San Antonio Assistance Programs & Community Resources

Community Resources Available To San Antonio Residents

211 San Antonio provides the ultimate list of local community-based resources and organizations. Economy Hotel is here to help showcase these providers and to help San Antonio residents get as much support as possible. Explore these community resources in San Antonio, and contact the organization for further assistance:

Emergency Shelter

Haven for Hope of Bexar County

1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX, 78207

210-220-2480

https://www.havenforhope.org/ 

Offers a safe, indoor sleeping year-round, environment year-round for adult men and women experiencing homelessness. This shelter assists young adults aged 18-25 and elderly individuals aged 65+. This shelter is open to those experiencing homelessness for the first time, with no prior homeless management information system records at Haven for Hope. This shelter is also open for disabled individuals who would be vulnerable without shelter. 

Hope Center: Emergency Women, Children, and Family Shelter

515 West Elmira Street, San Antonio, TX, 78212

210-352-2020

https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/san-antonio

Provides immediate, short-term shelter for women, children, and families experiencing homelessness. Up to 140 participants are provided with three hot meals a day and are assigned a case manager to assist in the coordination of additional resources. You must be the head of household and 18 years or older to qualify for this program.

Dave Coy Men's Emergency Shelter, Workers/ Program, and SSI Program 

226 Nolan Street, San Antonio, TX, 78202

210-226-2291

https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/san-antonio

Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing opportunities for up to 60 men experiencing homelessness and/or lack a stable housing environment. Participants receive three meals daily and work with a case manager to identify and coordinate available educational and career development opportunities and other resources. This program is open to men 18 years and older.

Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

1-855-859-1598

https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep/

Provides job training and community service program for individuals 55+ who are unemployed and can meet income eligibility requirements. Participants are assigned to host agencies to perform various tasks to obtain employment. Available for those 55 years and older.

Employer and Community-Based Organizations Partnership Program 

611 North Flores Street, Ste 200, San Antonio, TX, 78205

210-354-4892

https://agif-nvop.org/

This program offers employment placement assistance, training, housing assistance, support services, childcare, counseling, and crisis intervention. Participants must be homeless and unemployed; 16 years and older; a United States citizen or a non-United States citizen authorized to work in the United States

Dress for Success Career Center

600 North Frio Street, San Antonio, TX, 78207

210-737-1515

https://dfssanantonio.org/

Provides comprehensive career development and job search services through individual consultation and self-directed activities. This program is available for individuals 18 years and older who are seeking employment and are work-ready. Call for income requirement information. 

Food Resources
Emergency Assistance: Agape Ministry

127 Lanark Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78218

210-590-6655

https://theagapeministryinc.org/

Provides food and clothing for the household. Visitation is allowed every 60 days for those who are in the designated zip codes. Accepts food and gently used clothing donations. This program is open to anyone in the service area.

A.R. Nelson Christian Outreach Center

225 North Swiss Street, San Antonio, TX, 78202

210-227-2696

https://bethelamecsatx.infiplex.com/AR-NELSON-OUTREACH

Provides food assistance and clothing assistance for people in need. This pantry is a member of the San Antonio Food Bank. This program is available for People receiving federal benefits such as Food Stamps/SNAP, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), WIC, and people with low income; call for income requirement information. 

Ascension De Paul Services of San Antonio: Social Services

7607 Somerset Road, San Antonio, TX, 78211

Offers a wide variety of services, including an in-house food pantry, designed to support and educate individuals and families striving to better their circumstances.

Crisis Counseling
Clarity Child Guidance Center: Acute Care

8535 Tom Slick Bldg #7 San Antonio, TX, 78229

210-616-0300

https://www.claritycgc.org/

Offers intensive 24-hour-a-day treatment designed to stabilize children in psychiatric crises, assess, diagnose, and treat their symptoms. Prepares the children and family for aftercare following discharge. This program is open to children ages 3 - 17 years with acute or severe psychiatric symptoms such as suicide attempt, ideation, self-harm or threat to others, serious psychotic symptoms, and disorganization. 

Resiliency Through Healing

4100 East Piedras Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78228

210-283-5110

https://bcfscsd.org/data_post/resiliency-through-healing-rth/

Provides counseling services, case management, and crisis intervention services to youth affected by trauma, abuse, or neglect. Open to individuals 14 to 25 years old who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.

Special Multidisciplinary Alternative Response Team (SMART)

711 East Josephine Street, San Antonio, TX, 78208

210-261-3084

Provides appropriate de-escalation and triage and reduces incarceration or emergency and inpatient services by providing ongoing engagement. This program is open to anyone experiencing a mental health emergency and who needs immediate assistance.

Health & Medical
La Mision Medical Care

19780 U.S. 281 San Antonio, TX, 78221

210-626-0600

https://www.adssa.org/medical/

Offer comprehensive primary family medical care provided by board-certified family practitioners and pediatric providers (male and female providers). Lab services and behavioral health are also available. This program is open to residents of the service area.

CommuniCare Health Centers - Bexar County: Pediatrics

6838 Alamo Parkway, Ste 5, San Antonio, TX, 78253

210-233-7000

https://communicaresa.org/healthcare-services/pediatric-care/

This center provides immunizations, well-child visits, acute care, chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, etc.), and more. This health center serves children 0 - 17 years of age.

Call-A-Nurse

210-226-8773

https://www.sahealth.com/patient-resources/consult-a-nurse

Answers calls, when physician offices are closed, from individuals needing advice on non-life-threatening emergencies to determine the best treatment plan, whether it be to visit their primary doctor, an emergency room, or call 9-1-1 for immediate medical attention. The line is staffed by nurses and is a service of the Methodist Healthcare Ministries. This program is open to anyone in the service area.

Economy Hotel is a resource hub for residents navigating local options and those seeking affordable accommodations. There are plenty of free and affordable San Antonio resources. Explore the diverse programs on the 211 San Antonio, Texas platform.

Emergency Housing & Short Stay Options in San Antonio

Emergency and transitional housing needs are continuous in the San Antonio area, with thousands of displaced families and individuals. With the price of housing continuing to skyrocket, Economy Hotel provides affordable options for our guests to choose from. 



We offer weekly and monthly pricing options for short-term or transitional situations. Economy Hotel offers affordable lodging as an alternative to emergency housing services. 211 San Antonio, Texas, has plenty of housing resources, and Economy Hotel supports their efforts by providing a resource guide for our guests to explore during their stay.

How Economy Hotel Supports Guests Seeking Local Resources

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