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

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

*Not available at all centers.

 

 

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

Age 60+ and spouse.

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

Free.

Senior Center Hours: Monday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Regina Blankenship
(210) 352-2000
Updated within the last 3 months.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free.

Open 24 hours
Youth Hotline
(210) 340-8090
Updated within the last 3 months.

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

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

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Call for program hours and other details.
Updated within the last 5 months.

Case managers strive to provide current information and consistent support to clients, partners, and loved ones.

Case Management services include:

  • Education and information about HIV and transmission
  • Assistance with applying for Social Security, disability, Medicaid, food stamps, and safe and permanent housing
  • Referrals for medical and dental/oral care and treatment
  • Referrals for legal assistance for advanced directives and wills
  • Emergency housing and utility financial assistance for eligible persons

Support Service for People Living with HIV/AIDS:

  • Transportation for medical appointments
  • Mental health counseling
  • Support groups
  • Educational workshops
  • Social and holiday events
  • Food pantry and personal care items
  • Referrals for clothing & furnishings
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • HIV educational materials
  • Support and assistance with adherence to taking medications
  • Tickets to local events and entertainment
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

B.E.A.T Aids
(210) 212-2266
Updated within the last 2 months.

Coalition Of Positive People Alliance (C.O.P.P.A.) is a peer-led HIV+ Men’s Confidential Support Group that meets with one another for positive reinforcement, encouragement, and cohesive support.

Free.

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 3 months.

Career Gear is a non-profit organization that builds strong families and communities by empowering low-income men to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. We promote the economic independence of low-income men by providing financial literacy training, a network of support, professional attire, career development tools, job-readiness and essential life-skills training that help men enter the workforce, stay employed and become role models and mentors to their families and communities.

Career Gear provides professional clothing, mentoring and life-skills to help men in poverty become stronger contributors to their families and communities.

Career Gear Clothing Boutique has a large selection of sizes and colors. Clients pick out their business outfit with the help of a Direct Service Coordinator.

Men who are considered to be low-income

Free

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: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 2 months.

We are a networking organization for the women of Dress for Success, a place to empower yourself, a place to give back.
At a PWG meeting, we begin with networking time and then a speaker shares in their area of expertise.

Topics taught and discussed include:

  • Financial Literacy
  • Health and Wellness
  • Balancing Work and Life
  • Time Management
  • Professional Development
  • Professional Image Consulting

Only for women

Free

Second Thursday: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Networking time is available 30 minutes before the meeting.)
Lisa Trefger Send email
(210) 913-2424
Thelma Flores Send email
(210) 737-1515
Updated within the last 2 months.

Case Managers direct families to many Any Baby Can program as well as help link families to many local and state programs. All Any Baby Can services are offered at no cost - regardless of income - to families who have a child birth through 17 years of age with a chronic illness, disability, developmental delay or health risk and who reside in Bexar County or one of the surrounding 18 counties.

Any Baby Can is a provider of the Texas Department of State Health Services-Children with Special Health Care Needs Program. 

 Please click here to get started now!

The child must reside in either Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Medina, Real, Uvalde or Wilson County.

Free.

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
Laura Loya
(210) 227-0170
Updated within the last month

The purpose of the Center for Infant and Child Loss is to provide support to families who have experienced the tragic loss of their infant or young child due to any cause. Services include funeral assistance, individual/family counseling, grief support literature and annual memorial service among others.

No family should ever have to experience the loss of a child. But if this tragic event happens, we want to help you. Any Baby Can's Center for Infant & Child Loss provides support to parents who have experienced the tragic loss of their infant, child, or teen due to any cause.

The Center for Infant and Child Loss services are offered to parents/guardians who have lost a child ages birth through 17 yrs.

The child must reside in either Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Medina, Real, Uvalde or Wilson County.

Free.

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
Desiree Holmes
(210) 227-0170
Updated within the last month
0.93 miles away, 601 N Frio, San Antonio, TX, 78207 , D5

The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a resource designed to bring a crisis worker into the community to provide a face-to-face assessment and intervention, follow-up, and relapse prevention services.

Through the 24-Hour Crisis & Substance Use Helpline: 800-316-9241 or 210-223-SAFE (7233), the MCOT team may be dispatched to a person’s location for assessment.

Services are coordinated with community organizations, and designed to reduce inpatient hospitalizations and intervention with law enforcement. Additionally, MCOT provides mental health assessments in emergency rooms and can recommend appropriate care.

For adults 18 years and older.

For youth 17 years and younger, please contact the Children’s Mobile Outreach Team (CMOT) at 800-316-9241 or 210-223-SAFE (7233), or bring the child to the Children’s Crisis Unit at 227 W. Drexel at 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Monday through Friday for immediate crisis concerns.

24/7
Tara-Lyn Sosa
(210) 223-7233
Updated within the last month

At The Arsenal, we know that community happens through relationships. We are all about what happens Monday through Saturday, not just Sunday mornings. We know that we are created for relationship and to do life together. That's where Arsenal Life Groups come in! This is a way for us to connect with others, grow together, and grow in our understanding of who God is and what that means in our lives.

If you are looking for a life group, click here to view the groups available. We can't wait to connect with you. All are welcome!

All are welcome!

Times vary.
Updated within the last month

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

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

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Call for program hours and other details.
Updated within the last 5 months.

The MVPN offers free and confidential support groups for veterans, soldiers, and family members.

We also provide opportunities for veterans and families to find support through MVPN social events and volunteer opportunities and act as a guide to community resources through peer support services.

To contact us electronically, visit the Contact Us page. 

For more information, click here.

Gregory Morton
(210) 685-8716
Updated within the last month

The Center assists active duty, retired, and veteran service members with The Military Veteran Peer Network Project. In addition to integrated health services, we train and team you with a "Battle Buddy," a veteran who provides peer-to-peer role support.

The Center and MVPN also work with the Texas Veteran Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Project (TVJDTR), training law enforcement on effective crisis intervention strategies when encountering a veteran experiencing the effects of mental illness.

Cynthia Gray, LPCA Send email
(512) 815-7906
Gregory Morton Send email
(210) 685-8716
Updated within the last month

We provide assistance to men and women who are coming out of drug or alcohol rehab or incarceration and need a safe, clean and sober living environment to prevent relapse and reduce the likelihood of becoming homeless.

We provide emergency housing assistance by paying the security deposit and first two weeks of rent for entry into an approved sober living home, as well as grocery gift cards and bus passes whenever possible to remove barriers to getting employed.

We also provide referral assistance to other collaborating agencies that help the client with job search assistance and work-appropriate clothing.

Our programs have strict eligibility criteria, including:

  • having a sponsor
  • attending recovery-related meetings
  • being employed or actively looking for work
  • submitting to random substance use screening
  • adherence to an absolute zero-tolerance substance use policy
Hours
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Hamilton K Barton Send email
Ben Brooks
Updated within the last 3 months.

Street2Feet's mission is to promote health in mind, body, and spirit with individuals experiencing homelessness in San Antonio, using a walking/running 5k training model as medicine. S2F believes health and exercise is not a luxury for the privileged but a necessity for all.

Incentives are provided based on class attendance, participation, and achievement, as follows:

  • After 3 consecutive sessions, participants receive a re-fillable Street2Feet water bottle, running shoes and athletic clothing.
  • After 5 consecutive sessions, participants recieve a Street2Feet t-shirt
  • After 10 consecutive sessions, participants receive a Subway gift card and qualify to sign up for an off campus 5K Run/Walk.
  • Participants that log 30 miles in 30 days receive a 30-day bus pass.
  • Athlete of the Month, nominated and voted on by peers

Participants must first have a physical exam that clears them for exercise. This exam can be done for free at CentroMed, 1 Haven for Hope Way.

Once cleared, participants sign a waiver and program expectation agreement. Participants agree to attend training 3 times per week, follow program expectations and guidelines.

Participants are expected to move for at least 30 minutes following stretching and bring their water bottle filled with water.

Free.

We train at Garcia Park: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7:30 AM
Lana Hernandez Send email
Updated within the last 1 month.

Thrive’s emergency shelter is housed on the campus of Haven for Hope and provides 10 young adults with shelter for up to 6 months.

The core services at our emergency shelter include not only basic needs of food and shelter but individually tailored and youth-directed case management plans to help young adults move forward in exiting homelessness.

Thrive assists young adults with linkage to resources such as ID recovery, counseling, medical services, gender-affirming care, educational opportunities, and vocational training in a safe and supportive environment.

Our focus is to help remove barriers that young adults may encounter in seeking services and help guide them toward their next move in achieving their goals.

LGBTQ youth and young adults.

Free.

Hours
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: - See Below
Sunday: - See Below

Saturday and Sunday Open 24 Hours. Call Line Open 24/7
Sandra Whitley Send email
(210) 212-2935
Updated within the last 3 months.

Thrive has two street outreach workers who provide services to homeless young adults who live on the streets. We provide survival backpacks which include hygiene items, first aid items, socks, snacks, water, and resource guides that highlight services throughout Bexar county. Our main objective is to try to get these young adults off the streets and into shelter, whether it be Thrive or another program.

Hours
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: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday-Sunday: 24/7
Hannah Bruno Send email
Andrea Cantu Send email
Updated within the last 5 months.

Community Health Workers, or Promotores de Salud, increase wellness by reaching out to, connecting with, and engaging underserved families and communities to help improve health outcomes for themselves, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Community Health Workers are certified by the Texas Department of State Health (DSHS).

Services include:

  • Establishing positive, trusting relationships with community residents in or from underserved communities.
  • Helping patients/clients, families, and underserved communities overcome barriers in language and culture to better connect to quality health care services and resources.
  • Connecting underserved populations to health care services and resources.
  • Providing informal counseling, support, and follow-up home visits for patients.
  • Aiding in the creation and maintenance of community partnerships, collaborations, programs, and services.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ Community Health Workers are certified by the Texas Department of State Health (DSHS) as:

  • Completed an approved 160 hours competency-based instructor training program
  • Complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years approved by DSHS to renew their certification
  • Required courses include Introduction to Community Health;
  1. Community Health Advocacy
  2. Community Nutrition
  3. Community Health Field Methods
  4. Wellness and Health Promotion
  5. Cooperative Community Health Education
Community Health Worker
(800) 959-6673
Updated within the last 2 months.

Promotoras are state-certified community health workers who offer in-home parenting courses focusing on parenting strengths, growth and development of children, establishing nurturing routines, and guiding children's behavior. The parent education classes use a hands-on curriculum with a concurrent children's program, educational groups, follow-up services, and networking activities. The goal is to ensure children are kindergarten-ready and children have a safe, nurturing home.

A unique pilot program created by Councilwoman Gonzales, along with Family Service, it uses a peer-to-peer mentor model, allowing trained community members known as Promotoras, as well as parents in the same targeted zip code areas, to provide valuable in-home healthcare education to families.

District 5, zip codes 78207 and 78205 primarily, but the Promotoras can serve families throughout Bexar County for families with children under the age of 10.

Updated within the last month

San Antonio has one of the largest populations of LGBTQ parents in the United States. PRIDE Families is a social and support group for LGBT parents.

Parents and family are encouraged to form support systems and friends as they meet other LGBT parents and families from the surrounding areas. The focus of the gatherings is social in nature and topics of conversation will be based on the self direction of the participants.

We hold regular meet-ups throughout the year as well as our annual Easter Celebration and annual Fall Family Festival and Trunk-or-Treat.

Click here for PRIDE Family events.

Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Robert Salcido Jr. Send email
(210) 370-7743
Updated within the last 1 month.

Restorative Justice (RJ) creates opportunities to right relationships among individuals, communities, and even systems. It invites people to identify and name harm (interpersonal, generational, systemic) and those who have done harm to make it right or be accountable.

At times RJ looks like advocacy, demonstrations, speaking truth to power, and at other times it looks like a facilitated conversation held in the presence of a loving community.

Community Circles

Circles are a powerful symbol of community, inclusion, equity, and wholeness.

At Empower House, we sit in circles with youth, adults, families, and our staff. Through circle practice, we build community, repair harm, learn together, work through conflict and heal.

As an organization, we center the needs of women and girls as we welcome all genders to participate in our programs.

Want to learn more? Click here, scroll down, fill out a quick form, and we’ll be in touch.

Free

Hours
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

Summer and Spring Break Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Updated within the last 1 month.
Notice

If you need to reach out to someone during this time, call the AA Hotline (210-828-6235) and you will be connected to help.

Click here to find times and other details of all meetings in the greater San Antonio area.

Click here for a list of meetings that are currently being held virtually.

Click here for a list of all Spanish-speaking meetings.

If you need books, chips, etc., please stop by the Bookshop, or call (210) 821-6325 and we will ship.

Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and "have a desire to stop drinking."

Click here for the latest details on this group.

Meetings are held in person at St. Anthony Orthodox Church.

  • 12 Steps & 12 Traditions
  • Closed

Free

Thursday: 8:00 PM
Updated within the last 2 months.

Hello, precious woman. Your story matters. No one can take that from you. We believe you are here to help navigate the rest of your story.

We understand the reality of working in the industry. We offer counseling and mentorship. We want you to know we are here for you no matter where you are on your journey in life. We would love to have coffee and hear your story and see how we can be of support for you.

Finding community with women who can be trusted and have your best interest at heart is the first step to healing. We are such a community—women who have found ourselves in broken relationships, addiction, loss of hope, and in deep need of healing from the trauma of sexual exploitation. You will find community and support with the NSAGirls.

We offer a bi-weekly support group for your mind, body and soul. We have trauma therapies available along with resources in our community to help you live a whole, healed and productive life after your abuse.

This program is open to any woman or youth (13-18) who has been sexually abused, exploited, or trafficked.

Free

Call or email to set up a first meeting.
Lisa Michelle Send email
(210) 517-8256
Updated within the last 2 months.
Notice

If you need to reach out to someone during this time, call the AA Hotline (210-828-6235) and you will be connected to help.

Click here to find times and other details of all meetings in the greater San Antonio area.

Click here for a list of meetings that are currently being held virtually.

Click here for a list of all Spanish-speaking meetings.

If you need books, chips, etc., please stop by the Bookshop, or call (210) 821-6325 and we will ship.

Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and "have a desire to stop drinking."

Click here for the latest details on this group.

Meetings are held in person at the Pearl Street Church.

  • 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
  • Closed
Thursday: 12:00 PM
Updated within the last 2 months.
1.49 miles away, 1819 N Main, San Antonio, TX, 78212 , D1

No One Heals Alone

Providing support and comfort to those that are suffering from post-traumatic stress and empowering others to aid those afflicted with PTSD

  • Group is open to active or retired First Responders
  • Group Sessions are held at the San Antonio College Victory Center
  • Complimentary Meal is served between 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Free.

Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Mike Gonzales Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.
1.49 miles away, 1819 N Main, San Antonio, TX, 78212 , D1

No One Heals Alone

Providing support and comfort to those that are suffering from post-traumatic stress and empowering others to aid those afflicted with PTSD

  • Group is open to Veterans and their dependents.
  • Group Sessions are held at the San Antonio College Victory Center
  • Complimentary Meal is served between 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Free.

Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

San Antonio PTSD group meetings are held via ZOOM on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 pm.
Mike Gonzales Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.

Comprehensive mental health services to support each person’s goals for recovery, including:

  • psychiatric evaluation and treatment
  • medication management
  • wellness counseling and education
  • individual and group therapy
  • psychiatric care
  • psychosocial rehabilitation
  • and case management

For Enrollment, call 210-261-2427 or 800-316-9241.

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

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
East Side Clinic
Enrollment
Updated within the last month

Coordinated Specialty Care services for Bexar County residents ages 15-30 years who are experiencing First Episode Psychosis.

The program provides intensive, wrap-around services by a team of clinicians and peer support specialists.

Ages: 15-30.

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

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last month

Do you feel called to serve others? You can help.

Volunteers are paired with isolated seniors and visit them in their homes to provide companionship, build relationships across generations, and connect them to other resources as needed.

Programs available to isolated low-income seniors:

Volunteers are paired with isolated seniors to provide basic needs and companionship.

Free

Lupe Morin Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.