Murray Manor, Inc. is one of three apartment complexes in San Antonio sponsored by Mission Road Ministries that provide affordable housing and services for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, but need minimal supports.

The apartments are Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized apartment complexes, designed exclusively for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and are supervised by the Suzanne Smith Management Company.

The apartments have one or two bedroom options with a community room for gatherings and a laundry room.

• Adult with an intellectual developmental disability
• Low-income
• Not under guardianship
• Independent in self-care, self-medication, self-evaluation in emergencies
• Minimal assistance required in home safety, kitchen/household management, clothing maintenance and community mobility
• Active employment or participation in competitive employment, sheltered employment, vocational training or a day activity center.

• Services available for income less than 50% of AMI.

• Group Living - Disability Related

• IDD or Other Disability

Mission Road Developmental Center provides residential care for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through the ICF (Intermediate Care Facility) program and the HCS (Home and Community-Based Services) programs. The Texas Health & Human Services Commission monitor and license the HCS and the ICF group homes and the assisted living program. We have 12 HCS and 4 ICF for a total of 84 residents.

Home
Mission Road has 16 adult community homes throughout the city of San Antonio and one assisted living home on the main Mission Road campus for adults. Residents living in the homes are assisted by well-trained, 24-hour AWAKE staff. During the week, residents spend their day working, training for a job, volunteering or engaging in a social/habilitation program. Evenings are spent acquiring and refining the skills needed to live a more independent and fulfilled life. Weekends are for shopping, completing chores, recreational activities and spending time with friends.

Apartments
Mission Road Ministries sponsors a supervised apartment program for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who need minimal supports. The goal of the program is to provide supportive services to optimize the independence and productivity of the adults in an affordable living arrangement.

Mission Road has three apartment complexes in San Antonio that provide affordable housing and services for the tenants. Suzanne Smith Management Company supervises the three apartments: Independence Square, Murray Manor and Meadow Brook. The apartments are Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized apartment complexes designed exclusively for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The apartments have one or two bedroom options with a community room for gatherings and a laundry room.

A few of our children living at Mission Road are members of loving and participative families. These families partner with us to care for their children overnight, throughout the week and on weekends as is helpful. We provide each child with professional, 24-hour AWAKE care by trained, attentive staff allowing the child to thrive and grow into a successful and happy adult.

We provide our partnering families with time and respite from the 24/7/365 care that often overwhelms families with children with special needs.

The children in our Boarding School program join us as residents in our cottages and participate completely in all campus and programming activities. The children attend public school at Harlandale ISD as full time students utilizing the exceptional special needs education program of the district.

Families maintain complete and full access to their children and are welcomed to the campus any time, day or night, to monitor and oversee their child's care. Parents are encouraged to attend all campus events and field trips. Parents continue to include their children in family activities that are part of their family tradition.

Children ages 3 to 17 years with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Mission Road Boarding School is a private, fee-for-service program contracted annually, billed monthly and priced individually based upon the needs of the child.

Children in our Custodial Residential Care program have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or exploitation and are placed with Mission Road by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

The children depend upon our highly trained staff to provide the support that enables them to achieve their full potential. Many of the children have physical disabilities and challenging behaviors, along with emotional scars.

At Mission Road, the children find a new, safe and predictable home staffed by trained, loving and professional caregivers. Our children thrive and progress in a safe, happy family setting in which all their needs are met--and then some!

Children ages 3 to 17 years with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

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The Custodial Residential program is licensed and monitored by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Fees for the care of our children are provided by the State of Texas through a variety of funding sources and are augmented by private and corporate donations.

• Minor - Not Emancipated

• IDD or Other Disability

Free To Be is our Day Activity and Health Services program, which provides a stimulating environment for adults with IDD (intellectual and other developmental disabilities) and severe medical needs.

Details:

• For adults with differing levels of disability
• Helping the physical, mental, medical and social needs of our clients
• Helping adults who may not be eligible for traditional day services due to the extent of their disability
• Helping your loved one reach their greatest, God-given potential for independence, productivity and inclusion in the community

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Texas Health & Human Services Commission monitor and license the program.

The HandsOn Program of Mission Road provides quality residential care and day activities for persons with multiple disabilities.

The services are designed for individualized training that facilitates the acquisition and/or enhancement of skills in communication, personal care, daily living skills and recreation.

Services are provided in the least restrictive environment while promoting the safety, care and welfare of all participants.

• Children and adults
• Must have have a diagnosis of legal blindness, a hearing impairment that affects their speech, and a disabling condition that affects their independent functioning
• Must meet the criteria of Medicaid Eligibility
• The program serves 24 persons who meet the criteria

Parents caring for adult children with IDD often prefer to keep their child at home as opposed to alternative living arrangements such as moving them to a community home, apartment or nursing home. Likewise, there are many loving Texas families who have chosen to welcome a non-relative adult with IDD into their home and join in their family activities.

Mission Road's Host Companion Care program partners with families to provide professional training, oversight, and often immediate and urgent assistance. We help families and caregivers create and maintain a safe home environment where adults with IDD can flourish socially, emotionally and physically.

Adult Host Companion Care provides:

• Meal preparation
• Medication management
• Social interaction & activities
• Transportation services
• Personal care (toileting, bathing, dressing)
• Aiding in daily recreational & vocational activities

While the ISS services program is funded by the Medicaid waiver programs of HCS/TxHmLv and DBMD, we do accept individuals funded through CLASS, ICF, GR, and private pay.

Please note we do not accept Medicaid such as Molina, Star Plus or other HMOs.

Meadow Brook, Inc. is one of three apartment complexes in San Antonio sponsored by Mission Road Ministries that provide affordable housing and services for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, but who need minimal supports.

The apartments are Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized apartment complexes, designed exclusively for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and are supervised by the Suzanne Smith Management Company.

The apartments have one or two bedroom options with a community room for gatherings and a laundry room.

• Adult with an intellectual developmental disability
• Low-income
• Not under guardianship
• Independent in self-care, self-medication, self-evaluation in emergencies
• Minimal assistance required in home safety, kitchen/household management, clothing maintenance and community mobility
• Active employment or participation in competitive employment, sheltered employment, vocational training or a day activity center

Mission Road Developmental Center provides residential care for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through the ICF-MR (Intermediate Care Facility-Mental Retardation) program and the HCS (Home and Community-Based Services) programs.

Mission Road has 13 adult community homes throughout the city of San Antonio, as well as one assisted living home for adults on the main Mission Road campus. Residents living in the homes are assisted by well-trained, 24-hour AWAKE staff. During the week, residents spend their day working, training for a job, volunteering or engaging in a social/habilitation program. Evenings are spent acquiring and refining the skills needed to live a more independent and fulfilled life. Weekends are for shopping, completing chores, recreational activities and spending time with friends.

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Texas Health & Human Services Commission monitor and license the HCS and the ICF-MR group homes and the assisted living program.

Our Emergency Shelter is available for immediate care for children in crisis who have a diagnosis of intellectual developmental disability (IDD).

We welcome children residing in any county in the State of Texas. These children are referred to us from the State's Child and Family Protective Services agency in cooperation with area law enforcement agencies. The length of stay is determined through consensus with agency officials.

Mom’s Morning Out allows parents with children with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) some much deserved free time.

Families living in San Antonio and Bexar County caring for a child, age 6 to17 years, with IDD.

$40/child for 4 hours of care.

Mission Road Developmental Center provides in-home and family support services to children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who choose to remain in their own home.

Mission Road’s Home and Community-Based (HCS) Services and other Waiver programs ensure the individual’s welfare in the community and prevent or delay institutional placement. A team of professionals and family members develop a plan with the individual seeking services to identify the goals and services that the adult needs to continue to live in his/her own home.

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission monitor and license the program.

Mission Road Ministries annually offers the S.O.A.R. Program to our resident children, as well as to children Our from the community with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD).

What makes S.O.A.R. so special:

• Our longtime, professional and well trained staff will care for your child during this program.
• Children are separated into small groups that are age and level of care based.
• S.O.A.R. is open to the 45 children who live on our campus and 20 community children each summer.

Children ages 3 to 17 years with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.

Children from the community may enroll in S.O.A.R. for the entire summer or may select specific weeks during which the care is required and most helpful to family schedules. For these children, S.O.A.R. is a private, fee-for-service program billed weekly and scaled to the child's individual level of need and the family's ability to pay.

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You make the world a better place.

Volunteers of all kinds are important to us. As a volunteer, we want you to participate in a way that is meaningful to YOU. We are dedicated to working closely with you to identify your ideal project plan, specific experience and "take away" plus scheduling days, times and places that are most convenient for you.

There are several ways to volunteer at Mission Road:

• You’re the Expert

What is your passion? Expertise? Joy? Volunteer your time to play your musical instrument; build a bird house; teach us about the sun and stars; bake a cake; care for animals; teach us dances from your ancestors and on and on. Volunteering is about YOU! We love it all!

• On-Campus Group Volunteers

Large volunteer groups are welcome! Activities can include working directly with clients on craft projects, reading, singing, playing sports and games. Got rhythm? Volunteer to dance with clients at our frequent carnivals and parties.

Volunteers may also choose to help with the care and maintenance of Mission Road facilities - painting, gardening, light repairs, hanging Christmas lights, even harvesting olives in our 250-tree orchard.

• Off-Campus Group Volunteers

We love to be out and about. Our clients love to visit museums, the theater, historic sites, see movies, go bowling, and even volunteer for others - visiting senior centers, the Food Bank and baking cookies at the Ronald McDonald House. Where can you take us?

• Sponsors

We appreciate individual and corporate sponsors who may choose donate items such as tickets for community events, books, puzzles, crafts supplies, etc.. Monetary donations are appreciated to help cover transportation expenses, meals and other expenses for off campus experiences - including over-night vacations for our residents.

• Individual Volunteer

An individual may assist in on-campus programming; such as arts and crafts classes, music lessons, tutoring, field trips, birthday parties, fundraisers, holiday parties and much more.

• Shindig, Job Luncheon and Club Unicorn

Individuals can volunteer with Mission Road's client and fundraising events. Dance with our clients, serve popcorn or pizza or serve on our special fundraising committees including Underwriting and Table Sponsor recruitment, Auction Donation procurement, Decor, Guest Registration, etc.

Complete our online Volunteer Form found here.

Upon submission, a team member will contact you to help coordinate a volunteer activity that meets your expectations and provides your volunteers with a memorable and productive experience.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (210) 334-2455.

Mission Road Volunteer Protocol and Restrictions

• Mission Road does not offer volunteer opportunities for Court Ordered Community Service.
• As of 2022, staffing challenges prevent clinical internships and student internships at both our Southside and Unicorn Centers campuses. We are not accepting university, college, and/or nursing school intern partnerships.
• High Access and/or Individual Volunteers must complete our application, undergo a full background check (FBI and DPS), they must pay the non-refundable application fee of $87, and participate in an in-person interview. Acceptance is subject to approval and clearance at all junctures.
• All requests for both individual and group volunteer projects are reviewed by and subject to approval by the Mission Road Volunteer Council. Not all requests are granted.

Independence Square, Inc. is one of three apartment complexes in San Antonio sponsored by Mission Road Ministries that provide affordable housing and services for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, but need minimal supports.

The apartments are Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized apartment complexes, designed exclusively for adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and are supervised by the Suzanne Smith Management Company.

The apartments have one or two bedroom options with a community room for gatherings and a laundry room.

To qualify, applicants must be:

• an adult with an intellectual developmental disability (IDD);
• low-income;
• not under guardianship;
• independent in self-care, self-medication, and self-evaluation in emergencies;
• require minimal assistance in home safety, kitchen/household management, clothing maintenance, and community mobility;
• employed or participating in a competitive employment, sheltered employment, vocational training program, or a day activity center.

Unicorn Centers provides vocational and life skills training programs, as well as, our Day Activity program for adults diagnosed with IDD.  We are located near the medical center in Northwest San Antonio. As a program of Mission Road Developmental Center, Unicorn Center provides appropriate vocational and social activities to both residents of Mission Road community homes and those living elsewhere.