The Sobering Unit is a jail diversion program designed to offer a treatment alternative in lieu of arrest to public intoxicants by providing a medically safe environment utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to engage the individual and offer direct access to treatment.

The Sobering Unit is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and no appointment is necessary.

OSAR services provide Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral to individuals seeking substance use treatment and recovery services in communities across Bexar County and the other 27 Region 8 counties.

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.

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.

As part of our Outreach, Linkage, and Support Services, 210 StreetReach provides referrals, linkage, and support to people in need of substance use treatment, mental health services, medical care, and/or support services.

For Harm reduction supplies call 210-740-1521 or email [email protected]. 

SA Job Development is a supported employment program designed to assist individuals, identified as having an Opioid Use Disorder, in finding gainful employment.

The intervention process offers an opportunity to challenge popular beliefs and myths surrounding addictive behavior. The biggest myth is that a dependent person must hit rock bottom and lose it all before he/she will accept help. Unfortunately, all too often this is the point where addiction leads to serious consequences such as legal problems, relationship issues, job issues, health issues, and high-risk behaviors. Intervention is a method of rising above that and setting positive goals to avoid these life-altering consequences.

An intervention is emotionally complex and impacts families and friends which can place strains on the dynamics of both relationships. A professional Interventionist offers insight and knowledge to help achieve a positive outcome.

Our trained professionals here at Spirit Wolf are in recovery from all forms of addictions and addictive behavior. This allows them to interact with the addictive person from mutual understanding, furthering chances for success.

Spirit Wolf does not believe in ultimatums, threats, or an all-or-nothing approach process. We instead approach each situation from the standpoint of honesty, love, and family; encouraging the client to seek treatment. This alleviates BLAME, SHAME, AND GUILT and begins the healing process with everyone.

We offer a sliding scale and scholarships for individuals that qualify.

Our dedicated professionals are available to assist individuals traveling to and from residential treatment programs, business trips, vacations, or family/social gatherings.

We are familiar with the fear, uncertainty, and anxiety while traveling when new in sobriety. We have been through the same experience and understand from the addict's perspective. During the process, an escort will share their experience and how they progressed to where they are today. By relating on a personal level, our escorts provide comfort and encouragement throughout the transport.

Our foundational program is a client-centered, strengths-based treatment approach for addiction recovery and other mental health challenges.

Active in Recovery (AIR) utilizes the neuroscience of physical movement with intense physical exercise to induce neuroregeneration and neuroplasticity within the brains of the participants.

This is all done in a team based community setting. The effect of this process in the brain will support an improved capacity to handle stress, a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression, improved cognition, social engagement, self-image, and self-esteem.

Click here for more information or call admissions at 210-940-2224.

We accept most major insurances including:

• Ambetter
• Tricare
• Tricare East
• Magellan
• Blue Cross Blue shield
• Aetna
• Zellis
• Multiplan
• EHN
• First Health
• MHN/Health Net
• Imagine.

We also accept out-of-network insurances.

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We accept the following insurance:

• Medicaid - Superior
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield

Outpatient therapy offers a weekly individual session and provides ongoing enrichment opportunities such as community events, family meetings, recovery meetings, and use of the clubhouse.

This level of care is typically attended for six months duration.

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We accept the following insurance:

• Medicaid - Superior
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield

Often referred to as a “day program”, the PHP program is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

You might choose to attend the PHP level after having completed detox and an residential program, or you may choose to start with PHP directly after detox because of other commitments (work, school, family obligations) that prevent you from attending a residential program.

This level of care offers you a weekly individual session, group sessions, lectures, and activities as well enrichment opportunities such as community events, family meetings, recovery meetings, and use of the clubhouse.

In addition, while in the PHP level of care, you will be invited to attend the two-hour Thursday evening family event each week. PHP offers you 32 hours of care each week and is typically attended for one-month duration.

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We accept the following insurance:

• Medicaid - Superior
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield

Ready to live tobacco free? UT Health San Antonio can help.

Smoking and tobacco use is the most common cause of preventable illness and death. Making the decision to quit is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The tobacco cessation programs at UT Health San Antonio can help you learn how to give up any kind of tobacco habit.

Individual Counseling

Personalized appointments are offered by tobacco cessation experts at UT Health Physicians. Call 210-450-9100 to schedule.

Consider an appointment if:

• You are thinking about stopping smoking or other tobacco
• You want to stop smoking, but aren't sure where to start
• You are experiencing negative side effects from tobacco use
• You have stopped smoking and would like support to remain tobacco-free

Private pay or private insurance. For insurance verifications, call 210-450-9100.

• Cost of Program: 
  One-time co-payment of $50.00 per device.
• $3.00 per member/per month for maintenance.

SACADA offers training for professionals in the substance use disorder field and the general community, as requested, on drug and alcohol trends and other related topics.

We also provide workplace training to assist businesses in revising or developing policies, training supervisors, education and facilitating employees into staff programs for necessary assistance.

SACADA is a certified CEU provider for LCDC, LPC, CCJP, Social Workers, and LMFT.

First Friday Workshops are for professionals in the substance use disorder field, but open to the general public. We brign in experts from various backgrounds to present on topics such as addiction, drug trends, mental health issues, etc.

A youth coalition and performing ars group made up of volunteer youth ambassadors with a passion for dance who want to educate their peers about the dangers of using drugs. These youth ambassadors perform at school assemblies, after-school programs, and community events.

Youth.

All youth prevention services are at NO CHARGE and available in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties.

Free.

The overall purpose of M.A.D.R.E.S. (Mothers Alcohol and Drug Recovery Essential Support is:

• to support and enhance recovery-focused community efforts by delivering evidence-based, long-term substance use disorder (SUD) recovery services
• to target public awareness and outreach efforts on stigma-reduction within both the community at-large and targeted to health care settings.

Peer-to-peer services are available to women ages 18 years and older who have young children, are pregnant, or wanting to become pregnant and who are seeking to intitate or maintain their recovery from substance use.

Training and education about recovery and stigma against individuals struggling with the disease of addiction is available to the general community.

P.A.D.R.E.S. (Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education Services) is an intervention program designed to help expecting, new, and current fathers and mothers overcome the challenges that often come with parenting.

It is for men or women who are in the 28 counties of Region 8 with the youngest child up to 6-years old, expected parents who have one or more risk factors for a substance use disorder as identified in a P.A.D.R.E.S. screening, and any parent with an open case with Texas Child Protective Services.

The Prevention Resource Centers are dedicated to creating healthier communities by increasing the capacity of the statewide substance use and misuse prevention system.

Through data collection efforts and partnerships with key stakeholders, schools, and organizations, the PRC serves as an invaluable resource to all who seek relevant information as it pertains to the 28 counties of Region 8.

• Tobacco Prevention
• Data - See the latest facts and figures on substance abuse in your community
• Prevention Training
• Community Survey

There are 11 Prevention Resource Centers in Texas, one for every health region. The Prevention Resource Centers are provided guidance from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). To learn more about the Prevention Resource Centers (PRCs), check out the Texas Department of HHSC Page on the PRCs in Texas.

The PRC Region 8 provides service to the 28 counties in South Central Texas. The Region 8 counties include: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Calhoun, Comal, DeWitt, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Jackson, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Lavaca, Maverick, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Wilson, Zavala.

The SACADA Resource Center is an educational resource for the community on substance abuse and mental health issues. The clearinghouse consists of pamphlets, brochures, bookmarks and posters on topics such as, but not limited to, alcohol, tobacco and marijuana.

We also have information on subject matters that may correlate with substance abuse such as mental health issues, HIV/STD prevention and violence prevention. These materials are free to the community, are available in limited quantities and may be available in Spanish.

The media/book lending library is also free for the community to use. We allow a person to check out 2 items at a time, to be borrowed up to 2 weeks at a time. Topics of our media/book library include subjects on addition, mental health issues, drugs and alcohol, etc. The lending library also has book and media in Spanish.

No appointment necessary.

This program uses a variety of evidence-based curricula, Too Good for Drugs or Kids Connection, that are designed for a classroom setting. The Selective programs are designed for a smaller setting for children that are considered at-risk for substance use. Youth prevention programs target children in grades 1-5. The curriculum goals are to teach self-worth, empowerment, and to create a positive and nurtuting experience.

Grades: 1st - 5th.

All youth prevention services are at NO CHARGE and available in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties.

Free.

We offer prevention curricula to high school students in a 10-12 session evidence-based curriculum, Project Toward No Drug Abuse or Youth Connection, that incorporates motivational activities such as games and role-play to teach social skills and emortional self-management.

Grades: 10th - 12th.

All youth prevention services are at NO CHARGE and available in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties.

Free.

This program targets grades 6-8 in a 10-session evidence based curriculum, Too Good for Drugs or Youth Connection, focusing on goal setting, healthy decision making, effective communication, peer pressure refusal, pro-social bonding, conflict resolution, and media literacy through lessons, games, and activities to live an alcohol and drug-free life.

Grades: 6th - 8th.

All youth prevention services are at NO CHARGE and available in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties.

Free.

SACADA's Prevention Specialists are available to present general tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other drug awareness presentations to youths and adults.

Youths & Adults.

All youth prevention services are at NO CHARGE and available in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties.

Free.

Pierced Heart Ministry’s purpose is to bring people together who have loved ones suffering from addiction. Sharing strategies for coping with the addicted one's behavior, your concerns, prayers, tears, and hopes in a safe, loving, confidential, Christ-centered setting.

An open gathering, where people can come and share their feeling and frustrations. A safe non-judgmental environment to express their fears, worries and their concerns. An accepting and loving place to know they are not alone in their struggles with their loved ones dealing with addiction.

The Pierced Heart Ministry demonstrates, through prayer, listening, and caring for one another, that they are not alone on this journey. Christ is always with them. God’s love will be revealed to them as healing takes place. Create bonds with one another through prayer and sharing.

Click here for more information or if you or someone you know, could benefit from Pierced Heart Ministry.

Please contact Pat Lamoureaux at (210) 323-1812 or [email protected] if you have any questions about this ministry.

Criminal Justice Ministry ministers to the incarcerated, mentors parolees, and aids those with drug addiction.

Assistance is offered to family members.

Catholic teaching through Bible study, Catechism, and correspondence programs is offered to those in need.

Call the church at 830-379-1796 for more information.

iTMS induces neuromodulation. Neuromodulation is the process of resetting the brain frequency to the same rate in all functional areas of the brain.

An electroencephalogram (EEG) measures electrical patterns of the brain. These patterns reflect cortical activity and are commonly known as brainwaves. We use quantitative EEG (q-EEG), also referred to as brain mapping, and an electrocardiogram (EKG) which maps the electrical activity of the heart, to further understand an individual's brain activity.

An EEG reflects the current metabolic and attention state of the brain, changing according to consciousness, alertness, and neurological state. Obtaining an EEG recording is painless and non-invasive, and takes about 20 minutes.

We are seeing a trend in EEG’s in patients with addiction and alcoholism.

Who Can Benefit?

• Major Depressive Disorder - MDD (we will serve those on an outpatient basis)
• Post Traumatic Stress PTS
• Anxiety
• Sleep Disorders
• Substance Abuse
• Addiction
• Concussion
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD
• Menopause
• Cerebral Palsy - CP
• Alzheimers
• Other neurocognitive brain disorders

Click here to start the admissions process or for more information.

Drug Free Comfort is a community coalition made up of parents, educators, community leaders, law enforcement, and those interested in making a positive impact in the lives of our community’s young people.

This non-profit organization works to eliminate dangerous and illegal drugs from Comfort schools and our community as a whole by raising awareness and knowledge of dangerous and illegal drugs by implementing effective drug prevention programs.

Drug Free Comfort works with the Kendall County Sheriff’s offices, the Comfort Independent School District, Homeland Security, the US Drug Enforcement Agency, other drug prevention experts, and Comfort community organizations and churches to develop effective drug prevention programs.

We schedule presentations for students in grades 5 through 12 and their parents. We offer Comfort community programs by providing meaningful and educational information about emerging drug trends.

Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI)

The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) is a brief, easily administered questionnaire that attempts to determine if key features of drug abuse are present in an individual. Screening indicates whether the problem of drug abuse is likely to be present. SASSIs are scheduled on an individual basis.

Full Alcohol & Drug Abuse Assessment In State/Out of State

Assessment is a thorough evaluation which establishes the presence or absence of a diagnosable drug abuse problem. Assessments are scheduled on an individual basis.

All SASSI and Alcohol and Drug Assessments appointments must be scheduled in advance. We are unable to take walk-ins at this time. Individuals may call (830) 367-4667 to schedule an appointment.

For more information, please contact us.

All assessments must be paid in advance. No refund for missed session.

Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) - $80.00.

Full Alcohol & Drug Abuse Assessment, In State - $120.00

Full Alcohol & Drug Abuse Assessment, Out of State - $175.00.

RSS provides recovery coaching and support services to individuals with or at-risk of alcohol and drug problems by providing clients both online and face to face options to connect with a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. These services can also be provided prior, during and post outpatient or residential treatment services.

Services include individual coaching, recovery support groups, fun and health recovery activities, housing, transportation, and employment assistance.

For more information, please contact us.

 Services are at no charge and covered by State funding.