The following are some tools available to assist you in your healing journey. Contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.

• 365 Days of Healing - Click here to subscribe to these daily inspirational emails.
• GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
• Web Healing offers grief discussion boards where you can talk with others who are grieving or browse recommended books on grief.
• The Compassionate Friends - Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause), or you are helping those who have gone through this life-altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the grieving process as a parent.
• AARP will help you find articles, discussions, and helpful information on dealing with end-of-life care, the challenges faced by caregivers, and how to deal with grief after a loss.
• When Families Grieve - This guide was created by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street.
• Click here for helpful children's books.
• Advice from author Judith Acosta who helps counsel parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain in a variety of situations, including the death of a loved one. 

In the Spring of 2022 our  Children’s Cancer Support Center opened it’s doors  to address this problem directly by providing special programming that offers cancer support groups, bereavement support groups, educational workshops, health and wellness support, resources and referrals as well as social activities for families. It’s the city’s first cancer support center exclusively for children. 

Our programs are designed to empower parents by providing them with the tools necessary to improve their social connections, give them sense of control and provide a holistic approach to help them navigate their child’s cancer diagnosis. We believe that this will improve the lives and the health and wellness of both the body and mind. 

We know that it takes a community to overcome the challenges that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis. For families that are feeling alone or isolated due to their child’s diagnosis, we believe that  they will  find the support they need when they come to the Children’s Cancer Support Center. 

The Children’s Cancer Support Center provides resources and support for families that have a child diagnosed with cancer by taking a holistic approach to help in all areas including mental and social factors affecting the entire family. 

Programs offered at the center include the following:

• Mental Health Support Services - support and networking groups for cancer families and bereaved cancer families
• Resources & Referrals - connecting members to other services in the community
• Health and wellness programs- through strategic partnerships with the community
• Educational Workshops - presentations by experts in their field
• Social Activities - fun social events for children and their families
• Financial Assiatnce-Financial assistance may be available for families who have a child undergoing active treatment.

Calendar of events can be viewed here.

To qualify, families must have a child who has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment in San Antonio.

Application can be found here.

Services are provided for FREE and at no cost to families of children diagnosed with cancer.

A very special group for parents who have lost a child of any age (child or adult). It is an open group welcoming any parent seeking support through this tender and powerful time. Members of the group work hard to honor their sorrow, and at the same time discover hope and meaning in their lives.

A very special group for parents who have lost a child of any age (child or adult). 

Location: Click for a map AHUMC Parlor

This group of men 65 and older, invite you to join them for lunch and fellowship as you grieve the loss of your wife. This ongoing group will focus on the different characteristics grieving men share, including, coping with loneliness. It is a place to honor your wife while moving towards a renewed and meaningful life.

Facilitated by  Molly O'Phelan, Bereavement Coordinator at Porter Loring Mortuary.

Helping you and your family through difficult times by providing holistic care and an ear to listen.

Support through Hardships

We offer support in daily living and at times of need or crisis. We always want to hear from members when life changes occur. We hope that we can walk with you through the difficult task of making sense of life’s challenges and finding a way forward. You are not alone.

Hospital Visits

When you or a loved one are at your most vulnerable, we want to be a place where you can turn for support. If you know about a procedure beforehand, let us know so we can care for you.

Spiritual Guidance

When you need to help on your spiritual journey or find yourself in a spiritual rut, we're here for you. Growing as a disciple of Christ involves questioning. We welcome the skeptics, the outcasts, and the excluded, and hope to help you find your home here.

Referrals

While we desire to be there for you during all parts of your life, sometimes other professional services might be able to better meet your needs. When this is the case, we strive to connect you with the appropriate services. Let us know what type of help you need, and we will point you in the right direction.

Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in participating congregations. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers respectively. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching on a monthly basis.

Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.

Free

This group is open to women 60 and older who have lost a husband and would like to join with other women in a journey of sharing, comfort, and healing. "Women in Grief" will provide you a safe place to explore the roots of your grief, learn ways to express and cope with it, and move on to a more refreshed and renewed life when you are ready.

Facilitated by Darwin Huartson M.Div, BCC, the Bereavement Coordinator

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.

Mind Your Self is proud to provide quality mental health and wellness care to everyone in our community.

Some groups stand out because they are more vulnerable than others, have unique challenges or needs, or are underserved in the San Antonio area. Our providers have the experience and training to deal with many of these concerns and look forward to working with you!

Veterans, Military Personnel, and their Families

• We take Tricare, we have extended evening and Saturday hours, and telehealth visits are available. Please, don’t be a statistic. We can help.

LGBTQIA+

• We can help LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families seeking assessments for Puberty Suppression; Hormone Therapy, and/or Gender Affirmation Surgery

Elder and Geriatric

• One in four adults ages 65 and older experiences a mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or dementia, according to the American Psychological Association.

Click here to learn more about each group

Click here for fees & payment options

It’s no wonder that 50% of children and 42% of adolescents in foster care have significant mental health issues or disorders. Life in foster care is unpredictable. Understandably, kids struggle with the instability, uncertainty, and questions that come with being away from their biological family and moving to foster families.

We are here to give help and hope whether you are:

• A child placement agency (CPA)
• Foster parents
• A residential treatment center
• Child Protective Services (CPS)
• The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS)

Our Services

• Diagnostic Interview Examination
• Engagement Activity
• Assessment
• Case Management
• Diagnostic Interview Examination
• Family Partner Supports
• Counseling
• Rehabilitative & Skills Training
• Medication Training and Support
• Parent Support Group
• Crisis Intervention
• Housing
• Employment & Education
• Forensic Services

Click here to learn more about our services

We accept STAR, CHIP, PLUS, and all Medicaid/Medicare Insurances.

At The Village Life Center, our overall goal is to reduce, minimize, or avoid other outside interventions (such as school expulsion or even prison) and see improvements in the student’s grades, ability to pay attention, school attendance, learning, and overall happiness and sense of accomplishment.

We are honored to partner with you to make a difference in these student’s lives.

Our Services

• Diagnostic Interview Examination
• Engagement Activity
• Assessment
• Case Management
• Diagnostic Interview Examination
• Family Partner Supports
• Counseling
• Rehabilitative & Skills Training
• Medication Training and Support
• Parent Support Group
• Crisis Intervention
• Housing
• Employment & Education
• Forensic Services

Click here to learn more about our services

We accept STAR, CHIP, PLUS, and all Medicaid/Medicare Insurances.

Hummingbird Hospice employs the most highly skilled care team to tend to patients' needs and requests. Patients of all ages experiencing the final stage of life will benefit from the specialized services of our interdisciplinary team, such as physician orders and plan of care review, registered nursing visits, certified nurse aide visits for assistance with daily living, medical social workers, spiritual counselors, and trained volunteers. 

Click on each link below to learn more

• Physician Services
• Nursing Care, Pain & Symptom Management
• Bereavement & Grief Support
• Medical Social Services
• Spiritual Services
• Medical Equipment, & Medical Supplies

Our Services include:

• On-call Hospice Support
• Pain Management
• Symptom Management
• Medication Coordination
• Registered Hospice Nurses Visits
• Nurse Aid visits
• Hospice Team visits
• Volunteer visits
• Bereavement Services

Click here to learn more about our services

Wings of Hope Sponsored Programs:

• Volunteer Program
• We Honor Veterans, Valor Program
• Homemaker Program
• Bereavement and Grief Program
• Student Internship
• Oasis Program
• Art Therapy
• Hummingbird's Pet Program

Click here to learn more about our programs

Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in participating congregations. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers respectively. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching on a monthly basis.

Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.

Click here to learn more about Stephen Ministry.

If you would like to receive confidential Christian care from a Stephen Minister, contact Steve Greefkens at 210-852-6096 or Joyce Dobrowolski at 210-240-7388.

If you are interested in being a Stephen Minister, contact Angie Smith at 210-685-9135 at [email protected].

Free

Bright Moments is a program of care specifically designed for patients with end-stage dementia (ESD). It is based
on the belief that more can be done for and with dementia & Alzheimer’s patients to generate positive outcomes.

The Bright Moments program is an innovative & non-pharmacological approach supported by research, which shows these types of therapy methods to be more beneficial than traditional methods of medication interventions.

Bright Moments – Points of Light Kit:

• Music Device and Headphones — Loaded with patient-specific music favorites.
• Weighted Blanket — Clinical studies have shown that this produces comfort when managing agitated or unsettled behavior. Simulates the feeling of a hug.
• Chart A Life — to capture special moments and preserve patient memories.
• Memory-enhancing aroma therapies
• Therapeutic Companion Bear
• Specialized Utensils
• Specialized Care Products

Click here to watch a Bright Moments Program video and learn more

The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient’s individual needs for pain management and symptom control. The team usually consists of:

• The patient’s physician
• Hospice physician (or medical director)
• Nurses
• Home health aides
• Social workers
• Clergy or other counselors
• Trained volunteers
• Speech, physical, and occupational therapists, if needed

Services provided:

• Pain and Symptom Management
• Counseling and Supportive Services
• Spiritual Counseling
• Therapy Services
• Personal Care/Home Health Aide Services
• Volunteer Services
• Supplies, Medication, and Durable Medical
• Equipment Related to the Life-Limiting Illness
• Continuous Care
• Inpatient Services
• Respite Care Services
• Sweet Dreams Program
• Bright Moments Program

Sweet Dreams is based upon the belief that compassionate presence and provision of a care plan devoted to end-of-day sleep rituals and comfort can result in enhanced patient satisfaction. The Sweet Dreams service is provided in the hours leading up to bedtime.

Services Provided under Sweet Dreams Care:
• Hand and Foot gentle touch techniques
• PM Care (face wash, foot soak, nail care, mouth care, etc.)
• Aromatherapy
• Sound and/or music therapy
• Gentle spa approach, (Low lights, spa music, fountains, soft words, slow approach)

Click here to learn more

Hospice professionals across the country focus on a single purpose: to provide comfort and support at the end of life. That’s why America’s hospice professionals are on a mission to learn how to serve Veterans through the challenges they may be facing from illness, isolation, or traumatic life experiences.

America’s Veterans have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country. Now it is time that we step up, acquire the necessary skills, and fulfill our mission to serve these men and women with the dignity they deserve.

Regardless of the situation, it is a priority of the We Honor Veterans program to ensure that all Veterans receive compassionate, quality care at the end of life.

Bristol Hospice gratefully offers education and assistance to Veterans regarding their hospice benefits.

Please contact us to learn more.

I work with clients who may be experiencing:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Communication issues with family or friends

After completing an intake/biopsychosocial, we will develop a plan with goals and objectives to help improve your symptoms. Most of my clients see a gradual improvement within the first month of regular visits. The goal is to promote positive change in your life!

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy:

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive
• Emotionally Focused
• Feminist
• Interpersonal
• Multicultural
• Narrative
• Person-Centered
• Strength-Based

Insurance

• Aetna
• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Harvard Pilgrim
• Oscar Health
• UMR
• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
• Out of Network

Fees

• Individual Sessions $75
• Couple Sessions $125
• Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
• Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

I work with clients who may be experiencing:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Communication issues with family or friends

After completing an intake/biopsychosocial, we will develop a plan with goals and objectives to help improve your symptoms. Most of my clients see a gradual improvement within the first month of regular visits. The goal is to promote positive change in your life!

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy:

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Feminist
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Strength-Based

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Harvard Pilgrim
Oscar Health
UMR
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

Fees

Individual Sessions $75
Couple Sessions $125
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Stressors from inside the family and from without can disrupt and fracture relationships. Family therapy is a way of repairing relations and improving dynamics.

With the help of a skilled counselor, each family member is encouraged to express and explore his or her thoughts, emotions, and reactions.

Bible-based Counseling Available

Healthcare insurance we are currently accepting:

• Aetna    
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)  
• Oxford
• Oscar
• United Healthcare

Private Pay:

• Individual Session (60 min)  $100
• Initial Session Assessment Intake (75 min)   $150
• Family or Couples Therapy (60 min)  $125
• Group Therapy (60 min) $60 per attendee (minimum 3)

We believe that every individual should have equal access to mental healthcare regardless of background or financial circumstances. We may be able to offer a Sliding Scale rate to those who qualify. Please inquire with your therapist.

Individual therapy, also known as counseling or psychotherapy, is an empowering journey of self-awareness and growth.

In one-on-one sessions with your therapist, you will explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors guiding your life.

Bible-based Counseling Available

Insurance we are currently accepting:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)  
• Oxford   
• Oscar    
• United Healthcare

Private Pay:

• Individual Session (60 min)   $100
• Initial Session Assessment Intake (75 min)  $150
• Family or Couples Therapy (60 min)  $125
• Group Therapy (60 min)  $60 per attendee (minimum 3)

We believe that every individual should have equal access to mental healthcare regardless of background or financial circumstances. We may be able to offer a Sliding Scale rate to those who qualify. Please inquire with your therapist.

During this most difficult but meaningful part of life’s journey, THE MEDICAL TEAM hospice is at hand, providing experienced, skilled hospice services, with compassion and respect, at home. We honor the life of our patients, while offering families much-needed assistance and support. Hospice is a way to continue life’s journey with the best quality of life and the best care possible. h Hospice care is available throughout our Texas locations and includes:

• Personal care, tailored to the patient’s and family’s ever-changing needs
• Dedicated, trained caregivers
• Support for the family’s journey
• Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in participating congregations. Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

Male and female Stephen Ministers are paired with male and female Care Receivers respectively. Confidentiality is key to the ministry. Stephen Ministers receive support through supervision, continuing education, and coaching on a monthly basis.

Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.

Free

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.

Helping patients understand what happens after their physician has diagnosed a life-limiting illness is a standard educational component when consulting families. We educate clients about facts and myths of hospice care so they have a better understanding of the condition and how to deal with it.

Hospice Services Include:

• Aide Services
• Bereavement Counseling
• Medications as Related to Hospice Diagnosis
• Nursing Services
• Physician Services
• Social Worker Support Services
• Spiritual Care Services
• Volunteer Services

You may have heard that grief goes through different stages. The reality is that grief is unique for every person, and there is no “right way” to grieve. Whether you've just experienced a loss or it's been years and you're struggling to move forward, here's how Ellie can help. 

• Provide you with a safe place to decompress and talk about your grief. 
• Help you to accept the death of your loved one and acknowledge your pain. 
• Discuss the future and how you can adjust to life without your loved one. 
• Get treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues. 
• Guide you in how you can care for your well-being and cope with your loss. 
• Find a support system and work through withdrawal, isolation, and loneliness. 
• Address feelings of self-blame, regret, anger, denial, and shock. 
• Help you remember and honor your loved one without experiencing trauma. 

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Individual therapy is the foundation of mental health care. It's where you and your therapist will dig into your past, dreams, goals, and pains and work together to find solutions. Here is how Ellie can support you with individual therapy.

• Strategize how to change harmful thought patterns and behaviors. 
• Improve interpersonal skills and build strong connections with others.
• Discover and fall in love with your authentic self – both outside and in. 
• Receive treatment for disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, or ADHD.
• Build trust with your therapist and find your safe place to talk and decompress.
• Set achievable short-term and long-term goals for your healing journey. 
• Cope with difficult life situations, such as a divorce, death, job loss, or trauma.
• Establish healthy boundaries in relationships, work, and other areas.

Ellie's Promise for Your Mental Health Care

• We find innovative solutions that work: Every therapist at Ellie is determined to help you shatter any obstacles in your path. We’re not afraid to push the envelope and think outside the box to help you heal. 
• Your care is 100% confidential: We will never betray your trust. Anything you say during sessions is between just you and your therapist. 
• We value what makes you, you: We don't want to change who you are or make you conform to who society says you need to be. Authenticity is a core value at Ellie. We want to help the real you shine.  
• Your comfort matters to us: Therapy can be tough. We want to make your sessions as comfortable as possible. Our offices are designed with your healing in mind. Or consider teletherapy if it's the most comfortable for you!

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care

Hospice focuses on caring, not curing and in most cases care is provided in the patient's home. Hospice care also is provided in freestanding hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.

The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient's individual needs for pain management and symptom control.

Among its major responsibilities, the interdisciplinary hospice team:

• Manages the patient’s pain and symptoms; 
• Assists the patient with the emotional psychosocial and spiritual aspects of dying; 
• Provides needed drugs, medical supplies, and equipment; 
• Coaches the family on how to care for the patient; 
• Delivers special services like speech and physical therapy when needed; 
• Makes short-term inpatient care available when pain or symptoms become too difficult to manage at home, or the caregiver needs respite time; and 
• Provides bereavement care and counseling to surviving family and friends.