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COVID-19 Notice
Our clinics will be operating under normal business hours while we increase cleanings and screenings within our facilities.
• Phone and in-person screenings have been implemented to check for COVID-19 symptoms before consumer visits.
• Telehealth, tele-med, and telephone services for consumers have been implemented in order to reduce the flow of patients in our clinics.
• Social Distancing is being utilized for clients that we need to see in their homes.
• Temperature check screenings are in place at Frio, PEC, NW/Legacy Oaks, Drexel, Bandera, and Palo Alto. All of our consumers, vendors and those making deliveries will have their temperature checked before they are allowed into our clinics. As an extra precaution, we will be checking the temperatures of our staff later this week.
• Outpatient clinics and 24 hour facilities are deep cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Project H.O.T. strives to help prevent the spread of HIV through providing access to condom and lube distribution and prevention education, help diagnose HIV by providing free rapid HIV and Syphilis testing, help control HIV through linkage to care that provides HIV positive individuals with the opportunity to live strong and healthy lives; and HOT also provides free access to PrEP in partnership with the KIND Clinic.
COVID-19 Notice
In an effort to protect our clients and staff during this time, we will be screening for illness through calls and prior to appointments. We will have limited appointments available and request that support persons wait offsite. Any Woman Can is here to support you and offer you the care and compassion we are known for. Please don’t hesitate to call us.
by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
(210) 227-0546
Social Services provided by AARC include:
- Case Management: Medical and Non-medical case management help individuals living with HIV/AIDS become self–sufficient and virally suppressed. Case managers utilize assessments, care coordination, advocacy for options and services to meet client’s comprehensive health needs.
- Referrals to community resources
- Medication and medical adherence
- Linkage to medical care
- Assist with obtaining HIV medication
- Assist with applications for medical benefits
- Client-centered services
- Health Insurance: The Health Insurance Premium–Aids Pharmaceutical Assistance (HIPCSA) program is intended to help HIV positive individuals continue medical care without gaps in health insurance coverage or disruption of treatment. This includes premium payments, office visit/lab co-payments, deductibles and medication co-pays. Funds are NOT available for co-payments associated with hospitalization and/or emergency room care.
- Housing Services: Alamo Area Resource Center maintains an affordable housing data base and provides housing referral and placement services. AARC also provides HOPWA Short Term Rental, Mortgage, Utility assistance (STRMU), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and housing case management for those who qualify.
- Patient Navigation: Patient navigation is a process by which an individual—a patient navigator—guides patients with HIV through and around barriers in the complex care system to help ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Outreach Services: Outreach Services is the identification of people with unknown HIV disease, as well as those who know their status but are out-of-care. For help receiving or returning to care contact 210-204-5964.
- Thrive Early Intervention: Assists individuals recently diagnosed with HIV or those with HIV who have not yet established a regimen of regular medical care.
- Transportation: AARC transportation offers a shared-ride service for consumers that because of their disability are unable to access the public transit system. The purpose is to transport our clients to and from their medical appointments. If an AARC shuttle van is not available, we may transport you in a contracted vehicle, such as a taxi. Hours and direct line: Mon-Fri: 8am–4:30pm; 210-625-7222
- Support Groups: Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) offers and provides space for a variety of different types of discussion, harm reduction, therapy, support and Healthy Relationship groups. Some are presented by AARC, while others are peer-led, organized, and presented by groups or entities not affiliated with AARC. Groups are free to attend and RSVP is not necessary unless stated otherwise. For information about each group and/or to learn about attendance guidelines, restrictions or requirements, contact our Behavioral Health Department at 210-591-0216
During your first visit with us, you will be meeting with our Intake Specialist who will collect all the eligibility documents as well as our agency documents in order to be eligible for services. You can expect to spend about 30-50 minutes with the Intake Specialist.
Be prepared to bring:
- Proof of positivity
- Proof of income
- Proof of residency
- Picture I.D
by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
We are a networking organization for the women of Dress for Success, a place to empower yourself, a place to give back.
At a PWG meeting, we begin with networking time and then a speaker shares in their area of expertise.
Topics taught and discussed include:
- Financial Literacy
- Health and Wellness
- Balancing Work and Life
- Time Management
- Professional Development
- Professional Image Consulting
Women only.
Free
COVID-19 Notice
Any Baby Can (ABC) is responding to the COVID-19 crisis by supporting families raising children and youth with special needs.
During this crisis, we need your support more than ever. Many of our families are not able to work at this time, and their needs continue to increase. Please consider giving to Any Baby Can as we help provide emergency relief.
(210) 227-0170
COVID-19 Notice
To protect the health and safety of the community, and to assure continued care for our patients due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have made temporary changes to our services and appointment schedules to include:
- We are now offering Curbside Services for patients presenting with upper respiratory conditions so that we can isolate them within their vehicles. Click here for details. (Note: This service is not available at our Metropolitan Women’s Campus and our Medical Center Campus.)
- We are now offering Telemedicine Services when appropriate. Click here for details.
If you think you’ve been exposed to the virus but are not experiencing any symptoms, please self-quarantine for 14 days.
If you develop symptoms, please call and let our Service Representative know that you would like to schedule an appointment using our curbside services and be seen at a location currently providing testing. Testing is done on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be limited.
General Women’s Care
- Family Planning
- Pre-Pregnancy Counseling
- Free Pregnancy Testing
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Counseling & Treatment
- Well-Woman Care (Annual Physical)
- Gynecological Problems
Obstetric Care
- Prenatal Orientation/Education
- Prenatal Care
- Obstetric Deliveries
- Post-Partum Education
COVID-19 Notice
To protect the health and safety of the community, and to assure continued care for our patients due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have made temporary changes to our services and appointment schedules to include:
- We are now offering Curbside Services for patients presenting with upper respiratory conditions so that we can isolate them within their vehicles. Click here for details. (Note: This service is not available at our Metropolitan Women’s Campus and our Medical Center Campus.)
- We are now offering Telemedicine Services when appropriate. Click here for details.
If you think you’ve been exposed to the virus but are not experiencing any symptoms, please self-quarantine for 14 days.
If you develop symptoms, please call and let our Service Representative know that you would like to schedule an appointment using our curbside services and be seen at a location currently providing testing. Testing is done on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be limited.
CommuniCare Health Centers provides women of all ages with access to the care and information they need to make informed decisions regarding their own physical health. We offer the following services in our Women’s Health Program:
- Pre-Pregnancy Counseling
- Free Pregnancy Testing
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Counseling & Treatment
- Well-Woman Care (Annual Physical)
- Gynecological Problems
- Clinical Breast Exam
- Diagnostic Services
- Screening Mammograms
- Pap Smears
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
(210) 222-8310
by Family Service Association of San Antonio
COVID-19 Notice
Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is now open at all of our locations.
Our Centers are taking extra precautions. Parents are asked to drop and pick up their children outside of our facility. The child’s temperature will be taken daily before entering the building.
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.
The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.
COVID-19 Notice
The Promotora are staying in regular contact with their families via phone calls and video chat, and they are also conducting at-home visits. Promotoras are developing individualized plans for their families, and they will be in touch with each of their families to review their plan. For more information, please contact us at 210-431-7582.
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
by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
COVID-19 Notice
If you or someone you know is looking for support for basic needs like food, utilities, assistance with technology, academic resources to support at-home-learning, or resources to support students on a social-emotional level, we have provided links to community and online resources on our website.
The links are in three categories: Basic Needs (including internet service), Academic Resources, and Social-Emotional Resources. Please visit our website for more information.
by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas
COVID-19 Notice
All of our regional programs—Community Counseling, Get FIT, Wesley Nurse—have resumed on-site operations across our service area, and may adjust depending on local health guidelines and infection rates.
Our clinic hours have changed.
Click here for details.
COVID-19 Notice
Due to safety concerns, in-person church operations are closed until further notice, including the food pantry. Click here for updates.
(210) 533-7131
COVID-19 Notice
To protect our employees, our participants, and continue services the Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) has made the following operational changes:
- Closure of the HABC Lobby
- No in-person meetings
- Residents will hear from their assigned caseworker by appointment using phone or email.
- Property managers are taking extra care with our elderly population checking daily to assure they have sufficient supplies and that any health-related needs are being addressed.
Questions from participants can be directed to their assigned caseworker or anyone can call the main number at 210-225-0071. For updates, phone our hotline (210-231-2043) or visit our website at www.habctx.org/about.us/coronavirus.
• Money Smart Classes: Case management staff, in partnership with financial organizations trained in FDIC curriculum, offer quarterly Money Smart classes at our public housing communities. Topics include: borrowing basics, pay yourself first, banking services, budgeting, repairing your credit and homeownership.
• Back To School Drives: FSS case managers organize back-to-school drives to help residents with costs of school supplies. The funds raised pay for school supplies, uniforms, immunizations and haircuts.
• Health Fairs: Case managers participate in and support community health fairs.
• Employment Fairs: Family Self-sufficiency provides residents information on upcoming job fairs and assists with transportation, resume preparation, interview technique and necessary job skills.
• Summer Youth Employment: HABC provides youth, ages 14 to 24, the opportunity to learn on-the-job training during summer months. Employment may be with HABC or with one of our partners.
• Thanksgiving Baskets
• During the holiday season, case and property management staff identify needy families and supply holiday meals to them.
Healthy Futures of Texas and three of San Antonio’s Alamo Community Colleges have teamed up for the BAE-B-SAFE program to prevent unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections to college-aged teens on and off campus. Students are provided medically accurate information about their sexual and reproductive health and are connected to Healthcare Providers in their surrounding community. BAE-B-SAFE is committed to preparing and connecting these college-aged teens with the resources they need to be empowered about their sexual and reproductive health.
Contact Ginger Mullaney for details.
Free
(210) 223-4589
COVID-19 Notice
Our clinics will be operating under normal business hours while we increase cleanings and screenings within our facilities.
• Phone and in-person screenings have been implemented to check for COVID-19 symptoms before consumer visits.
• Telehealth, tele-med, and telephone services for consumers have been implemented in order to reduce the flow of patients in our clinics.
• Social Distancing is being utilized for clients that we need to see in their homes.
• Temperature check screenings are in place at Frio, PEC, NW/Legacy Oaks, Drexel, Bandera, and Palo Alto. All of our consumers, vendors and those making deliveries will have their temperature checked before they are allowed into our clinics. As an extra precaution, we will be checking the temperatures of our staff later this week.
• Outpatient clinics and 24 hour facilities are deep cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Activities to help intellectually disabled individuals become more independent in daily and personal skills including:
• Self-help
• Socialization
• Adaptive skills
• Job readiness
• Performing at a vocational worksite
Our dedicated, experienced team promotes safety awareness, money management skill development, health, fitness, math, reading, music, and current event awareness for each individual.
COVID-19 Notice
Our clinics will be operating under normal business hours while we increase cleanings and screenings within our facilities.
• Phone and in-person screenings have been implemented to check for COVID-19 symptoms before consumer visits.
• Telehealth, tele-med, and telephone services for consumers have been implemented in order to reduce the flow of patients in our clinics.
• Social Distancing is being utilized for clients that we need to see in their homes.
• Temperature check screenings are in place at Frio, PEC, NW/Legacy Oaks, Drexel, Bandera, and Palo Alto. All of our consumers, vendors and those making deliveries will have their temperature checked before they are allowed into our clinics. As an extra precaution, we will be checking the temperatures of our staff later this week.
• Outpatient clinics and 24 hour facilities are deep cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Provides children and young adults with disabilities a place to go during school holidays and summer.
Serves age 8-21