Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels is a community response to family homelessness. We exist to support, guide and lift families out of homelessness and into safe housing, gainful employment, and independence.

Representatives from local churches have came together to address the need. Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels (FPGNB) is a partnership of churches that open their doors, classrooms, gyms, and hearts to serve as hospitality centers to families experiencing homelessness, partnering with professional case management and other community resources to offer temporary housing, meals, transportation and loving support.

When a family successfully completes our comprehensive shelter program, they have accomplished a series of steps to continue their journey to long-term self-sufficiency. Accomplishments include:

• Safe Housing
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Safe, reliable child care or after-school care
• Emergency savings fund of $1000+
• A working, realistic budget
• Reliable transportation

Once a family "graduates" and moves into their own home, they transition into A New Lease on Life aftercare program, which includes:

• Professional case management support for one year
• Help with emergent needs
• Life skills workshops (Child care is provided.)
• Peer support of fellow FPGNB alumni, as well as other supportive relationships.

Homeless families with children.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application.
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county.

The, “Veterans’ Financial Assistance Program” will provide assistance to eligible Veterans, Veterans Dependents and Surviving Spouses.

Through the program, CCSCT will assist beneficiaries with short-term and temporary financial Emergency Services to include: one-time utility payments (may include electric, gas, propane, water, sewer, trash, late fees), one-time rental/mortgage payment (may include rent, mortgage, late fees, application fees, security deposits), and transportation services including bus passes, city and county transit passes, council of government transit service passes, taxis, and ride shares (Uber).

CCSCT will not require beneficiaries to meet a poverty or other income level as a requirement for eligibility. Financial need will be determined by the veteran being behind on rent or mortgage (s) and/or utilities.

Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Wilson, and Zavala.

How to Apply:

• Download the application
• Drop off, e-mail, or fax your application to your corresponding county

Medicaid Waiver Program provides services to people of all ages with an intellectual or developmental disability, related condition, or both, who live with their families or in their own homes.  To maintain optimal quality of life, we provide services to help with needs related to daily living, independent living, and leisure/ recreational activities.

• Residential services
• Host home/ companion care
• Group home
• Respite services
• Day habilitation   
• Employment services   
• Nursing services
• Dental services   
• Behavioral support
• Supported home living (transportation)
• Social work
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech therapy
• Dietary services
• Audiology services
• Accessible minor home modifications
• Adaptive aids
• Transition assistance services

Medicaid Waiver Program

Click [email protected] to enroll

One Step at a Time

Zabrina’s Jolly Bunch, Inc., is a multipurpose non-profit group located in San Antonio, TX, that serves low-income individuals, aged-out foster children, the hungry /homeless, and those with developmental disabilities.

Zabrina’s Jolly Bunch, Inc. provides:

• Room and Board
• Food 
• Transportation Services
• Educational Assistance
• Case Management
• Transition Living Services

Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.

On average 103,300 one way trips are provided to city operated Senior Centers.

Seniors can check at their center site for availability of this service.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

This service is offered free of charge.

The Area Agencies on Aging are dedicated to building a community that supports older residents and allows them to age in place with dignity, security, and enhanced quality of life. Services include congregate meals, home-delivered meals, benefits counseling, care coordination, legal assistance, nutrition, counseling and training, caregiver support, and transportation services.

These Call Center Specialists will provide assistance information and referrals to services for individuals who are 60 years of age or older, as well as individuals of any age who are eligible for Medicare.

Alamo Regional Transit (ART) serves 12 rural counties - Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, McMullen, and Wilson. View ART's coverage area.

Transportation Services

ART provides public transportation bus service to all residents in the service region. Service to and from Bexar County and San Antonio is also provided. ART provides demand-response, curb-to-curb transportation service. Door-to-door service may be requested for customers needing additional mobility assistance.

Rides are available to:

• Adult daycare - Nutrition
• Medical (Doctor, Dentist, Optometry, Ophthalmologist)
• Shopping (Groceries, Medicine, Essentials)
• Work or Job Interviews
• School

To schedule a ride, book online or call dispatch at least 24 hours in advance and by noon the previous business day. Trips can be booked up to 30 days in advance and are on a first come basis. For more click here.

In-Town - $2
In Same County - $6
One County Over - $8
Two Counties Over - $12

The Bus Ministry is a tremendous, soul-winning tool for Texas Baptist Church. Each week, boys, girls, men, and women are picked up at their homes and brought to the church. When they arrive, they are divided into graded classes and are presented with sound Bible teaching and preaching.

Seeing what God is doing through the bus ministry at Texas Baptist Church is amazing! The buses are full each week, and over our 22 years, countless thousands have been brought to church and hundreds saved!

If you have any questions, please contact our church office and leave a message or email us at [email protected]. 

Integrated Community Services (ICS) is our company that provides HCS services (Home and Community-Based Services) in our Abilene, North Houston, and San Antonio service regions in Texas.

This program offers 3-bed homes …offering 3 and 4-person group residences, along with the entire array of available HCS services since 1993 in Abilene and San Antonio since 1993 and more recently in North Houston since 2005. 

Our team understands how to work with people with disabilities while using care, understanding, patience, and encouragement to help our residents excel.

We cater fully to the medical and non-medical needs of our community residents, guardians, caretakers, and partners. From medical services and coordination/training to day habilitation and work placement, our staff is expertly trained to make all aspects of our program comfortable and easy.

Our Services:

• Residential Services
• Day Habilitation
• Medical Services
• Financial Services
• Adaptive Aids
• Minor Home Modifications
• Team-Based Planning
• Professional Therapies

Sometimes, the best environment for individuals needing support is in their homes or with family. D&S, the local Siveta provider, offers hourly support to help individuals live independently in their home environment. The time spent providing services each week is based on the individual's and their family's needs.

D&S Home and Community-Based Services:

• Transportation to work, appointments, and other activities
• Housekeeping
• Dressing and personal hygiene
• Meal preparation and eating
• Medication administration (as permitted)
• Community activities and outings

In addition, D&S provides Respite Care, which allows primary caregivers a break from their regular caregiving duties.

Escorted rides to and from you regular medical, dental, and vision appointments. Driver remains in waiting room until appointment is over. We will take you to most physicians throughout San Antonio.

To be eligible for this program, you must:

• be 60 years or older; and
• live in our service area: zip codes 78209, 78217, 78218, 78234, 78239, 78247, parts of 78208, 78212, 78216, 78232, 78244, 78259, and Live Oak. (If you are in doubt, call.)

Free, but donations are accepted.

The Kirby Senior Center Transportation Program provides travel to and from not only KSC (for seniors that are not Kirby residents) but doctors’ appointments, other recreational destinations and for errands such as trips to the grocery store.

This is accomplished through a partnership with the Presa Community Center who request a $5 fare for rides scheduled through their manifest.

Contributions are accepted and appreciated for this service!

Awards payment-free vehicles to veterans wounded in direct combat with an enemy force and unmarried Gold Star spouses whose loved one was killed in action. In addition to the vehicle, the recipient will receive one year of family and financial mentoring.

This program is for veterans and unmarried Gold Star spouses whose loved one was killed in action.

Requirements:

• It would be best if you lived within the particular travel radius of the vehicle to qualify for it.[Check Google Maps for details]
• Must be a veteran wounded during combat (Purple Heart recipients given priority) or injured during combat training from any American military conflict
  or
• Must be an unmarried Gold Star Spouse of a service member who was killed in action or killed during combat training
• Must be honorably retired, separated from the military, or within 90 days of discharge.
• Must be able to obtain vehicle insurance.
• Must not have more than one vehicle loan/lease per household.

Click here for more information.

We realize transportation can be a huge challenge sometimes and thanks to our partners at Toyota North America, CHR Partners can now get you where you need to go. 

This program is to help our most vulnerable population access necessary medical care, attend critical government appointments as well as get to and from the grocery store. 

Thank you Toyota, without this partnership, many of our residents would not be able to access critical basic needs. 

Click here for transportation availabilty and scheduling.

Senior transportation service is available at all city-operated Senior Centers.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.

SAJSS offers direct transportation services for older adults to and from religious services and medical appointments.

SAJSS will only provide rides to participants who have completed and returned their signed paperwork to the SAJSS office. Click here to download the transportation registration paperwork.

SAJSS covers most of the cost of rides, but participants are responsible for the following contributions:

• 1-10 miles: $5.00 one-way; $10.00 round-trip
• 11-20 miles: $10 one-way; $20 round-trip
• Maximum 20 miles one-way; 40 miles round-trip

Donations in support of the Transportation Program are greatly appreciated.

The clinic serves the medical and dental needs of people who cannot afford health insurance.

Services include:

• Case Management
• Counseling (individual, family, depression, substance abuse)*
• Dental (exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, dentures, extractions, etc.)*
• Diabetes Education
• Food Pantry*
• Health Education*
• Immunizations
• Lab
• Medical*
• Medicaid and CHIP Application Assistance*
• Nutrition Information
• Oral Surgery*
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy**
• Physical Exams
• Physical Therapy**
• Prescription Assistance*
• Referral that can assist with food stamps, Medicaid or CHIP applications
• Transportation Assistance
• Women’s Health

*Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for service.

**Program not operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.

Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based upon ability to pay, household income and family size.

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Senior transportation service is available at all City-operated Senior Centers.

On average 103,300 one way trips are provided to city operated Senior Centers.

Seniors enrolled at any of the City-operated Senior Centers and live within a five-mile radius of the center may qualify for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off to and from the Senior Center.

For Senior Center Transportation call (210) 207-7172.

For Medical Appointment Transportation call the Alamo Service Connection at (210) 477-3275.

This service is offered free of charge.

Transportation in the form of bus tickets to pre-scheduled medical appointments or job interviews. (Appointments must be verifiable.)

A monthly bus pass may be issued for new full-time (32+ hours) permanent job. (Employment must be verified by a physical copy of an employment verification letter.)

The primary purpose of August House is to provide a structured and safe environment for members to help support and encourage recovery. 

They provide adult men in recovery with an environment that inspires growth and change.

The house is updated with many amenities, including:

• rides to meetings
• on-site laundry and gym
• utilities and food included in the rent

They require attendance and full participation in 12-step groups weekly and/or other recovery-related activities.

There is a curfew and basic household chores. Employment and/or enrollment in an educational/vocational program is mandatory unless exempted by management.

Cost $190 per week payable weekly, biweekly, and monthly.

Advanced Care Partners entered the adult care market when our patients started to age out of the pediatric programs we serve. Every family that transitions from caring for a medically complex “child” to caring for an “adult” understands how challenging this time can be. As our children age, they often require more specialized and intensive care. We build strong bonds with our families that last a lifetime, just like the care we provide. From birth to adulthood, we are your partner for in-home adult care every step of the way.

Nursing Services
We offer nursing services (also known as private-duty nursing) for medically complex patients through the Medicaid COMP and NOW waiver, private insurance, and private pay. We provide care for:

• Neurological Disorders
• Cardiac Conditions
• Respiratory Disease
• Gastrointestinal Disease
• Metabolic Disorders
• Neuromuscular Disease
• Technology Dependent: Oxygen, Tracheostomy, Ventilator, Feeding
• Tubes, Monitors
• Other Complex Disorders and more

Blessing of Hands Ministries provides transportation to faith-based restoration homes in San Antonio and the surrounding area for alcohol- and drug-dependent individuals seeking treatment.

Free.

Our Direct Services team consists of social workers and case managers devoted to meeting our client’s basic necessities.

We carry out these services by providing individualized needs assessments, emotional support, resource linkage, empowerment, and education.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

• ICE/ISAP/Court Accompaniment
• School Registration
• Access to:
  • Nutrition
  • Clothing Assistance
  • ESL Classes
  • Medical Care
  • Mental Health
  • Dental Care
  • Housing
  • Internet Connection/Wifi
  • Safety Planning
  • Transportation

For more information, contact us.

• Free Wi-Fi

Based on your commute route and needs, we can help you select and plan an affordable, sustainable, and convenient commute to work.

Whether relocating, starting a new job, or just wanting to change your commute, the Alamo Commutes team can help you rethink your trip to work.

Click here to sign up for a free consultation.

Click here to download our mobile app and find rides that match your needs.

Our services are free to residents or employees of Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties, as well as a portion of Kendall County.

If you’ve taken alternative transportation to work and have an emergency, Alamo Commutes will cover the cost of your ride home.

Alamo Commutes provides up to $50 four times a year for an emergency ride home via a taxi or other ride-hail services such as Uber or Lyft.

Qualifying emergencies include personal or family illness/injury, your carpool partner's illness/injury, unexpected overtime, a bicycle breakdown, or a weather-related event.

Non-reimbursable events include personal events, scheduled overtime, or transportation system delays.

To be eligible for the Emergency Ride Home reimbursement, users must meet these requirements:

• You must live or work in Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, or Kendall County.
• You must have an up-to-date Alamo Commutes profile on the website or mobile app. Your home and work address must be accurate so that we can cross-reference your ERH trip receipt with your user profile.
• You must have recorded three (3) smart commute trips on the Alamo Commutes platform in the last seven days. A round-trip commute (from home to work and back) counts as two trips. If you have a regular smart commute, you can automatically record your trips on the Alamo Commutes app or website.
• Qualifying commute modes include:
  • Bicycle, scooter, or other non-vehicular conveyance
  • Carpool and vanpool
  • Public transit
  • Walking 
• You are eligible for an Emergency Ride Home reimbursement if you are a full-time, part-time or contract worker, and if you meet the other conditions. College students also qualify.

If you do not meet the above requirements, the Emergency Ride Home voucher will not appear as a reward in the Alamo Commutes Rewards section.

AARC is one of the largest and most experienced providers of LGBT health and mental health care, supported by a culturally sensitive team working to advance the care and treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people.

Primary Care: AARC’s Health Equity Clinic (HEC) provides a safe space for licensed medical staff to conduct intakes and medical assessments while offering treatment services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community in San Antonio, which historically one of the most medically underserved populations in South Texas. AARC contracts with LGBT and LGBT-friendly physicians and clinicians who are culturally sensitive and representative of the communities served. In addition to primary medical care, AARC Health Equity Clinic staff offer comprehensive information, referral, PrEP, HIV care and patient navigation services for LGBT patients and consumers.

AARC will utilize its LGBT clinic for health services outreach and education to LGBT organizations and the community throughout San Antonio. AARC Health Equity Clinic services are offered with respect and compassion for the diverse community we represent and serve.

HIV Specialty Care: AARC’S Health Equity Clinic offers people living with HIV a wide range of support services, including leading-edge medical care. AARC’s wrap-around care model practices a holistic approach to treatment, helping clients manage all aspects of living with HIV, through counseling, nutritional advice, and transportation support.

Nutritional Services: AARC provides home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) to individuals who are on home hospice, home health or who have been recently released from the hospital as well as on-site meals for those with multiple medical and social service appointments. All nutritional services are coordinated through AARC’s registered dietitian.

Pharmacy services include:

• Private consultations with staff members who can answer your questions about medications, especially HIV-drug regimens and side effects
• Free, confidential delivery in San Antonio (some restrictions apply)
• Prescription refill assistance program
• On-site assistance in English and Spanish

If you’re a client of our health center, pharmacy staff will work closely with your physician, nurse, nutritionist, case manager, and/or mental health provider to help you achieve your health care goals. (Pharmacy hours and phone: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 210.231.0383)

Behavioral Health: Mental Health Services are provided to individuals and families who are dealing with various life stressors. These services are conducted in a group or individual setting, and provided by Licensed Professional Counselors. All behavioral health programs are overseen by Howard Rogers, M.A., AARC’s Executive Director, also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and by Dr. Robert Jimenez, AARC’s Medical Director, a psychiatrist with a history of working with individuals living with HIV.

• Spanish and bilingual services are available.
• The prescribing and monitoring of psychotropic medications to individuals with a diagnosed mental disorder and are provided by a licensed physician.
• The provision of prevention and treatment to address substance abuse problems (including alcohol, legal and illicit drugs) in an outpatient setting. Substance Abuse groups revolve around an evidence based approach to treating substance abuse and involve both group as well as individual support.

Transgender Health 

Regardless of where you are at with your transition AARC’s priority is to foster a safe, sensitive environment where patients can receive gender-affirming care. Our providers specialize in transgender health and offer expert treatment and guidance.

We accept:

• Ambetter
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Humana
• United Health Care
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Superior

If you are uninsured, we can help determine your eligibility for medical and drug assistance programs.

We offer comprehensive services for people living with HIV. Whether you were recently diagnosed or if you are encountering barriers not allowing you to be in medical care, and are living in the San Antonio area we have support and services for you. 

Case Management: Our team of case managers and community health workers offer medical and non-medical case management to help you achieve your health goals.

Early Intervention: Were you recently diagnosed with HIV or want to return to care? The ASCEND program is here to guide you through the medical care system.

Health Insurance: AARC’s health insurance program can help you continue medical care without gaps in health insurance coverage or disruption of treatment.

Behavioral Health: Mental health services are provided to individuals and families who are dealing with various life stressors. Psychiatric services are also available.

Housing Services: AARC provides housing referrals and short-term rental, mortgage, utility assistance, and housing case management for those who qualify.

Transportation Services: From doctor appointments to your counseling sessions AARC’s transportation can you get there.

NaviLens is a technology developed to empower people who are blind or have low vision and allows them to independently navigate unknown places by translating visual signage into audio messages. The technology consists of two mobile phone applications and a multi-colored QR-style code.

The codes can be:

• Detected from up to 50 feet away
• Read and detected within a second
• Read unfocused even when the user is unaware a code is within range
• Read from an angle of 160 degrees
• Read in all light conditions
• Provide the user real-time bus information or any other information stored in the code.
• Provide the user with accurate orientation to the code
• Provide audio or text messages in 33 languages and utilize the user’s preferred phone language setting to deliver the message.

Click here to learn more

• Assistive Technology

Bexar County has refreshed its BiblioTech “Ride & Read” program, allowing VIA riders to access thousands of free eBook and audiobook titles through the BiblioTech app.

VIA Metropolitan Transit and BiblioTech Public Library partnered in 2016 to bring Bexar County’s all-digital public library to commuters. The program continues VIA’s support of BiblioTech’s mission to enhance education and literacy, promote reading as recreation, and equip residents with the necessary tools to thrive in our modern landscape.

BiblioTech Digital Library is the first all-digital public library in the United States. It can be accessed 24/7 on mobile devices using VIA’s free 4G LTE WiFi, available on all buses and at all transit centers.

Free

• Free Wi-Fi