Young Adult Stability and Support Program (YASS Center) is a youth drop-in center exclusively for young adults (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness.

The YASS Center provides youth access to:

• a safe place to rest
• career guidance
• education
• employment
• housing assistance
• ID recovery
• computers and charging 
• mental health support
• and more

YASS center is located on the third floor of the Travis Park Church in downtown San Antonio. YASS services are delivered in a confidential, judgment-free zone. All who seek our assistance are treated with respect. 

Young adults 18-24 who are homeless or at risk.

Free

Restore lost or stolen ID through SAPD. Outreach to people who are homeless.

Referral/appointment required.

Call (210) 207-6329 or email [email protected] to get started.

Funding available depending on eligibility.

Help in recovering lost or stolen identification documents, including out-of-state birth certificates.

• CAM requires the client must have some type of photo ID (expired, Offender’s ID, School ID, Medical Facility ID, or a color copy with visible information)
• Original Social Security card is also required

We provide warm meals, showers with CAM, ID Recovery, respite, small groups, computer lab, street outreach, and personalized case management.

Located on the campus of Grace Lutheran Church, this program is in partnership with the City of San Antonio and local non-profits including Haven for Hope, SA Hope Center, First Presbyterian Church, and Church Under the Bridge.

The center is for anyone experiencing homelessness, about to experience homelessness, or in need of respite during the day.

The FRC service family members of the incarcerated and individuals formerly incarcerated with:

• Assistance with basic needs (food, clothing, transportation, ID cards, etc.
• Employment assistance through job readiness, and job referrals.
• Regular support group meetings.
• Substance recovery classes.
• Chaplaincy services.
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Mental health counseling.
• Public utilities assistance (when funding is available).
• Parenting classes.
• Anger management classes.
• Art therapy for victims of domestic violence.

• Identification
• Proof of incarceration

This program assists displaced and recently released incarcerated men and women to obtain a legal Texas ID, which is needed to obtain jobs and housing. BTLOP sponsored 35 individuals to receive a new ID, replace a lost or stolen ID or obtain other documents required to obtain a legal TX ID.

The NXT Level Youth Opportunity Center, managed by the City's Department of Human Services in coordination with Goodwill and Communities in Schools, assists young adults (16-24) disengaged youth with the steps necessary to go back to school or find a job related to their interest

NXT Level is a City of San Antonio program partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) and Goodwill Industries. The program serves young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are disconnected from education, work, and major societal support systems.

We are committed to providing a safe space where every 16 to 24 year old achieves their personal, educational, and/or career goals.

We connect each participant with a life and education/career coach. Coaches offer on-going case management, counseling, life skills, and referrals to community partners with demonstrated success.

Anyone between the ages of 16-24 who resides in San Antonio qualifies for the services and can either schedule an appointment or walk in to meet with a NXT Level coach.

Free.

SA Hope Center in partnership with Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM) can help financially pay for ID and Birth Certificate Recovery after loss and displaced documents or recently released from an institution.

If we are not available for assistance, click here for additional locations that offer this assistance. 

SA Hope Center in partnership with Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM) can help financially pay for ID and Birth Certificate Recovery after loss and displaced documents or recently released from an institution.

• If we are not available to assist, click here for additional locations that offer this service. 
• Walk-in services are available at our main location and downtown location at First Presbyterian Church, 404 N Alamo St.

We assist and pay for the uninsured, the homeless, veterans, and those re-entering society from prison to obtain Texas ID's, Birth Certificates, and Social Security Cards.

An ID makes it possible to apply for a job, housing, food stamps, disability, and to open a bank account. We also help those we serve to connect with those resources.

SACADA provides recovery coaching and support services to individuals with or at risk of alcohol and drug problems by providing clients both online and face to face options to connect with a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Our program supports both adult males and females in Bexar and the surrounding counties with the goal of increasing the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Recovery Coaches can help individuals establish linkages with community organizations that can assist them in accomplishing their long-term life goals. Coaches also provide role modeling and mentoring as a way of guiding individuals to find their own pathway to recovery.

Our recovery grants also allow for targeted services. Recovery Coaches provide recovery support services to the general community, work alongside EMS and other first responders to assist persons who overdose using opioids, collaborate with various specialty courts to provide recovery coaching and with hospital departments that help new moms obtain recovery support services.

Our Recovery Support Services include:

• ID Recovery (Birth Certificates/Driver’s License/Social Security Card)
• Job Prep and Search
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Anger Management /Batters Intervention
• Provide services at flexible hours
• Traffic Tickets/ Municipal Court Warrants
• Family Violence Prevention Course
• GED Courses and Testing
• Link to medical and dental care
• Other Educational Training Programs
• Transportation
• HIV Testing/Counseling
• Family Counseling
• DWI Classes & Drug Offender Program requirements
• Community Service Hours
• Support with Probation Requirements

Help recovering lost or stolen identification documents.

CAM requires the client must have:

• Some type of photo ID (expired, Offender’s ID, School ID, Medical Facility ID, or a color copy with visible information)
• Original Social Security card is also required

TLT HOPE will help you transition back to society within 30 to 120 days.

We will provide temporary housing, transportation to public offices to help you secure necessary identification for employment and driving, a 3-day pre-employment workshop, job leads to 2nd chance employers, referrals to business professionals who can assist you in finding long-term housing, purchasing a vehicle, obtaining health insurance, arranging substance and alcohol abuse counseling, and opening a bank account.

The 3-Day Workshop will include the following classes: Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Resume Writing, How to Dress for Success, Interview Practice, Work Skill Essentials, Caring for yourself Spiritually, Finding a Good Home, Purchasing a Vehicle, and Goal Setting.

After the 3-day Pre-employment Workshop, and with the approval of your parole officer, you can begin paid employment in a day-shift position.

We do accept those with GPS monitors.

Note: Our program cannot serve individuals with sex offense convictions, or those with mental health disorders, due to insurance requirements.

Requirements:

• Positive attitude to change for the better.
• You can only be employed on day shifts through suggested local felon friendly agencies which pays $700-900 weekly. After you move out then you can switch to a different job.
• We will only provide transportation to and from bus stop for employment.
• You will be required to save 40% of your income to help you meet the goal of self-sufficiency.
• You will be randomly drug and alcohol tested to keep our campus drug and alcohol free.
• You will undergo search of your belongings going in and out of our dorms when you get off of work.
• No sleeping all day on off days. Follow posted schedule.
• Non-prescription medications not allowed unless approved by staff.

After you have reached your goals, you can live where you want to live when you have your own house and transportation. We are here to help you meet your goals so that you don’t follow the same cycles that placed you in jail.

Click here to learn how to apply.

Click here to contact our Admission Coordinator.