Transportation in the form of bus tickets to pre-scheduled medical appointments or job interviews. (Appointments must be verifiable.)

A monthly bus pass may be issued for new full-time (32+ hours) permanent job. (Employment must be verified by a physical copy of an employment verification letter.)

Click here for more information. 

A Fisher House is "a home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes are normally located within walking distance of the treatment facility or have transportation available.

Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room.

If you or someone you love is receiving care at a VA or military medical center, check the list of Current Houses to see if there is a Fisher House that can help. 

There is never a charge to stay at a Fisher House.

All lodging fees for guest families at this house are paid through a grant from Fisher House Foundation.

Fisher Houses are set up to encourage a sense of community while giving private respite to tired families.

All applications must go through your medical case worker. Contact your case worker to fill out an application. Submission of your application does not guarantee you a room. As stated on the application, we highly encourage you to make other arrangements should the houses be full during your requested dates.

To view the map of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center House, click here.

Eligibility:

• Service members, parents, spouses, other relatives, or anybody supporting seriously ill or injured inpatients at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, San Antonio Military Medical Center or other medical facilities in the San Antonio Area are eligible to stay at the Lackland Fisher Houses on a space-available basis.
• Prospective guests must be able to care for themselves since no medical care is provided at the houses.
• Children are not to be left unattended while the patient is receiving medical care.
• Varies by location based on criteria established by the medical center, so it is best to reach out to the specific house for more information
• This program covers residents of the following counties: Bexar County, TX
• Patients are eligible to stay at the Fisher House regardless of medical condition as long as the condition does not require Home Health services. No medical personnel can enter the Fisher House tp provide care on an outpatient basis.
• Fisher Houses do not allow pets with the sole exception of Certified Service Dogs.
• Guest must have a permanent, verifiable residence more than 40 miles from the Fisher House in order to be eligible to stay at the Fisher House.
• Please contact the House Manager for full eligibility requirements

Families who meet the eligibility criteria and are accepted as guests stay without cost.

Based on your commute route and needs, we can help you select and plan an affordable, sustainable, and convenient commute to work.

Whether relocating, starting a new job, or just wanting to change your commute, the Alamo Commutes team can help you rethink your trip to work.

Click here to sign up for a free consultation.

Click here to download our mobile app and find rides that match your needs.

Our services are free to residents or employees of Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties, as well as a portion of Kendall County.

If you’ve taken alternative transportation to work and have an emergency, Alamo Commutes will cover the cost of your ride home.

Alamo Commutes provides up to $50 four times a year for an emergency ride home via a taxi or other ride-hail services such as Uber or Lyft.

Qualifying emergencies include personal or family illness/injury, your carpool partner's illness/injury, unexpected overtime, a bicycle breakdown, or a weather-related event.

Non-reimbursable events include personal events, scheduled overtime, or transportation system delays.

To be eligible for the Emergency Ride Home reimbursement, users must meet these requirements:

• You must live or work in Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, or Kendall County.
• You must have an up-to-date Alamo Commutes profile on the website or mobile app. Your home and work address must be accurate so that we can cross-reference your ERH trip receipt with your user profile.
• You must have recorded three (3) smart commute trips on the Alamo Commutes platform in the last seven days. A round-trip commute (from home to work and back) counts as two trips. If you have a regular smart commute, you can automatically record your trips on the Alamo Commutes app or website.
• Qualifying commute modes include:
  • Bicycle, scooter, or other non-vehicular conveyance
  • Carpool and vanpool
  • Public transit
  • Walking 
• You are eligible for an Emergency Ride Home reimbursement if you are a full-time, part-time or contract worker, and if you meet the other conditions. College students also qualify.

If you do not meet the above requirements, the Emergency Ride Home voucher will not appear as a reward in the Alamo Commutes Rewards section.

Connect with training, educational tools, and social services through the Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program. The program is open to all residents participating in Opportunity Home programs.

Services:

• Individual Training and Service Plans
• Job Training
• Resume Development and Job Search Assistance
• Transportation Assistance
• College Preparation Assistance
• GED and Literacy Training
• Financial Literacy
• Life Skills Workshops, Including Money Management, Credit Repair, Parenting, Personal Development

Training Topics:

• Computer Basics
• Internet Basics/Navigation
• Email Basics
• Intro to Microsoft Word/ Google Docs
• Online Safety & Cyber Security
• Social Media Basics
• Financial 101
• Online Job Searching

Must be Opportunity Home Program Resident.

Contact Info:

• East Side and North East: 210-559-3329
• South Side and Medical Center: 210-823-0637
• Westside: 210-557-0123

• Free or Affordable Computers
• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

AARC is one of the largest and most experienced providers of LGBT health and mental health care, supported by a culturally sensitive team working to advance the care and treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people.

Primary Care: AARC’s Health Equity Clinic (HEC) provides a safe space for licensed medical staff to conduct intakes and medical assessments while offering treatment services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in San Antonio, which historically one of the most medically underserved populations in South Texas. AARC contracts with LGBT and LGBT-friendly physicians and clinicians who are culturally sensitive and representative of the communities served. In addition to primary medical care, AARC Health Equity Clinic staff offer comprehensive information, referral, PrEP, HIV care and patient navigation services for LGBT patients and consumers.

AARC will utilize its LGBT clinic for health services outreach and education to LGBT organizations and the community throughout San Antonio. AARC Health Equity Clinic services are offered with respect and compassion for the diverse community we represent and serve.

HIV Specialty Care: AARC’S Health Equity Clinic offers people living with HIV a wide range of support services, including leading-edge medical care. AARC’s wrap-around care model practices a holistic approach to treatment, helping clients manage all aspects of living with HIV, through counseling, nutritional advice, and transportation support.

Nutritional Services: AARC provides home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) to individuals who are on home hospice, home health or who have been recently released from the hospital as well as on-site meals for those with multiple medical and social service appointments. All nutritional services are coordinated through AARC’s registered dietitian.

Pharmacy services include:

• Private consultations with staff members who can answer your questions about medications, especially HIV-drug regimens and side effects
• Free, confidential delivery in San Antonio (some restrictions apply)
• Prescription refill assistance program
• On-site assistance in English and Spanish

If you’re a client of our health center, pharmacy staff will work closely with your physician, nurse, nutritionist, case manager, and/or mental health provider to help you achieve your health care goals. (Pharmacy hours and phone: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 210.231.0383)

Behavioral Health: Mental Health Services are provided to individuals and families who are dealing with various life stressors. These services are conducted in a group or individual setting, and provided by Licensed Professional Counselors. All behavioral health programs are overseen by Howard Rogers, M.A., AARC’s Executive Director, also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and by Dr. Robert Jimenez, AARC’s Medical Director, a psychiatrist with a history of working with individuals living with HIV.

• Spanish and bilingual services are available.
• The prescribing and monitoring of psychotropic medications to individuals with a diagnosed mental disorder and are provided by a licensed physician.
• The provision of prevention and treatment to address substance abuse problems (including alcohol, legal and illicit drugs) in an outpatient setting. Substance Abuse groups revolve around an evidence based approach to treating substance abuse and involve both group as well as individual support.

Transgender Health 

Regardless of where you are at with your transition AARC’s priority is to foster a safe, sensitive environment where patients can receive gender-affirming care. Our providers specialize in transgender health and offer expert treatment and guidance.

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We accept:

• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Humana
• United Health Care
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Superior

If you are uninsured, we can help determine your eligibility for medical and drug assistance programs.

We offer comprehensive services for people living with HIV. Whether you were recently diagnosed or if you are encountering barriers not allowing you to be in medical care, and are living in the San Antonio area we have support and services for you. 

Case Management: Our team of case managers and community health workers offer medical and non-medical case management to help you achieve your health goals.

Early Intervention: Were you recently diagnosed with HIV or want to return to care? The ASCEND program is here to guide you through the medical care system.

Health Insurance: AARC’s health insurance program can help you continue medical care without gaps in health insurance coverage or disruption of treatment.

Behavioral Health: Mental health services are provided to individuals and families who are dealing with various life stressors. Psychiatric services are also available.

Housing Services: AARC provides housing referrals and short-term rental, mortgage, utility assistance, and housing case management for those who qualify.

Transportation Services: From doctor appointments to your counseling sessions AARC’s transportation can you get there.

NaviLens is a technology developed to empower people who are blind or have low vision and allows them to independently navigate unknown places by translating visual signage into audio messages. The technology consists of two mobile phone applications and a multi-colored QR-style code.

The codes can be:

• Detected from up to 50 feet away
• Read and detected within a second
• Read unfocused even when the user is unaware a code is within range
• Read from an angle of 160 degrees
• Read in all light conditions
• Provide the user real-time bus information or any other information stored in the code.
• Provide the user with accurate orientation to the code
• Provide audio or text messages in 33 languages and utilize the user’s preferred phone language setting to deliver the message.

Click here to learn more

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Bexar County has refreshed its BiblioTech “Ride & Read” program, allowing VIA riders to access thousands of free eBook and audiobook titles through the BiblioTech app.

VIA Metropolitan Transit and BiblioTech Public Library partnered in 2016 to bring Bexar County’s all-digital public library to commuters. The program continues VIA’s support of BiblioTech’s mission to enhance education and literacy, promote reading as recreation, and equip residents with the necessary tools to thrive in our modern landscape.

BiblioTech Digital Library is the first all-digital public library in the United States. It can be accessed 24/7 on mobile devices using VIA’s free 4G LTE WiFi, available on all buses and at all transit centers.

Free

• Free Wi-Fi

VIA Link is a new on-demand ridesharing program that offers affordable public transit options to neighborhoods and cities in the VIA service area where traditional bus routes are not feasible.

Similar to Uber or Lyft ridesharing services, customers in the Northeast and Northwest Zones – and coming soon, the South Zone – may use a convenient app or make a phone call to request a VIA Link passenger van to go to their location for a trip that can begin and end anywhere within the zone. Customers may also connect to regular VIA bus service to continue their trip to bus stops across the VIA service area. As many as three people may be picked up during a VIA Link trip.

Click here to see the service area and hours of operation.

Ride VIA Link and enjoy the same low fares as VIA bus service.

A VIA Reduced Fare ID or Student ID must be presented when riding to pay reduced fares or use discounted passes (children ages 5-13 years old and active-duty U.S. military in uniform are not required to show ID).

We provide elderly transportation services around San Antonio to help seniors maintain their freedom and independence.

Click here for more information.

Blessing of Hands Ministries provides transportation to faith-based restoration homes in San Antonio and the surrounding area for alcohol- and drug-dependent individuals seeking treatment.

Free.

Senior transportation service is available at all city-operated Senior Centers.

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Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and living within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation, call (210) 207-7172.

Call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275 for Medical Appointment Transportation.

This service is offered free of charge.

Older Adults and persons with disabilities can use this service to attend doctors’ appointments, shop for groceries, visit loved ones, or do other things to maintain a great quality of life. Our mission in providing rides is to help people keep their independence.

Seniors 60+ years of age and individuals with disabilities are eligible to use the service.

Presa also provides weekly group trips for grocery shopping to 22 senior apartment complexes around San Antonio.

Rides are available Monday through Friday, except for major holidays.

We recommend making reservations at least two weeks in advance. The program fills up quickly!

The charge is $5 per trip/ $10 round trip.

Each year in April, CarFest SA unites 25 Auto Repair shops across the greater San Antonio area to give out 10 donated cars and repair 25 cars for charity.

The Car Repair Program is dedicated to helping low-income families get back on the road by providing essential car repairs at no cost. We believe that reliable transportation is crucial for accessing work, education, and healthcare, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to maintain their independence.

A non-profit must nominate a family for a car repair on this this page.

Applications are due in January.

Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.

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Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.

The center serves seniors living on San Antonio’s west side with programs including health and nutrition classes, dance therapy sessions, and arts and crafts activities.

The Senior Center offers hot, nutritious lunches daily as part of its nutrition program. 

Free health screenings are regularly available through a partnership with the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. 

Throughout the year, the Senior Center also hosts various holiday and cultural celebrations.

For many seniors living in the surrounding community, Good Sam fulfills a vital need, reducing social isolation and improving their quality of life.

(Senior Services is a program of Good Sam's Family Development Services.)

Seniors, 60 years and older

For more information about the Senior Center, please call (210) 434-5531.

Free.

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• Computer Skills Classes

Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.

On average 103,300 one way trips are provided to city operated Senior Centers.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.

Our services utilize a comprehensive approach that combines education, employment and, faith-based counseling. our organization aims to facilitate meaningful change and assist Bexar County Youth and Adults in redirecting their lives from destruction. With our commitment to delivering impactful programs and services, Steadfast Sparrows Corporation provides a nurturing environment that promotes personal growth, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society.

Adult Perks:

• A Bible
• 1 Year of Individual Private Counseling Sessions.
• Lifelong Academia Support
• Special Education Services
• Professional education and career references.
• Professional letter of recommendation for Trade Schools.
• Opportunities for FREE College/University studies
• Clothing attire for college and employment interviews.
• Free Showers/Hygiene for those that are Homeless.
• Free pantry
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Community Service Opportunities
• Free Medical care for self and entire family.
• Free Public Transportation
• State and Bexar County recognition for your hard work!
• Professional community relationships
• Resume Building
• Financial Wellness Classes
• GED and High School Diploma Options.
• Access to United States Academic Meetings
  Opportunities for professional Certifications/Licenses.

Adult Qualifications: 

• Completed the Application Process.
• Identification and Social Security Card
• Meeting with the Counselor and Pastor.
• At least one felony
• Participate in an Individualized Plan
  Age 17+ (Had to have been incarcerated in TDCJ).
• A "WANT" to make yourself a more positive person.
  If you are on parole - you MUST have documentation of your felony, identification and signed consent from your Parole officer - NO EXCEPTIONS.  

Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.

The clinic addresses the medical and dental needs of people who cannot afford health insurance.

Services include:

• Alcoholics Anonymous**
• Computer Lab
• Counseling and Case Management (individual, family, depression, substance abuse)**
• Dental (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, etc.)*
• Diabetes Education
• Language Classes
• Exercise Classes
• Food Pantry*
• Health Education*
• Immunizations
• Lab
• Medical*
• Medicaid and CHIP Application Assistance*
• On-site Café
• Oral Surgery
• Parenting Support Groups
• Pediatrics
• Physical Exams
• Prescription Assistance*
• Referral Assistance (necessities include housing, utilities, clothing and food)*
• Senior Programs
• Sports Leagues (Adult and Youth)
• Summer Youth Camp
• Transportation Assistance
• Women’s Health
• Youth Afterschool Programs

*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for service.

**Program not operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.

Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based upon ability to pay, household income and family size.

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Individuals aged 60 and over are provided with 2/3 of their daily nutritional allowance through our lunch program in a safe and supportive environment. Seniors participate in socialization, recreation, health & wellness education, as well as leadership development activities. They enjoy a variety of field trips, luncheons, arts and crafts, ceramics, Seniors in Play, and so much more. Outside experts are invited to present informative programs on topics of vital interest to seniors. In order to reduce isolation and empower senior’s wellness, we offer transportation to elders who have transitioned from drivers to riders.

Note: Must reside within a three-mile radius for transportation by the Center.

Seniors over 60.

Senior transportation service is available at all city-operated Senior Centers.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.

To promote independence, preserve dignity, and enhance the quality of life of older adults and people with disabilities by coordinating and providing educational and transportation services.

We strive to ensure our older adults, people with disabilities, and those who care for them have transportation resources and services needed to maintain independence and promote healthy aging in a safe, caring, and compassionate manner with respect for each individual entrusted in our care.

• Seniors: 60 years of age or older
• People with disabilities: 50 years of age or older (We prefer that a caregiver accompany our volunteer drivers.)

Service area:  We serve Downtown, Southwest, South, Southeast, Northwest, and North Central San Antonio within Loop 1604, including the former Jefferson Outreach service area. (Updated service area map coming soon.)

$5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip in ADA accessible van.

The clinic serves the medical and dental needs of people who cannot afford health insurance.

Services include:

• Case Management
• Counseling (individual, family, depression, substance abuse)*
• Dental (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, etc.)*
• Diabetes Education
• Food Pantry*
• Health Education*
• Immunizations
• Lab
• Medical*
• Medicaid and CHIP Application Assistance*
• Nutrition Information
• Oral Surgery*
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy**
• Physical Exams
• Physical Therapy**
• Prescription Assistance*
• Referral that can assist with food stamps, Medicaid or CHIP applications
• Transportation Assistance
• Women’s Health

*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for service.

**Program not operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.

Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based upon ability to pay, household income and family size.

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The Kirby Senior Center Transportation Program provides travel to and from not only KSC (for seniors that are not Kirby residents) but doctors’ appointments, other recreational destinations and for errands such as trips to the grocery store.

This is accomplished through a partnership with the Presa Community Center who request a $5 fare for rides scheduled through their manifest.

Contributions are accepted and appreciated for this service!

The primary purpose of August House is to provide a structured and safe environment for members to help support and encourage recovery. 

They provide adult men in recovery with an environment that inspires growth and change.

The house is updated with many amenities, including:

• rides to meetings
• on-site laundry and gym
• utilities and food included in the rent

• They require attendance and full participation in 12-step groups on a weekly basis and/or other recovery related activities.
• There is a curfew and basic household chores.
• Employment and/or enrollment in an educational/vocational program is mandatory unless exempted by management.

Cost $190 per week payable weekly, biweekly, and monthly.

Getting to work every day, school, and appointments would be next to impossible in a city like San Antonio without having the public transit system.

Having access to reliable transportation allows youth to obtain and maintain employment, continue their education, keep appointments and lead more independent lives. Through a partnership with VIA, we are able to provide renewable 6-month bus passes to youth in our programs to ride the VIA buses for free and help remove the transportation barrier.

Eligibility requirements:

• Current or former foster youth
• Between the ages of 14-25
• Must have a photo ID
• Must be actively participating in the THRU Project mentoring program

If you are interested in receiving a bus pass, contact your THRU Project mentor. 

To join our mentorship program, get started by clicking here.

If you are a youth in foster care, aging out doesn't necessarily mean you are on your own.

We can:

• Introduce you to a dedicated adult Mentor that can provide a listening ear, guidance, encouragement, and a support system for you. Our mentors and youth are matched based on compatibility and location.

In addition, the Mentor Program will:

• Provide a bus pass to help with transportation
• Provide a cell phone and service to connect you to your Mentor and vital resources
• Connect you to other resources for housing, employment, and life skills
• Provide housing necessities such as kitchen and bath supplies

 Having one trusted adult to rely upon can make a significant impact in your life!

We are only servicing these areas at this time:

Bulverde, Boerne, New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Converse Texas.

Please note: THRU Project Mentor program requires a one-year commitment to:

• Meet with your Mentor at least once each month
• Reply to any Mentor communications

Failure to do so may result in elimination from the program.

We are accepting new clients to match with a mentor, but not currently accepting new mentors.

Free.

We provide fun and educational life skills trainings on topics such as finance, health & fitness, nutrition, mental health, etc. Mentors are encouraged to attend with their youth! THRU Project Life Skills offers bi-monthly life skill workshops focusing on a particular life skill.

Topics will be chosen by the youth in our program and may include cooking and nutrition, human trafficking, networking, communication, higher learning, and interview skills.

Each session is focused on teaching skills to deal with life, providing knowledge for confidence, and offering resources, so they know their choices and options, and take responsibility for their futures.

The second part of each session will engage participants in fun activities that create community.

Our goal for THRU Talks is that our youth begin to see themselves as a part of something bigger than themselves and know they are among people who understand their particular needs and situations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current or former foster youth
• Between the ages of 14-25
• Actively participating in the THRU Project mentoring program for three months (or longer)
• We are only servicing these areas at this time; Bulverde, Boerne, New Braunfels, San Antonio, & Converse Texas.

Visit our event page to keep up with our life skills workshops!

For youth to contact us please visit us here.

For the Thru Project Youth application, click here!