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.

Click here to verify your insurance.

Click here for more information or call 888-403-6608.

We accept the following insurance:

• Medicaid - Superior Health Plan
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Tricare
• Christus Health Plan
• Molina Health Care
• TriWest Health Alliance

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 Health Plan
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Tricare
• Christus Health Plan
• Molina Healthcare
• TriWest Healthcare Alliance

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.

Click here for more information or to learn more, call us today at 888-403-6608.

We accept the following insurance:

• Medicaid - Superior Healthcare
• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Tricare
• Christus Health Plan
• Molina Healthcare
• TriWest Healthcare Alliance

ARP connects addicts with services, resources, and each other.

ARP offers:

• Free Narcan and Narcan training for friends and family of addicts, as well as places of business that wish to add it to their first aid kits
• education for the general public on addiction and the stigma around it
• meeting space for peer counseling and peer support groups.

Click here for meetings dates and times

ARP is proud to be an approved community service provider for Bexar County. We understand the importance of giving back to the community and are honored to be able to provide a platform for individuals to complete their community service hours.

If you are interested in learning more about completing community service hours at ARP, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Whether a reoccurring meeting or a one time function ARP wants to help support those helping the community by offering some of the lowest meeting rates in town!

ARP is the perfect facility for meetings of 2-40 people. Featuring a Kitchenette for foods to warmed and served, plenty of coffee and chairs. Book your next meeting with us!

Please contact us at [email protected] 

A Recovery Place will cater to groups centered in recovery from the disease of addiction including Narcotics Anonymous, Nar-Anon, CODA and any other recovery program or relatable groups in the community.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Christ-Centered Healing Program for Mothers and Children.

Women with Children is a unique program offered by the Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas, located in San Antonio, Texas specifically designed to provide support and healing for women with children.

We understand the challenges faced by mothers who are seeking to overcome life-controlling issues, and we are here to offer hope and restoration.

Healing Together

In our program, women with children aged 3 months to 5 years old embark on a transformative journey of recovery. Our Christ-centered program spans an entire year, allowing both mothers and children to heal together.

As mothers participate in the San Antonio Women’s program during the day, they have the privilege of spending their afternoons and evenings at home with their children in a loving and supportive family-style environment.

Childcare on Campus

We prioritize the well-being and development of your children. While you engage in the program, your little ones will be in the care of our state-licensed day-care facility, First Steps Learning Center. Our dedicated staff ensures that your children receive nurturing care and a safe, stimulating environment for their growth.

Click here to watch a video of the First Steps Learning Center

Empowering Opportunities

Our program extends beyond therapy and counseling. We believe in equipping women with the necessary tools to rebuild their lives. As part of the program, you will have access to educational classes, spiritual edification, chapel services, recreational activities, and vocational skills-building opportunities. Our goal is to empower you with the skills and resources needed to thrive in all areas of life.

Finding Hope

If you know a mother in need of hope and healing, we are here to help. Contact us directly at (210) 319-1325 to learn more about the Women with Children program and how we can support her on the path to recovery.

The funds generated from any work done in Phase 1 and 2 go to ATCOT to help in the operation of the program.

This is one of the many ways we are able to offer the program tuition free during the first two Phases.

Aside from the $1,500 induction fee, tuition is not charged until the third phase of the program, after a student has gained employment.

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.