Resources

Additional Resources

Housing/Rental Assistance: 

 

Close To Home Homelink

Homelink is San Antonio and Bexar County’s local Coordinated Entry System – a uniform, community-wide approach to connect persons who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness to housing resources. If you are a service provider or agency who assists clients with housing through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), please click here. 

If you are experiencing homelessness and need resources, please click here to find out more about how to receive help.

 

          Opportunity Home San Antonio

Opportunity Home offers a limited amount of Emergency Housing Vouchers for families who need immediate assistance because they are experiencing homelessness or domestic violence and are referred by the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH).
 
 

Texas Rent Relief

Helping renters who are behind on rent or utility bills. The Texas Rent Relief Program has helped over 300,000 Texans.

COVID-19 has affected Texans across the state. We’ve provided over $2B in emergency funds to help Texas renters pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities).

For Information, Call Toll-Free:
1-833-9TX-RENT • 1-833-989-7368

Monday-Friday • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST • Help is available in multiple languages.

 

 

Housing Assistance Program  (HAP)

The Housing Assistance Program (HAP)* provides financial assistance to renters experiencing emergency hardships from COVID-19 and to keep families in their homes. To help with emergency housing needs, HAP has two components: rental assistance and relocation assistance for qualified households facing housing instability.

*based on the Risk Mitigation Fund Policy adopted by City Council in 2019

RENTAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE: The City of San Antonio will accept applications for the Housing Assistance Program from eligible applicants from Feb. 1-16 who owe backpay in rent. The application is free, and there is no charge to apply.

Legal Assistance: 

Catholic Charities: Caritas Legal Services 

Our lawyers are experienced in multiple fields to offer clients the best legal advice on a wide range of legal issues:

  • Guardianship 
  • Wills 
  • Property Deeds  
  • Financial Wellness and Care
  • Immigration Assistance 

To schedule an appointment for low-cost legal aid, contact Caritas Legal Services, 110 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228 at (210) 433-3256.

More Info Here
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Offers legal aid services to households with low incomes who are experiencing eviction or other housing issues that threaten their housing status.

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St. Mary’s University School of Law Center for Legal and Social Justice

Through their clinical work, students at St. Mary’s provide significant service to the community by augmenting the legal resources available to serve the people in San Antonio and South Texas.

Call 210-431-2596 to find out more about these clinics and whether they might be able to provide help in your case. Please note that the clinics cannot handle cases requiring immediate attention.

  • Family Law
  • Consumer Protection
  • Criminal Justice
  • Immigration and Human Rights
More Info Here

Mental Health/Counseling: 

The Center For Health Care Services

CHCS is committed to clinical excellence and proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) delivering integrated care to children, adults and families emphasizing recovery, trauma-informed care, and person and family centered treatment.

The Center for Health Care Services

CHCS is committed to clinical excellence and proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) delivering integrated care to children, adults and families emphasizing recovery, trauma-informed care, and person and family centered treatment.
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Community Counseling Service (CCS)

Our Lady of the Lake University's Community Counseling Service (CCS) is a community-based service that trains counseling psychology masters' and doctoral students.

Community Counseling Service

Our Lady of the Lake University's Community Counseling Service (CCS) is a community-based service that trains counseling psychology masters' and doctoral students.
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NAMI San Antonio

The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer support service providing information, resource referrals and support to individuals living with a mental health condition(s), as well as families and caregivers. ​

NAMI San Antonio

The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer support service providing information, resource referrals and support to individuals living with a mental health condition(s), as well as families and caregivers. ​
Click Here

Crisis Hotlines:

  • ​24-hour Mental Health Crisis and Substance Use Helpline:
    1 (800) 316-9241

  • 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
    1 (800) 273-8255

  • 24/7 Texas Health & Human Services’ COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line:
    1 (833) 986-1919
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  • 24/7 Helpline for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness:
    1 (877) 424-3838

  • 24/7 Veteran Crisis Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1 (800) 273-8255

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  • 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline:
    1 (800) 656-4673

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  • 24/7 Anonymous Community Resource Hotline:
    2-1-1

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  • National Domestic Violence Hotline:
    1 (800) 799-7233

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  • The Trevor Project 24/7 Lifeline:
    1 (866) 488-7386
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline:
    1 (800) 656-4673

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  • Self-Help Hotline (DOD/Military):

          1 (877) 995-5247
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  • National Center for Victims of Crime:
    1 (855) 484-2846

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  • National Human Trafficking Hotline:
    1 (888) 373-7888

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  • National Domestic Violence Hotline:
    1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Other Resources:

  • Check out additional resources for mental health, food, rental assistance, and more. 
  • Click HERE

A San Antonio Community Resource Directory

Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here:

Additional food pantries to assist with nutritional food assistance.