ADRC Agency-Referral Tool

Offers job placement, job training, and support services for homeless veterans. Assists chronically homeless individuals in preparing disability claims to submit to Social Security Administration.

Assists youth with educational, employment, and vocational opportunities. Juveniles are referred to other programs. The unit also sponsors an annual job fair which invites employers, youth agencies, health programs and military recruiters to provide information for juveniles and their families.

Provides education, advocacy, job search, emergency assistance and support groups for adults and juveniles formerly incarcerated or released from detention and their families. Chaplaincy services in the detention facilities and Family Renewal Center, to individuals of any religion, or no religion. * Annual "Stuff the Backpack" program for children of persons with a criminal history who are enrolled in Chrysalis programs. Free backpack and school supplies. For this program, contact Robert Harris, Special Programs Coordinator, at ext. 117.

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community. To be connected with a trained VA staff member call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838). ?Call for yourself or someone else ?Free and confidential ?Trained VA counselors to assist ?Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ?We have information about VA homeless programs and mental health services in your area that can help you. What will happen when I call? ?You will be connected to a trained VA staff member. ?Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs. ?Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility. ?Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available. ?Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up.

CORE services, for every client, include a first-visit expanded assessment and orientation to all programs offered by the agency. Clients are then introduced to the Career Center, including access to interest inventories and on-line skills courses, and individualized plans created for resume and interview preparation. Next is training in professional demeanor and attire to prepare for an employment interview. Once the client secures a job, she is invited back for employment suiting with additional education in continuity of professional appearance and attitude. She is also encouraged to join in on-going job retention and upward mobility activities. TIERED services include both formalized curricular training options in six to twelve week classes, including Financial Literacy and Empowerment and the Going Places Network, as well as 33 front-screen, no-cost, on-line courses, and links to many more. There are also groups for support, networking and leadership training. The pre-employment group is “Pick Your Future' and post-employment is the “Professional Women’s Group.' TIERED services also allow for ad hoc focus groups such as mock interview workshops or a discussion series for ex-offenders. All of these programs are explicated in the Service Plan.

The Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas (EFCST) serves the needs of those affected by epilepsy. Programs and services include comprehensive epilepsy clinics; case management; medication assistance; mental health counseling; advocacy; information and referral; community education; summer camps; youth transition programs; art therapy; brokering for social services; job preparation; support groups and health and fitness programs.

Work with low income seniors 55 years of age and older to increase skills to help obtain employment. Seniors train 20 hours a week at minimum wage. Job training, counseling, and community service assignments at non-profit agencies in their communities, prior to transitioning into the workforce. Participants are placed at eligible host agencies for which they are paid minimum wage 20 hours per week.

The Mission of Endeavors is to passionately serve vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach. We seek to unify families and communities torn apart by poverty, unemployment, or neglect by providing real, practical solutions and a path to earned income. We do this through a wide array of programs and services supporting children, families, veterans and those struggling with mental illness and other significant disabilities.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-in's are permitted. Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on: Identifying your career interests Developing or updating your resume Connecting to employers Completing online job applications Practicing interview tactics Preparing for the first day of your job Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions: How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters? How do I search for and apply to jobs that meet my needs? What careers am I interested in and how do I get started? What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression? What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job? What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-in's are permitted. Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on: Identifying your career interests Developing or updating your resume Connecting to employers Completing online job applications Practicing interview tactics Preparing for the first day of your job Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions: How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters? How do I search for and apply to jobs that meet my needs? What careers am I interested in and how do I get started? What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression? What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job? What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-in's are permitted. Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on: Identifying your career interests Developing or updating your resume Connecting to employers Completing online job applications Practicing interview tactics Preparing for the first day of your job Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions: How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters? How do I search for and apply to jobs that meet my needs? What careers am I interested in and how do I get started? What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression? What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job? What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-in's are permitted. Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on: Identifying your career interests Developing or updating your resume Connecting to employers Completing online job applications Practicing interview tactics Preparing for the first day of your job Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions: How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters? How do I search for and apply to jobs that meet my needs? What careers am I interested in and how do I get started? What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression? What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job? What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation, hospital screening, and medication. Treatment of Major Depression, Bipolar and/or Schizophrenia Disorders that focuses on an individual's outcomes, selected services, tools, and strengths in order for them to recover. Developmental Disability Services provides services and support for eligible persons with developmental disabilities or pervasive development disorder in individual, family, and foster homes as well as in alternative living residences and small group homes. Vocational Services and supports are provided through job placements in businesses throughout the community and at training and affirmative business sites. Day Programs - 21 years and older who are not enrolled in school Provides training to assist consumers to become employed or to increase skills in daily living. Residential Services- 18 years and older Hill Country MHDD Centers provides residential services in group homes designed for 3 to 4 people throughout Hill Country's catchment area. Hill Country operates these homes 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The homes are funded through Home and Community Based Services funding. Supported Home Living- Hill Country MHDD Centers Supported Home Living program offers support to eligible families in the community setting who might otherwise require services in an institutional or residential setting. Trained and experienced staff provides children and adults with daily living skills and other individualized needs as determined in their 'Person Directed Plan'. Foster and Companion Care (HCS only) Both Foster and Companion care help the consumer with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene-as well as independent living tasks such as securing and providing transportation, housekeeping, and others. Foster Care is usually defined as providing care to one or more people with disabilities in a family home. The provider is unrelated to the individual(s). Companion Care is usually defined as providing care to one person with disabilities in an apartment or home shared by both parties. The provider may or may not be related to the individual. Respite - All ages: Emergency or planned short-term care and supervision. Hill Country offers in-home and out-of-home respite for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Each developmental disabilities Center offers out-of-home respite activity by trained staff. Additional respite is also offered through contracted providers. Service Coordination - All ages: Service Coordination provides assistance for individuals and families to access support services that will help a person achieve a quality of life and level of community participation through individualized planning, authorization, linkage, coordination, and monitoring of services. Community Supports - All ages : Provides independent living skills training to enhance community living. Vocational Services 21 years of age and older: Vocation services provide an array of individualized supports that enable people to participate in work that they choose. Services are designed to assess interests, develop skills and abilities, and encourage participation in the community. People are supported to work in individualized competitive employment in the community, as well as site-based vocational training services operated by Hill Country. In Home and Family Support (IHFS) - All ages : In Home and Family Support provides small grants for families and individuals with developmental disabilities or autism living at home, with disability related expenses. The grant amount is based upon need and financial resources and may be granted annually or as a one-time payment. Home and Community Based Services (HCS) Program Waiting List - All ages : Links individuals to a comprehensive service system that is community-based.

Offers community support, day habilitation, respite, employment assistance, individual competitive employment, nursing services, physical therapy, dietary services, counseling, and day habilitation summer camp.

Provider of Medicaid Waiver Programs. Home & Community Based Services (HCS): provides individualized services and supports to persons with intellectual disabled who are living with their family, in their own home or in other community settings, such as small group home. Community Living Assistance & Support Services (CLASS): provides home and community-based services to people with related conditions as a cost-effective alternative to an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions (ICF/IID). A related condition is a disability, other than an intellectual disability, that originated before age 22 that affects the ability to function in daily life.

Temporary, temp-to-perm, permanent-placement staffing agency that specializes in clerical, light industrial, skilled trades.

RMYA creates brighter futures for children in crisis by promoting individual success and healthy relationships in a safe, healing environment, giving children and families the tools to end the cycle of abuse. Major programs: Maas Cabin, Girls Residential Treatment Center; Wright Cabin Boys Residential Treatment Center; Bridge, a co-ed facility that serves children ages 5-17; TurningPoint, an Independent Living Program for ages up to 21; Counseling Center, which provides individual & family counseling to youth and families; Thrift Shop; Meadowland Charter School; Burdick Community Center. Thrift Shop

* Provides career guidance, assesses vocational skills & potential for particular jobs & makes recommendations for training. * Provides Job Readiness Training/Placement Services. * Provides employment for those persons who are legally blind. Also further exposes individuals to aspects of employment so they become more competitive in seeking and accomplishing their endeavors outside the Lighthouse. (Must have own transportation to San Antonio.)

a 26-year-old nonprofit agency that exists to promote the positive development of poor urban youth living in pockets of poverty and at the risk of dropping out of school. SA Youth is concerned primarily with the prevention & recovery of high school dropouts. Workforce Training program offers young people the opportunity to not only earn their High School Diploma or GED but also prepares them for the workforce. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to work in construction, technology or the green jobs industry. High School Credit Recover program & leadership development. * Kids Café & Child Nutrition: offered in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, we are fighting childhood hunger; serves all ages & operates twice daily during the summer & once a day during the school year. This program provides hot meals to children & nutrition education to families. During the school year youth are served a healthy snack upon arriving after school. Children who remain through dinner are served a nutritional hot meal. Throughout the summer months children are served a healthy breakfast & a hot lunch.

Provides employment to people with disabilities.

Career centers offer business and job seekers easy access to a broad array of employment & training services. Workers, employers, students, and those looking for a first job or returning to the workforce will find that nearly all services are offered at no cost. * Business resource services - Business resource services include job posting and placement services, up-to-date information on the labor market and emerging occupations, recruiting, retention, training, tax and hiring incentives, and more. * Job seeker services - Job placement services include access to thousands of job postings, job search resources, and training. To locate a center near you, call (800) 310-6117. * Child Care Services - Job seekers may qualify for assistance with child care while participating in a workforce program.

Career centers offer business and job seekers easy access to a broad array of employment & training services. Workers, employers, students, and those looking for a first job or returning to the workforce will find that nearly all services are offered at no cost. * Business resource services - Business resource services include job posting and placement services, up-to-date information on the labor market and emerging occupations, recruiting, retention, training, tax and hiring incentives, and more. * Job seeker services - Job placement services include access to thousands of job postings, job search resources, and training. To locate a center near you, call (800) 310-6117. * Child Care Services - Job seekers may qualify for assistance with child care while participating in a workforce program.