GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.

GriefShare also offers short daily email messages that encourage, inspire, and provide practical information. Click here to sign up.

Click here to find this group's most current dates and times.

Cost of workbook is $25.00 and scholarships are available.

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

At Abundant Hospice, our services extend to the family and friends who have been caring for their loved one even up to the end. Coping with the grief of losing someone, even after a long-term illness, can be devastating, which is why we offer bereavement support to all who are affected.

The passing of a close friend or family member affects everyone differently, but these are some feelings you might experience:

• Denial
• Disbelief
• Anger
• Confusion
• Sadness
• Shock

Bereavement Counselor

At Abundant Hospice Care, we offer personalized bereavement support for our patients’ families and all who are affected by the loss. You can access our counselors for group support or if you need one-on-one counseling. We are here for you

Grief Share is intended for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

It consists of a 13-week curriculum including videos, group discussion, and workbook assignments. The 13-week sequence will be repeated in the future. Participants can join at any time during the sequence. 

For more information or to register, call 210-545-2300 or email [email protected]. 

Table Talk™ Color Me Camo is a peer-to-peer support group program specifically designed for women Veterans.

The purpose of the program is to empower women Veterans by facilitating meaningful conversations between peers and by forging strong bonds between women Veterans in their local communities.

Table Talk™ Color Me Camo focuses on identifying and addressing barriers women Veterans face on the path to positive change, through structured interaction with trained facilitators and fellow peers.
 
All Table Talk™ weekly peer support sessions are led by trained women Veteran volunteers or Grace After Fire outreach staff.

The program provides educational materials and activities that promote:

• Self-knowledge
• Self-understanding
• Self-development
• Self-renewal for the woman Veteran

Group topic discussions include:

• Self-analysis
• Self-development
• Relationships
• Life Management
• Community Resources

Click here to join a Table Talk Group

Women Veterans

Free

Hospice is an appropriate course of care for terminally ill patients in the last six months of their lives, at a time when curative treatments are no longer an option.

Hospice caregivers help patients manage their illness and remain as comfortable as possible in their environment. The goal of hospice is symptom management rather than treatment or recovery. Hospice care complements the guidance of a patient’s physician.

Hospice helps ease the burden of families caring for patients during this time.

When is someone ready for Hospice care?

• At the recommendation of their physician
• When diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and when symptoms are no longer responding to a curative treatment
• If you feel that your loved one may qualify for hospice services, please call one of our offices to discuss hospice eligibility and specific health conditions.

Care Locations

Our goal is to provide hospice services in the environment that best meets the needs of the individual patient, caregiver, and other family members. To that end, we provide care in whatever setting our patient calls home:

• Personal Home – When possible and desired, we help our patients remain at home during their terminal illness. Whether care is provided in the patient’s home or a caregiver’s home, our team of professionals and volunteers makes sure that the appropriate equipment and supplies are placed in the residence so that it is as comfortable and well-equipped as possible.                  
• Nursing, Assisted, and Independent Living Facilities – When caring for a patient who resides in a nursing home, an assisted living, or an independent living facility, our hospice team complements the services and skills of the facility staff and works with that staff to care for the patient. In addition, we offer our full spectrum of support services to the patient’s family.

The hospice care team that we bring to our  clients and their families includes:

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Social Workers
• Therapists
• Patient’s physician
• Hospice medical director
• Home health aides
• Bereavement counselors
• Chaplains
• Volunteers

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 is a place where children, teens, adults, families, and couples can be vulnerable, enhance strengths, continue the journey of creating alignment, and discuss all that lies in gray.

All That Lies In Gray offers counseling services to address the following experiences: 

• Trauma 
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Anxiety
• Attachment/Relationships
• Self-Esteem/Self Compassion
• Addiction
• Family Issues
• Communication
• Grief and Loss
• Identity
• Transitions

Insurance accepted:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield 
• Superior HealthPlan 
• Ambetter 
• Medicaid

Click here to view other payment options

This is a place where children, teens, adults, families, and couples can be vulnerable, enhance strengths, continue the journey of creating alignment, and discuss all that lies in gray.

All That Lies In Gray offers counseling services to address the following experiences: 

• Trauma
• Adjustments
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self-Esteem/Self-Compassion
• Attachment/Relationships
• Grief and Loss
• Bullying
• Emotional Disturbances
• Divorce
• Effects of Domestic Violence
• Identity

Accepted Insurance:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Superior HealthPlan
• Ambetter
• Medicaid

Click here to view other payment options

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

Companions for the Journey is an organization dedicated to serving the home bound, the sick and those grieving. We will bring Holy Communion to the shut-ins as often as you like and pray with the family caretakers.

We offer our friendship by praying with you and for you. If you are grieving over a loved one, take comfort in knowing you are not alone.

We also have a Gathering of those Grieving on the 3rd Thursday of every month. We offer a forum to voice your feelings, topics to cope, and speak with a counselor if you wish. At the request of the family, a priest will visit the sick person and give the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. 

Grief Support Group- Open to anyone in the community no age limit, who has suffered a loss of any kind.

Caregiver Support Group-Open to anyone in the community caring for a loved one.

Located in the Acropolis Building

RSVP required, call (210) 616-4811

Free

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

How we Support

The Green Beret Foundation is dedicated to caring for our Gold Star and Surviving Families as they are revered members of our community. The final sacrifice of their Green Berets causes us to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the freedoms we hold so dear.

Our mission is to help the family navigate their difficult journey, give them the tools they need, and empower them to take control of their future. In the immediate wake of the Green Beret’s death, we offer financial assistance to help ease the burden of the expenses the family may incur during this time.

Long term, we strive to maintain relationships with the family and communicate with the Special Forces Groups to identify any gaps we may be able to fill. We will always honor our fallen and support their families.

Supporting the long-term health of a Green Beret's Mind, Body, and Spirit.

The long-term health of a Green Beret’s mind, body, and spirit is of the utmost importance to the Foundation. We supplement the care that the Military Health System (MHS) and Veterans Health Administration (VA) provide to ensure total wellness for the Green Beret.

Some examples of how we support our community:

• Funded Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for TBI and PTSD
• Alpha-Stim®
• Infrared Light Therapy
• ChiliPad™
• Neurofeedback
• Laser Regeneration Therapy
• Aphasia Therapy
• Access to substance abuse treatment
• Inpatient/Outpatient healthcare costs not covered by TRICARE or the Veterans Health Administration

Health and Wellness Support Process:

1. A Green Beret, family member, or Care Coalition advocate contacts the Foundation to inform us of a need that has arisen in our community.
2. We ensure the person is, in fact, a Green Beret and that the need is valid and not supported by the Veterans Administration.
3. We require supporting documentation to communicate the scope and cost of the support required.
4. We require supporting documentation to communicate the scope and cost of the support required.
5. We require supporting documentation to communicate the scope and cost of the support required.
6. We continuously engage with the Green Beret and his family to see if the support has been helpful and if other needs have arisen.

Free

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

At VITAS we care for patients with an interdisciplinary team comprising a nurse, physician, aide, social worker, and chaplain. Other clinical professionals, from a music therapist to a trained volunteer, may work with the team to help meet the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and their family. Our teams design personalized care plans to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Most of the time, hospice care is brought to the patient at home, since home is where most seriously ill people want to be: in familiar surroundings with familiar routines and familiar faces.

Considering the end of life is not easy, whether you are planning for the future or coping with a serious illness right now. VITAS provides compassionate hospice care to patients with a life-limiting illness, and our palliative care team focuses on symptom management, pain relief, and quality-of-life issues for patients facing chronic, complex, or serious illnesses. Explore a range of supportive, VITAS-provided resources in more detail.

Click here to explore by topic

Serving residents in the states of Texas and Connecticut, Day of Birth is a faith-based counseling practice that uses holistic integrative approaches of pastoral care and clinical psychotherapy to curate trauma-informed healing and restorative care for the mind, body soul, and spirit.

Services provided:

• Individual Counseling
• Pre-Marital + Marriage Counseling
• Empowerment Coaching
• Contemplative Meditation + Spiritual Grounding
• Spiritual Cleansing + Releasing Prayer
• Communal Counseling + Support

For all appointments, please email [email protected] or call 210-876-6615. 

Counseling sessions are by appointment only. Sessions are primarily conducted virtually, however, arrangements can be made for the in-person session(s) if desired.

Insurance is not accepted at this time and payment is remitted at the time of service.

Sliding scale fees are available on a case-by-case basis. All necessary documentation must accompany your request and/or incoming referral.

Join us for support and conversations of hope for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support is a community for anyone who experiences the tragic death of a baby. We often serve parents, grandparents, siblings, and others in the family unit, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families. Find out more here.

Share’s mission is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. We strive to set a standard of personalized perinatal bereavement care through a lifetime of support, hope and healing - one family at a time.

The mission of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.

The primary purpose is to provide support toward positive resolution of grief experienced at the time of, or following the death of a baby. This support encompasses emotional, physical, spiritual and social healing, as well as sustaining the family unit.

The secondary purpose is to provide information, education, and resources on the needs and rights of bereaved parents and siblings. The objective is to aid those in the community, including family, friends, employers, members of the congregation, caregivers, professionals, and others in a supportive role.

ABOUT SHARE
Share’s mission is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. We strive to set a standard of personalized perinatal bereavement care through a lifetime of support, hope and healing - one family at a time.

National Share Office
402 Jackson Street
Saint Charles, Missouri 63301-3468
Phone: 800-821-6819
Fax: 636-947-7486
Email: [email protected]

We often serve parents, grandparents, siblings, and others in the family unit, as well as the professionals who care for grieving families.

Free

Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry. University equips and empowers lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Find out more information on their website here.

Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations that use the Stephen Series system.

Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers-called Stephen Ministers-to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

How Stephen Ministry Works:

The best way to understand how Stephen Ministry works is to learn about three groups of people involved in this ministry: Stephen Leaders, Stephen Ministers, and care receivers.

Free

These clinics were established to provide primary care to the Veteran in their community.

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) continually seeks to improve our delivery of health care services and is excited about our existing Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Program. STVHCS contracts with community providers to provide primary care to Veterans closer to their home or work.

Please call STVHCS Telecare at 1-888-686-6350 for more information on locations, assignments, appointments, and services.

Your Primary Care Provider will provide you with:

• Annual Physical Exam (Not limited to just the annual physical exam)
• Continuous Primary Care
• Pneumonia Vaccine
• Routine Labs and X-rays
• Prescriptions

In addition to the primary care services you receive from this clinic, the full array of VA medical services (including specialty tests and consultations) will be made available through the STVHCS VA Medical Center.

These clinics are by enrollment only and interested Veterans should call our Telephone Liaison Care Nurse Program at 1-888-686-6350 for further information and enrollment. Please do not call or visit these clinics for an appointment until you have called to enroll and received a confirmation of enrollment letter and clinic brochure.

Veterans and their families.

Call TTY if you have hearing loss 800-799-4889

We invite you to gather to reconnect with women you know and meet other women who share the experience of losing their spouse.

We share our experiences, pray with and for each other, and determine how we can move forward by expressing our needs and concerns and remain connected.

This group meets in person at the JP II Room on the second floor of San Damiano Building

Click here for more information, dates, and meeting times.

Services:

• Primary Care
• Mental Health
• Social Work Services
• Telehealth

After Hours: The Shavano Park VA Outpatient Clinic does not provide after-hours care.

Veterans and their families.

Call TTY if you have hearing loss 800-799-4889

MCECC provides counseling services for individuals and families. If we are not able to help someone, we will assist in finding a specialist.

Counseling is based on Islamic teachings. Complex issues or those requiring clinical counseling may be referred to outside agencies or professionals.

Areas of counseling include:

• Religious Counseling
• Reconciliation/Dispute Resolution
• Pre-Marital Counseling
• Marital Counseling
• Parent/Child Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Grief Counseling

Click here to schedule an appointment.

The mission of the MCECC is to organize and revitalize the Muslim community of San Antonio by providing a strong Islamic education to all, with special emphasis on youth.

For more information about MCECC and the Muslim Community Center (Al Madinah Mosque), please click here.

We strive to bring civic awareness, the desire for service, and leadership to our San Antonio community so that our youth may serve as proud Muslim American leaders. Our desire is to continuously network and engage with the non-Muslim community for the purpose of forging a better understanding of each other beliefs and faith so that we may all serve humanity and please One God.

Calendar of upcoming events.

For information about Alif Academy and the curriculum.

For information about our Sunday School.

MCECC provides counseling services for individuals and families

Low-cost funeral services to Muslims.

For free charity clinics click El Bari Community Health Center.

Grief Share is a bible-based support program to help people who have experienced the loss of a spouse, family member, or friend. This group is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. You'll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.

People who have experienced the loss of a spouse, family member, or friend. This group is open to new members.

Please call us for the most current times and dates for this group.

Click here for more information

Free.

Hospice provides service to a person and his/her family, wherever they live.

This means a patient living in any facility or home can receive specialized visits from physicians, nurses, aides, chaplains, social workers, and volunteers. Elegant Hospice has 24/7 physicians and a dedicated team to discuss the care issues of your loved ones.

Our Services:

• Non hospice medical needs at home (Primary Care)
• Telemedicine visits on request
• Care plan meetings with patients and family(Weekly/Monthly per request)
• Hospice staff on call 24/7
• Skilled Nursing Care
• Pain & Symptom Management
• Disease Management
• Clinical Pathway Support
• Assistance with Advance Directives
• Caregiver Education
• Emotional & Spiritual Support
• Bereavement Support & Grief Counseling
• Personal Care
• Assistance with Daily Living
• Medical Equipment
• Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
• Medication Delivery
• Respite Care