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Connecting students in need to gardening for lifelong transformation.

Deep Roots is a multi-faceted program that combines outdoor learning, service, gardening and recreation to promote positive social-emotional learning outcomes for students with limited access to nature.

The Deep Roots Program is a weekly gardening course at Herff Farm offered on a semester-by-semester basis to students with limited access to nature. Students design, build and plant beds for a market garden. They create products from the plants that they grow to sell at the Farmer’s Market at the Cibolo.

Program Areas Include:

  • Gardening: designing, building, planting and harvesting a garden
  • Sustainability: learning about the environment and ecosystem as a whole, and the role that we all play in it
  • Entrepreneurship: selling products at the Farmer’s Market at the Cibolo
  • Outdoor Recreation: enjoying opportunities to explore the trails, go fishing, and more

Click here or contact us at [email protected] or call (830) 249-4616 to learn more.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Stephanie Regets Send email
Updated within the last 4 months.

We will practice real-world land management techniques. We will explore every area of the Cibolo Nature Center: the creek, prairie, marsh, and woodlands. We will work on small-scale gardening at Herff Farm to create a lasting wildlife habitat.

Campers will walk away with skills to support humans working together for the future of our place and our planet. We will have plenty of fun in the creek and across the land as we explore and learn!

Ages: 13-15.

Camp is held during summer.

Click here for more information, including tuition and fees.

Summer Mornings: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Stephanie Regets Send email
Updated within the last 4 months.

River City Advocacy's Peer Support groups are for anyone who needs emotional support. Whether you are experiencing a mental health concern, a chronic illness, a personal loss, or even a personal victory you want to share, RCA is a place for you.

Our support groups are facilitated by a Certified Peer Specialist or other staff member but are primarily driven by discussion among peers who share their stories of resilience and offer hope and support for one another.

Ages 18+.

Men and Women.

In order to attend our peer program activities, we need you to fill out a short application at our office or download the application from here.

Scan and send as an email attachment to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please call us.

Wednesday: 1:00 PM
Susan Tjernagel Send email
(830) 515-5454
Updated within the last 3 months.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year

Camp Girl With Grit is an intensive but fun life skills camp for female youth ages 8-22.  Over the course of classes, youth learn about the skills it takes to survive.  We engage students with fun, hands-on learning, and projects.

The camps quickly saturate basic life skills that are needed for independent living.  Camps have been called potentially life-saving and life-changing by law enforcement and behavioral scientists.

  • Hands-on Tools - Learn about tools and build a birdhouse.
  • Drive and Thrive - Learn how to change a tire, jump a battery, practice roadside safety, and perform vehicle maintenance.
  • Cookies and Construction - Learn about various elements of construction over cookies.
  • Household 911 - How to handle some simple and some scary emergencies.
  • Home Economics - Culinary skills on the fly, hanging curtains, patching jeans or a hole in the wall.
  • Into the Wild - Learn basic wilderness survival.
  • Firearm Safety (optional) - Learn how to safely handle a firearm.

Females 8-22

$200.  Scholarships available

Two 6-week camps per year, Spring and Fall
Updated within the last year

Camp Grit is an intensive but fun life skills camp for all youth.  Over the course of classes, youth learn about the skills it takes to survive.  We engage students with fun, hands-on learning, and projects.

The camps quickly saturate basic life skills that are needed for independent living.  Camps have been called potentially life-saving and life-changing by law enforcement and behavioral scientists.

  • Hands-on Tools - Learn about tools and build a birdhouse.
  • Drive and Thrive - Learn how to change a tire, jump a battery, practice roadside safety, and perform vehicle maintenance.
  • Cookies and Construction - Learn about various elements of construction over cookies.
  • Household 911 - How to handle some simple and some scary emergencies.
  • Home Economics - Culinary skills on the fly, hanging curtains, patching jeans or a hole in the wall.
  • Into the Wild - Learn basic wilderness survival.
  • Firearm Safety (optional) - Learn how to safely handle a firearm.

$200.  Scholarships available

Two 6-week camps per year, Spring and Fall
Updated within the last year

At FRIDAY MUSEUM DAY we cover anything from tools to sewing to carpentry to cooking with our creation and skill-building stations setup for independent learners – all with our special blend of creativity and craftsmanship.

  • Heritage and History - Hands-on activities to garner knowledge about our history and heritage
  • Arts and Crafts - Relax into the creative energy and learn various art-centered projects using a mix of materials.
  • Tools and Trades - Introduce youth to various tools and skilled trades through individual and team projects.
  • Home Economics - How to be independent in the home, from how to care for, repair, and upcycle clothing and textiles to making a grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Real-life Business Skills - Business skill-building stations from creating a business plan, developing handmade inventory or services, and selling opportunities.

$16 daily

Monthly memberships available

Summer - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm School Year - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (2 hours max)
Updated within the last year

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year

Dual diagnosis occurs if someone is suffering from a mental health disorder alongside a substance use disorder, creating a perpetual cycle of abuse and distress. Dual diagnosis treatment is complex, as it requires simultaneous and effective intervention for both issues.

At Ripple Ranch, we are passionate about breaking this devastating cycle. We provide our clients with the opportunity to not only reach recovery from their substance use but also uncover and treat co-occurring mental health disorders.

The treatments at Ripple Ranch Recovery may vary since its personalized for each individual, but it’s mostly a combination of the following therapies:

  • Dual diagnosis individual therapy
  • Dual diagnosis group therapy
  • Life-skills training

Aside from these evidence-based treatments, we have alternative methods that offer patients a more holistic form of treatment, like yoga and tai chi, to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

We Are In Network With Most Insurances

24/7
Randee Garcia
Sara Buckler
(210) 934-7818
Updated within the last month

OCD Support Group is active and welcoming new members. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. 

Please contact Michael Wong, LPC at 210-284-5757 for more information.

Social Skills Group for Kids, ages 7-11. Skill work can include:

  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional regulation
  • Cooperative play with peers

Includes group projects and healthy snacks, group meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM.

Anger Management Class This weekly group meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Members can earn a 10-hour, Certificate of Completion in 10 weeks.

Click here for payment information

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last 1 month.

Helping Hands is a pre-vocational day habilitation program that serves higher-functioning adults with special needs who need a place to grow, develop skills, and establish life-long friendships. Helping Hands offers daily tasks and activities to adults who have intellectual and developmental challenges. Together, we serve our church, our community, and one another.

Helping Hands provides opportunities that bring purpose and dignity to youth and adults who have intellectual and developmental challenges. These opportunities encompass spiritual growth, education, fellowship, and service to God and our community.

Each day at Helping Hands is filled with service, fun, and fellowship! Our tasks are geared toward serving others and many of them promote independent living skills. In addition to our tasks and activities, we eat out at area restaurants and go bowling regularly. Physical activity is also a part of our day.

This program is for higher functioning adults with special needs.

Call during office hours for more information. Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Brian Rouche Send email
(210) 696-1033
Updated within the last 2 months.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)
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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year
29.35 miles away, PO Box 1160, Boerne, TX, 78006

Participate in LeaderSteps to:

  • Learn Important Skills

Learn about how to find your BIG WHY, leaving a legacy, and business etiquette. Receive interviewing tips and practice skills to put your best self forward (business and dining etiquette). You will be paired with a professional in your desired field for a mock interview with constructive feedback.  

  • Learn About Yourself

Explore your strengths, challenges, and personality traits. Think about what motivates you and what is important to you. Discover which careers might be a great fit for you.

  • Learn From Local Leaders

Hear from local business owners, corporate executives, and other professionals. Listen to their personal stories and ask questions. Gain insight into what it takes to be a great leader. 

Grade: 12th.

High School Seniors enrolled in Boerne ISD.

Updated within the last 4 months.
29.35 miles away, PO Box 1087, Boerne, TX, 78006

KCWS offers FREE counseling to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Kendall County Women's Shelter offers a variety of services and resources to assist victims of domestic violence and their children to live a life free from violence.

Residential and non-residential services include:

  • Emergency Shelter
  • On-site Pet Shelter
  • 24-hour HOT line
  • Group Counseling
  • Life Skills Classes
  • Case Management
  • Individual Counseling
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Support Groups

Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention and safety planning. If you need a safe place, call the KCWS Hotline: 1-800-495-8078.

Hotline is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

To access TTY for deaf clients, please call 1-800-787-3224.

Free.

Shelter
(830) 331-1001
Brooke House Send email
(830) 331-8950
Updated within the last 2 months.
29.35 miles away, PO Box 804, Boerne, TX, 78006

Through an extensive program of care, counseling, medical treatment, therapy and education, our goal is for children between the ages of 10 and 17 to be restored, function in society, and mature into successful adults by providing a safe space for victims of human trafficking.

We exist to provide long-term care, rehabilitation, and healing for victims of modern-day slavery, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation.

  • Medical Care by Board Certified Pediatrician
  • Assistance for drug and alcohol abuse to set each child up for long-term recovery
  • Psychiatric Evaluation, treatment and continued monitoring
  • Psychological and Trauma Counseling
  • High Staff to Child Ratio
  • Education – A curriculum plan will be developed based on each child’s specific needs. Credit recovery is a main priority.
  • Daily Living Skills – Designed to prepare the girls for independent living, this program will teach personal care, housekeeping, proper nutrition, budgeting, and employment preparation.
  • Mentorship Program
  • Spiritual Needs – What sets Retreat 4 Kids apart from other programs is our belief that God can truly change lives forever. Our team serves all in need, regardless of their faith. We will assess each girl’s spiritual needs and offer opportunities for her to learn, grow and mature in her spiritual walk. And with help from our coalition of churches, we will provide a circle of Christian friends and mentors can help her transition to a new life.
  • Equestrian Therapy
  • Reunification with Family/Relatives – We will exhaust every opportunity to successfully reunite the victim with her immediate family or relatives when appropriate. If the child is unable to reunite with her family, we will seek foster care in a supportive and safe home. Or if the girl is of age, we will prepare her to live independently.
  • Each child’s situation is evaluated and all avenues will be exhausted to best serve the child.

Victims of trafficking, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation ages 10 - 17.

Email us for information on resident placements and referrals or for any other questions.

Brittany Thompson, LCCA, RN-CD Send email
(830) 446-3007
Updated within the last 2 months.

Boys and Girls Club provides young people with:

  • A safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone.
  • A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.
  • Opportunities to build new skills that raise each child's belief that he or she can succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
  • Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends in a positive environment, reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
  • Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.

Ages: 6 - 18.

Rates:

  • Afterschool: $50
  • Spring/winter/summer breaks: $50/wk
  • Annual Membership Fee: $10

Student Transportation provided by Alamo Regional Transit: $30/month per child.

Hours
Monday: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Summer Hours: Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Michelle Giordano Send email
(830) 431-0004
Updated within the last 2 months.

Our Healthy Lifestyles strategy develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition and smart decisions. Activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen their minds and bodies.

We support the development of healthy bodies through nutrition, physical exercise and movement, making healthy choices, and connecting to nature.

Michelle Giodano Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

CJC’s teen program, Power for Adulthood, provides those transitioning to adulthood with the additional knowledge and guidance they need to successfully navigate the adult world whether they plan to continue on to higher education or enter the workforce.

We require parental consent for teen registration.  Fill out the online application to register now.

Already 18 years old or older? Click here to register.

Ages Teens to Twenty-Something.

Classes are held at the Boerne YMCA.

Click here for more information. (This hyperlink is no longer active. To regester, go to the website and click on May 15th program sign-up.)

Free.

Class Times Vary, please call or email us for the latest information. Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: closed Wednesday: closed Thursday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Friday: closed Saturday: closed Sunday: closed
Lynn Heckler
Updated within the last 2 months.

This six-week job prep program includes completing your resume, job applications, confidence in talking about your gifts, interviewing for a specific job, money matters, and one-on-one computer training. Our curriculum prepares you for today’s workforce and life’s challenges, and builds character that employers are looking for. Computer training is self-paced and you and your mentor agree on a schedule. 

Check out the program Outcomes Map 

Any woman who is 18 and older and who is sober and drug-free may apply for enrollment in the women’s program.

Click here to apply now.

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The course is free, however there is a $35 processing fee. Financial waivers available.

Monday & Thursday: 8:50 AM – 12:00 PM Program runs for 6 weeks. Attendance to every class required. You will schedule additional time for your computer training with your computer mentor.
Monay Boring
(830) 331-9916
Updated within the last 2 months.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year

Behavioral Innovations offers personalized ABA services and autism diagnostic assessment services for children with autism.

Our centers offer evidence-based interventions and are staffed by experienced professionals committed to helping your child reach their fullest potential.

If you have been looking for a nearby school for autism, take the first step towards a brighter future for your child and contact us today.

Click here to learn more.

Click here to schedule an evaluation.

 

At Behavioral Innovations, we accept most major insurance plans. Our experienced insurance specialists can assist you through this complex insurance journey. Click here for the list of insurances we accept.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 1 month.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year
40.33 miles away, 402 Carter, Hondo, TX, 78861

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year

Scheib Center provides compassionate care that offers people hope, support, and recovery while supporting an individual’s desire to live to their fullest potential.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities or is experiencing mental health challenges, we can work with you to create the life you want to live.

Office 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
Updated within the last 1 month.

Boys and Girls Club provides young people with:

  • A safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone.
  • A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.
  • Opportunities to build new skills that raise each child's belief that he or she can succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
  • Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends in a positive environment, reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
  • Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.

Ages: 6 - 18.

Rates:

  • Afterschool: $50
  • Spring/winter/summer breaks: $50/wk
  • Annual Membership Fee: $10
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Chastity Valdes Send email
(830) 995-2540
Updated within the last 2 months.

Our Healthy Lifestyles strategy develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition and smart decisions. Activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen their minds and bodies.

We support the development of healthy bodies through nutrition, physical exercise and movement, making healthy choices, and connecting to nature.

Chastity Valdes Send email
(830) 995-2540
Updated within the last 2 months.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last year

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 to gain the necessary education, training, and skills to enter the workforce and meet employer needs.

Services offered:

  • Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
  • Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
  • Mentoring
  • Follow-up services
  • Guidance and Counseling
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
  • Labor Market information
  • Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities

Steps for the YES! program:

  • Eligibility Determination
  • Objective Assessment
  • Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
  • Program Participation
  • Follow Up Services

Get started by attending an information session.

  • Orientations are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM.
  • To join, click here or paste this link into a new browser and save it until the next session is about to start.
  • For assistance, call (346) 248-7799.
  • Meeting ID: 992 5144 0356
  • No meeting password is required.
  • (Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.)

Services are based on eligibility.

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

*Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Updated within the last 3 months.

Helps motivated single mothers and their children transition into successful, independent futures by providing parenting skills, career training and a home in a peaceful and safe environment.

Appropriate referrals to the program include mothers who:

  • Are having difficulty providing for the physical needs of their children.
  • Can make use of the resources and opportunities provided in order to return to a community with greater ability to provide for their family.
  • Are seeking educational and/or job training opportunities in order to become financially independent.
  • Are willing to grow spiritually and participate in worship and spiritual activities on a regular basis.

Services Provided:

  • A home and necessities
  • Education or trade school training
  • Public school system located close to AOH campuses for their children
  • Case management services for mothers and their children
  • Counseling services and psychological testing for mothers and children
  • Parenting and life skills training
  • Spiritual activities and functions

Program acceptance and admission based upon full Application Form completion and submission.

To complete an Application Form, click here.

Updated within the last 2 months.