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The Pediatric-Adolescent Acquisition of Life Skills (PAALS) program is the latest addition of services PTS is excited to provide for our families!  We created the PAALS program to meet the needs of adolescents and young adults seeking greater independence in and out of the home. PAALS focuses on providing instructional sessions for individuals ages 13-21 years old with special needs through family-based life skills training. The intervention will be tailored to the specific needs of each client.

PAALS Program Offers: 

  • Basic Living Skills
  • Home Skills
  • Community Participation Skills
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Applicant Criteria

The PAALS program takes place in the office unit next door to our San Antonio PTS location. 

PTS is trialing insurance reimbursement, but coverage is not guaranteed. If your policy covers our services, PTS will issue a corresponding refund of the private pay rate.

Updated within the last 2 months.

Grades 3-5:

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting.  At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Chavonne Bowers Send email
(210) 397-4600
Updated within the last 3 months.

What is Alpha-Stim Therapy?

Alpha-Stim is an electrotherapy device that has shown to be very effective in treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It has also been proven to be a great tool for the purpose of pain management. Users of Alpha-Stim won't need to worry about any side effects or negative reactions to medications being taken.

Click here to watch a video about  Alpha-Stim 

How Does Alpha-Stim Work?

Alpha-Stim is a cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) device, almost similar in size to a small cellphone. It is designed to deliver a very tiny microcurrent, through small clips attached to a person's earlobes, to the brain. This current, which is so gentle that few people can feel it, will then stimulate and adjust a specific set of nerve cells in the brain. CES can bring relief to those who have anxiety and depression. It can also counter insomnia and improve sleep quality significantly.

Alpha-Stim treatment usually lasts for 20 minutes and up to an hour, depending on what the doctor says. Being a portable device, treatment can be done at the office during a long break, in the privacy of your own home, or at a therapy center. With the clips being small and attached to your ears, you will look like you are relaxing while listening to music.

Alpha-Stim can also be used to provide electrical stimulation on areas of the body that is experiencing post-traumatic, acute, or chronic pain for pain management.

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

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 2 months.

Our In-Person Treatment Centers

Our telehealth and in-person therapy options consist of clinicians who are highly-trained on topics such as sexual trauma, disordered eating patterns, marriage issues, and more. You can rest assured that you will  receive the maximum benefit from your time in counseling.

Residential treatment for women

At Innova Grace, we specialize in providing trauma treatment for women. Learn more about how we can help you or your loved one heal from trauma.

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Residential treatment program for teens

At Innova Joy, we provide teens ages 12-17 with a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, play therapy, and more, to help them heal from trauma and reach their full potential.

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Day treatment program for teens

At Innova Mercy, we offer specialized day treatment programs for teens that cover a wide range of therapeutic modalities. These therapies are designed to help adolescents heal and cope with various mental health issues, such as trauma, anxiety, depression and more.

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Click here for a list of accepted insurances.

Updated within the last 2 months.

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Music Therapy is a clinical and therapeutic practice that uses music to achieve specific goals for individuals, such as treating trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

What is Music Therapy?

There is something about music that has power over us. It can entice us, make us feel warm or cold. It can raise us to happiness and bring us down to sadness. It can make us feel weak, and it can also make us feel strong. Thanks to this ‘power,’ many have sought to use it for its therapeutic benefits. In fact, there is a lot of well-documented research on the subject.

The power that music has over us can help our young clients understand that it's okay to feel what they are feeling. In fact, music has always provided us with an outlet for our emotions, be they positive or negative. Paired with the ideas of Music Therapy, music can be used to create a safe space for teens and adults alike, a space where they can really heal.

Results of Music Therapy for Depression

Research and documented results have shown that Music Therapy heals the brain's neural pathways previously damaged by emotional and physical trauma, and can strengthen a teen's resilience against future events or related stressors.

In regards to anxiety, trauma, or PTSD in teens and adults, Music Therapy has been shown to decrease related symptoms by a great degree. Our young clients have mentioned they no longer have nightmares, aren't always irritable or anxious.

There was one particular study that looked at the brain waves of clients during a Music Therapy session. From the recorded brain patterns they have gathered, the researchers could easily tell when emotions changed from negative to positive. Other studies showed how music can help heal a client's body, such as lowering their heart rates and blood pressure.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

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

Updated within the last 2 months.

Sexual abuse is horrifically common yet so seldom talked about. Many have been silenced by shame and fear. Innova offers a safe place to heal.

Your story is sacred. We will never try to make you share it. Instead, our empirically proven therapies will equip you with the skills you need to create beauty from ashes so that you can grow and flourish in the next chapter of your story.

Therapies for Sexual Abuse

Here at Innova Recovery, we use the following modalities to help you heal from your scars. We want to help you find a new life beyond the pain and horror of your past abuse.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    We share practical life skills you can use to deal with emotions, help set boundaries, and handle difficult conversations.
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
    We help you identify any core beliefs that are negatively impacting you and help replace them with positive adaptive thoughts.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
    We help process your thoughts to help you heal from various symptoms, as well as emotional distress, you may be experiencing.
  • Music Therapy for Trauma
    We use the beauty of music to encourage healing, both emotionally and mentally, as well as help improve your mental health.
  • Shame Resilience
    We teach you to identify shame and understand how you can protect yourself against its effects and realize your self-worth.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 2 months.

We offer an authentic level of care that is ideal for adolescents that need regular therapeutic support. Day treatment is excellent for those that do not want to skip school or miss out on having fun with friends and family.

Day Treatment for Teens is an evidence-based program designed solely for kids struggling with social challenges due to their mental health issues. It can be done after school or during vacation days, both of which allow for longer and more consistent hours for guided therapy.

Our program will allow your teens to learn and grow in an environment that is inclusive and non-judgemental. Through our empirically proven therapies, we will equip your adolescents with the right tools to handle their past traumas as well as navigate school and relationship challenges.

They will learn:

  • How to form strong social bonds with their family, friends, and peers.
  • Strategies to better understand themselves and their emotions.
  • Methods that will help them stay productive and not just busy.
  • Ways to manage their emotions and behavior to reduce how badly certain mental health-related symptoms will affect them.
  • How to communicate well with others, especially with those who want to help them.

If you feel your teenager is not making any progress therapy-wise, you should consider having their teens join our program. Day Treatment for Teens can be recommended for many reasons, including:

  • Your teen feels life is a constant struggle, especially when they are in a social situation in school.
  • Previous therapy sessions do not seem to be helping or are no longer effective for, your teenager.
  • A mental health diagnosis was made and the therapist believes group-based day treatment will be better than individual therapy.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

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

Updated within the last 2 months.

Innova's IOP for teens meets teens where they are to provide them with the support they need to survive adolescence. Graduates of our Teen IOP have increased communication skills, ability to handle stress, and greater emotion regulation, making them more prepared for young adulthood.

We use empirically proven therapies that are highly skills-based.
These skills will equip your teen with the skills they need to cope with the pain they have experienced in the past, while successfully navigating present day challenges in relationships and school.

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    Provides practical life skills for dealing with emotions, setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and downregulating when life becomes overwhelming.
  • Substance Abuse (Seeking Safety)
    Identifies the ways one uses drugs, alcohol and other substances as a means of coping with life?s difficulties and offers alternative means of coping.
  • Relationship Effectiveness
    Looks at how past traumas, hurts and losses affect current relationships while learning ways to make healthy connections today and build intimacy with those you love most.

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

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 2 months.

This level of care is ideal for teens who need intensive therapeutic support during the day but are able to return home at night. For many adolescents who are concerned about being away from home, this is ideal.

Teens attend programming 8 hours per day, 5-6 days per week, all while going home at night.

Teens in Innova's PhP receive seven hours of therapeutic intervention per day. The intervention includes on-site schooling, led by a certified teacher who also understands mental health and provides individualized attention. They will also spend time with specialized therapeutic groups designed to target symptoms commonly associated with trauma, such as:

  • Avoidance of people, places, and relationships
  • Nightmares and sleep issues
  • Social anxiety
  • Difficulty connecting with others
  • Behavior problems
  • Self-harm
  • Irritability, angry outbursts
  • Difficulty trusting others
  • Trouble at school

We are partnered with an accredited school so your teen can earn credits while getting the support they need.  Many of our teens are actually able to catch up on missed credits or even get ahead by earning extra credits while in our program.  

We present skills in a way that is engaging and easy forteenagers to understand.   We also work to uncover the cause of their struggles so that issues at dealt with at the root and not just covered up.  

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
    CPT helps individuals identify and process negative core beliefs that have developed as a result of past trauma and hurts. 

Click here to learn more about Cognitive Processing Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    DBT teaches skills to help individuals maintain healthy relationships, deal with anger, fear and other intense emotions, while staying present in the moment.

Click here to learn more about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    ACT uses engaging exercise to help individuals identify and  live according to their values to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma.
  • Shame Resiliance
    Shame Resilience Therapy helps teens find their authentic self and build meaningful connections with others.

We currently accept ages 12 and up in our day treatment program.

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

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

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

Our adolescent therapy programs offers a unique approach to helping teens on their journey of self-discovery. We provide a safe and supportive environment where teens can explore their unique needs and develop a path forward to a more positive future.

Through counseling, group therapy and individual activities, our clients are able to develop the skills and strategies needed to make meaningful progress in their recovery. We believe that recovery is an ongoing process that requires support and guidance, and that each individual has the power to create change in their lives. We are proud to be part of each client's journey towards self-realization and discovery.

  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
    Parents who are looking for help for their teen can turn to Innova's Teen IOP. Our program meets teens where they are to provide them with the support they need to navigate adolescence.
  • Residential Treatment
    Our residential treatment center is dedicated to helping teens in need of trauma treatment. Learn more about how we can help you and your family today.
  • Partial Hospitalization
    Partial hospitalization programs provide a safe and supportive environment to help individuals struggling with mental health issues make meaningful progress in their recovery journey.
  • Day Treatment
    Innova's day treatment program allows people to carry on a normal schedule while still receiving the help they need. This schedule usually consists of in-person therapy based on the person's specific needs.

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

We aim to reduce as many barriers as possible, including financial ones, by accepting most major insurances.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 2 months.

Innova's women-only IOP meets 3 days a week via telehealth, so you don't have to manage a commute, childcare or any other barriers to getting the support you need to live your best life. We have morning and evening options to fit any schedule.

Innova's Relationship Renewal track is made for those who have been left to live with pain inflicted by others. We believe you can overcome those hurts and find strength, renewal and fresh hope again.

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
    Addresses thoughts, such as “I am not safe,” “the world is not safe” and “I cannot trust myself or others.” Learn to identify negative core beliefs and replace them with more adaptive thoughts.
  • Substance Abuse (Seeking Safety)
    Identifies the ways one uses drugs, alcohol and other substances as a means of coping with life's difficulties and offers alternative means of coping.
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    Provides practical life skills for dealing with emotions, setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and downregulating when life becomes overwhelming.
  • Shame Resilience
    Brings forth ways to identify shame, protect against its impact and move past it to protect one's sense of self-worth.

Lehua House

A safe place for those beginning their journey
Innova is pleased to partner with Lehua House to offer a safe place for those beginning their journey of healing to land. Lehua House is located in quiet neighborhood, just 15 minutes from Innova Grace and Innova Regional Headquarters. Complete with a swimming pool and movie room, this house offers a peaceful and serene retreat in which to recover.

The Lehua House is open to anyone in the Innova Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with therapist approval.

Click here for a list of accepted insurance

Updated within the last 2 months.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at East Central High School.

Hours
Monday: 8:40 AM - 4:20 PM
Tuesday: 8:40 AM - 4:20 PM
Wednesday: 8:40 AM - 4:20 PM
Thursday: 8:40 AM - 4:20 PM
Friday: 8:40 AM - 4:20 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
East Central High School
(210) 634-7100
Updated within the last 1 month.

Providing recreational outings and peer-to-peer mentorship to veterans wounded in direct combat with an enemy force and unmarried Gold Star spouses whose loved one was killed in action. Outings include hunting, fishing, and golfing adventures.

Requirements:

  • Must be a combat-wounded Veteran (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or wounded during combat training from any American military conflict.
    or
  • Must be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse or Gold Star child of a veteran or who was killed in action or Killed during combat training.
  • Must be honorably retired or separated from the military or within 90 days of discharging.

Click here for more information and application.

Ken Eakes
Updated within the last month

CAST Lead is a career-themed high school of East Central ISD that will connect students to leadership and management positions in the retail, hospitality and tourism, and e-commerce industries. These industries represent some of the fastest-growing and most dynamic in our city, offering students an opportunity to align their passion with industry and higher education leaders committed to their success.

All classes at CAST Lead are project-based and include blended learning which means students learn by doing hands-on activities that are relevant to the real world and personalized to their needs.

For information on East Central Independent School District, please click here.

Like all CAST Schools, CAST Lead will be open to all students on a lottery basis, is tuition-free, and will offer students a chance to learn through project-based learning, mentorships, and internships, as well as earn up to 2 years of college credit, plus the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certificates in addition to work experience.

CAST Lead accepts an incoming class of between 120-150 freshman students. Apply now and join us! Visit castlead.schoolmint.net or email us at [email protected]

CAST Lead is tuition-free and open to students in Bexar and
surrounding counties that are entering 9th grade.

Regular Bell Schedule
Ashland Pingue Send email
(210) 634-7301
Erica Jackson Send email
(210) 634-7301
Updated within the last year

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at CAST LEAD High School.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
CAST LEAD High School
(210) 634-7301
Updated within the last 1 month.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Judson Middle School.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Judson Middle School
(210) 357-0801
Updated within the last 1 month.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Copperfield Elementary.

Hours
Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Copperfield Elementary
(210) 619-0460
Updated within the last 1 month.

Grades 3-5:

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Katie Strezishar Send email
(210) 867-5605
Updated within the last 3 months.

Grades 3-5:

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Hours
Monday: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Heather Camelio Send email
(210) 393-1618
Updated within the last 3 months.

CAST STEM High School is a career-themed high school that will prepare students for leadership positions in the STEM field. CAST STEM works hand-in-hand with industry partners to prepare students for careers in engineering, technology, advanced manufacturing, and global logistics. Some features of the unique program include project-based learning to real-world problems to solve, as well as job shadowing, mentorships, internships, and job opportunities upon graduation.

Students have the opportunity to experience a college setting during high school and to work directly with industry mentors set CAST STEM students apart and set their future in motion, no matter where they decide to take it.

CAST STEM High School has been approved as a Common Sense School, an honor that recognizes all efforts in teaching digital citizenship to young people and engaging the entire school community. The recognition acknowledges our school's commitment to helping our students build skills that are essential for their well-being today and for the opportunities they'll have tomorrow.

CAST STEM is currently located within the Southwest Independent School District. Alamo Colleges Board has approved the relocation of CAST STEM High School to Palo Alto College. CAST STEM Juniors and Seniors will relocate starting in January 2024, while 9th and 10th-grade students will start in August 2024 as part of a whole school move.

Like all CAST Schools, CAST STEM will be open to all students on a lottery basis, is tuition-free, and will offer students a chance to learn through project-based learning, mentorships, and internships, as well as earn up to 2 years of college credit, plus the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certificates in addition to work experience.

CAST STEM accepts an incoming class of between 120-150 freshman students. Apply now and join us! Click here for the enrollment packet.

CAST STEM is tuition-free and open to students in Bexar and
surrounding counties that are entering 9th grade.

Regular Bell Schedule
Jacqueline Rodriguez Send email
(210) 622-4810
Dr. Mario Duran Send email
(210) 622-4810
Updated within the last year

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Southwest High School

Hours
Monday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
Southwest High School
(210) 622-4500
Updated within the last 1 month.

Grades 3-5:

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Kimberly Scott Send email
(630) 335-2411
Updated within the last 3 months.

Boysville offers graduating seniors the opportunity to further develop their adult skills while nurturing career and educational goals.

Each year, over 600 youth in Bexar County will age out of the foster care system without a support system to help them transition into adulthood. This age group is at-risk for homelessness, drug abuse, and incarceration. Our Supervised Independent Living Program is one of only eight programs in Texas to support young adults as they attend college or vocational school, work in the community, or enlist in the military.

Boysville’s Supervised Independent Living Program follows high school graduates as they progress from living at Boysville or in foster care to living independently by providing emotional and financial support as needed. Residents entering college or vocational school are eligible for book assistance, as well as living allowances. Housing, food allowance, and college living expenses as well as case management and therapeutic programs are offered to youths enrolled in the program.

A young adult must be working at least 80 hours a month, attending high school, taking 6 hours of college courses, or be involved in a volunteer/job skills program.

The application process:

  • Young adults must complete the SIL application and obtain a referral from their DFPS caseworker.
  • Once the referral and application are completed, it gets sent to state office for approval.
  • Young adults will be interviewed and tour of the program.
  • If accepted, the young adult must accept placement within 72 hours.
Stephanie Williams Send email
(210) 566-3209
Updated within the last 4 months.

ABA Therapy uses positive reinforcement to help improve communication, attention, social skills, academics, and independence while decreasing problem behaviors.

After an initial evaluation, an individualized plan is developed for each student to set short and long term goals.

For this program we accept Tricare, Magellan, Private Pay, Texas Children's Autism Program (CAP) funding on a sliding-scale fee for children without other coverage

Speech & Occupational Therapy - Superior, Community First, TMHP Traditional Medicaid, Tricare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Pay

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Therapy Clinic
(210) 599-7733
ABA Clinic
(210) 704-3589
Updated within the last 2 months.

TEA-accredited nonpublic school offers year-round individualized education for students with autism ages 3-22 using small student-to-teacher ratios and an adapted curriculum designed to best meet each students’ individual educational goals and needs.

Teachers provide the students with an atmosphere of acceptance and motivation, taking care to reward each step of accomplishment no matter how big or small.

Classrooms incorporate technology like interactive smart boards and iPads to aid in student education. Additional vocational activities such as Culinary, Snack Shop, Art, and Horticulture are also a part of ATC’s educational services.

We accept Medicaid, TRICARE, Private Insurance, Private Pay, CAP, and ISD Placement.

Connectivity Resources
  • Assistive Technology
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Therapy Clinic
(210) 599-7733
ABA Clinic
(210) 704-3589
Updated within the last 1 month.

The goal of Occupational Therapy is to help increase independence and build the necessary skills for purposeful and meaningful daily activities.

Skills include learning to interact with the world around you, balance and coordination, self care, and fine motor skills like writing and tying your shoes.

For this program we accept Superior, Community First, TMHP Traditional Medicaid, Tricare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Pay.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Therapy Clinic
(210) 599-7733
ABA Clinic
(210) 704-3589
Updated within the last 2 months.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at CAST STEM High School.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Communities In Schools Send email
(210) 520-8440
CAST STEM High School
(210) 622-4810
Updated within the last 1 month.

“Fathers In The Field” is a one-on-one mentoring ministry of our church for fatherless boys in our community ages 12-17.  Fathers in the Field leads boys outdoors, away from distractions, where they can relate one-to-one with a man they admire.

If your son needs this ministry, or if you know someone that does, contact us.

Watch "Hero Of The Fatherless", a short introductory video to this life changing ministry.

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” - James 1:27

Boys aged 7 to 17, who urgently need male role models. We reach them through single mothers, eager to give sons a father figure – a role they cannot fill alone.

Free

Call the office for dates & times
Updated within the last 4 months.

MarriedPeople is part of the Family Ministry at Grace. We believe one of the best things we can give the next generation is for them to be surrounded by amazing marriages, and that is why we have a year-round strategy to enrich the relationship between married couples. Below you will find information about what we offer for Premarital, Marriage Enrichment, and Marriage Care. In everything we do, we desire to weave 4 important habits we believe every marriage should have Serious Fun, Respect and Love, Love God First, and Practice Your Promise.

There are several MP groups for you to join:

MP Forever Twogether, MP Date Nights, MP Live, MP Impact Groups, MP Couple to Couple, and MP Couple Counseling.

For more information on these individual groups and registration, click here.

Click here for program registration and information.

Program times vary for each group, please call or email for more information.
Marcia Bohn Send email
Updated within the last 5 months.