a hand up to escape the cycle of poverty. Matthew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me,” guides the continuum of services we provide at Catholic Charities’ Guadalupe Community Center. The Guadalupe Community Center is dedicated to providing support and advocacy services to individuals and families in need.
One of the oldest community centers in San Antonio, Catholic Charities’ Guadalupe Community Center has been providing social services since 1944. Committed to enhancing the culture, health and quality of life for individuals and families, Guadalupe Community Center provides a multitude of social services free of charge. We pride ourselves on providing wrap around services to the community in the hopes that each individual will ultimately work towards self-sufficiency.
Call for information
COVID-19 Notice
If you need assistance during this crisis, contact (210) 226-6178 to be screened to receive basic needs through St. Stephen’s CARE Center, and Guadalupe Community Center. Both centers remain open during normal business hours to provide food, clothing, and other self-sufficiency services to those who need us most.
COVID-19 Notice
Click here to see COVID-19 updates and guidelines from the Office of the Archdiocese.
by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio
COVID-19 Notice
If you need assistance during this crisis, contact (210) 226-6178 to be screened to receive basic needs through St. Stephen’s CARE Center, and Guadalupe Community Center. Both centers remain open during normal business hours to provide food, clothing, and other self-sufficiency services to those who need us most.
(210) 222-1294
COVID-19 Notice
Due to health and safety concerns, our in-person services are temporarily suspended. At this time, we are providing
• One-to-one tutoring online or children 5-22 who have disabilities. Small stipend accepted
• One-to-one money management, conflict resolution, interview prep,
• Providing communication to serve as an outlet for the challenges of now being a shut-in.
RTS also has resources in the community for family’s needs. Call or text 210-844-5988 anytime.
COVID-19 Notice
We remain open to provide services to families in our neighborhood. Before visiting, please call to verify days and hours of operation.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
COVID-19 Notice
COVID-19 Relief Fund is a temporary service of the Antioch Food Bank and Community Outreach Program.
While it is our desire to provide financial assistance to all who apply, it is very likely that the needs of the community will far exceed our resources. Please know all applications will be
reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Any funds awarded will be paid directly to the rental or utility company. In order to assist as many as possible, funds awarded may not be enough to pay the full amount you owe but we hope this will allow you to work out a payment plan.
Please click on the website link below to complete the COVID-19 Relief Fund Application.