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Call 2-1-1 first for same-day screening and referrals across shelter, food, benefits, and transportation.

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Programs to contact

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Bexar County Department of Behavioral Health

Local Government Program

Bexar County behavioral health referrals for addiction treatment, recovery supports, and housing-linked services in Bexar County; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-210-335-1326
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San Antonio Food Bank - Get Help

Nonprofit

Emergency food pantries, meal sites, and SNAP/EBT benefits enrollment in San Antonio; See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page
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SAMMinistries - Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing

Nonprofit

Eviction prevention, rental assistance, and rapid re-housing programs for Bexar County residents; Apply online for assistance.

Open provider page +1-680-714-7784
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Haven for Hope - Get Help

Nonprofit

Intake campus offering shelter placement, case management, meals, benefits enrollment, and recovery supports; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-210-220-2357
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Center for Health Care Services - Mental Health Services

Local Government Program

Integrated mental health and substance use services with counseling and benefits enrollment assistance for Bexar County residents; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-800-316-9241
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Communities In Schools of San Antonio - Programs

Nonprofit

School-based mental health counseling, case coordination, and wraparound supports to keep students housed and in school; See programs & referrals.

Open provider page +1-501-776-1485
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United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County - 2-1-1 Help

Nonprofit

24/7 referral line for housing help, utility aid, food, DV shelter referrals, and benefits enrollment in San Antonio; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-260-396-9833

Recommended next steps

  • Call 2-1-1 first for same-day screening and referrals across shelter, food, benefits, and transportation.
  • If unsheltered tonight, contact Haven for Hope or the City Homeless Connections Hotline pathway through San Antonio DHS.
  • For groceries, use the San Antonio Food Bank help page to find the nearest pantry distribution.
  • Ask SAMMinistries about rent, utility, eviction-prevention, and rapid re-housing eligibility.
  • For a mental-health crisis, call CHCS crisis support or 988 if there is immediate safety risk.
  • Check VIA Link and regular VIA routes for low-cost trips to appointments, food sites, school, or case management.
  • For eviction, benefits denial, domestic safety, or public-benefits issues, apply with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.
  • Families with school-age children should ask Communities In Schools about campus-based supports and referrals.
  • Gather ID, proof of residence, income documents, lease/eviction papers, and benefit notices before appointments.
  • When calling, ask each agency specifically for case management so needs can be coordinated instead of handled separately.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability