A youth coalition and performing arts 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.

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

HYPE is Seeking Talented Youth

If you have a passion or talent that can be used to help children and teens make healthy choices, we want you to join us.

Talents we are seeking:

• Dancers
• Rappers
• Actors
• Singers
• Poets
• D.J.’s

What You Need for Your Audition

• Water bottle and snack for yourself
• Workout clothes and sneakers
• A headshot or recent photo
• A 500-word or less bio answering the following questions. 

1. Who you are.
2. Why you are interested in being in HYPE?
3. How do you plan on contributing your talents?
4. Why would you want to educate your peers about the dangers of drugs and alcohol?

Note: Be prepared to present your essay to an audience!

Please email Joseph Ibarra at [email protected] for more information

Free.

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.

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

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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 who are considered at-risk for substance use.

Youth prevention programs target children in grades 1-5. The curriculum goals are to teach self-worth, and empowerment, and to create a positive and nurturing 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 9-12 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 emotional self-management.

Grades: 9th - 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.

NA is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using (BT p.9).

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Meetings are held in person at ARP.

• Open
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Non-smoking

NA is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using (BT p.9).

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2nd Friday IP Study

5th Friday Speaker Meeting

• Open
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Non-smoking
• Speaker
• Literature Study

SMART Recovery is an abstinence-oriented, not-for-profit organization for individuals with addictive problems. Our self-empowering, free mutual support meetings focus on ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that is self-destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying. SMART Recovery does not use labels like “addict” or “alcoholic.” We teach scientifically validated methods designed to empower you to change and develop a more positive lifestyle. 

In SMART we focus on learning coping skills that work well short- and long-term. We base our ideas on what addiction science has shown to be effective. We have adapted these ideas into SMART’s tools for change. We are not much concerned with the past, except to learn from it. We focus on present-day events and the causes of self-destructive behaviors. We concentrate on what to do about them to achieve a positive lifestyle change, especially in the areas of our lives that are related to harmful addictive behavior.

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This is an open Al-Anon meeting. Families, Friends, and Observers Welcome. Women Only.

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Meetings are held at Coker United Methodist Church.

In the Health & Wellness Portable Building in the back parking lot facing Wurzbach Parkway.

• Women Only
• Open
• Book Study
• Handicap Accessible
• Babysitting available

A part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not. By attending Alateen, teenagers meet other teenagers with similar situations. Alateen is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it.

Alateen is a place where members come together to:

• share experiences, strength, and hope with each other to find effective ways to cope with problems.
• discuss difficulties and encourage one another.
• help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program through the use of the Twelve Steps and Alateen’s Twelve Traditions.

Alateen is NOT a place:

• for teenagers seeking help for drinking or drug problems or a therapy program.
• to complain about parents or anyone else.
• to hangout socially.

• Young people aged 13 to 18.
• Closed Alateen meeting, family and friends only.
• In the Wesley Building, Room 801.
• Babysitting available

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Free.

This is an open meeting.

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism.

Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

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This meeting is held in person at the Coker United Methodist Church in the Health and Wellness Center in the back parking lot.

• Babysitting Available
• Discussion
• Open
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

Open Meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism.

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This is a Hybrid group. Some meetings are held virtually on Zoom and in person at Shearer Hills Baptist Church on the 2nd Floor, Room 205.

Zoom Meeting ID: 816 9893 6541, PW: SOS2020.

• Discussion
• Open
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

There are no dues or fees for AA membership.

Individual Therapy Services for:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Play Therapy
• Adoption-related Family Counseling
• ADHD
• PTSD
• EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Grief Counseling
• Work and Career Issues
• Stress Management
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Addictions, and Recovery, including Pornography and Internet Addiction
• Anger Management and Conflict Resolution
• Life Direction Issues, including faith and spirituality

Ages: 5+.

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Insurance Accepted:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Military One Source

Rates

• Average Cost (per session) $40 - $120
• A sliding scale is available for certain income levels with proof of income.

During this appointment, your provider will focus on you while reviewing and discussing your intake information to assist in formulating a diagnosis and facilitating a successful treatment plan. The provider will work collaboratively with you to come up with recommendations on a successful treatment plan for optimal health.

When the treatment plan includes the use of prescription medication/over-the-counter (OTC)/ or supplement medication, your provider will discuss with you the nature of your disorder, the reason for the medication, and any possible alternative treatments such as advanced treatments.

As part of your treatment plan with medication management, you may be requested to complete certain laboratory testing(s). Depending on the form of treatment indicated or controlled medications prescribed, you will be required by the clinic policy to complete random procedures such as Genetic testing, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electrocardiogram (EKG), Urine Toxicology Screening (typically random and based on provider discretion). You will be required to schedule and maintain a monthly appointment for controlled medication review and follow-ups. Clinician as a standard practice.

Initial psychiatric medication management ranges from 45-60 minutes and follow-up visits range from 20-30 minutes. This is a group practice, and your sessions may be conducted by any of our providers with a specific review of your treatment plan for consistency of care.

Genetic testing may be considered to assist in identifying the medications that may offer you the best chances of recovery. It helps reduce the risk of polypharmacy.

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Recognized as a state leader by the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI), the Center’s Genesis Program offers outpatient and residential services to chronic offenders with identified mental illness or substance addiction. Those enrolled in the program are mandated by county, state and district courts to receive treatment, which includes:

• intensive case management
• psychosocial rehabilitation (individual and group)
• psychiatric medication management
• co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorder (COPSD)
• intervention benefit management assistance

The Genesis residential program provides 90 days of monitoring and treatment at the Mentally Impaired Offender Facility (MIOF). As a participant prepares for discharge, Genesis provides detailed planning for successful completion of probation and re-entry into the community.

Adult offenders with medical or mental impairments.

Criminal Justice referrals only.

Qualifying Diagnosis:

• Bipolar Disorder
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
• Psychotic Disorder
• PTSD
• Anxiety Disorder
• Delusional Disorder
• Any other mental health diagnoses that are severe or persistent in nature.

If not properly treated, substance abuse will result in serious health, relationship, employment, scholastic and legal ramifications. At San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, we believe in wellness and leading a recovered life. We also understand that the road to recovery and sobriety is a long one and that abstaining from alcohol or drug use is just one part of what needs to change in the person. By engaging in our comprehensive addiction treatment program, adolescents and adults who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction can develop the skills needed to not only break the cycle of addiction but to address the entirety of their lives and engage in what must change to maintain life-long happiness and sobriety. 

An integrated Treatment Team approach provides a structured framework in which the patient's progress is measured and monitored. The treatment team is comprised of psychiatrists, internists, individual and family therapists, licensed addiction counselors, psychiatric nurses, dietitians, recreational therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists in substance abuse and addiction. 

Scope of Substance Abuse Treatment Services Include:

• Assessment/Detoxification, a medical and psychological period that frees each patient from alcohol and drugs.
• Individualized treatment planning occurs utilizing laboratory testing, psychological and psychiatric evaluations, and other clinical evaluations. Intensive inpatient program of individual and group therapy and therapeutic community interaction.
• Family therapy programs that provide family members with a greater understanding of their role in the recovery process.
• Living skills such as non-chemical coping, relaxation techniques, problem-solving, assertiveness training, nutrition, and maintaining personal health and fitness.
• Orientation of the patients and their families to self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Alon, Cocaine Anonymous, and other supportive resources.
• Assistance with the transition back to the community and aftercare treatment is included at no extra charge. Referrals are made to self-help groups, private practitioners, sober living facilities, and other outpatient community-based resources.

Daily mental health services include:

• Medication Management
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Therapeutic Recreation Activities Program

We accept most commercial insurances: Tricare, Commercial Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.

This program, referred to as IOP, is for adults ages 18 and older, and focuses on psychiatric concerns, substance abuse/mis-use issues, or both.

IOP is ideal for the patient who has achieved some stability, but continues to need more intensive treatment. While in IOP, patients will continue to work with their medication management professional.

Our ultimate goal, is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where our patients can continue their road to healing.

Weekly visits with a psychiatrist and therapist are NOT included at this level of care. Patients will receive community referrals for these services.

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), is a structured, therapeutic program that assists in transitioning patients from an acute psychiatric setting to a more independent life in the community. The program is designed to increase and maintain the therapeutic gains individuals have made as patients in the hospital. It may also help prevent the need for future hospitalizations. PHP is tailored to meet each individual’s needs and provides direction and tools that each participant can use in their daily lives.

A psychiatrist will meet with each participant at least once a week, or more often if necessary, to provide medication management, assess health issues, and review the progress of the treatment plan. Masters level therapists and an RN/LVN will lead six groups each day. The curriculum rotates to ensure all participants benefit from a broad range of therapeutic topics. 

Program Goals:

• Advanced understanding of Trauma/Stress disorders and how it is affecting their life
• Decrease emotional numbing and avoidance, increase helpful coping, reduce feelings of edginess
• Decrease depression, guilt, shame, and anger, improve day-to-day living

We specialize in the treatment of:

• Trauma (Military, Sexual Trauma, Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence)
• Acute Stress Disorder
• Co-occurring (Trauma/Substance Abuse) Disorders
• Combat and Operational Stress
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Marital and Family Reintegration

Program Highlights:

• Daily Group Therapy including Process, CPT, CBT, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Seeking Safety
• Disease Concept
• Step Study
• Spirituality
• Yoga
• Nutrition Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Individual Therapy weekly

We accept most commercial insurances: Tricare, Commercial Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.

The adult inpatient acute care treatment and substance abuse programs at SABHH help those who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or substance abuse problems. Our psychiatric hospital offers a safe and secure environment, with highly trained, caring, board-certified staff who provide an atmosphere that promotes stabilization and healing.

Our dedicated and caring team works tirelessly to assess, stabilize, and help patients regain the necessary skills to control their emotions and behaviors. Because behavioral health issues vary with every patient, our inpatient psychiatric treatment programs are tailored to meet each individual’s specific needs.

Patients who are 18 and older may enter our adult inpatient mental health & substance use program due to:

• Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia)
• PTSD
• Impulse control disorder
• Suicidal Ideation or attempts
• Self-harm behaviors
• Threatened, attempted, or engaged in physical violence to others
• Substance abuse
• Thought disorders (delusions, hallucinations, paranoia)

Program Specifics

• Group and family therapy sessions
• Recreational and expressive therapies
• Stress management and coping skills
• Life skills
• Patient education to improve understanding of the illness
• Aftercare and discharge planning
• Intensive assessment and evaluation
• Medication management and education
• Art therapy
• Music therapy
• Movement therapy (yoga, tai chi, meditation)

We accept most commercial insurances: Tricare, Commercial Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Behavioral Health Services for PTSD, Depression, Substance Abuse, Sexual Trauma and more

What happens when our warriors need mental and behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment? Active-duty military and their families from San Antonio, South Texas and across the country can rely on the Victory program to help them with a variety of mental health resources.

Victory is a physician-led behavioral health program that caters to the specific and unique needs of our warriors. We use a number of different therapies, including the clinical practice guidelines recommended by the Department of Defense and Veteran’s Administration.

Victory’s mission is to deliver quality care by using cutting-edge science and outcome-based treatments tailored to the needs of each service member we treat. The Victory program helps provide stability and resiliency for those struggling with issues related to:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Depression
• Substance abuse
• Detox
• Sexual trauma
• Combat and non-combat trauma
• General psychiatric challenges
• Crisis stabilization
• Anxiety
• Personality disorder

Behavioral Health Therapy for Military in San Antonio

We help our patients succeed by providing an environment that fosters positive changes through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Prolonged Exposure (PE)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Victory Mental Health Program Specifics:

• Therapy for Trauma
• Substance Abuse Treatment and Detoxification
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Common Issues Treated:

• PTSD
• Military Sexual Trauma
• Crisis Stabilization
• Substance Abuse/Detoxification
• Mental Health Disorders

Free

San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital offers inpatient and partial hospitalization pre-teen and teen mental health programs designed to support young people, ages 9 to 17, who require structured care and monitoring for behavioral conditions or substance abuse.

Our facility provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for the treatment of teen mental illness. Because our team of adolescent specialists recognizes and understands the unique needs of teen patients dealing with emotional and psychological disorders, our youth programs are tailored to the special needs of youth seeking treatment for mental health issues.

A written aftercare plan is developed with the participation of the adolescent and family before release from San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

This includes recommendations for further treatment, as well as educating family members and loved ones on how to support the patient in normal life. To ensure continued support and care, follow-up appointments are also scheduled as needed.

Program Methods:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Nutritional Counseling
• Family Therapy Session
• Individual Therapy

We accept most commercial insurances: Tricare, Commercial Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Patients who visit MedMark San Antonio – Quincy for opiate addiction treatment have access to many different services at our clinic including:

• Methadone or buprenorphine maintenance
• Drug abuse counseling
• Case management services
• Relapse prevention education
• Discharge planning services
• Referrals to other community resources
• Guest medication services

MedMark Treatment Centers specialize in treating opioid addiction. Opioids include a variety of drugs that have similar effects on your mind and body. If you think you have an opioid addiction, contact us. Our staff will help you understand the addictions we treat and provide a referral if needed. The types of medications included in the opioid category include:

• Morphine
• Heroin
• Fentanyl
• Vicodin
• OxyContin

Medication-Assisted Treatment Options

• Methadone Treatment
• Buprenorphine Treatment

Substance Use Counseling Opportunities

• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling

Now accepting Texas Medicaid

Payment Types:

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Commercial Insurance
• Veterans Insurance
• Self Pay

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism.

Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

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This group meets in person at the Episcopal Church of Resurrection.

• Discussion
• Open

NA is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using (BT p.9).

Click here for the latest details on this group.

Click here for Clean Dates Calendar

• Open
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Non-smoking

Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and "have a desire to stop drinking."

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Meetings are held in person at the Marbach Christian Church.

• Closed
• Discussion

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind.

Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.

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Live Virtual Recovery Meeting Wednesday 12:00 PST.

Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and "have a desire to stop drinking."

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Meetings are held in person at the Western Hills Christian Church in the Fellowship Room.

• Big Book
• Closed