Community Resources for San Antonio
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Service Provider Phone Address Web Site Type of Service Other notes
Alamo Children's Advocacy Center 675-9000 7130 W. US 90 78227

www.acactx.org/
Abuse Services
counseling, medical exams,a multidisciplinary team approach, community awareness and education; long term support through CARE project
ALA-TEEN and AL-ANON 829-1392 8610 N New Braunfels 78217

www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Substance Abuse Provides general information and literature about alcoholism to those interested in helping alcoholics (i.e. family Members).
Alcoholics Anonymous 828-6235 8804 Tradewind 78217
www.aainsa.org Substance Abuse weekly meetings throughout San Antonio to provide support to recovering Alcohics Online meetings are available
American Council on Alcoholism 1-800-527-5344 P.O. Box 25126
Arlington, VA 22202
www.aca-usa.org/ Substance Abuse

A national toll free HelpLine to provide general information about alcoholism and to help people locate resources for evaluation and treatment, including referrals to programs, counselors, and treatment centers nationwide, Educational materials and seminars.

AVANCE Family Support and Education Program 270-4630 301 S. Frio, Suite 310, 78207
www.avance.org
Parenting and Family Support
Parenting classes; Adult Literacy; Even Start; Abuse Intervention; Classes para padres; Literatura para adultos; Even Start; Intervention de Abuso
Baptist Child and Family Services 832-5000 909 N. E. Loop 410, Ste 800
78209-1311

www.bcfs.net/default.htm
Social Services Long Term Care - counseling; Educational programs; Mentorship; Drug Prevention Programs
Battered Women's Shelter

733-8810

Counseling Center: 930-3669

P.O 27276
78227

http://198.65.249.127/pages/members/shelter/
Abuse Services

Domestic Violence, counseling, 24 hour hotline, primary medical care, legal advocacy, educational workshops, case management, structured children's program, outreach counseling and support for not sheltered victims of domestic violence

Benitia Family Center 433-9300

4650 Eldridge Avenue
78237


www.benitia.org
Community Counseling counseling, adult education, STARS - an after school program for children 9-13 yrs old, Book Club - children 4- 11
Bexar County Department of Community Resources 335-6770
233 N. Pecos, Suite 590

Social Services Energy Crisis Program; Elderly/Disabled Program; Co-Pay Program; Bexar Utility Relief Program; Emergency Nutrition Temporary Relief Program
Big Brother & Sisters, Alamo Area, Inc 225-6322 202 Baltimore 78215
www.bigmentor.org/ Mentoring One on one mentoring
Catholic Charities 433-3256 2903 West Salinas Street
78207

Social Services

Housing -Emergency Services -Employment -English as a Second Language -Translation And Interpretation-Acculturation Counseling

Center for Health Care Services 225-4475 (Crisis Line 225-5481) 711 E. Josephine

Community Counseling Mental Health; Drug Abuse Counseling; Employment Service
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-5400

Referral Service suicide prevention
pregnancy
gangs
runaway services
eating disorders
physical abuse
substance abuse
Child Abuse Prevention Services 829-5437 3308 Broadway St Ste 100

Abuse Services
Child Guidance Center 614-7070 2135 Babcock Rd
78229
www.cgcsanantonio.org
Community Counseling counseling for children and their families, testing for ADHD on a sliding fee scale
Community Clinic Medical Clinic: 821-5522
Counseling Center: 821-6407
Project SAVE: 805-8106
210 W. Olmos Drive
78212

www.thecommunityclinic.org/
Health Services
medical services at an affordable cost to all individuals regardless of income, ethnic origin, residency, or choice of lifestyle; Project SAVE (Substance Abuse Versus Empowerment)
Community Counseling Services - Our Lady of the Lake

434-1054

590 North Gen. McMullen 78228

Community Counseling individual, family and marital counseling on a sliding fee scale
Community Services Program and Project WARM 207-7830 2300 W. Commerce St. #202

Social Services
Emergency Utility Assistance (electric, water, gas, etc.)
Emergency Rental Assistance
Emergency Food Assistance
Water Conservation Program
Disability Public Assistance Program
Information, Referral, and Follow-up Assistance
Case Management
Assistance Bus Tickets
Prescriptions
Assistance in obtaining Birth Certificates, I.D. Cards
Mortgage Assistance
Consumer Credit Counseling 979-4300 6851 Citizens Parkway, Suite 100

Financial Counseling Consumer Credit & Money Mgmt., Education, Debt Repayment Services
DePaul Family Center 924-5903
7603 Somerset
78211
  Social Services Counseling, Dental, Child Care, Adult Education (GED/ESL), Food/Clothing, Wellness Program
Downtown Youth Drop In Center 223-3131 1215 W. Poplar 78207
www.sanantonioyouth.org
Childcare Transportation to the center, Homework assistance, tutoring, dinner, Field trips, Arts and Crafts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Transportacion al centro; Assistencia con tareas; Comida
El Centro Del Barrio 922-0103 6315 South Zarzamora
78211

www.tachc.org/tm_cdb.htm Social Services
WIC, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling, social services, family planning, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, health education, nutrition counseling, and transportation assistance.
Ella Austin Community Center 224-2351 1023 N. Pine
www.ellaaustin.org
Social Services
utilities, food and clothing; social services, Meals on Wheels, Income Tax preparation, Artist in the Making; Jump Mentor Program, Daycare
Family Life Center (St. Mary's University) 436-3133

St Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria


Community Counseling counseling for marriage and family, neurofeedback to help with ADHD and Autism on a sliding fee scale
Family Service Association of San Antonio 226-3391

230 Pereida St
78210

www.family-service.org
Community Counseling

Counseling - Individual, family, marital/couple, and group counseling on a sliding fee scale
Helping Children Cope with Divorce
Family Effectiveness Training
Parent Education Classes
Homemaking, Organizing and Parenting Effectiveness Service
SMART START Connections – Consultation and referral services for families seeking child care assistance.
Families and Schools Together (FAST) - Helps strengthen family relationships, reduce classroom behavior problems, and improve communication between parents and schools
Youth Against Gang Activity (Y.A.G.A.)
Elder Care Services
Employee Assistance Program
Child Care Resource & Referral
Adopt-A-Family; Kidshare - Supportive services for families dealing with divorce and separation

Family Violence Unit, DA's Office 220-2865

www.sanantonio.gov/sapd/SAFamily2.asp
Abuse Services Referral Service
Helping Hands 922-4280

401 Jones, 78241


Social Services Assistance with food, clothing, utilities and rent (when funds are available)
Jewish Family Service 302-6920 12500 NW Military Hwy., Ste. 250 78231

Community Counseling individual, family, couples counseling based on a sliding scale, support groups
Legal Aid 227-0111 434 S. Main
www.trla.org
Legal Services
18669889996 - income and type case
will determine your eligibility for service
Mexican American Unity Council 978-0505 2300 West Commerce Street Suite 107 78207

www.buscapique.com/latinusa/buscafile/sud/mauc.htm


Community Counseling

individual, family, couples counseling on a sliding fee scale
parenting and anger management classes

Mothers Against Drunk Driving 1-800-438-6233 2839 Thousand Oaks Drive 78232

www.madd.org/home/ Substance Abuse mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking
Narcotics Anonymous 434-0665 2186 Jackson Keller PMB # 335
78213
www.eanaonline.org/
Substance Abuse Activities and meetings for people recovering from Narcotics abuse
National Council on Alcohol and Drugs 1-800-474-4673

1- 800-NCA-CALL
20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902, New York, NY 10005
www.ncadd.org/ Substance Abuse information on substance abuse; 24 hour referral line
National Intitute on Drug Abuse 1-800-662-4357
www.drugabuse.gov/NIDAHome.html
Substance Abuse information about drugs and their effects
Palmer Drug Abuse Program 697-9766 10226 Iornside www.pdap.com Substance Abuse Provides effective drug abuse counseling at no cost to clients. Provides family and individual group support meetings, social activities, intervention, referral and awareness seminars
Partnership for a Drug Free America 271-7232 2802 East Commerce 78203
www.drugfreeamerica.org www.safb.org Substance Abuse
Operation Weed and Seed to rid neighborhoods of drugs
Presa Community Service Center 532-5295 3721 South Presa
78210


Social Services
Provides essential services addressing human needs;
problem resolution and becoming self-reliant
Rape Crisis Center

349-7273
349-RAPE

5835 Callaghan Road, Suite 260 78228

www.rapecrisis.com

1-800-551-0008 Rape Hotline

Victim Assistance Crisis Intervention, Hospital Advocacy Program, Victim Accompaniment to law enforcement agencies
Salvation Army Social Services Center 226-2291

1324 S. Flores

and

521 West Elmira
78212

www.salvationarmysatx.org/text/programs.html

and


www.salvationarmyarcsa.org

Social Services and Counseling

Spiritual counseling; Addiction education; Individual counseling; Twelve-step meetings; Peer support groups; Relapse prevention classes;
Shelter, food and clothing; Work therapy and job training; Reading and GED assistance; Recreational activities; Discharge transition planning

San Antonio Aids Foundation 225-4715 818 East Grayson
San Antonio, TX 78208-1013

www.txsaaf.org/ AIDS victim's assistance medical and dental services, case management, adjunctive therapy, hot meal, prevention education, free AIDS testing
San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SACADA) 225-4741 1222 N. Main Avenue
Substance Abuse Information on substance abuse
SA Food Bank 337-3663 4311 Director Dr 78219
www.safoodbank.org/
Food Assistance Provides free food to onsite feeding facilities, has established 5 Kids Cafes (places to feed children dinner and help with homework), and distributes fresh produce.
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District 207-8780
332 W. Commerce 78205
www.ci.sat.tx.us/health Health Services preventive health services, health code enforcement, clinical services, environmental monitoring, Animal Care, disease control, health education, dental health, and maintenance of birth and death certificates
Texas Department of Human Services (888) 834-7406
701 W. 51st Street · Austin, Texas 78751
www.dhs.state.tx.us/programs/index.html Social Services
Food Stamps; Medicaid; Telephone Discount; Texas Works Program; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Texas Health Steps Medical Case Management Services

366-2800

1-877-THSteps
(847-8377)

Texas Department of Health
1100 West 49th St.
Austin, Texas 78756-3179
Attention: Texas Health Steps
www.tdh.state.tx.us/thsteps/thstepcaseman.htm
Medical Services
medically necessary medical, social, educational and other services
Texas Runaway Hotline 1-888-580-HELP
www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Prevention_and_Early_Intervention/Helping_Youth_and_Families/runaway.asp
Runaway Services Prevention and Intervention Materials and Assistance for Teenage Runaways
United Way Helpline 227-HELP (227-4357)

www.unitedwaysatx.org

http://www.irissoft.com/uwsa/

Community Counseling http://www.irissoft.com/uwsa/
Database of thousands of helpful services
Victims Advocacy Section of San Antonio Police Department

207-2141
or
207-2201

Prue Rd Substation www.sanantonio.gov/sapd/VICTIM.asp Abuse Services Crisis Intervention Counseling
Case Management
Child and Family Counseling
Support Groups
Psychological Assessments
Counseling and Therapy
Information and Referral Services
Wesley Community Center 924-5191 1406 Fitch 78211

Community Counseling Food/Clothing Financial Assistance, Childcare, Counseling, Medical/Dental, Personal Enrichment, Middle School Tutoring
Women and Children Resource Center 733-8810 P.O. Box 10393 78210 www.womenindistress.com/shelter_texas.html
Shelter from Abuse Emergency shelter for victims of abuse
Youth Alternatives 340-7971 340-8077 3103 West Avenue 78213

Community Counseling free individual and family counseling for children 6-17, parenting classes, Short term shelter, the Bridge for children ages 10-17, Medowland Long term shelter for children ages 6- 17, independent living program young adults 16 -21 Contact Jim or Rebecca 340-8077 about these sheltering programs


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