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The Grief Recovery Method® (GRM) Alumni Program is a continuation of your grief recovery journey. You learned relationships will always have their ups and downs,  but now you have the tools to navigate through any new relationship. However, we have identified the more relationships you work on in your healing journey (recommend at least 4), the more freedom from buried pain you are able to attain and the more connection in your current and future relationships you will experience.

As you walk into new uncharted territory or perhaps into a bothersome familiar territory from the past, your Alumni work will serve as an offensive and defensive barrier to address any unrelenting triggers, losses, lies and not 'lose territory' on the gains you have made.

The more relationships you complete, the more familiar you will become with triggers and access the tools and skills you have obtained to take corrective action. You are building up your "arsenal" to a wholesome foundation of emotional skills for your overall health.

Higinia will walk you through these steps and also establish a post-plan of action with you to continue to move through and beyond grief. You can also access the ASSaP Care™ tool available to you. 

The program is offered in person or virtual via a secure, confidential, video platform. Your privacy and confidentiality are our priority. We can talk about what works best for your schedule.

 Program Investment:

  •  $90.00 1/ 60-minute session
  •  $250.00   3/ 60-minute session
  •  $475.00   6/ 60-minute session
     
Higinia Paszkowski - Owner Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

Weighed down by Anxiety?

Anxiety is heavy. If you’re struggling, life may feel overwhelming and out of control. Amidst the unknown and chaos of life, it’s easy to feel weighed down by fears and worries.

But there is hope for peace and relief.

You’re not meant to deal with anxiety alone

We connect you to people from local churches who truly care about you and what you’re going through in life. They want to listen, provide help, and encourage you, all with zero expectation or pressure.

Click here to watch a video on Anxiety

Click here to fill out a form to connect with someone

FREE

Updated within the last 3 months.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

  • Companionship
  • Nutrition Education
  • Basic Health Screenings
  • Social Services
  • Outreach activities
  • Recreation and Dance
  • Computer Classes*
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Exercise Classes*
  • Transportation*

    *Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Call for program hours and other details.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

  • Companionship
  • Nutrition Education
  • Basic Health Screenings
  • Social Services
  • Outreach activities
  • Recreation and Dance
  • Computer Classes*
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Exercise Classes*
  • Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Call for program hours and other details.

This support group for those who have experienced a divorce uses a video series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on divorce and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective.

Weekly DivorceCare meetings include watching the video lesson followed by support group discussion on the material from the video.

Click here to find a DivorceCare group

To learn more about DivorceCare recovery groups, click here.

Free.

Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Butch Gerfers Send email
(210) 862-9998
Updated within the last 1 month.
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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/patients.
  • Aiding in the creation and maintenance of community partnerships, collaborations, programs, and services.
Updated within the last 1 month.
0.69 miles away, 400 N Frio, San Antonio, TX, 78207 , D5

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

  • Companionship
  • Nutrition Education
  • Basic Health Screenings
  • Social Services
  • Outreach activities
  • Recreation and Dance
  • Computer Classes*
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Exercise Classes*
  • Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Program Hours: Monday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED

This is a tribe where men can praise, worship and pray together. “as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” - proverbs 27:17

Men

Free

1st, 2nd & 3rd Thu, 7:00 pm VFW Post 76 Hall, 10 10th St San Antonio, TX 78215
Abraham Mares - Leader Send email
Updated within the last year

This tribe supports those who are or have been incarcerated, as well as families of those who have been or are currently incarcerated. This is a no judgement zone. Our mission is to encourage and strengthen each other as we transition back into life. To guide and motivate one another to live a Godly life.

Ultimately, we want to help those who feel far from God to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. 
Know Jesus, Cultivate Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.

Zoom information: Meeting ID: 87934753341
                                 Passcode: 5ZWu45

Free.

Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Felipa - Leader Send email
(210) 526-3166
Updated within the last 5 months.

This 10-week life-changing discipleship curriculum provides insights from top christian leaders who lay out biblical strategies and scientific facts. This will also teach men how to use god’s weapons to become conquerors in spiritual purity. Email to register; closed after the first class.

Men

$15

Tuesday: 6:30 PM Kid City - 5th & 6th Gr Rm (3rd floor) Sunday in-person gatherings or livestream @ 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM & 1:00PM
James Valdez - Leader Send email
Updated within the last year

Everyone has pain that has potential to interfere with the present and hinder the future. Cultivate was designed so everyone can uproot past pain and poor patterns in order to grow positive patterns that produce peace and hope. The lessons will guide you to uproot the pain and patterns as well as plant and nurture wise ways.

Cultivate is for anyone 18 years and older. We feel this curriculum has the most impact in small tribes. This 16-week curriculum runs with semesters. Our semesters run January-May and August- November. If we are already in session, this interest group will hold names and get info to you when we are about to open registration for the next class. 

Men and Women, 18+.

Click here for more information.

Jeannie Robins - Leader Send email

Learn god’s way of handling money with Dave Ramsey’s 9-week course.

For online registration and materials, click here.

Men and Women.

$109 for materials.

Email to find out when the next class starts. Kid City - 2nd Floor
Maddi Sculley - Leader Send email
Updated within the last year

This tribe is for those that want to meet up and play a couple of games of basketball. It will be a safe place to release some emotions or something on the heart. It’s a good place to take our minds off of whatever season we may be in. We will start and finish with prayer. 

Click here for more information.

Free.

Saturday: 9:00 AM Sunday in-person gatherings or livestream @ 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM & 1:00PM.
Updated within the last 6 months.

Men and Women's Bible study and fellowship.

  • Men meet 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM at VFW-Post 76.
  • Men meet 4th Saturday of the month at Lion's Park at 9:30 AM for breakfast and bible study.
  • Women's virtual bible study also available on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM.

Click here for more information.

Free.

Thursday: 6:00 PM - Men First, Second, Third Thursday of the Month - VFW Post 76 Thursday: 6:30 PM - Women's Virtual Saturday: 9:30 AM - Men Fourth Saturday of the Month at Lion's Park
Abraham Mares - Leader Send email
(210) 997-2602
Updated within the last 6 months.

Walking with a Mission is more than just getting a little exercise. Its about fellowship, encouragement and a time of prayer as you enjoy the trails by the San Antonio River and the San Antonio Missions. We'll also frequent the Medina River trails as well.  Young and young at heart are welcomed to join in on a this easy two mile walk. Kids and pets welcomed.

Ultimately our hope is to help people who feel far from God to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Know Jesus, Cultivate Freedom, Discover Purpose and Make a Difference. 

Free

Two Saturdays monthly at 9am TBA For more information please use the email below.
Joe Mena - Leader Send email
Vida Mena - Leader
Updated within the last 5 months.

This tribe is a co-ed bible study that requires nothing but an open heart and a desire to know god more! We will spend time together over dinner, worship through music and study a passage of scripture. The scripture will be given during our meeting time, so no pre-reading required! Come as you are. New members always welcome!

For more information please use the email below.

Free.

Two Thursdays a month, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Carrie Leonard Send email
Updated within the last 5 months.

We hope to live out the mission of Helping People Who Feel Far From God Become Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus by helping them *Know Jesus *Cultivate Freedom *Discover Purpose *Make a Difference

Our goal is to equip the young adults at City Tribe to be able to talk freely as a community and build relationships that are Christ centered. As well as understand the word of God and how to lovingly communicate the hope of the Gospel to those people with different cultural and religious backgrounds then they have.

Men and Women, Young Adults (18-26).

Free

Thursdays @630 pm
Andy - Leader
Cami - Leader Send email
Updated within the last 5 months.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

  • Companionship
  • Nutrition Education
  • Basic Health Screenings
  • Social Services
  • Outreach activities
  • Recreation and Dance
  • Computer Classes*
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Exercise Classes*
  • Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Provide continental breakfast and lunch as well as social and educational opportunities, art program and seasonal-themed activities,

Free.

Senior Center Hours: Monday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Regina Blankenship - Social Worker
(210) 352-2000

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

  • Companionship
  • Nutrition Education
  • Basic Health Screenings
  • Social Services
  • Outreach activities
  • Recreation and Dance
  • Computer Classes*
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Exercise Classes*
  • Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Call for program hours and other details.

Healthy Relationships is a multisession, small-group, skills-building program for men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The program is designed to reduce participants’ stress related to safer sexual behaviors and disclosure of their serostatus to family, friends, and sex partners. The program is based on Social Cognitive Theory, which states that persons learn by observing other people successfully practice new behavior.

  • Defining stress and reinforcing coping skills with HIV-positive people across three life areas:
  • Disclosing to family and friends
  • Disclosing to sex partners, and
  • Building healthier and safer relationships
  • Using modeling, role-play, and feedback to teach and practice skills related to coping with stress.
  • Teaching decision-making skills around the issue of disclosure of HIV status.
  • Providing participants with personal feedback reports to motivate a change of risky behaviors and continuance of protective behaviors.
  • Using popular movie clips to set up scenarios around disclosure and risk reduction to stimulate discussions and role-plays.

Click here for more information or to register.

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last year

At The Arsenal, we know that community happens through relationships. We are all about what happens Monday through Saturday, not just Sunday mornings. We know that we are created for relationship and to do life together. That's where Arsenal Life Groups come in! This is a way for us to connect with others, grow together, and grow in our understanding of who God is and what that means in our lives.

If you are looking for a life group, click here to view the groups available. We can't wait to connect with you. All are welcome!

All are welcome!

Times vary.
Updated within the last 4 months.

Provides senior adults, 60 years and older, and spouses, in Bexar County, with a nutritionally balanced lunchtime meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

  • Companionship
  • Nutrition Education
  • Basic Health Screenings
  • Social Services
  • Outreach activities
  • Recreation and Dance
  • Computer Classes*
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Exercise Classes*
  • Transportation*

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Call for program hours and other details.

Chrysalis Ministries offers in house life skill classes for all clients. We also partner with multiple non-profits to help further client's education.

Available classes:

  • Job Readiness and Career Development with 2 annual job fairs (No fee required)
  • Money Management
  • 12 Step Faith-based Substance Abuse and Recovery (NA & AA)
  • Anger Management Class ($55 fee)
  • Theft Addiction and Recovery
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Seeking Safety: PTSD and Substance Abuse Pastoral Counseling (No fee)
  • Parenting Classes (No fee)
  • Moral Recognition Therapy (No fee)

Click here for program times & dates.

Fees vary.

Updated within the last 4 months.

As a commitment to Prospera’s youth residents, we offer multiple programs designed to develop the future leaders of tomorrow that are customized per the needs of each community. We believe that healthy development of youth begins with the empowerment from adult mentoring, hands-on activities, and community service., We encourage a positive influence through powerful learning experiences, and concrete skills and lessons. Our service-enriched communities offer Community Learning Centers that host youth programs focused on teaching self-discovery, individual growth, creative versatility, and qualities of leadership. Every aspect of our strategic planning is to cultivate positive elements of security, belonging, freedom, independence, moral values, healthy relationships, personal achievement, and recognition.

Youth programs and services include, but are not limited to:

  • After-School Program
  • Scholastic Tutoring
  • Homework Assistance
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
  • Computer Literacy
  • National/Industry-Sponsored Art Competitions
  • Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
  • Exposure to Educational Institutions and Opportunities
  • Arts and Crafts Education
  • Annual Youth Summer Camp
  • Educational Field Trips
  • Organized Community Youth Sports Groups

This program is for youth residents of Champion Homes at Vista Verde Apartments.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 2 months.

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/patients.
  • Aiding in the creation and maintenance of community partnerships, collaborations, programs, and services.

Family Service Association offers numerous professional counseling services including Individual, Couples, Family, Group, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Consultations.

We also provide educational groups such as Anger Management and Domestic Violence Prevention designed to help maintain personal wellness.

Services are offered locally in the San Antonio metropolitan area and our rural locations. The services are provided through a combination of at-home and office-based visits. Our licensed counselors are available on days, evenings, Saturdays, and by special appointment.

Our counseling professionals provide services to include working with children, youth, families, and seniors. Our team has many specialized skills to address a wide range of counseling needs. Services are offered for both short and long-term depending on individual needs. We are available to assist with the following:

  • Anger Management
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief Support
  • LGBT Issues
  • Life Skills
  • Parenting
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Victimization from Crime
  • And more!

Counseling services are now available in both in-person and telehealth formats at the discretion of the client, following an initial enrollment session in-person.

For more information, please contact the Family Service Behavioral Health Counseling team at 210-299-2406. 

Funding is provided by United Way, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Client Fees, School Districts, Medicaid, Private Contracts, Private Insurance, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant, and Office of Attorney General (OAG) Grant.

As a commitment to Prospera’s youth residents, we offer multiple programs designed to develop the future leaders of tomorrow that are customized per the needs of each community. We believe that healthy development of youth begins with the empowerment from adult mentoring, hands-on activities, and community service., We encourage a positive influence through powerful learning experiences, and concrete skills and lessons. Our service-enriched communities offer Community Learning Centers that host youth programs focused on teaching self-discovery, individual growth, creative versatility, and qualities of leadership. Every aspect of our strategic planning is to cultivate positive elements of security, belonging, freedom, independence, moral values, healthy relationships, personal achievement, and recognition.

Youth programs and services include, but are not limited to:

  • After-School Program
  • Scholastic Tutoring
  • Homework Assistance
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts
  • Computer Literacy
  • National/Industry-Sponsored Art Competitions
  • Skills and Recreational Hobby Groups
  • Exposure to Educational Institutions and Opportunities
  • Arts and Crafts Education
  • Annual Youth Summer Camp
  • Educational Field Trips
  • Organized Community Youth Sports Groups

This program is for youth residents of Terraces at Haven for Hope.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 2 months.

P.E.A.C.E Initiative works with Empower House providing educational classes on domestic violence to the mutual clients we serve.  These classes are delivered in both English and Spanish.  We do case management/consultation for the individual students in our classes.

Patricia Castillo - Executive Director Send email
(210) 533-2729
Updated within the last 4 months.

P.E.A.C.E Initiative works with the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions (AIT-SCM) non-profit program for at risk youth and moms, providing their staff with training and case debriefing services for the population that they serve.

Patricia Castillo - Executive Director
Updated within the last 4 months.

Restorative Justice (RJ) creates opportunities to right relationships among individuals, communities, and even systems. It invites people to identify and name harm (interpersonal, generational, systemic) and those who have done harm to make it right or be accountable.

At times RJ looks like advocacy, demonstrations, speaking truth to power, and at other times it looks like a facilitated conversation held in the presence of a loving community.

Community Circles

Circles are a powerful symbol of community, inclusion, equity, and wholeness.

At Empower House, we sit in circles with youth, adults, families, and our staff. Through circle practice, we build community, repair harm, learn together, work through conflict and heal.

As an organization, we center the needs of women and girls as we welcome all genders to participate in our programs.

Want to learn more? Click here, scroll down, fill out a quick form, and we’ll be in touch.

Free

Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Summer and Spring Break Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Updated within the last 5 months.

Empower House’s youth development program creates opportunities for youth to explore their world, achieve their dreams, and inspire their peers.

Our program model is rooted in restorative justice principles, developmental relationships, and feminist, womanist, and mujerista theory.

As a participant in our Youth Development program, you have access to all services. Together with our staff, we'll create a plan to plug into services that are right for you!

  • Support with Goal Setting
  • Whole Family Support
  • Girl Zone
  • Mentorship
  • Youth Circles
  • Family Circles
  • Creative Expression
  • Skill Building
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Service Learning Projects

As an organization, we center the needs of women and girls as we welcome all genders to participate in our programs.

Click here and scroll down to sign up for our Youth Development programs.

Free.

School Year Hours: Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED Summer & Spring Break Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Andrea Figueroa - Executive Director Send email
(210) 908-9772
Jenny Castro - Director of Programs Send email
(210) 908-9772
Updated within the last month

The UTSA Community Center serves as a hub for university services and programs within the community. Through the Center, we want to partner with community-based organizations to host area experts and engage in conversations on topics relevant to the Westside community.

The Center is currently open during Community Events. Regular hours are coming soon.
Updated within the last year