At the Bexar County Reentry Center, we believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to overcome the things that brought them into the criminal justice system. Everyone deserves a second chance to realize their full potential and to become a happy, fulfilled, productive citizen. Programs available through the center can increase a formerly incarcerated persons’ level of employability, help them obtain higher levels of education or vocational training, and give them pride of ownership in our community.

This program is for formerly incarcerated individuals who need resources to successfully transition back into the community.

Free

The FRC service family members of the incarcerated and individuals formerly incarcerated with:

• Assistance with basic needs (food, clothing, transportation, ID cards, etc.
• Employment assistance through job readiness, and job referrals.
•  Regular support group meetings.
• Substance recovery classes.
• Chaplaincy services.
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Mental health counseling.
• Public utilities assistance (when funding is available).
• Parenting classes.
• Anger management classes.
• Art therapy for victims of domestic violence.

• Identification
• Proof of incarceration

Family Service Association offers numerous professional counseling services including: Individual, Couples, Family, Group, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Consultations.

We also provide specialty educational groups such as Anger Management and Domestic Violence Prevention designed to help maintain personal wellness. Services are offered locally in the San Antonio metropolitan area and our rural locations. The services are provided through a combination of at-home and office-based visits. Our licensed counselors are available days, evenings, Saturdays, and by special appointment.

Our counseling professionals provide services to include working with children, youth, families, and seniors. Our team has many specialized skills to successfully address a wide range of counseling needs. Services are offered for both short and long-term depending on individual needs. We are available to assist with the following:
• Anger Management
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Grief Support
• LGBT Issues
• Life Skills
• Parenting
• Relapse Prevention
• Relationships
• Stress
• Substance Abuse
• Victimization from Crime
• And more!

Funding is provided by United Way, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Client Fees, School Districts, Medicaid, Private Contracts, Private Insurance, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant, and Office of Attorney General (OAG) Grant.

A unique pilot program created to help reduce the number of child abuse incidences on the westside. Councilwoman Gonzales, along with Family Service Association, developed the Promotoras Child Abuse Prevention Program. The pilot uses a peer-to-peer mentor model, allowing trained community members known as Promotoras, also parents in the same targeted zip code areas, to provide valuable in-home healthcare education to at-risk families. The goal is to increase parental and child nurturing skills to ensure the health aThe grant allowed ten residents in the 78207 zip code area to participate in the Promotoras Program. All ten completed their required certification hours, and received their diplomas.

Residents in 78207 zip code

Call to verify eligibility.

Every Sunday we take a team to Haven for hope to preach the gospel, equip and train people for re-entry into the workforce and typical living, get people connected with churches and take snacks and donations every week.

Clients must attend the regular STC 101 at Serve the City, serve with our team in some capacity prior to enrolling and get badged through the haven process.

Haven requires a $6 background check.

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:

• 9-month Parenting Education
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Home Visitations

Support Services:

• Nutrition Services and Education
• Access to Health and Dental Services
• Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:

• Adult Education
• Workforce Pathways
• College Technical Assistance and Support
• Financial Literacy
• Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:

• Zip codes 78207, 78228, 78237, 78204, 78221, 78211
• Bexar County

Catholic Charities’ Counseling Center offers free and low-cost counseling services in San Antonio and surrounding areas, providing the support needed to assist individuals and families with their mental and emotional well being.

Working with clients of various backgrounds and experience, our Catholic Charities' Counseling Center located in San Antonio, provides a safe and warm environment for individuals and families to embrace their lives and develop the necessary problem solving skills to cope with overwhelming situations.

To provide for those that may not live within San Antonio, the Brazos Extendidos Counseling Program is a site-based counseling program which extends our counseling services into rural areas throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio’s 19 counties.

We provide affordable counseling services to anyone in need, the Catholic Charities’ Counseling Center, along with the Brazos Extendidos Counseling Program, offer individual and group counseling sessions in a number of areas, to include, but not limited to the following:

• Child-Adolescent-Adult and Family Counseling
• Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
• Anger Management
• Domestic Violence
• Grief & Loss Therapy (Bereavement)
• Marriage Counseling and Reconciliation
• Parenting and Play Therapy for Children
• Post-Traumatic Stress Therapy (for PTSD)
• Recovery from Sexual Abuse/Sexuality Issues

Counseling services are offered to both the insured and uninsured. Most insurance providers are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. If you do not have insurance or counseling is not covered by your insurance provider, Catholic Charities’ Counseling Center can utilize an income-based sliding scale fee system, allowing you to receive affordable counseling services regardless of your income level.

Counseling services are provided to children 4 years of age and older, adolescents, adults and families who reside within Bexar County and designated rural areas of the San Antonio Archdiocese.

For questions about counseling services or to schedule an appointment please call (210) 377-1133.

• Resident of Bexar County
• Over 4 years old

Some insurance accepted.
Income-based sliding-scale fee system.

The Crisis-Respite Residential Center provides a brief period of rest and recovery to families who need temporary placement to rejuvenate from the daily challenges that come with caring for a child with mental health needs. Qualified mental health professionals tailor services to the child’s specific needs and keep the child on his/her on-going recovery program.

The CHCS Crisis-Respite Residential Center is a safe, structured, nurturing environment for children that provides therapeutic care for the child and respite for the child’s caregivers on a short-term basis. Services include:

• Individualized therapy
• Group therapy
• Recreation / physical exercise
• Emotional regulation skills
• Life skills
• Coping skills
• Community participation
• Stress management
• Social skills
• Anger management
• Referral for services
• Aftercare follow up

Our San Antonio location focuses on adolescent Outpatient Services, as well as evaluation and drug testing.

Clients must be age 13-18 years and motivated for treatment.

We accept most insurances, Medicaid, TRICARE, and state funding for those who meet eligibility.

We offer the following classes:

• DWI
• Anger management
• Theft
• Life skills
• Resume building
• Computer classes

We endeavor to partner with local school districts and community colleges to provide higher levels of education.

Formerly incarcerated.

We offer the following classes: DWI, anger management, theft , life skills, resume building and computer classes. We endeavor to partner with local school districts and community colleges to provide higher levels of education.

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:

• 9-month Parenting Education
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Home Visitations

Support Services:

• Nutrition Services and Education
• Access to Health and Dental Services
• Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:

• Adult Education
• Workforce Pathways
• College Technical Assistance and Support
• Financial Literacy
• Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:

• Zip codes 78207, 78228, 78237, 78204, 78221, 78211
• Bexar County

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:
• 9-month Parenting Education
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Home Visitations

Support Services:
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Access to Health & Dental Services
• Access to Mental Health Services & ECI
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:
• Adult Education
• Workforce Pathways
• College Technical Assistance and Support
• Financial Literacy
• Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:
• Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:
• Zip codes 78207, 228, 237, 204, 221, 211
• Bexar County

Family Service Association offers numerous professional counseling services including: Individual, Couples, Family, Group, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Consultations.

We also provide specialty educational groups such as Anger Management and Domestic Violence Prevention designed to help maintain personal wellness. Services are offered locally in the San Antonio metropolitan area and our rural locations. The services are provided through a combination of at-home and office-based visits. Our licensed counselors are available days, evenings, Saturdays, and by special appointment.

Our counseling professionals provide services to include working with children, youth, families, and seniors. Our team has many specialized skills to successfully address a wide range of counseling needs. Services are offered for both short and long-term depending on individual needs. We are available to assist with the following:

• Anger Management
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Grief Support
• LGBT Issues
• Life Skills
• Parenting
• Relapse Prevention
• Relationships
• Stress
• Substance Abuse
• Victimization from Crime
• And more!

Funding is provided by United Way, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Client Fees, School Districts, Medicaid, Private Contracts, Private Insurance, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant, and Office of Attorney General (OAG) Grant.

Awaaz advocates provide educational materials, conduct workshops, and participate in panel discussions to promote healthy relationships and awareness of family violence within the local community.

• To educate and empower South Asians in crisis so that they confront their problems and feel comfortable accessing existing services.
• To provide peer support, information, and advocacy to our clients to help them make an informed choice of the lives they lead.
• To reduce the incidence of family violence in the South Asian community by providing education to all on issues of family violence in community forums and discussions.

It is difficult to ignore the many problems families face on a daily basis. Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) provides individual and family counseling, short-term pediatric and adolescent psychiatric services, and low-cost parent education classes for youth and their families.

Assessments may be available, as needed, for temporary and voluntary short-term residential care at The Bridge Emergency Shelter, where residents have access to psychiatric services.

Counseling Services: We work with families experiencing a variety of behavioral and emotional crises, including but not limited to: parent-child conflicts, anxiety, substance abuse, runaways, truancy, emotional control issues and anger management.

We are an approved site for Bexar County Juvenile Probation and the Department of Family and Protective Services mandated counseling.

Community Psychiatric Clinic: The RMYA Community Psychiatric Clinic provides short-term psychiatric services in conjunction with individual child and family counseling, for community children waiting to be seen by a private psychiatrist. Our counselors partner with psychiatric residents from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, to provide evaluations and follow-up assessments for children coping with mental health issues that could lead to abuse, hospitalization, or the breakdown of the family unit.
RMYA also provides referrals for long-term psychiatric care when necessary.

Parenting Classes: Our agency offers the Becoming a Love and Logic Parent training course. The seven week Becoming a Love and Logic Parent program was developed by Jim Fay, Charles Fay, PhD., and Foster W. Cline, M.D., of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc., in Golden, Colorado.

Emergency Shelter Services: Is your family constantly fighting? Does your home feel out-of-control and chaotic? Do you feel like running away is your only option? You are not alone! RMYA offers shelter services for youth 5 to 17 years age. Please call our office for further information at (210) 340-7971.

To make an appointment, please call 210-340-7971.

All counseling services are offered to the community on a sliding scale.

Parenting Classes are $7 each, or $35 when pre-registering for the whole course.

We accept Community First Medicaid, Traditional Medicaid, and Superior Health Medicaid. We also accept Master Card and Visa.

Providing Counseling services for Child Loss, Miscarriage, Infertility Issues, Family Counseling, Divorce, Adopting, Fostering, Chronic Illness, Cancer, First Responders, Veterans, Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Self-Esteem, Adolescents, Young Adults, and more!

Call to verify eligibility.

Our Violence Intervention Program is one of only two State-certified Batterers Intervention Programs in Bexar County. Classes offer a comprehensive curriculum for both male and female perpetrators of domestic violence.

The VIP program consists of group therapy for men and women who perpetrate domestic and family violence. VIP curriculum allows perpetrators to take responsibility for their abusive behavior and teaches them the fundamentals of a healthy, non-violent relationship. It is designed to cover different aspects of violence and family abuse.

If you are ready to end your abusive behavior, join one of our groups. The program consists of 20 group sessions that meet on a weekly basis for two hours. If you are interested in joining, please set an appointment.

All service are offered in English and Spanish.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (210) 930-3669, ext. 2101 or 2102.

Participation in the VIP program is open to the public as well as persons referred by the court, CPS, probation office, or parole office.

Initial evaluation $25. This is a two hour appointment to complete paperwork and meet one-on-one with a professional counselor.

Group sessions $25 per session. The total amount of sessions is 20.

As a confidence coach, counselor, and consultant my work is God-centered around the belief that each and every person is born with a unique purpose. My mission and passion are to chaperone you into the unique purpose for which you were born! Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23

$75 per hour

Course participants will gain a thorough understanding of the emotion of anger as it relates to learned behavior, brain chemistry and subconscious imagery. Topics include: identifying and defining negative emotions, sources of anger, mind-brain connections, anger logs, addiction cycles, wrong strategies, methods for controlling anger, relationship types, the importance of a higher power, insightful concepts and tools for overcoming negative anger.

Life Skills for Living's Anger Management class is Bexar County Court approved.

Must be at least 12 years old.

• Six-hour Saturday accelerated class: $60.00
• One-on-one in person class: $60.00 session. (number of sessions determined by client and facilitator).
• Two-hour group class: $25.00 per class. (typically requires four classes to complete program).
• Six-hour online Anger Management class: $50.00.

Art Therapy Is a form of psychotherapy based on the process of creating visual images through drawing, painting, sculpting, and the use of other art materials. In art therapy, emotions and thoughts are expressed symbolically through the creation of personal imagery. Art bypasses verbal defenses and limitations, allowing for insight to occur in a non-threatening way. The art produced can be reflected upon, and with guidance from the art therapist, one can explore the meaning of the images and work through areas of conflict and distress.

We currently only accept the following insurances:
• TX Medicaid
• Community First
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna Better Health of TX
• Optum

Please call for private-pay fees.

All behavior has meaning. It is a way of communicating feelings and needs. So-called problem behavior is one way a child expresses conflict, which is difficult to conceptualize and verbalize. A child can channel and give conceptual form to negative feelings and behaviors through working with art materials. The clarification and responses of an art therapist facilitates the child’s awareness of patterns, intentions, and the meaning of behavior.

A child-centered approach curriculum addresses social and developmental issues for children and teens in the foster care system. This curriculum incorporates culturally-rooted concepts and values of each individual through indigenous teachings, writings, and expressive modalities.

In addition, clients will have the opportunity to learn meditation, guided imagery, and the calming effects of quieting the mind through meditation techniques.

Licensed professional counselors provide confidential psychotherapy sessions to individuals, families, and in group settings to those who are experiencing behavioral, social, or challenging situations as it relates to being in the foster care system. Counseling session objectives are to strengthen personal awareness, nurture, heal, foster positive social changes, improve family communication, and expand and deepen their personal skills needed to help cope with the challenges that come from being the foster care system.

We currently only accept the following insurances:
• TX Medicaid
• Community First
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna Better Health of TX
• Optum

Please call for private-pay fees.

A supportive art therapy group in which children participate in structured art activities designed to help them identify and express their feelings. This support group enhances their social and problem solving skills, increase self-esteem, build self confidence, learn ways to reduce anxiety and conflict, re-direct negative thinking, and develop appropriate strategies for coping with life’s struggles and help them to make positive choices. Groups will be formed in the spring and will meet (on average) for 8 sessions.

Groups are available for ages 10-12.

We currently only accept the following insurances:
• TX Medicaid
• Community First
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna Better Health of TX
• Optum

Please call for private-pay fees.

These are classes for personal development, growth, and abundant living.

No eligibility requirements.

Free.

Steven Flint is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who served as an Iraq combat Veteran.

In therapy, feeling comfortable with your therapist is essential in making therapeutic progress. Balanced Counseling provides transparency, honesty, and a non-judgmental, confidential, and relaxing environment.

Balanced Counseling uses a client centered approach, CBT, and solution focused therapy to encourage my clients to identify the strengths that lie within them. We have experience in helping people with depression, PTSD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and anger management. We have experience working with teenagers, adults, Veterans, first responders, and the geriatric population.

CCC offers a plethora of seminars and workshops all designed to aid in the day to day struggles of fathering. There is no subject that is off-limits. Be a part and share your expertise.

Free.