San Antonio Community Resource Directory

Texas Health and Human Services, which includes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of State Health Services, has hundreds of programs and services that each month help more than 7 million Texans live better, healthier, safer lives.

It’s our commitment to good stewardship of public resources and our strong foundation of dedicated people that make it happen every single day.

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
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The 28 area agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services. Services include:

  • Information, referral and assistance
  • Benefits counseling and legal assistance
  • Care coordination
  • Caregiver support services
  • In-home support services
  • Legal awareness
  • Nutrition services
  • Ombudsman Program

Services are targeted to those with greatest economic and social need. Particular attention is paid to people with low-incomes, older people who belong to minority groups and older people residing in rural areas. In addition, family members and other caregivers may receive information and services on behalf of the older person for whom they are providing care.

To find your local AAA, call 1-800-252-9240 (toll free line).

Updated within the last 1 month.

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) provides a range of services to Texans with disabilities to help ensure their well-being, dignity, and choices. Programs also are in place to support family members who care for them.

Our experienced staff and paid contractors can help eligible Texans with disabilities access services so they can:

  • Live independently in their own homes or communities.
  • Prepare for and find jobs.
  • Access medical equipment and assistive devices.
  • Determine their eligibility for Supplemental Security Income.
  • Access health care services so they can work.
  • Have caregivers who can access tools to do their job.

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The San Antonio State Hospital is an in-patient psychiatric hospital with complete psychiatric and rehabilitative services.

Case Management - Services that help an adult, child or adolescent, or caregiver gain and coordinate access to needed care and services. These services are primarily site-based.

Pharmacological Management - Services to treat the signs and symptoms of mental illness through use and management of psychoactive drugs. Services are provided by a physician or other prescribing professional.

Counseling (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) - Services to reduce symptoms of mental illness and increase ability to perform activities of daily living. Services include individual, family and group CBT therapy and recovery or treatment planning to improve recovery and resiliency.

Counseling (Cognitive Processing Therapy) - Services to reduce or remove symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in adults, including military veterans. Services include individual CPT therapy and recovery or treatment planning to improve recovery and resiliency.

Medication Training and Support - Services to provide information about medications and their possible side effects.

Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services - Services to help a person develop and maintain relationships, occupational or educational achievement, independent living skills and housing. Services include social, educational, vocational, behavioral and cognitive interventions provided by a person’s treatment team.

Skills Training and Development - Training to help a person with serious symptoms of mental illness get and improve skills to successfully participate in the community.

Outpatient Competency Restoration and Jail-based Competency Restoration services - Designed for people with a mental health disorder or co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders who are found incompetent to stand trial and are court-ordered to participate in competency restoration treatment.

Adults only

Hospital Visiting Hours: Monday–Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Weekends and Holidays12:00 PM –7:00 PM
Robert Arzipe Send email
(210) 531-7711
Updated within the last 1 month.

It can be confusing to find help for older adults and people with disabilities. Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are part of the No Wrong Door system, which is designed to streamline public access to long-term services and supports (LTSS).

ADRCs serve as a key point of access to person-centered LTSS specialized information, referral and assistance and provide one-stop access to information for people who need help finding LTSS.

ADRCs help cut through the confusing maze of funding sources, multiple intake systems, and eligibility processes.

Who Should Call an ADRC?

Finding help for older adults and people with disabilities can be overwhelming. When you call 855-YES-ADRC (855-937-2372), it becomes much easier. By making the call, you will talk to a trained professional who will guide you to the right service options to help meet your needs.

Whether you are looking for long-term care services or supports for yourself or someone else, give the ADRC number a call.

  • You can call for yourself or a family member
  • You can call for a neighbor
  • You can call for a friend
  • You can call for a client you are helping

Even if you don’t need services or supports right now, give us a call to learn about what may be available.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Bexar County ADRC
(210) 477-3275
Updated within the last month

It can be confusing to find help for older adults and people with disabilities. Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are part of the No Wrong Door system, which is designed to streamline public access to long-term services and supports (LTSS).

ADRCs serve as a key point of access to person-centered LTSS specialized information, referral and assistance and provide one-stop access to information for people who need help finding LTSS.

ADRCs help cut through the confusing maze of funding sources, multiple intake systems, and eligibility processes.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last year

WIC is a health and nutrition program that helps improve the diets of infants and children as well as pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.

WIC is open to many incomes and families. If you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC, and your application can be processed faster. Even if you do not receive these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Participating in other benefit programs does not affect the amount of WIC benefits you receive. 

Tue - 9:15-1:30, Lunch 12:30-1:00
Updated within the last year

WIC is a health and nutrition program that helps improve the diets of infants and children as well as pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.

WIC is open to many incomes and families. If you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC, and your application can be processed faster. Even if you do not receive these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Participating in other benefit programs does not affect the amount of WIC benefits you receive. 

2nd/4th Mon - 9:30-1:30, Lunch 12:00-12:30
Updated within the last year

WIC is a health and nutrition program that helps improve the diets of infants and children as well as pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.

WIC is open to many incomes and families. If you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC, and your application can be processed faster. Even if you do not receive these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Participating in other benefit programs does not affect the amount of WIC benefits you receive. 

Wed - 8:30-5:30, Lunch 12:00-1:00 1st Wed of the month - CLOSED Thu - 7:30-3:30, Lunch 12:00-12:30
Updated within the last year