Promotoras are state-certified community health workers who offer in-home parenting courses focusing on parenting strengths, growth and development of children, establishing nuturing routines, and guiding children's behavior. The parent education classes uses hands-on curriculum with a concurrent children's program, educational groups, follow-up services, and networking activities. The goal is to ensure children are kindergarten ready and children have a safe, nuturing home.

A unique pilot program created by Councilwoman Gonzales, along with Family Service, it uses a peer-to-peer mentor model, allowing trained community members know as Promotoras, also parents in the same targeted zip code areas, to provide valuable in-home healthcare education to families.

District 5, zip codes 78207 and 78205 primarily, but the Promotoras can serve families throughout Bexar County.

Please contact us if you are interested in a visitation.

You do not have to be an Orthodox Christian to receive a visit.

Free.

Please let us know if a parishioner is sick or if the person respectively would like to receive confession, receive communion, or to be visited.

We are always in need of volunteers! Please call the office for current opportunities: 210-227-5059.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary. Food service requires walk-in. Utility Assistance requires a home visit

The Society of St Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service.

An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.

The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

CAPS (Caps Art Promotes Smiles) provides uniquely decorated ball caps to chronically ill children and adults. Through this program, blankets are also distributed to patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Chronically ill children and adults in San Antonio area hospitals.

Free,

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

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.

The mission of the homebound ministry at St. Anthony de Padua is to bring Jesus, both in the Eucharist and in the gift of our presence to our sisters and brothers in the community who are unable to be present at the Eucharistic table because of illness or disability.

This extends to those in nursing homes, retirement centers, hospitals, or private homes-wherever this need is present. We try to meet two times a year with the Pastor, so that the members can discuss and share any situations or ideas that can improve our ministry. Please call the rectory if you are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist.

There are four Nursing/Assisted Living or Independent Living Homes in the St. Anthony de Padua area that we visit regularly. Volunteers visit with the residents and on special occasions will provide gifts and goodies for them.

Each week there is a Communion Service or a Mass at the various homes and the Eucharist is brought regularly to all Catholic residents.

Our parish Nursing Home Ministry serves:

• Alamo Heights Rehab and Nursing Home
• Stone Brook Manor
• Emeritus at Lincoln Heights (Brighten Gardens)
• The Forum at Lincoln Heights

Our education program provides ongoing impact to families through classes, training and support in the following form: parenting support groups and classes, home-visits, tutoring, GED, computer and financial literacy, art and design, reading & writing and through it all, we provide mentorship

Target Population: Low-income children ages 0-17 and adults 18 years of age and over.

Hospice care emphasizes pain management and symptom control rather than curative treatment for those with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Dealing with these illnesses can be an overwhelming and challenging period for everyone involved. Overall, hospice is about providing comfort and personalized care for patients and their family.

Must have a qualifying diagnosis.

100% covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

Primary Home Care (PHC) is a form of specialized personal care designated for those unable to perform day-to-day tasks. It consists of medical and personal care services administered in your own home. Our team of caregivers provides patients with the opportunity to preserve independence and receive professional care in a family-centered environment.

Your physician needs to prescribe Primary Home Care (PHC) as this treatment is provided under their supervision.

Medicare, and other insurance providers accepted.

This ministry visits those of our parish that are homebound and offers them the Eucharist.  

Our homebound ministry does not always mean visiting and bring the Eucharist, it can mean sending a card or baking a treat.

Families wishing to place someone on the homebound visit list, please call the rectory 210-648-0123.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary
• Must show proof of government assistance

Free.

The Hospital and Homebound Ministry of St. Gregory’s consists of visiting parishioners in their homes who are not able to attend Mass in person. Regular visits are set up at the convenience of the homebound to pray with them, offer communion and let them know what is happening by bringing them the weekly bulletins and sharing community news with them. Just being able to sit and visit to let them know that we are thinking of them and praying for them is very rewarding and brings them joy. Some of the visits here at St. Gregory’s are done by our Legion of Mary groups, but we do have other individuals assisting us in visitations to hospitals and continued contact with our parishioners after their release to homes, rehab, nursing homes or hospice.

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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Medicare recipients in Texas, please contact our parent company, THE MEDICAL TEAM which provides Medicare Certified Home Health Services as well as Private Duty Services throughout our Texas locations:

• Skilled nursing services
• Home infusion therapies
• Physical, occupational and speech therapies
• Medical social worker services
• Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Specialty programs: Behavioral home health program, in-home care for Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cardiac care, respiratory care, total joint replacement and wound care
• Hospice, Catastrophic Care, MMP Dual Eligibility

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Our Personal Assistants help you or your ailing loved one manage their health most effectively and safely. Rest assured that you will be provided the best care possible.

Services provided include:

• Bathing
• Dressing
• Exercise
• Grooming
• Routine Hair/Skin Care
• Toileting
• Transfer/Ambulation
• Light Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Meal Prep
• Escort
• Grocery Shopping
• Assistance with self-administered medications

We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to meet your health care needs.  Rest assured that our Personal Assistants are fully trained and are committed to implementing a plan of care tailored to your needs.  From the comfort of your own home, you will receive services that will help achieve the following goals:

Improve your health and compliance
Avoid costly complications
Reduce medical costs
Support self–management
Save patients and families money
Encourage self–care and less reliance on other medical professionals
Provide an improved quality of life

MED TEAM, INC. has contracts with CIGNA, Molina, Superior and UHC Community Plan as well as the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide Primary Home Care, Community Attendant Services and Family Care

Hospital-to-Home Transition
For a medically complex child or adult, the transition from hospital to home can be a difficult one. Our mission is to make this process smoother and less overwhelming by assisting with everything from coordinating the discharge process with the hospital case manager, to settling in after the first time you take your baby home. No matter your situation, having the right help in place can make a world of difference to you and your family.

Led by a Registered Nurse, our compassionate care professionals provide in-home support for children with disabilities such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy, as well as children with intellectual or developmental delays. These services may include assistance with feeding, transferring and repositioning, bathing or other daily needs.

Our goal as care professionals is to ensure that children with disabilities and special needs are receiving the care they need and the support they deserve. Experienced care professionals are ready to assist with:

• Bath visits
• Feeding
• Transferring/Repositioning
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Oral and personal hygiene
• Toileting
• Reporting conditions and changes to supervisory RN and/or physician

BrightStar Care can also provide pediatric nursing care for more advanced medical needs, as well as administer a wide range of therapies such as speech, physical and autism therapy.

The Meals on Wheels San Antonio Friendly Visitor Program is a volunteer-based program where the goal is to provide companionship and a meaningful friendship to a homebound citizen in Bexar County. Friendly Visitors are matched with a homebound senior based on similar interests, availability, and gender preference. Friendly Visitor volunteers can visit in-person with a homebound senior and do things such as play games, take a walk, or chat over coffee or tea. The volunteer could also call the client every week to chat about how they are doing. This position is great for individuals who have a heart for helping out others and who would love to spend some free time with a person who needs a Friendly Visitor. Too often, seniors who are no longer able to leave their homes can start to feel isolated, lonely and depressed, which may worsen existing health conditions.

Friendly Visitor volunteers help to alleviate concerns by visiting a homebound senior to provide much needed companionship. Just a simple conversation can make all the difference to lonely person.

Volunteers interested in becoming a Friendly Visitor must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Pass a criminal and sex offender background check
• Complete a one-hour training/orientation
• Be a little flexible to care recipients' need for quality time
• Be able to relate in a positive and warm manner to older adults

Friendly Visitor volunteers are matched with older adults based on personality and interest, so that a bond can easily be developed. Once paired, volunteers are expected to provide friendship and conversation. In some cases, Friendly Visitors offer minor assistance where appropriate (e.g. walks in the neighborhood, computer assistance, etc.).

For more information about receiving services, or to volunteer, please contact Friendly Volunteer Coordinator, Jillian Huskin by email or call 210-735-5115.

Any Meals on Wheels client who is in need of companionship services, may be suffering from depression, or has experienced the loss of a loved one, may be eligible for service.

Inspired by Gospel values, the St. Vincent de Paul Society members offer person to person services to those in need, promote human dignity and personal integrity in all dimensions. We give priority to the poorest of the poor and to those rejected by society. Last year, the Society our Vincentians helped our brothers and sisters with food, clothing, household goods, rental, and utility assistance, bus tickets, and hope. Vincentians hold reverence for the poor; we do not judge, but seek to understand without being judgmental. We establish confidentiality by creating relationships based on trust and friendship. We promote self-sufficiency by helping the poor to help themselves forge ahead and change their own destiny.

Requirements:

• Valid ID.
• Must reside within parish boundary.
• Application with household members and information.
• Curbside Food Distribution.

Free.

Providing your loved one a variety of professional and compassionate care in the comfort of their home.

Support Services Provided:

• Medication Reminders
• Dementia Care
• Overseeing Clients
• Socialization & Recreational Activities
• Card Games
• Assist with Correspondence
• Transportation to Appointments
• Grocery Shopping
• Compassionate Bedside Care
• Care at Facilities
• Walking with Client
• Friendly Reminders
• Assist with Exercising

State, Federal and County Programs that will help pay for the above services. However, qualifying may be difficult and there are often limits to what services you can receive. Often you may be required to “Spend Down” or have little to no assets to qualify for these programs.

Click here for more information.

A deposit may be required prior to initiation of services and you will be invoiced for all remaining balances on a monthly basis. Check is the preferred method of payment. However, credit card payments are available for your convenience. 

Private Pay, Long Term Care Insurance and the VetAssist Program are the only payer sources we accept. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that Medicare and/or Commercial Health Insurance will pay for Personal Assistant Services. 

Providing your loved one a variety of professional and compassionate care in the comfort of their home.

Support Services Provided:

• Meal Preparation
• Laundry
• Wash Dishes & Clean Kitchen
• Clean Bathrooms
• Pet Care
• Dust Furniture
• Vacuum/Sweep Floors
• Clean Mirrors
• Change Bed Linen
• Organizing/Minimizing Clutter
• Change Air Filters
• Monitor Food Expiration
• Clean Refrigerator/Oven

State, Federal and County Programs that will help pay for the above services. However, qualifying may be difficult and there are often limits to what services you can receive. Often you may be required to “Spend Down” or have little to no assets to qualify for these programs.

Click here for more information

A deposit may be required prior to initiation of services and you will be invoiced for all remaining balances on a monthly basis. Check is the preferred method of payment. However, credit card payments are available for your convenience. 

Private Pay, Long Term Care Insurance and the VetAssist Program are the only payer sources we accept. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that Medicare and/or Commercial Health Insurance will pay for Personal Assistant Services.

Providing your loved one a variety of professional and compassionate care in the comfort of their home.

Support Services Provided:

• Bathing Assistance
• Transfer Assistance
• Dressing Assistance
• Bed Bound Care
• Feeding Assistance
• Sponge Baths
• Oral Hygiene Assistance
• Shaving
• Toileting Assistance
• Grooming
• Incontinent Care
• Standby Assistance

State, Federal and County Programs that will help pay for the above services. However, qualifying may be difficult and there are often limits to what services you can receive. Often you may be required to “Spend Down” or have little to no assets to qualify for these programs.

Click here for more information 

A deposit may be required prior to initiation of services and you will be invoiced for all remaining balances on a monthly basis. Check is the preferred method of payment. However, credit card payments are available for your convenience.

Private Pay, Long Term Care Insurance and the VetAssist Program are the only payer sources we accept. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that Medicare and/or Commercial Health Insurance will pay for Personal Assistant Services.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique.

Aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service.

An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it also must assume a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary.
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Our Current Services:

• Once a Month Food Distribution
• Once a month Clothing Allocation
• Weekly Bread Distribution - Wednesday (Bi-weekly service)
• Visitations - In home or office visits to listen to our brothers and sisters needs and respond with the resource available
• Honoring Mothers - During May we give a gift to each mother and have a prize drawing at the end of May.
• Thanksgiving Food Basket - Provide turkey and all the trimmings for as many families as possible
• Mini Food Fair - Periodic event distributing 10-13,000 lbs. of food from Food Bank
• Clothing Assistance - Bexar County Transition Center on Military Drive
• Sweets and "Goodies" - Adult Day Care Center on Marbach Road
• Support John Jay JROTC Program - Teach poverty awareness to students and support annual food drive.

Food Pantry Requirements:

• Must have picture ID
• Should live within parish boundary, please call before to confirm address.
• Food is given once a month to each qualiflying person.

K.I.T (Keeping In Touch) & Homebound Ministry reaches out to our friends that are homebound.

Contact us for more information.