Cultivar is an initiative led by HCMH and is an extension of the Risk Buster healthy living program. Risk Buster focuses on preventing and improving client health, whereas Cultivar focuses on education and making good food choices.

Cultivar teaches clients how to grow and prepare organically grown foods in the garden. Cultivar is designed to reach across socioeconomic and age barriers to help both young and old experience the enjoyment of organic gardening.

Produce from the garden will be distributed to Hill Country Mission for Health clients and will supplement monthly food distribution at Hill Country Family Services.

If you are interested in participating in this community initiative, please call Hill Country Mission for Health at 830-249-0130 for more information.

Adults: 18-64.

Click here to see if you are eligible.

Click here for more information.

HCMH provides acute care and management of chronic health problems for uninsured adults.

Management of chronic health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, and other conditions requires recurring follow-up to be treated and maintained successfully. 

Services provided:

• Basic acute and primary healthcare
• Cough, ear pain, headache, allergic reactions, respiratory, etc.
• Management of chronic health conditions
• Specialty referrals to mammograms, orthopedics, ophthalmology, pulmonology, podiatry, and specific diagnostic gastrointestinal screening
• Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
• Counseling to assist with diet, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices
• Diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, obesity, and high cholesterol blood tests, x-rays, pap smears

Adults: 18 - 64.

Click here to see if you are eligible.

The Risk Buster program provides comprehensive care that not only treats but also focuses on prevention and improvement of client health.

This program educates patients on the importance of a healthy diet and exercise to combat their risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

HCMH providers require participation in the Risk Buster program for any patient battling or at risk for developing chronic disease due to their high cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, or unhealthy behaviors such as smoking.

HCMH staff believes that providing education and support to encourage subsequent action can powerfully impact the health and well-being of our patients.

Adults: 18-64.

Click here to see if you are eligible.

Click here for more information.

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in the following domains:

• language and literacy;
• cognition and general knowledge;
• physical development and health;
• social and emotional development; and
• approaches to learning.

Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which include health, nutrition, social, and other services determined to be necessary by family needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services.

Head Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage.

Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Head Start programs build relationships with families that support:

• family well-being and positive parent-child relationships;
• families as learners and lifelong educators;
• family engagement in transitions;
• family connections to peers and community; and
• families as advocates and leaders.

Eligibility requirements:

• Child must be 4-years old on or before September 1 of this year.
• Child may qualify based on the following criteria: Income-based, active duty military, limited English, special learning needs, CPS involvement/foster child

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in the following domains:

• language and literacy;
• cognition and general knowledge;
• physical development and health;
• social and emotional development; and
• approaches to learning.

Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which include health, nutrition, social, and other services determined to be necessary by family needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services.

Head Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage.

Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Head Start programs build relationships with families that support:

• family well-being and positive parent-child relationships;
• families as learners and lifelong educators;
• family engagement in transitions;
• family connections to peers and community; and
• families as advocates and leaders.

Eligibility requirements:

• Child must be 4-years old on or before September 1 of this year.
• Child may qualify based on the following criteria: Income-based, active duty military, limited English, special learning needs, CPS involvement/foster child

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in the following domains:

• language and literacy;
• cognition and general knowledge;
• physical development and health;
• social and emotional development; and
• approaches to learning.

Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which include health, nutrition, social, and other services determined to be necessary by family needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services.

Head Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage.

Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Head Start programs build relationships with families that support:

• family well-being and positive parent-child relationships;
• families as learners and lifelong educators;
• family engagement in transitions;
• family connections to peers and community; and
• families as advocates and leaders.

Eligibility requirements:

• Child must be 4-years old on or before September 1 of this year.
• Child may qualify based on the following criteria: Income-based, active duty military, limited English, special learning needs, CPS involvement/foster child

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services. 

A strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care. Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases.

Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family. Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as:

• Labs and blood work
• Mental health care
• Women's health care
• Radiology
• Social services
• Telehealth

Click here to register for care.

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

Early Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.

Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

-Please Use Primary Contact Information Below.

Eligibility requirements:

• The child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1.
• The family must live in Atascosa County.

Families must meet at least one of these additional conditions to be eligible:

• The family is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
• The family’s gross income falls below the federal poverty guidelines.
• A family member living with and being supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
• The child is in foster care.
• The family is homeless.

Head Start programs provide family-centered services for low-income families with very young children. These programs are designed to promote the development of the children and to enable their parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency.

Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

Click here if you are interested in becoming a patient.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in the following domains:

• language and literacy;
• cognition and general knowledge;
• physical development and health;
• social and emotional development; and
• approaches to learning.

Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which include health, nutrition, social, and other services determined to be necessary by family needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services.

Head Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage.

Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Head Start programs build relationships with families that support:

• family well-being and positive parent-child relationships;
• families as learners and lifelong educators;
• family engagement in transitions;
• family connections to peers and community; and
• families as advocates and leaders.

Eligibility requirements:

• Child must be 4-years old on or before September 1 of this year.
• Child may qualify based on the following criteria: Income-based, active duty military, limited English, special learning needs, CPS involvement/foster child

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in the following domains:

• language and literacy;
• cognition and general knowledge;
• physical development and health;
• social and emotional development; and
• approaches to learning.

Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which include health, nutrition, social, and other services determined to be necessary by family needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services.

Head Start services are designed to be responsive to each child and family's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage.

Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. Head Start programs build relationships with families that support:

• family well-being and positive parent-child relationships;
• families as learners and lifelong educators;
• family engagement in transitions;
• family connections to peers and community; and
• families as advocates and leaders.

Eligibility requirements:

• The child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1.
• The family must live in Medina County.

Families must meet at least one of these additional conditions to be eligible:

• The family is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
• The family’s gross income falls below the federal poverty guidelines.
• A family member living with and being supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
• The child is in foster care.
• The family is homeless.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

There is something for everyone at Silver Sage Community Center. Activities include:

• BINGO
• Board Games
• Bridge
• Bus Trips (HEB, Walmart, etc.)
• Cake and Ice Cream Socials
• Dance Classes
• Free Haircuts
• Group Exercise
• Hot Lunch
• Live Music and Jams
• Nutrition Classes
• Quilting Circle
• Writers Group
• More

Click here for the calendar of activities and events.

Silver Sage is open to all Bandera County seniors (60+).

Free

Community Health Workers, or Promotores de Salud, increase wellness by reaching out to, connecting with, and engaging underserved families and communities to help improve health outcomes for themselves, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Community Health Workers are certified by the Texas Department of State Health (DSHS).

Services include:

• Establishing positive, trusting relationships with community residents in or from underserved communities.
• Helping patients/clients, families, and underserved communities overcome barriers in language and culture to better connect to quality health care services and resources.
• Connecting underserved populations to health care services and resources.
• Providing informal counseling, support, and follow-up home visits for patients/clients.
• Aiding in the creation and maintenance of community partnerships, collaborations, programs, and services.

RiskBusters provides patients and the community-at-large with healthy lifestyle classes. These include nutrition-rich cooking demonstrations in the Clinic’s H-E-B Teaching Kitchen, cardio-focused exercise, and nutritional grocery shopping classes. County-wide health and wellness fairs and events are also part of the program.

Patients are typically referred to RiskBusters during their Primary Care visit or based on the results of health questionnaires. Patients may have a variety of risk factors: high blood pressure and/or cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, or smoking. Participants work with counselors to help change unhealthy behaviors and address underlying contributing health risks such as anxiety and depression.

Click here for eligibility requirements.

Boys and Girls Club provides young people with:

• A safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone.
• A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.
• Opportunities to build new skills that raise each child's belief that he or she can succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
• Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends in a positive environment, reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
• Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.

Ages: 6 - 18.

Rates:

• Afterschool: $50
• Spring/winter/summer breaks: $50/wk
• Annual Membership Fee: $10

Our Healthy Lifestyles strategy develops young people’s capacity to live healthfully by educating youth about fitness, nutrition and smart decisions. Activities focus on instilling positive conflict resolution techniques, engaging in positive behaviors, setting personal goals, and building resistance skills that nurture and strengthen their minds and bodies.

We support the development of healthy bodies through nutrition, physical exercise and movement, making healthy choices, and connecting to nature.

For four decades, Head Start has propelled children from disadvantaged backgrounds toward success and prosperity. The national program raises the bar for all students so that our future leaders will have a strong foundation built on academic achievement and healthy living.

INK also provides individualized teaching, bilingual services, disability services, and healthy meals and snacks, while going beyond the classroom to offer support services such as training for parents and caregivers. All that makes a long-term impact on a family’s quality of life.

Head Start is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Eligibility requirements:

• The child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1.

Families must meet at least one of these additional conditions to be eligible:

• The family is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
• The family’s gross income falls below the federal poverty guidelines.
• A family member living with and being supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
• The child is in foster care.
• The family is homeless.

Call the number below to register, or click here to apply online.

Drug Free Comfort is a community coalition made up of parents, educators, community leaders, law enforcement, and those interested in making a positive impact in the lives of our community’s young people.

This non-profit organization works to eliminate dangerous and illegal drugs from Comfort schools and our community as a whole by raising awareness and knowledge of dangerous and illegal drugs by implementing effective drug prevention programs.

Drug Free Comfort works with the Kendall County Sheriff’s offices, the Comfort Independent School District, Homeland Security, the US Drug Enforcement Agency, other drug prevention experts, and Comfort community organizations and churches to develop effective drug prevention programs.

We schedule presentations for students in grades 5 through 12 and their parents. We offer Comfort community programs by providing meaningful and educational information about emerging drug trends.

 
For four decades, Head Start has propelled children from disadvantaged backgrounds toward success and prosperity. The national program raises the bar for all students so that our future leaders will have a strong foundation built on academic achievement and healthy living.

INK also provides individualized teaching, bilingual services, disability services, and healthy meals and snacks, while going beyond the classroom to offer support services such as training for parents and caregivers. All that makes a long-term impact on a family’s quality of life.

Head Start is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

INK's Early Head Start (EHS) programs serve infants and toddlers under the age of 3 and pregnant women.

Families must meet at least one of these additional conditions to be eligible:

The family is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
The family’s gross income falls below the federal poverty guidelines.
A family member living with and being supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The child is in foster care.
The family is homeless.

For four decades, Head Start has propelled children from disadvantaged backgrounds toward success and prosperity. The national program raises the bar for all students so that our future leaders will have a strong foundation built on academic achievement and healthy living.

INK also provides individualized teaching, bilingual services, disability services, and healthy meals and snacks, while going beyond the classroom to offer support services such as training for parents and caregivers. All that makes a long-term impact on a family’s quality of life.

Head Start is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Eligibility requirements:

• The child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1.

Families must meet at least one of these additional conditions to be eligible:

• The family is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
• The family’s gross income falls below the federal poverty guidelines.
• A family member living with and being supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
• The child is in foster care.
• The family is homeless.

Call the number below to register, or click here to apply online.

We provide the following services:

General Primary Care:

Our primary care services include preventative health care and routine medical care, such as physical exams, treatment of common problems (colds, vomiting, infections); acute, as well as chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes.

• Immunizations (record is required to receive immunizations)
• Laboratory Tests
• Health Education
• X-rays (referral to Hospital)

Women’s Health:

For females, routine pelvic and breast examinations, Pap tests, contraceptive services, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment are available. If applicable, referrals to an OB/GYN for prenatal care.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Services

Pediatric Care:

Our providers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that you child’s care with us is pleasant . Services include well child and acute care to newborns and children up to 18 years of age.

• Immunizations for children are offered at most of our clinic sites.
• Checkups, physicals, and Texas Health Steps.

Health Education:

• Self-management Goals: Diabetes, HTN, Obesity
• Nutrition Counseling
• Exercise Equipment Available
• Health Fairs

All Ages Welcome.

Click here if you are interested in becoming a patient.

We accept most private insurance, Medicaid, and also use a sliding scale.

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• parents find a safe, positive environment for children;
• families spend quality time together;
• children and teens learn what they can achieve;
• adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives;
• communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back;
• and we all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.

Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.

Click here for membership information.

Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including:

• mental health care
• geriatric evaluation
• foot care
• dental services
• kidney care and dialysis
• urology
• palliative care and hospice
• laboratory services
• orthopedics
• gastroenterology
• and much more

Click here to register for care.

For Mental Health, call 210-949-9702

If you have hearing loss, call TTY at 800-799-4889.

Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services year-round for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.

The program aims to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program: a home-based option and a center-based option at licensed childhood development centers.

Home-based Option

• Weekly Home Visits
• Bi-Weekly Group Socializations

Center-based Option

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
• Early Childhood Education and Development
• Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
• Bilingual and Dual Language

Support Services

• Health & Dental Screenings
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education & Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education

• Parental Engagement & Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality, early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.

Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.

Services Provided:

• Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
• Bilingual and Dual Language
• Inclusion Classroom
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Vision and Hearing Screenings
• Health and Dental Screenings
• Nutritional Meals
• Family Goal Setting

Support Services:

• Health Services
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education and Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education:

• Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is a statewide program within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for families with children from birth up to age 3, with developmental delays, disabilities, or certain medical diagnoses that may impact development. ECI services support families as they learn how to help their children grow and learn.

Our Services:

• Parents and professionals work together as a team
• Services are convenient for families
• Children learn new skills through everyday activities
• Services are coordinated with others in the community
• Families of all income levels receive ECI services
• Professional Services
• Early Intervention Specialists
• Speech and Language Pathologists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Registered Dietitians
• Professional Counselors
• Hearing and Vision Specialists
• Social Workers
• Nurses

Age: Birth - 3.

Eligibility Requirements:

Call to schedule a screening to determine eligibility.

Must meet one of the following three criteria:

• Medically Diagnosed Condition
• Auditory or Visual Impairment
• Developmental Delay

The evaluations used to determine eligibility include the Battelle Developmental Inventory 3 (BDI-3) and Developmental Assessment of Young Children 2 (DAYC-2). The BDI-2 is used for Spanish-speaking families at this time.

If your child qualifies for services, the team identifies your family's daily routines and your child's strengths and needs. Based on the results of the evaluation and assessment, your team develops a plan for services, also known as the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), evaluations, assessments, and IFSPs are provided at no cost to parents.

Counties served: Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Gillespie, Mason, and Menard.

Click here for more information

Families that qualify for Medicaid have no cost for service.

All other families have a cost share determined using a sliding fee scale based on family size and net income after allowable deductions.

Boys and Girls Club provides young people with:

• A safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone.
• A chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.
• Opportunities to build new skills that raise each child's belief that he or she can succeed and receive recognition for personal accomplishments.
• Ongoing relationships with caring adults and connections to new friends in a positive environment, reinforcing a sense of belonging, personal accountability, civility and civic responsibility.
• Generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult.

Ages: 6 - 18.

Rates:

• Afterschool: $50
• Spring/winter/summer breaks: $50/wk
• Annual Membership Fee: $10