Department of Human Services
Resource Directory

Office

Address
106 S. St. Mary's, 7th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone
210.207.8198

Fax
210.207.4254

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Staff

  • Melody Woosley
    Director
  • Jessica Dovalina
    Assistant Director
  • Patrick Steck
    Interim Assistant Director

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San Antonio Resource Directory for Immigrant Students and Families

This resource directory is meant to provide information about organizations that offer services and support to undocumented students and families in the areas of education, employment, housing, health, legal, and other important services. Educators are encouraged to share these vetted resources directly with students and families they work with.

Citizenship Preparation

Citizenship Preparation Classes

  • San Antonio Public Library
    The LEARN at SAPL Centers at Bazan, Carver, Cortez and Westfall libraries provide English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Development (GED) classes. To enroll, you must contact the branch library directly. For more information at LEARN at SAPL.

    LEARN at Bazan Branch Library  |  Address: 2200 W. Commerce St.
    Phone Number: 210.207.9168 ask for Emily Flores  |  Website

    LEARN at Carver Branch Library  |   Address: 3350 E. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78220.
    Phone Number: 210.207.9188 ask for Jeanne Johnson.  |  Website

    LEARN at Cortez Branch Library   |   Address: 2803 Hunter Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224
    Phone Number: 210.207.9138 ask for Melody Ayala  |  Website

    LEARN at Westfall Branch Library  |   Address: 6111 Rosedale Ct., San Antonio, TX 78201
    Phone Number: 210.207.9228 ask for Michelle Rickman  |  Website



  • Academia America
    Academia America offers citizenship prep classes at several locations throughout the city:
    Las Palmas Public Library, 515 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, TX 78237
    Westside Education and Training Center, 563 SW 40th St., San Antonio, TX 78237
    La Trinidad United Methodist Church, 300 San Fernando St., San Antonio, TX 78207

    Address: 1313 Guadalupe St., Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.910.6363  |   Email  |   Website



  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) San Antonio Campus
    Citizenship prep classes.

    Address: 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way, San Antonio, TX 78205  |   Phone Number: 210.222.8626  |   Website



  • San Antonio ISD
    Citizenship prep classes.

    Bowie Learning Center  |  Address: 439 Arbor Place, San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.554.2451 |   Website

    Edison High School  |  Address: 701 Santa Monica St., San Antonio, TX 78212
    Phone Number: 210.554.2450 |   Website

    Guadalupe Community Center  |  Address: 1801 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.226.6178 |   Website

    Margarita Huantes Learning Center  |  Address: 1411 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.554.2453 |   Website

    Adult & Community Education Program  |  Address: 906 Merida St., San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.554.2450 |   Website



  • Catholic Charities of San Antonio
    Citizenship prep classes.

    Address: 1801 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.433.3256  |   Website



  • Center for Refugee Services
    Citizenship prep classes.

    Address: 8703 Wurzbach Rd, STE. A-1, San Antonio, TX 78240
    Phone Number: 210.949.0062  |   Website



  • Good Samaritan Community Services
    Citizenship prep classes in both English and Spanish. Registration is Saturday mornings at the location.

    Address: 1600 Saltillo Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.400.9477 ask for Rosalba Carrera  |   Website






Consular Services

Consular Offices

  • Consulado de México en San Antonio

    Address: 127 Navarro St., San Antonio, TX 78205
    Phone Number: 210.872.4386 • 210.668.1148  |   Email | Website



  • Consulado de El Salvador en McAllen

    Address: 701 South Broadway St., McAllen, TX 78501
    Phone Number: 956.800.1363 • 956.800.1365 | Email |   Website



  • Consulado de Guatemala en McAllen

    Address: 705 South Broadway St., McAllen, TX 78501
    Phone Number: 956.429.3413 • 9556.800.7351  |   Email



  • Consulado de Honduras en Houston

    Address: 3731 Briarpark Dr. #155, Houston, TX 77042
    Phone Number: 346.319.1291 • 346.201.6711  |   Email | Website






Education

Early Childhood Education

  • Head Start Program
    The City of San Antonio Head Start Program provides comprehensive services to children, three to five years old, and their families, including full-day education services for all Head Start children. The EHS-CCP Program serves children six weeks to three years old at six area child development centers located in EISD and SAISD.

    Address: 1227 Brady Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207   |  Phone Number: 210.206.5500  |   Website



  • Pre-K 4 SA
    Pre-K 4 SA is a full-day prekindergarten program that also offers free after school care until 6:00 p.m. The program is highlighted by our experienced teachers, high quality curriculum, and bilingual education options. Students are provided healthy and delicious meals including breakfast, lunch, and snacks at no extra cost and transportation is also available.

    Address: Multiple locations   |  Phone Number: 210.206.PREK (7735)  |   Website




K-12 Education

  • ImmSchools
    ImmSchools is an immigrant-led organization that partners with K-12 schools to provide professional development for educators and facilitates workshops for immigrant students and families about their immigration and educational rights, college-access, family preparedness plans, among others.

    Phone Number: 469.222.4719   |   Email   |  Website



  • Feeder Pattern Social Workers
    Feeder Pattern Social Workers work within the seven traditional high school feeder patterns and provide supportive services throughout the district. Their work focuses on social emotional barriers to successful academic performance. They serve as a link between the home, the student, the school, and the community.

    Brackenridge | Phone Number: 210.228.1235 ext. 75412    |   Email

    Burbank | Phone Number: 210.228.1225 ext. 75102    |   Email

    Edison |    Email

    Highlands | Phone Number: 210.438.6840 ext. 75722    |   Email

    Sam Houston | Phone Number: 210.978.7920 ext. 74332    |   Email

    Jefferson | Phone Number: 210.438.6520 ext. 75030    |   Email

    Lanier | Phone Number: 210.978.7930 ext. 76115    |   Email

Higher Education

  • Café College
    Café College offers free guidance to San Antonians of all ages preparing for and applying to the higher education institution of their choice.

    Address: 131 El Paso St, San Antonio, Texas  |  Phone Number: 210.207.4528  |  Website



  • University of Texas at San Antonio Dreamers Resource Center
    The UTSA Dreamers Resource Center provides guidance to prospective students and the San Antonio community about how to navigate the application process, the Residency Questionnaire, and the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).

    Address: One UTSA Circle, Student Union 2.01.04, San Antonio, Texas
    Phone Number: 210.458.7777   |  Email  |  Website




  • Alamo Colleges Community Education and Training Centers
    Assist with college enrollment processing & advisement, completing the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), and applying for scholarships.

    Address: Brackenridge (Eastside) Center  |  532 N. Center San Antonio, TX 78202
    Phone Number: 210.485.0280

    Address: Harlandale (Southside) Center  |  901 March Avenue San Antonio, TX 78214
    Phone Number: 210.989.5999



  • Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio - VOE
    The VOE (Education Booth) provides opportunities on access to education for youth and adults of Mexican origin in the United States. It provides information on the educational offer of the Government of Mexico for Mexicans abroad, provides information on local educational services in the United States and develops courses for migrant parents. The VOE supports young Mexicans who wish to study in the United States and offers access and information about scholarships. It also helps young Mexicans in their transition from university to the labor market.

    Address: 127 Navarro St., San Antonio, TX 78205
    Phone Number: 210.227.9145 ext. 3611, 3612, 3632  |  Website: Consulmex  |  IME-Becas






ESL Resources

  • San Antonio Public Library
    The LEARN at SAPL Centers at Bazan, Carver, Cortez and Westfall libraries provide English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Development (GED) classes. To enroll, you must contact the branch library directly. For more information at LEARN at SAPL.

    LEARN at Bazan Branch Library  |  Address: 2200 W. Commerce St.
    Phone Number: 210.207.9168 ask for Emily Flores  |  Website

    LEARN at Carver Branch Library  |   Address: 3350 E. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78220.
    Phone Number: 210.207.9188 ask for Jeanne Johnson.  |  Website

    LEARN at Cortez Branch Library   |   Address: 2803 Hunter Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224
    Phone Number: 210.207.9138 ask for Melody Ayala  |  Website

    LEARN at Westfall Branch Library  |   Address: 6111 Rosedale Ct., San Antonio, TX 78201
    Phone Number: 210.207.9228 ask for Michelle Rickman  |  Website



  • San Antonio ISD
    ESL classes and GED prep classes.

    Address: 906 Merida St., San Antonio, TX 78207  |  Phone Number: 210.554.2450  |  Website



  • San Antonio ISD
    Dual Language.

    Address: 406 Barrera, San Antonio, TX 78210 (Bilingual/ESL & Migrant Department |  Phone Number: 210.554.2590



  • San Antonio ISD
    GED Classes.

    Margarita Huantes, LC | Address: 1411 Guadalupe Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 | Phone Number: 210.554.2453

    Edison High School | Address: 701 Santa Monica St., San Antonio, TX 78212 | Phone Number: 210.554.2450



  • Northside Independent School District (NISD)
    ESL classes.

    Address: 6632 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78238  |  Phone Number: 210.397.8109  |  Website



  • Northeast Independent School District (NEISD)
    ESL classes and GED classes.

    Address: 107 W. Rampart San Antonio, TX 78216  |  Phone Number: 210.356.7550  |  Email  |  Website



  • East Central Independent School District (ECISD)
    ESL classes and GED classes.

    Address: 5903 SE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78222  |  Phone Number: 210.649.3965  |  Email  |  Website



  • Catholic Charities of San Antonio
    ESL classes and GED classes.

    Address: Guadalupe Community Center, 1801 W. Cesar Chavez, San Antonio, TX 78207  |  
    Phone Number: 210.226.6178 x.205  |  Website



  • Education Service District - Region 20
    Adult ESL and GED classes.

    Address: 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208-1899  |  Phone Number: 210.370.5498  |  Website





Additional Resources

  • McKinney-Vento Education Assistance Act
    The program works with families and unaccompanied youth that live in a temporary situation due to loss of housing. The McKinney-Vento Education Assistance Act is a federal law that provides services to these children. The program services help these children immediately enroll in school and optimize their education opportunities.

    Address: 1700 Tampico, Ste. 111, San Antonio, TX 78207   |  Phone Number: 210.554.2635




Emergency Utility Assistance

Utility Bill Assistance

  • City of San Antonio - Department of Human Services Family Assistance Division
    Assistance with payment of past-due utility bills to prevent water or electricity shut-off.

    Address: Willie Velásquez Center 1302 N. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.207.7830  |   Website



  • Catholic Charities of San Antonio
    One time assistance with payment of past-due utility bills to prevent water or electricity shut-off.

    Address: Guadalupe Community Center, 1801 W. Cesar Chavez San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.226.6178 x.205  |   Website






Employment

Opening Your Small Business

  • Immigrants Rising: Entrepreneurship Webinars
    Immigrants Rising offers a series of webinars for immigrant entrepreneurs including: “Undocuhustle”, “Immigration Remedies through Entrepreneurship”, “Worker’s Cooperative and LLCs”, “Business Plans” and “Credit and Financial Capital”

    Address: Based in Oakland, CA  |  Email  |  Website




Applying for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

  • Guadalupe Community Center: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
    The Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to ensure that people – including unauthorized immigrants – pay taxes even if they do not have a Social Security number and regardless of their immigration status. VITA offers assistance in applying for ITIN numbers.

    Address: 1801 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX   |  Phone Number: 210.226.6178  |  Website



  • Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio – VAF
    The VAF (Financial Education Booth) helps migrants understand the financial system of the United States. It teaches migrants how to manage their finances and create credit history, keep their savings safe, access loans, create family assets and generate wealth for their communities of origin.

    Address: 127 Navarro St., San Antonio, TX 78205 | Phone Number: 210.227.9145 ext. 3611, 3612, 3632  |  Website



  • Domesticas Unidas
    Assist domestic workers find jobs, provide workshops on topics of interest to their membership, advocate for domestic workers, and anti-human trafficking services.

    Address: 702 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201  |  Phone Number: 210.310.6071 • 956.245.2657
    Email  |  Website



  • Launch SA
    Resources and services to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. The ImpulSA program provides small business assistance to Spanish-language speakers.

    Address: 600 Soledad St. (1st floor of Central Library), San Antonio, TX 78205 | Phone Number: 210.598.6623  |  Email  |  Website



  • City of San Antonio - Small Business Development
    Meet with a small business liaison to discuss permitting, licensing, and regulatory issues. They provide counseling on: sources of capital, vendor registration, business certification, forms of business organization, and government contracting .

    Address: Frost Bank Tower, 100 W. Houston St., 19th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205 | Phone Number: 210.207.3903  |  Website



  • Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department
    Information on how to start a business in Bexar County, and how to do business with Bexar County Government.

    Address: Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva, Suite 112, San Antonio, TX 78204 | Phone Number: 210.335.1937  |  Website



  • UTSA Small Business Development Center Network
    Resources and services to assist small business owners. They can help: develop and update business plans, identify sources of capital, set up record-keeping systems and analyze financial records, identify foreign markets, conduct specialized research, create marketing strategies and ad campaigns, explore suitable ways to conform to government regulations, increase opportunities to sell to governments, and analyze data.

    Address: 501 W. Cesar Chavez, Suite 2.312, San Antonio, TX 78207 | Phone Number: 210.458.2460  |  Website



  • Texas Community Building with Attorney Resources (CBAR)
    Legal assistance for small business owners and nonprofits. They hold legal clinics throughout the year in San Antonio.

    Address: 4920 N. IH-35, Austin, TX 78751 (TRLA Building) | Phone Number: 800.369.9270 X.2712  |  Email  |  Website



  • Seguir Adelante
    Assistance with admissions and enrollment in San Antonio College, including free GED classes, typing skills, resume writing, interview preparation, and job search.

    Address: 703 Howard St., San Antonio, TX 78212  |  Phone Number: 210.486.0455  |  Email  |  Website



  • Project Quest
    Job skills training and job placement.

    Address: 515 SW 24th Street, Suite 201, San Antonio, TX 78207  |  Phone Number: 210.630.4690  |  Website




Other Helpful Links


Health

Health Services

  • Alamo Area Resource Center (by appointment only)
    HIV care and services

    Address: 303 N. Frio, 78207 | Phone Number: 210.688.5792 | Website

  • BEAT AIDS (by appointment only)
    HIV care and services

    Address: 2207 S. Zarzamora, 78207 | Phone Number: 210.568.7868 | Website

  • Center for Health Care Services
    Mental health counseling, crisis mental health care, substance use treatment, general medical care

    Address: Multiple locations | Phone Number: 210.261.1250 (adults), 210.261.3350 (children) | Website

  • CentroMed
    General medical, mental health, prenatal, women’s health, pediatric and dental care

    Address: Multiple locations | Phone Number: 210.922.7000 | Website

  • CentroMed Santa Rosa Pavilion Clinic (by appointment only)
    HIV prevention and care, transgender care, primary care, mental health counseling

    Address: 1315 N. San Saba, Ste. 103
    Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Opens at 1:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month. Phone Number: 210.928.9600 or 210.738.8222
    Website

  • Chronic Disease & Diabetes Prevention Classes
    Diabetes and chronic disease prevention and self-management classes that focus on lifestyle changes to prevent disease and/or manage the disease successfully.
    • YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program: a 12 month program for adults who have risk factors for developing diabetes.
    • Y Living Program: a 12 week program for adults and families to improve health.
    • Self-Management Programs: a series of 6 free workshops for adults with diabetes or a chronic disease and their family members or caregivers.

    Address: Various locations  |  Phone Number: 210.207.8802  |  Website



  • CommuniCare
    General medical, mental health, prenatal, women’s health, pediatric and dental care

    Address: Multiple locations | Phone Number: 210.233.7000 | Website

  • Consulate General of Mexico in San Antonio – VDS
    The VDS (Health Booth) offers education in different health topics to Mexican families and can refer you to the services available in your area. The objective of the VDS is to improve access to primary and preventive health services, increase coverage in public insurance and promote a culture of health prevention for Mexicans living in the United States.

    Address: 127 Navarro St., San Antonio, TX 78205  |  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210.227.9145 ext. 3611, 3612, 3632  |  Website



  • Corazon Ministries
    General medical care

    Address: 230 E. Travis St., 78205 | Hours: Sundays 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Phone Number: 210.226.8341
    Website

  • Dixon Health & Wellness Center (by appointment only)
    General medical, dental, pediatric and women’s health care

    Address: 4212 E. Southcross, 78222 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210.527.1505 | Website

  • El Bari (by appointment only)
    General medical care

    Address: 5281 Casa Bella, 78249 | Hours: Sundays 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Phone Number: 210.888.0671
    Website

  • FFACTS Clinic (by appointment only)
    HIV care, primary care, counseling, case management, substance use counseling

    Address: 903 W. Martin, 3rd Floor, 78207 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210.358.3710 | Website

  • I Care Vision Center (by appointment only)
    Eye care (low income only)

    Address: 1 Haven for Hope Way | Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays for vision screening
    Phone Number: 210.616.0885 | Website

  • Metro Health’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention - Project Worth
    Project Worth promotes the health and well-being of children and teens. Key areas include teen pregnancy prevention and mental health counseling through University Health System and web access opportunities through www.idreamsa.com in higher education, careers, volunteering, health and well-being and the arts.

    Address: 515 Castroville Rd., 78238  |  Phone Number: 210.207.8850  |  Website



  • Metro Health’s Childhood Obesity Prevention - Healthy Neighborhoods
    Get connected to nutrition classes, fitness opportunities, and health events for the whole family happening in neighborhoods to the East, South, and West of downtown.

    Address: Various locations  |  Phone Number: 210.207.7061  |  Website



  • Metro Health’s Healthy Start
    Description and Services Provided: Education, screenings, and visits for prenatal mothers as well as for two years after the baby is born.

    Address: 210 N. Rio Grande, 78202  |  Phone Number: 210.207.4725  |  Email  |  Website



  • Metro Health’s Baby Café
    Breastfeeding support for mothers and families including access to lactation specialist and registered dietitians.

    Address: 4538 Centerview Dr., Suite 151, 78228  |  Phone Number: 210.207.7138  |  Website



  • Metro Health’s Dental Health Services
    Oral health assessments and referrals to low or no cost dental care providers.

    Address: 2802 Martin Luther King Dr., 78220  |  Phone Number: 210.207.8841  |  Website



  • Metro Health’s Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
    Free nutrition education, healthy foods, and breastfeeding support for qualified, and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five in Bexar County.

    Phone Number: 210.207.4650
    Website: WIC
    Locations:

    • Address: 2315 Buena Vista, 78207 | Phone: 210.207.4906
    • Address: 4412 Callaghan Rd., 78228 | Phone: 210.207.4694
    • Address: 4606 Centerview Dr., Suite 101, 78228 | Phone: 210.207.4754
    • Address: 4503 S. Zarzamora, 78211 | Phone: 210.207.4720
    • Address: 6723 South Flores, Suite 106; 78221 | Phone: 210.207.4555
    • Address: 630 S. General McMullen, 78237 | Phone: 210.207.4700
    • Address: 4343 Rittiman Rd., 78218 | Phone: 210.207.4750
    • Address: 802 Pecan Valley, 78220 | Phone: 210.207.4715
    • Address: 4020 Naco Perrin, 78217 | Phone: 210.207.4742
    • Address: 7452 Military Dr. West, 78227 | Phone: 210.207.4690



  • Metro Health’s Immunizations Services
    Routine vaccinations available for low or no cost. Walk-ins welcome.

    Address: 210 Mel Waiters Way, 78202  |  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210.207.8894  |  Website



  • Metro Health’s STD-HIV Clinic
    Testing, diagnosis, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV including counseling and sexual health education. Walk-ins welcome.

    Address: 512 E. Highland Blvd., 78210  |  Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210.207.8830  |  Website



  • Metro Health’s Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic
    Examination, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with suspected or confirmed TB disease by appointment.

    Address: 2303 SE Military Drive, Bldg. 528, 78223  |  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210.207.8823 • 210.207.8826  |  Website



  • Refugee Health Clinic
    General medical and dental care

    Address: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 4242 Bluemel Rd., 78240 | Hours: Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    | Website

  • St. Mary’s Family Life Center (by appointment only)
    Mental health counseling

    Address: 251 W. Ligustrum, 78228
    Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210-438-6411 | Website

  • San Antonio AIDS Foundation (by appointment only)
    HIV care and services

    Address: 818 E. Grayson St., 78208 | Phone Number: 210.225.4716 | Website

  • The Ecumenical Center (by appointment only)
    Mental health counseling

    Address: Multiple locations | Phone Number: 210.616.0885 | Website

  • University Health System - Maternal and Child Health Services (Title V)
    Pre-natal, preventive, and acute care for children and mothers. Apply through CareLink.

    Robert B. Green Campus (Downtown) - Historic Building
    Address: 903 W. Martin St. San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.358.4000 | Call: 210.358.3350 for an appointment. | Website

    UFHC - Southwest
    Address: 2121 SW 36th St. San Antonio, TX 78237
    Phone Number: 210.358.4000 | Call: 210.358.3350 for an appointment.  |   Website

    UFHC - Southeast
    Address: 1055 Ada Street San Antonio, TX 78223
    Phone Number: 210.358.4000 | Call: 210.358.3350 for an appointment.  |   Website

    North Office
    Address: 126 W. Rector St., Suite 116 San Antonio, TX 78216
    Phone Number: 210.358.4000 | Call: 210.358.3350 for an appointment.  |   Website



  • Wesley Health & Wellness Center (by appointment only)
    General medical, dental and women’s health care

    Address: 1406 Fitch Street, 78211 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Phone Number: 210.922.6922 | Website


Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC)

  • Resident Services; Family Strengthening; Health Programs; MAUC Housing Center

    Address: 2300 W. Commerce Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78207  |  Phone Number: 210.978.0500 | Website


Housing

Public Housing

  • San Antonio Housing Authority
    Administers the public housing program, including Section 8 vouchers. (there is a long waiting list).

    Address: 818 S. Flores St., San Antonio, TX 78204  |  Phone Number: 210.477.6262  |  Website



  • Merced Housing of Texas
    Owns and manages affordable housing complexes throughout San Antonio.

    Address: 212 W. Laurel St., San Antonio, TX 78212  |  Phone Number: 210.281.0234  |  Website



  • City of San Antonio - Fair Housing Education
    The Department of Human Services (DHS) Fair Housing program provides workshops and one-on-one housing counseling on tenant rights and responsibilities. They can also help renters and landlords address specific landlord/tenant disputes, and they can assist renters to file discrimination complaints to the US Department of Housing and Urban affairs as necessary.

    Address: 106 S. St. Mary’s - 7th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205  |  Phone Number: 210.207.5910  |  Website




Emergency Rental Assistance

  • City of San Antonio - Department of Human Services Family Assistance Division
    Utility Assistance Program with the Department of Human Services, Family Assistance Division.

    Address: Willie Velásquez Center 1302 N. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone Number: 210.207.7830  |  Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  |  Website




Home Repair Assistance

  • City of San Antonio - Under 1 Roof
    The Department of Human Services and Department of Neighborhood and Housing Service have funds to replace an aging roof with new lightly colored roof to preserve homes from water damage. The program is currently available in City Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

    Address: 1400 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204  |  Phone Number: 210.207.6459  |  Website



  • City of San Antonio - Let’s Paint
    The Department of Human Services and Department of Neighborhood and Housing Service have funds to paint the exterior of their homes as well as to perform minor repairs. The program is currently available in City Council Districts 4 and 5.

    Address: 1400 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204  |  Phone Number: 210.207.6459  |  Website



  • City of San Antonio - Green & Healthy Homes
    The Department Neighborhood and Housing Service has funds to prevent and correct housing-related health and safety hazards, such as addressing lead-based paint, mold, household asthma triggers and fire hazards.

    Address: 1400 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204  |  Phone Number: 210.207.4444  |  Website



  • Merced Housing of Texas - Minor Repair Program
    Provides funds to repair plumbing, electrical, non-working utilities, broken windows, damaged doors or other items in need of repair for owner occupied properties.

    Address: 212 W. Laurel St., San Antonio, TX 78212  |  Phone Number: 210.281.0234  |  Website




Homelessness Resources

  • The South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless has created a Coordinated Entry for homeless assistance system which allows people seeking assistance with homelessness to apply for assistance at several hub locations. Trained staff at these locations will route the applicant to the best match for their need.
  • The five hub locations are:

    Haven for Hope
    Address: 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207 | Phone Number: 210.220.2100 | Website Assessment Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    American GI Forum
    Address: 611 N. Flores St., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78205 or 206 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205 | Phone Number: 210.354.4892 |  Website
    Assessment Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    Catholic Worker House
    Address: 626 Nolan Street, San Antonio, TX 78202 | Phone Number: 210.224.7736 | Website
    Assessment Hours: Wednesdays only from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

    San Antonio Central Library
    Address: 600 Soledad St. 2nd Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205 | Phone Number: 210.207.2500 | Website Assessment Hours: Thursdays only from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Agape Ministry
    Address: 127 Lanark Dr., San Antonio, TX 78218 | Phone Number: 210.590.6655
    Assessment Hours: First and Third Friday of the month from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.





Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC)

  • Resident Services; Family Strengthening; Health Programs; MAUC Housing Center

    Address: 2300 W. Commerce Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78207  |  Phone Number: 210.978.0500 | Website

Transitional Housing and Homelessness Prevention

  • SAMMinistries
    People at risk of becoming homeless can attain self-sufficiency by shelter, housing, and services, including rental and utility assistance.

    Address: SAMMinistries 1919 NW Loop 410, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78213  |   Email  |   Website




Additional resources and helpful links


Income Tax Preparation

Income Tax Assistance

  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
    Free tax preparation

    Address: Several locations throughout San Antonio | Phone Number: 210.431.7541 (year round service) • 2-1-1 for locations during tax season.  | Email | Website





Legal Services

General Legal Assistance

Civil Rights Legal Assistance

Family Violence Legal Assistance

Immigration Legal Services

Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC)

  • Estate Planning
    In partnership with UTSA College of Public Policy, MAUC provides free assistance with Transfer on Death Deeds, Affidavits of Heirship & Gift Deeds

    Address: 2300 W. Commerce Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78207  |  Phone Number: 210.978.0500 | Website

Wage Theft Legal Assistance

Additional Resources and Helpful Links


Refugee

Refugee Services

  • Catholic Charities of San Antonio
    Services for resettled refugees including housing placement, employment placement, assistance with applications for medical benefits, assistance with enrollment in school. Catholic Charities also has ESL classes, citizenship classes, emergency utility assistance, a food bank, clothes closet, and child care services at the Guadalupe Community Center.

    Address: 202 W. French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212  |   Phone Number: 210.222.1294  |   Website



  • Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Services (RAICES)
    Services for resettled refugees including housing placement, employment placement, assistance with applications for medical benefits, assistance with enrollment in school.

    Address: 802 Kentucky Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201  |   Phone Number: 210.858.5640  |   Email  |   Website



  • Center for Refugee Services
    Case management, diaper bank, citizenship prep classes, ESL classes, tutoring for school aged children, and referrals to social services including the UTHSCSA Refugee Clinic. CRS provides services to individuals who have formally recognized refugee status only, and not to those whose claims are pending.

    Address: 8703 Wurzbach Rd, STE. A-1, San Antonio, TX 78240  |   Phone Number: 210.949.0062  |   Website



  • American Organization for Immigrants
    ESL classes, citizenship preparation classes, interpreting, translation, immigration petitions, and assistance with adjusting to life in the U.S.

    Address: 702 Donaldson Avenue, Suite 209, San Antonio, TX 78201  |   Phone Number: 210.250.0762  |   Website



  • C.I.E.L.O. Community Gardens
    Community Garden for Refugees.

    Address: 10226 Ironside, San Antonio, TX 78230  |   Phone Number: 210.362.8633  |   Email  |   Website



  • UT Health Science Center Refugee Health Clinic
    Weekly Health Clinic offering medical and dental services to refugees living in San Antonio, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Address: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 4242 Bluemel Rd., San Antonio, TX 78240  |  Phone Number: 503.680.7901  |   Website






Contact Us

Tino Gallegos  |  Immigration Liaison   |  Office of the City Manager   |  (210) 207-8993