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.

The San Antonio Food Bank offers a summer camp program available for school-age children.

The FoodIQ Summer Camps consist of a series of fun cooking activities to learn where our food is coming from and the cultural diversity of food. Children learn how they can produce delicious recipes that are good for our health. The camps also emphasize the importance of physical activity and of water in our lives and teaching children to prepare refreshing infused waters to keep hydrated during the summer. Two curriculums available: FoodIQ Garden Cooks and Food IQ Cooking Around the World.

Boys and girls ages 8-12 (Limited to 15 participants).

Dress Code and Logistics: Comfortable cloths, tennis shoes, water bottle, no electronics or cell phones; lunch will be provided.

Free.

Bringing loved ones together for a family experience!

Family Dining:  Come and enjoy a nice dinner experience with your family. Appreciate time away from the busy world we live in and share your life at The Kitchen Table.

Kids Kitchen: Does your child enjoy cooking? Do they want to learn to cook?

To participate in Family Dining or Kid's Kitchen, make a reservation with Jennifer at 210-431-8479.

Eating right for a healthy lifestyle!

Our classes feature professional nutritionists educating you on:

• Diabetes
• Weight Loss
• Cooking Healthy
• Gardening
• Healthy Eating Plan
• Read & Understand Food Labels
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Vitamins & Minerals
• Food Safety

Click here to check our Activity Calendar for upcoming classes!

Mill Street Youth Center offers a wide variety of services to students. From spaces for homework to a teaching kitchen to eSports to STEM activities to lounges to a performing arts stage and more backed by caring, supportive staff and volunteers.

Our program focuses on four pillars:

• Academic Success
• Wellness
• Enrichment Experiences
• Healthy Lifestyle

6th through 12th grade students

Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.

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.

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.

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. 
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.

The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.

GRASP offers daily activities and programs for elderly persons to promote socialization, independence and better nutrition to live a longer, healthier and happier lifestyle. Individuals qualify for the program who are ambulatory and over age 60. Spouses and caregivers are also eligible to participate.

CONGREGATE MEALS
Hot noon meals are served daily except weekends at the GRASP Community Center in Converse. Professionally prepared meals meet one-third of the daily requirements for nutrition. All participants must register.

TRANSPORTATION
GRASP offers accessible daily bus transportation services for local seniors and disabled persons or living with disabilities.

ACTIVITIES
Individuals can participate in daily activities that include low-impact exercises, guest speakers, arts, crafts, games, classes, day trips, evening dinners, dances and other activities planned by the enrolled participants. 

OTHER SERVICES
GRASP provides information, referrals and seminars to families and caregivers to help meet the needs of seniors.

The SLEW Cancer Wellness Center provides survivor and aftercare services that improve the quality of life for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer. Services are provided holistically at a single location so those who are unable to go from agency to agency for services due to health and mobility issues, budget constraints, and transportation limitations can access the care they need.

SLEW was initially modeled after an evidence-based program at the Mayo Clinic. The model addresses mind, body, and spirit, and has been proven to increase a patient’s perceived quality of life.

Therapy and Counseling

• Psychotherapy (individual, small group, large group, Spanish speaking, and Stage IV)
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and education for prevention of lymphedema
• Patient Navigation
• Nutrition and Diet Counseling
• Diabetes Care/Prevention Classes
• Oncology Massage Therapy
• Benefits Counseling – how and where to obtain benefits from a variety of community sources (food, utility assistance, etc.)
• Case Management
• Bras and Prosthetics
• Wigs and Hair Dressing
• Fitness Education and Exercise Classes
• Clothes Closet
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Transportation

Women who are uninsured, underinsured, and low-income. Women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer.

No cost for financially qualified women.

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. 
• 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.

Are you ready to stop dieting and start making fundamental changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing the tools, information, support, and accountability you need to succeed. Weekly meetings provide a supportive, educational environment where people are encouraged and not judged.

TOPS does not sell foods, endorse products, or push a one-size-fits-all meal plan. On the TOPS meal plan, we encourage you to choose foods you enjoy in moderation. The flexible guidelines help you control calories while eating real food you make at home or order in a restaurant. Your first visit to any chapter is free!

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:

• A daily lunchtime meal
• Companionship
• Nutrition Education
• Basic Health Screenings
• Social Services
• Outreach activities
• Recreation and Dance
• Computer Classes*
• Arts and Crafts
• Exercise Classes*
• Transportation to and from the center for eligible seniors living within 5-miles of the center

*Not available at all centers.

Age 60+ and spouse.

Free.

Services:

• WIC
• WIC Nutrition Program

Healthy LEAP (Lifestyle, Education, and Practice) is a series of health, nutrition, fitness, and safety lessons and practical applications created specifically for youth with and without intellectual disabilities.

The curriculum includes topics dedicated to educating and encouraging athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) to maintain a healthy lifestyle through increased physical activity, improved nutrition, and overall emotional and social health.

Healthy LEAP lessons are delivered by coaches/teachers over the course of eight weeks. Each coach/teacher is given a manual with the complete health lessons, and every participant will receive their own student kit to support them during the program.

Participants will learn about food groups, maintaining a healthy weight and obesity, behavior and stress management, bone health, sports nutrition and hydration, exercise and injury prevention, sun safety, and prevention of tobacco and alcohol use.

Benefits of the program

• Positive health changes in participating students
• Students gain an increased awareness of health and wellness topics
• Promotes inclusion by engaging athletes of all ages and abilities

For the 2022-2023 school year, Pre-K 4 SA is expanding to also include three-year-olds. All children born between Sept 2, 2017, and Sept 1, 2019, are now age-eligible.

Must live in one of San Antonio's 10 City Council Districts. Click here and type your street address to see if you meet the residency requirement.

Free for qualifying families.

Please visit our website for a list of funeral, grief, and senior-related articles. Here are just a few of the many educational articles on our site:

• How to Plan Your Own Funeral
• Gratitude and Grief: Coping With Loss On Thanksgiving
• Grieving During the Holidays
• How to Host a Zoom Funeral
• Senior Nutrition Tips
• Health Tips For Women Over 60
• Financial Assistance Options For Funerals
• What Should I Do When a Death Occurs?
• 3 Tips for Talking to Your Parents About End-of-Life Decisions
• Best Grief Books to Help You Heal
• How to Cope With Loss Over The Holidays
• How to Get Help When You’re Grieving

Fitness and Nutrition
Full gym with a variety of cardio machines, along with free weights. Group games, Sports, and Recreational Activities.

Pre-Vocational
Continue focusing on skills: following directions, staying on task, developing social skills for employment, and resume building and job searches.

Continuing Education
Practical money skills, reading, and writing. Independent and group learning.

Community Outings
Attend hockey games, bowling, baseball games, Zoo, volunteering, Walmart, and the mall all while practicing the appropriate skills learned at SAFIRE.

This program is for adults (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Must be able to function in a 1:8 ratio of staff to clients and participate in
small group games appropriately.

Call for information about fee coverage options.

Aging can be a challenge for many, especially those aging with a disability. The classes provided by the Support & Empowerment program are meant to alleviate some of the stress related to aging, by educating both caregivers and individuals with intellectual and or developmental disabilities on how to navigate their finances, health, mental health, spirituality, and caregiving roles as they age.

There are three videos, each covering the same subjects but in different areas and stages of life These include Finances: Managing income, savings, special needs trusts, finding and maintaining employment, and wills Health/Nutrition: Healthy foods and healthy habits, grocery shopping tips, staying active, common illnesses Crisis/Mental: What crisis is and how to react, mental health, grief, dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiving: Stigma, burnout & how to manage, life skills & assistance, aging out of caregiving, terminal illness Spirituality: Mindfulness & emotional health, stress, stigma, friendships, finding new purpose and staying sharp You can click on the link below to watch the videos in English/ASL or Spanish.

Click here to learn more.

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.
• 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.

The Hamilton Community Center offers a wide variety of programming, including youth sports leagues, arts and crafts, table games, nutrition education, dance, music, and more.

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve with some exceptions.

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

This free program promotes local restaurants and food service establishments by helping you identify or build healthy food items on your menu and label them with the Por Vida logo. Por Vida will also recognize your business for achieving A/B sanitarian scores, implementing tobacco-free outdoor policies, being good stewards of the environment, and giving back to the community.

Click here to join this program.

Located inside Lady Bird Johnson Park

Viva Health is nutrition education designed for San Antonio, offered by the Metro Health Community Nutrition Program. Our goal is to simplify and unify nutrition education, emphasizing San Antonio's culture, lifestyle, and needs.

Viva Health Platicas:

Metro Health Community Nutrition invites the community to participate in free Viva Health Nourished on Any Budget Pláticas - Community Conversations. These one-hour conversation sessions are facilitated by Community Health Workers and aim to help participants feel empowered to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in ways that honor their lifestyle and cultural needs. Participants will discuss practical tips for easy meal preparation, ways to add more fruits and vegetables to meals on any budget, and foods that support overall health.

Viva Health Wellness Workshops:

Metro Health Community Nutrition Program and Diabetes Prevention Program have teamed up to offer the community free seven-week workshops designed to help you eat well, live healthier, and live longer.

Participants will discuss practical tips for easy meal preparation, ways to add more fruits and vegetables to meals on any budget, and foods that support overall health.

Click here to complete a Community Nutrition Services Request Form

Click here to learn more about our Wellness Workshop.

Located inside Lady Bird Johnson Park.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Transportation is available from Hopkins Elementary and Master Elementary.

Clubhouse membership is $100 for the school year and $100 for the summer.

Teen membership is $25 for the summer.

Our HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.

At the North Central Federal Clinic, we strive to provide high-quality, customer-friendly healthcare services to Veterans as well as TRICARE beneficiaries.

Primary Care: VA patients are assigned a Patient Aligned Care Team health care. TRICARE patients are assigned to the Family Medical Home healthcare team. These healthcare teams work collaboratively with other clinic staff to ensure the best care available. Specialists are available by referral.

Additional Services:

• Nutrition Counseling (VA patients only)
• Pharmacy Services
• Laboratory Services
• Radiology Services
• Gender Specific Health Services (VA patients only)
• Social Work Services (VA patients only)
• Patient Education Programs
• Mental Health Outpatient Services (VA patients only)

Your primary care provider, nurse, or Health Benefits Advisor can answer any questions about these programs.

Special Programs:

• Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
• Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
• Operation New Dawn (OND)

Telehealth services available

Veterans and their families.

Mental health care:  210-949-9702

To use TeleType (TTY) services: dial 711

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.