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

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

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

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Free.

Are You Lonely? Call Our Chatline: 210-756-5551

As we get older, we can find ourselves with fewer regular and positive interactions with other people. Family, friends, and social connections that once brought us a sense of purpose and connection can leave us feeling empty by their loss. Whether lost through death or divorce or friends moving away, we have all felt disconnected at some point in time.

You do not have to feel alone. If you want or need someone to talk to, Silver Connect is here for you.

Silver Connect offers adults aged 50 and above a chance to connect with friendly volunteers for emotional support, reassurance, resources, and opportunities, as well as to share life’s experiences and to feel engaged and connected through sincere, lively, heartfelt conversation.

If you or someone you love would like to chat with one of our volunteers call Silver Connect today!

Silver Connect is an older adult chat line. For emergencies, please dial 911. To report abuse, neglect, and exploitation, please call Adult Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400.

We are looking for volunteers!

San Antonio Oasis is looking for volunteers for the Silver Connect program. This is a new program that offers older adults a chance to connect with volunteers for emotional support through lively and heartfelt conversation.

If you are interested in reaching out to someone who may be lonely, we want to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Kelley Gallant at (210) 236-5954 or email at [email protected]

Meet other seniors and receive support.

This is a ministry for the elderly, where we enjoy a time of prayer, teaching of the word of God, a moment of physical exercises and a tasty meal or snacks. This senior program is for everyone in our community.

NAMI Family Support Group is a confidential support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

Participants learn they are no longer alone and gain a renewed sense of hope by joining a caring group of people who help one another through their learned wisdom.

Meetings are led by trained facilitators who have a loved one living with a mental health condition.

No specific medical therapy or treatment is endorsed.

Free

The following are some tools available to assist you in your healing journey. Contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.

• 365 Days of Healing - Click here to subscribe to these daily inspirational emails.
• GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
• Web Healing offers grief discussion boards where you can talk with others who are grieving or browse recommended books on grief.
• The Compassionate Friends - Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause), or you are helping those who have gone through this life-altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the grieving process as a parent.
• AARP will help you find articles, discussions, and helpful information on dealing with end-of-life care, the challenges faced by caregivers, and how to deal with grief after a loss.
• When Families Grieve - This guide was created by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street.
• Click here for helpful children's books.
• Advice from author Judith Acosta who helps counsel parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain in a variety of situations, including the death of a loved one. 

In the Spring of 2022 our  Children’s Cancer Support Center opened it’s doors  to address this problem directly by providing special programming that offers cancer support groups, bereavement support groups, educational workshops, health and wellness support, resources and referrals as well as social activities for families. It’s the city’s first cancer support center exclusively for children. 

Our programs are designed to empower parents by providing them with the tools necessary to improve their social connections, give them sense of control and provide a holistic approach to help them navigate their child’s cancer diagnosis. We believe that this will improve the lives and the health and wellness of both the body and mind. 

We know that it takes a community to overcome the challenges that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis. For families that are feeling alone or isolated due to their child’s diagnosis, we believe that  they will  find the support they need when they come to the Children’s Cancer Support Center. 

The Children’s Cancer Support Center provides resources and support for families that have a child diagnosed with cancer by taking a holistic approach to help in all areas including mental and social factors affecting the entire family. 

Programs offered at the center include the following:

• Mental Health Support Services - support and networking groups for cancer families and bereaved cancer families
• Resources & Referrals - connecting members to other services in the community
• Health and wellness programs- through strategic partnerships with the community
• Educational Workshops - presentations by experts in their field
• Social Activities - fun social events for children and their families
• Financial Assiatnce-Financial assistance may be available for families who have a child undergoing active treatment.

Calendar of events can be viewed here.

To qualify, families must have a child who has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment in San Antonio.

Application can be found here.

Services are provided for FREE and at no cost to families of children diagnosed with cancer.

This program is generously sponsored by Community First Health Plans and gives families the opportunity to enjoy a day in the park with their family. Families are given the opportunity to choose one of several local attractions to visit on their preferred day. Program funds are limited and made available on a first come, first serve basis. Families can apply here.

In 2020, we launched our lodging assistance program. We can provide 1-3 nights of lodging in the medical center area at a local hotel.

To apply for lodging assistance from Gabriella’s Smile, please complete the following Application and choose lodging assistance in the “Which program are you applying to?” field.

Once the application is submitted, your healthcare provider must complete the healthcare provider form via email to [email protected] or via fax to 210-670-6201.

We will make every effort to provide urgent assistance, but we ask that all requests be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Families must live 40 miles or further from the 78229 zip code.

This weekly meeting is for the adult children of an alcoholic parent or a dysfunctional family.

Click here to contact us for more information.

Debtors Anonymous offers hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering in their lives and the lives of others.

Group meets via Zoom.

To contact this recovery group or inquire about meeting access via Zoom, click here, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click the RECOVERY QUESTIONS button.

Members learn how to manage and better advocate for their friends or family members and to care for themselves. Information about local services is also provided. Topics discussed are related to adult services as well as support for children whose families may be struggling.

No pre-registration is necessary and there is no cost to attend.

Click here for more program information.

This group of men 65 and older, invite you to join them for lunch and fellowship as you grieve the loss of your wife. This ongoing group will focus on the different characteristics grieving men share, including, coping with loneliness. It is a place to honor your wife while moving towards a renewed and meaningful life.

Facilitated by  Molly O'Phelan, Bereavement Coordinator at Porter Loring Mortuary.

Helping you and your family through difficult times by providing holistic care and an ear to listen.

Support through Hardships

We offer support in daily living and at times of need or crisis. We always want to hear from members when life changes occur. We hope that we can walk with you through the difficult task of making sense of life’s challenges and finding a way forward. You are not alone.

Hospital Visits

When you or a loved one are at your most vulnerable, we want to be a place where you can turn for support. If you know about a procedure beforehand, let us know so we can care for you.

Spiritual Guidance

When you need to help on your spiritual journey or find yourself in a spiritual rut, we're here for you. Growing as a disciple of Christ involves questioning. We welcome the skeptics, the outcasts, and the excluded, and hope to help you find your home here.

Referrals

While we desire to be there for you during all parts of your life, sometimes other professional services might be able to better meet your needs. When this is the case, we strive to connect you with the appropriate services. Let us know what type of help you need, and we will point you in the right direction.

Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to lust, pornography and sexual acting out.

Free.

This group is open to women 60 and older who have lost a husband and would like to join with other women in a journey of sharing, comfort, and healing. "Women in Grief" will provide you a safe place to explore the roots of your grief, learn ways to express and cope with it, and move on to a more refreshed and renewed life when you are ready.

Facilitated by Darwin Huartson M.Div, BCC, the Bereavement Coordinator

Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease occurs in people age 50 or younger and affects less than ten percent of the one million people with Parkinson’s in the U.S. Our group meets the third Saturday of each month in room the Seminar Room W100/101.

Guest speakers are invited to share information about how to live healthier and more active lives on our journey with Parkinson’s. If you are interested in learning more, please join us.

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism.

Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for the latest details on this group.

This group meets in person at the Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. Use the west entrance to get to Room w103.

• Babysitting Available
• Literature
• Men
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

Open Meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism.

Click here for the latest details on this group.

• Big Book
• Open
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

This is a Hybrid meeting, it meets virtually on Zoom and in person at  the Alamo Heights Methodist Church.

Click here to join on Zoom or for more information email us at [email protected]. 

There are no dues or fees for AA membership.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

This is a closed group that meets in person in Alamo Heights Methodist Church, Rm # 100, Babysitting Available

• Big Book
• Closed
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
• Women

Free

Would you like to get the latest mental health updates, participate in online discussion groups, learn how to advocate in your community, and add your voice to the mental health movement?

NAMI membership gives you access to local, state, and national levels.

Click here to create a NAMI account. It's FREE!

Subscribe to content that interests you, such as NAMI Now! Connect with others in discussion groups. Manage your profile, preferences, and subscriptions. Upgrade any time!

All members:

• Receive the NAMI Advocate magazine
• Get discounts at the NAMI Store
• Earn member-only content online
• Have access to discounts at the annual National Convention

More importantly, NAMI San Antonio members make our voice stronger in legislative advocacy.

Consider NAMI membership and one payment gives you access to the local, state and national levels. Joining helps build donor confidence, plus we learn more from our fellow members and peers!

There are three (3) membership options depending on what works best for you and your family:

$60 per year for Household: Includes all members living at the same address
(This is ideal if you attend Family-to-Family and/or want to train to be a program leader/presenter.)
 
$40 per year for Individual
(This is ideal if you attend Peer-to-Peer, Connection and/or want to train to be a program leader or outreach presenter.)
 
$5 per year for Open Door: Limited budget? We got you!

NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.

NAMI Ending the Silence presentations typically include two leaders: One who shares an informative presentation, and a young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery.

Audience members are welcome to ask questions in order to gain an understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.

NAMI Ending the Silence for Students: 50-minute presentation designed for middle and high school students that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, and how to get help for themselves or a friend.

NAMI Ending the Silence for School Staff: 1-hour presentation for school staff members that includes information about warning signs, facts and statistics, how to approach students, and how to work with families.

NAMI Ending the Silence for Families: 1-hour presentation for adults with middle or high school-aged youth that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child, and how to work with school staff.

Click here with questions or to schedule an Ending the Silence presentation.

Free

Family-to-Family is a free, eight-class education program designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one with mental illness while maintaining their own well-being.

NAMI Family-to-Family teachers who also have loved ones living with mental illness and know what that's like,

Family-to-Family includes:

• Current information about the major mental illnesses and the most current research available on the biological aspects of these illnesses;
• Up-to-date information on the possibilities for living in recovery, including a variety of treatment strategies currently available;
• A class on empathy that creates an understanding of the subjective lived experience of a person living with mental illness;
• Specific skills training in the areas of problem-solving, listening, communication techniques, and handling crises and relapse;
• An overall focus on care for the caregiver such as learning to cope with worry, stress, and emotional overload;
• Guidance on locating appropriate supports and services within the community and offering tips for advocating for those supports and services; and
• Information on advocacy initiatives designed to improve and expand services, with an emphasis on personal advocates for the parent/caregiver and child on an individual level.

Click here to view current & future events

Free

NAMI Greater San Antonio is here to provide support during this difficult time. If you are going through, stress, anxiety, depression, or any other mental health condition please join us.

These groups are currently being held virtually via Zoom.

Individuals 18 + who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition

Space is limited so register in advance for this meeting. Click here to register.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Free.

NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions, and ideas about people with mental health conditions.

These free, 40-, 60- or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition, including:

• An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic
• A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions
• The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams, and goals
• Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community

Click here if you would like to host or attend a NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation.

Free

NAMI on Campus clubs are student-led groups that support fellow students raise mental health awareness, educate the campus community, and promote services and supports.

These are peer-run mental health groups designed to help start making a difference for young adults to understand being #stigmafree.

NAMI on Campus clubs help:

• Support fellow students
• Raise mental health awareness
• Educate the campus community
• Promote and advocate for services and support

NAMI on Campus clubs address mental health issues so that all students have a positive, successful, fun college experience. Click here for more information about joining or starting a club.

StigmaFree is our movement to end the stigma associated with mental illness. Click here to learn how you can join us in creating a StigmaFree campus!

Anyone who has experienced trauma, been diagnosed with PTSD, or is experiencing symptoms will benefit.

This group is currently meeting online.

Click here to register.

Attendees can participate in the discussion without needing to read the book.

For a complete list of our meetings, please click here

Just a conversation with whoever joins the group that day. We talk about significant things like our recovery challenges and also things like our pets, the weather, etc. It's friendly and uplifting!

For a complete list of our meetings, please click here.

We practice the art of mindfulness as doing one thing at a time. We make craft items out of simple things like paper, and colored pencils, and use scissors and glue sticks. The results are fun small projects that the class finds enjoyable.

For a complete list of our meetings, please click here.

WOOP stands for:

• Wish/Want
• Outcome
• Obstacles
• Planning

This class is proven to help you get what you want or wish for and has lasting results!

For a complete list of current meetings, please click here.