ADRC Agency-Referral Tool

The flagship of the organization is the Veterans Service Center (VSC) in San Antonio where a continuum of care is available to veterans in need with several optional programs including the Veterans Integration Program and the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program. Additional ancillary services are provided through NVOP’s Basic Skills Upgrade Learning Lab, clothing closet and food pantry. Assistance is provided as a single service or as a combination of services as dictated by each individual’s case management plan. The Texas Veterans Outreach Program targets recently discharged veterans, veterans with a physical or psychological disability that creates a barrier to employment, homeless veterans and veterans that are ex-offenders now trying to regain a role in society. HOMELESS VETERANS The American GI Forum Residential Center for Homeless Veterans with 80 transitional beds and 60 single room apartments is a facility dedicated to the needs of America’s warriors who have been living on the streets. DISABLED VETERANS One option for the disabled veterans is employment through the organization’s sheltered workshop facility called Veterans Enterprises of Texas (VETS) that employs a minimum of 75% disabled individuals. HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY Three apartment complexes providing 170 affordable apartments for the independent living of senior citizens. The Villa Alegre, Casa De Amistad and Casa De Esperanza are subsidized projects that provide affordable apartments for seniors on low, fixed incomes.

Free case management program to help families caring for children and adults with I/DD (intellectual and developmental disabilities.) connect to community programs, funding sources and help families navigate the network of service providers in Bexar County. The goal is to move families from a high level of dependency on case managers to greater independence and self-advocacy. Case managers connect families to medical coverage, medical providers, respite care, funding sources as well as food and utility assistance programs. Assist families in finding medical equipment, supplies and therapies. Day programs, residential services, guardianship, supported employment. Quarterly educational seminars and parent support groups. The Comprehensive School-Based Case Management (CSCM) staff works in the San Antonio community with families who have children and young adults, ages 3-21 years, with special health care needs and disabling conditions. CSCM case managers help families navigate the network of service providers and act as advocates to serve the best interests of the child. The Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) offers individuals with disabilities who need attendant care an alternative to institutionalization by helping them access the resources they need to live and work as independently as possible in the community. CLASS case managers help participants obtain personal assistance with daily activities; personal skills training; physical, occupational, speech and specialized therapies; adaptive aids; minor home modifications; and respite care.

Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans in competitive jobs, and to consult with business and industry regarding their specific employment needs. Provides: vocational rehabilitation services, Job matching and employment supports, Vocational Case Management, Work site and job analysis, Consultation regarding assistive technology.

Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities (all ages) can live, learn, work and play in our community. Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life’s challenges and achieve personal goals. Programs include: Children, Adults, Seniors, Military and Veteran, Employment, Caregiver, Medical Rehab, Brain Health, and more. See website for more information.

Services include but not limited to: Nursing, Dental Treatment, Case Management Services, Residential Support, Foster/Companion Care, Supported Home Living, Speech/Language Pathology. The HCS Program provides community-based services & support to eligible persons as an alternative to the Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Services are also available for persons living in small group homes with a maximum of 4 persons per home.

A community for adults with mental health conditions, specifically structured to help members feel needed and useful through meaningful work during the Clubhouse hours (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm). Members are considered volunteers and participate in all tasks necessary to operate the clubhouse, helping members to develop confidence & skills for independent living, & opportunity to reach educational & employment goals. Membership is free, 18 & older only, requires a self-identified diagnosis of a past or current mental health condition, requires stability & involvement in personal recovery plan. Members cannot pose a threat to themselves or others while at the Clubhouse.

Rehabilitation facility to treat amputees & burn victims. It is located next to the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.[1] It was specifically built to provide care for United States servicemen & women who have served in military operations in the Iraq War & the War in Afghanistan. Veterans from previous conflicts are also eligible to receive treatment as well as other military personnel who have sustained injuries in other operations, training exercises, or in non-combat situations. It provides training to help disabled servicemen use prosthetics, perform everyday tasks, & reintegrate with society.

Vocational rehabilitation for those who are blind or visually impaired.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to disabled individuals.