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COVID-19 Notice
This hotline was created to help meet the needs of people in the greater San Antonio area who are experiencing street homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
No in-person services are offered at this location.
COVID-19 Notice
Call-in assessments only.
If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, Homelink can help by assessing your situation and connecting you with the most appropriate housing resource.
After enrolling with Homelink, if your need is not met by an immediate referral, you must maintain your eligibility every 30 days. This will be explained further during your Homelink assessment.
(210) 207-1799
We invite you to be part of Autism Lifeline Links as we work to create efficiencies and streamline the process for individuals and families to access services through a continuum of care. We assist:
- Parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum
- Adults on the spectrum
- Parents and caregivers of adults on the spectrum
- Professionals who want to help (To get involved, contact us here.)
Start receiving help today with people and resources who can help you find solutions and provide assistance and needed support in Bexar County and surrounding areas.
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Register: Click here to register on the ALL website. The information you provide is confidential and only be used to help those with autism.
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Confirmation: Once your information is complete, you will receive an email confirmation.
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Contact: An ALL Care Coordinator will contact you within 24 business hours of registration.
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Connect: The ALL Care Coordinator will connect with you and address your needs.
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Support: From that point forward, you will receive support, updates, and resources.
Should you choose to participate in Autism Lifeline Links, you will need to complete the Authorization to Use and Disclose Protected Health Information (or other confidential information) available for download here.
With many students leaving high school unprepared to enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce, Goodwill San Antonio developed and implemented the Career Navigator program in 8 local high schools with a focus on increasing career awareness, job readiness, and college success. The career navigators serve over 1,700 juniors and seniors, providing assistance with post-secondary planning including:
• Identifying a career path
• Completing and submitting college and financial aid applications
• Joining the military
• Applying for a job
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.
This HIV early intervention program provides non-medical case management services including assessments, linkage to HIV medical care, substance use and mental health services to people living with HIV and having current or past substance use or mental health diagnoses.
COVID-19 Notice
This temporary program is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are a worker whose employment has been disrupted by economic changes or if you are a business facing a layoff or closure due to the impact of COVID-19, we can help. You may reach us at (210) 224-HELP (4357).
For more information, please visit www.workforcesolutionsalamo.org for updates regarding COVID-19 or contact the Career Center nearest you.
(210) 224-4357
AccessAbility Fest is a gateway to information, resources, and opportunities for individuals working to overcome barriers caused by physical, cognitive, sensory, and mental health challenges.
AccessAbility Fest is for individuals of all abilities, including those with physical, developmental, sensory and/or mental health challenges, and it connects over 4,500 individuals to resources each year, creating opportunities for disability service organizations to collaborate, make referrals, and provide more comprehensive services.
This program is held in high traffic venues to raise awareness about the value, successes, and potential of people with disabilities among the general public.
The festival is FREE and OPEN for the public to attend
COVID-19 Notice
We are OPEN for in-person assessments.
You do NOT need to be a veteran to receive an assessment at this location.
If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, Homelink can help by assessing your situation and connecting you with the most appropriate housing resource.
After enrolling with Homelink, if your need is not met by an immediate referral, you must maintain your eligibility every 30 days. This will be explained further during your Homelink assessment.
COVID-19 Notice
Please email or phone for updates in light of the ongoing pandemic.
At The Bridge, we strive to be more than just a handout, we want to be a hand up. We want to engage in meaningful conversations with our homeless and hurting community and look them in the eyes and let them know that we care. So many of us just want to feel like we belong, and that we're seen, and for our street community it's no different.
If you don't feel comfortable engaging in conversation, we also have ways to help! You can work in our food line, in the clothing distribution, as a shower coordinator/usher (training required), cutting hair, or joining our prayer team.
COVID-19 Notice
The Kingdom Restoration Lab has resumed services.
Members of our congregation and ministry partners such as the SA Hope Center (formerly the Christian Hope Resource Center, or CHRC), Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM), Any Woman Can (AWC), and others provide opportunities toward holistic transformation for neighbors who are struggling.
Mentors from SA Hope Center are available to meet with guests to develop a long-term proactive plan to become more self-sufficient.
Free
COVID-19 Notice
This program is closed until further notice.
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.
(210) 407-0742
(210) 924-8581
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
We are OPEN for in-person assessments.
You do NOT need to be a veteran to receive an assessment at this location.
If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, Homelink can help by assessing your situation and connecting you with the most appropriate housing resource.
After enrolling with Homelink, if your need is not met by an immediate referral, you must maintain your eligibility every 30 days. This will be explained further during your Homelink assessment.
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.
ACCESS provides individualized comprehensive services to address the special needs of individuals with mental health stipulations who are on probation/parole.
Helps with:
• Mental health treatment
• Housing
• Employment
• Connection to support resources
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
COVID-19 Notice
At The Salvation Army, all hands are on deck to do what we do every day of the year—meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable people.
We all know that social distancing is the best way to flatten the curve, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. We want to help you. Here’s how:
- Social Distancing: If you have needs for groceries or other household items, please contact us. We will direct you to the nearest resource location that can meet your needs.
- Prayer Requests: We desire to lift you and your family up in prayer. We have a team of people committed to praying for you. Please give us your prayer requests and know that we will pray for you consistently during this time.
- Life Navigation Needs: If you are in crisis and need housing, rehabilitation or other emergency services, we can connect you with a resource that can help you.
- Spiritual and Emotional Care: If you need someone to talk to, let us know! Drop us a line, and we will have a caring friend call you to share a few words of encouragement.
- Activities to Do at Home: Here are a few activities to help you pass the time while at home. We hope these activities can create some happy memories and that we can be a part of bringing your family closer together.
To submit your need, click here.
Whether you need essentials like food, household items and water, or know someone who does, we hope that this information hub can be a resource for you and for those you love.
Free
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.
(210) 212-2266
At the Dress for Success San Antonio Career Center, we have a knowledgable staff and a wide range of tools to get you started on the path towards a new career.
We offer:
- Computers available (first come, first serve)
- Internet job searching
- Apply online for numerous jobs
- Email potential employers
- Build and securely store your job-winning resume
- Printer, telephone, and fax available
- Professional lending library
Appointment required for one-on-one assistance with job search, resume building and learning to take on-line courses.
Free