The Special Needs Ministry's mission is to provide a culture of belonging, dignity and purpose to everyone who has cognitive and developmental challenges. Our ministry strategically delivers teaching methods that are designed for children, youth and adults with special needs. We identify resources and opportunities that intentionally integrate people and families into the ministry of the church.

We do this through:

• Education
• Equipping
• Engaging
• Expressions of service to God and our community.

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ScarTissue - a life group initially for blended families but opened to all. We will be focusing on how Jesus has healed our damaged hearts, relationships, and lives. Though the Christ-centered healing our scars are testimonies to minister to the hurting, the lost, and the truth seekers.

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This group will provide support and education for families of children with special needs, encouraging acceptance and moving toward the purpose for which God created them.

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Join this group Women of Worth (WOW). This group is for women of all ages to focus on fellowship while growing in God's word.

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Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism.

Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

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Meetings are held in person at the Shavano Baptist Church. Shavano Baptist Church prefers only service dogs with appropriate vest inside the Church.

• Open
• Speaker
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

We invite you to gather to reconnect with women you know and meet other women who share the experience of losing their spouse.

We share our experiences, pray with and for each other, and determine how we can move forward by expressing our needs and concerns and remain connected.

This group meets in person at the JP II Room on the second floor of San Damiano Building

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This is a closed Al-Anon meeting. Friends and family only.

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Meetings are held at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church at the Christopher Hall in Room 202.

• Closed
• Friends and Family Only
• Fragrance Free
• Wheelchair Accessible (There is elevator access)

Closed Meetings are for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and have a desire to stop drinking.

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This is a Hybrid group. Meetings are held virtually on Zoom and in person at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in Christopher Hall, Room 201. Stairs and Elevator available, maximum of 25 people. 

If Gate is closed-Alternate location- San Juan Rm Bldg. 11- entrance off San Pedro access Rd

• Closed
• Discussion
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
• Women
• Zoom Meeting Id: 603 2995 545, Passcode **GTS/16

There are no dues or fees for AA membership

Join us if you have a family member who has been or is incarcerated, has been a victim of crime, or is looking for a way to serve your fellow man. If you’re just curious, come; all are welcome. 

• Retreats
• Visitations
• RCIA
• Bible Study
• Compassion
• Communication
• Spirituality
• Assistance
• Prayer
• Communion Services
• Support

Our abilities vary from beginner to advanced skills. The more knowledgeable members are very willing to assist those who are learning. We've made a quilt for the Women's Guild's scholarship fund in past years. We also have made quilts for needy children in our parish and donated some to "Project Linus," a national organization with local chapters that give the quilts to sick, lonely, and needy children. Anyone in the parish may request a quilt for a sick relative by contacting any quilter.

Anyone interested in joining us for friendship and quilting is encouraged to attend our meetings.

Call Pat Brookes at (210) 494-5832 for more information.

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered, 12-Step Program that offers healing and restoration for life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. It offers practical life application to the sanctification process.

Welcome Newcomer! Here is what you need to know about Celebrate Recovery.

Some of the issues/challenges can include but are not limited to the following:

• Abuse - Physical/Emotional/Sexual
• Adult Children of Family Dysfunction
• Anger
• Chemical Dependency
• Co-Dependency
• Co-Dependent Woman in a relationship with a Sexually Addicted Man
• Food Addiction and Eating Disorders
• Love and Relationship Addiction
• Mental Health
• Mixed Issues
• Sexual Addiction

All are welcome; come as you are, not as you think you need to be.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free.

What is group counseling?

Group counseling is a very positive experience for most people because the therapist and group members build a safe place to explore the problems surrounding their relationships.

Through the sharing process, members develop a level of trust that allows them to be honest, open with one another, and accept each other despite any faults.

Group counseling usually is effective because members behave in ways that reflect how they are outside of the group. Other members can support the individual by changing those unproductive patterns through feedback.

I am currently in-network with:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Humana
• Cigna
• Tricare
• Tricare East

With technology at the forefront, many parents are concerned that their child or teenager may not be getting enough positive social interactions. They worry that their child or teenager may not be making friends, and lack the confidence or tools needed to navigate social interactions.

Mind Works offers group counseling for children and teenagers to be able to learn, grow, and facilitate positive interactions in a safe and nurturing environment.

Mind Works offers weekly group counseling throughout the year for:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger
• Body Image
• Low Self-Esteem
• Autism
• Poor Social Interactions
• Emotional Awareness

New groups are constantly being added. Call today to sign your child up for a group or call our office to learn more.

Click here to contact us or for more information regarding fees.

Insurance Accepted:

• Aetna
• Humana
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
• Tricare
• Medicaid - Superior Health

Out-of-pocket payment

Brea's House of Arts is a life enrichment day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We provide a daily curriculum designed to give real-world meaning and purpose to our participants. Each week has a theme, those themes are put together based on the needs and interests of our participants to include but not limited to Art in multimedium, Culinary Arts using adaptive items like an air fryer, Social Awareness utilizing social platforms, Relationship building, and coaching with conflict and resolution strategies, Community inclusion with many opportunities to access recreational adventures, Fitness classes in Yoga, and Volunteering opportunities with community partners.

Additionally, we have partnered with Dreams Fulfilled through Music which offers music classes in Piano, Accordion, and Bells utilizing the Colorsoundation method with recitals to showcase progress.

Click here for the calendar of events & more information

Youth & adults

Click here for enrollment.

For enrollment, please email us at [email protected]

We accept Community Texas Home Living (TxHmL), Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), and private pay.

Grief Share is a bible-based support program to help people who have experienced the loss of a spouse, family member, or friend. This group is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. You'll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.

People who have experienced the loss of a spouse, family member, or friend. This group is open to new members.

Please call us for the most current times and dates for this group.

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Free.

This group is for men who want to be in community with one another.

We'll get to know each other while we dig deeper into what we're learning in service on Sundays.

Men. This group is open to new members.

Free.

A community of women meets weekly to walk/run, fellowship, and share life and faith.  WE WILL STRIVE TO Walk or Run each Session with a Fun 5K Benefit.

Our Mission is Fighting for Healthy Bodies and Souls and causes close to our Hearts.

Women.

We meet at the Cracked Mug Coffee House, 14743 Old Bandera Rd #1, Helotes, TX 78023, on Saturday mornings at 8:00 AM.

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CAST TEACH High School is San Antonio’s first school dedicated to careers in education. Created in partnership with Northside ISD located on the campus of John Paul Stevens High School,  the CAST Schools Network, and the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education and Human Development, the school will rally multiple industries to create future educators that will transform our community. CAST TEACH is a unique experience:

• Field Experiences - gain authentic learning experiences that matter.
• Career Exploration - accelerate your pathway to careers. 
• Elevate Youth Voice and Agency - take ownership of your future by co-creating and joint problem-solving with us.
• Collaborative Relationships - students will create relationships with transformative leaders in education.

For additional information, please click here.

CAST Teach is a tuition-free, public school open to all Bexar County students and will accept 150 students through a lottery process.

All students will have access to college-based experiences plus transferable college credits at UTSA. Students may earn up to 36 hours of transferable college credit before they leave high school. Students will also have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certificates such as Child Development Associate of Education Aide I.

Explore multiple careers in education, including teaching and training, early learning, and interdisciplinary learning. Minimize the cost of college and elevate your resume in the workforce. 

To learn more about how to apply for CAST TEACH, click here.

Forms are also available online on the Northside ISD website.

CAST Schools are tuition-free and open to students across the greater San Antonio region who are entering 9th or 10th grade.

This is a group for men who are struggling with sexual integrity. This includes men who are struggling with pornography, promiscuity, and adultery. This is a safe and confidential community where you can meet with other men who seek to obtain from sinful sexual and relational behavior.

If you'd prefer not to enter your email, you can call or text John directly at 210-291-7248

Men. This group is open to new members.

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Free.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free.

Do you love to read?

Join us for casual community and conversation!

Each month's book will get sent out in advance. 

All are welcome!

We want to connect with people who are affected by incarceration. This group is for a spouse, parent, family member, or friend who has someone who is incarcerated or recently released from incarceration. We will offer encouragement, a listening ear, available resources, and Prayer support.

We also want to invite men and women recently released from prison to offer one-on-one accountability. 

We will also offer opportunities for interested adults to go inside local Prisons and actively participate in the Christian Prison Ministry.

Adults, Men and Women.

This group is open to new members. Click here for more information.

We meet in Suite 136.

Free.

Community Care is a service offered by City Church to help individuals in crisis, hereby referred to as Care Recipient, identify their immediate next step. Due to the high demand from a large community, Community Care sessions are limited to 50 minutes and two occurrences per year.

Community Care Leaders, hereinafter referred to as CCLs, advise purely from a Free Grace Theological Perspective. CCLs are not licensed professionals and do not have the training or skills for the long-term process of repairing severe emotional or relational issues.

Additionally, City Church does not provide, in any form or manner, psychiatric treatment or clinical mental health counseling. Referrals to licensed mental health professionals may be provided upon request.

CCLs reserve the right to cease any Community Care session, at any time, for any reason.

Information shared by the Care Recipient will be held in confidence within the Community Care Leaders team

Anybody in Crisis

Click here for Mental Health Resourses

Free.

Here at CityChurch, we believe that we find freedom together. Community is essential for all of us! Community night is a comfortable environment where you can come and courageously connect with God and others.

This group is open to new members.

Free.

Community Night allows young adults to explore a relationship with Jesus through worship, teaching, and community.

All are welcome no matter where you are in your spiritual journey!

Young Adults from 18 - 25 years of age.

All are welcome no matter where you are in your spiritual journey!

Free.

This group is for couples who want to be in a community with others in this same life stage. 

We'll get to know each other while we talk about life and dig deeper into what we're learning in service on Sundays.

For couples. This group is open to new members.

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Free.

This group is for wives dealing with betrayal that comes from discovering their spouse's sexual sin/addiction. Due to the sensitive nature of this group, we ask that you register before showing up.

We will primarily use the L.I.F.E. program and material from Dr. Douglas Weiss that is tailored specifically for wives' healing.

Women. This is a virtual meeting and this group is open to new members.

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Free.

HeartMatters Women’s Program exists to help women of all different backgrounds and ages grow in their walk with the Lord. We meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM in KidCity for our Bible Study.

We play together every other month on the 2nd Friday at 7:00 PM in KidCity at “Let’s Connect” with bingo and bunko nights, creative worship, arty parties, and other fun events.

We serve together to pour life into our church and community through outreach programs. We also get away to rest and renew at a Spirit-filled and fun retreat once a year. We circle each other in prayer and encouragement while honoring our individual journeys.

Women of all different backgrounds and all ages. This group is open to new members.

Childcare is not provided.

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Free.

The PTO process offers a way to deal with our past unhealed wounds and unmet needs. It provides us with the tools to make wise choices in our daily lives and guides us in determining our passion and purpose for living. 

Commitment involves meeting once a week in a small group setting for 24 weeks. It also includes a weekend retreat.

These groups fill up quickly so reserve your spot now by registering.

Men and Women. This group is open to new members.

Click here for registration and information on the in-person & virtual Zoom group.

Notebook $40.
Scholarships available.