ADRC Agency-Referral Tool


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 ABCD: After Breast Cancer

Free, one-to-one, personalized mentoring for those dealing with breast cancer- patients, families, and friends.

Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson

Fees: None

Phone: (800) 977-4121

Address: 5775 N Glen Park Road Glendale, WI 53209

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Outreach Programs * Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer

 American Institute for Preventive Medicine Toll-Free Hotline

Provides information and referral about programs to stop smoking, control weight, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and other health education issues.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (EST)

Area(s) Served: Bexar

Phone: (800) 345-2476

Address: 30445 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Smoking/Vaping Cessation
  • Medical Information Services

 Door In The Wall

DITW serves people of all ages with a disability. We host accessible events every year in and around San Antonio plus two fishing tournaments in Port Aransas. All of our events are free or have a very minimal fee. Our web site has useful resource information and links to other organizations that we believe in. We have a newsletter that reports on our events and tells you what's coming up next. It is our goal to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and encourage them to take the first step to try new experiences that previously were considered beyond their reach.

Area(s) Served: Bexar

Target Group: People with disabilities

Fees: None

Application Process: DITW mailing list

Eligibility Requirements: Person receiving newsletter must be disabled

Phone: (210) 254-2310

Address: 767 Lookout Drive Lakehills, TX 78063

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Disabilities Issues

 Down Syndrome Association of South Texas

Down Syndrome Association provides information and support to families and friends of children and adults with Down Syndrome. They provide opportunities for families to foster friendships and offer mutual support through Parent Information Meetings, community-based social activities, special events and educational programs.

Hours: Call for meeting dates and times.

Area(s) Served: Bexar

Target Group: Youth, Adolescents

Fees: None

Eligibility Requirements: Children & adults with Down syndrome & their families

Phone: (210) 349-4372

Address: 1127 Patricia Drive San Antonio, TX 78213

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Support Groups
  • Health/Disability Related Support Groups
  • Down Syndrome
  • Disabilities Issues

 National Cancer Institute / Caregiver Information

Excellent source of information on all aspects of cancer information, such as types of cancers, treatments, statistics, research & funding, clinical trials, current news, etc. * Search on "Caregiver" for a wealth of information on Caregiving, specifically to cancer patients. A goldmine of information.

Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson

Target Group: Caregivers

Phone: (800) 422-6237

Address: 9609 Medical Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Specialized Information and Referral * Cancer

 National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

Provides information on symptoms, standard and investigative therapies, statistics, and voluntary agencies for all rare disorders. Provides information on disease specific assistance programs, medication assistance programs, and has a database of over 1200 rare diseases.

Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson

Phone: (203) 744-0100

Address: 55 Kenosia Avenue Danbury, CT 06810

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information

 National Stroke Association

National Stroke Association's mission is to reduce the incidence & impact of stroke by developing compelling education & programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation & support for all impacted by stroke. Website has a support group registry, where one can search for a group nearest to home. A large section of the website is devoted to CAREGIVERS, with much valuable information, including downloadable books, support groups, webinars and videos.

Area(s) Served: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Wilson

Phone: (210) 810-3100

Address: 8415 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78229

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Caregiver Training
  • Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
  • Health/Disability Related Support Groups
  • Specialized Information and Referral

 SeniorAdvice

SeniorAdvice.com is a Texas-based support portal for seniors and their caregivers. We publish information on senior health and wellness with a focus on Alzheimer's and dementia care. We also run one of the largest online directory for senior services, including respite care, adult day services, in-home care, and assisted living.

Hours: 24/7

Phone: (888) 305-1171

Address: 1510 Dexter Street Austin, TX 78704

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Medical Information Services

 Texas Veterans Leadership Program

A resource and referral network to connect returning veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan with the resources and tools they need to lead productive live.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Area(s) Served: Bexar

Target Group: Veteran, OIF-OEF Veterans, Disabled Veteran, Veteran Enployment, Mental Health, Veteran Counseling, Veteran Benefits

Eligibility Requirements: DD214

Phone: (210) 582-1726

Address: 6723 S Flores Street San Antonio, TX 78221

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Veteran Benefits Assistance * Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans
  • Veteran Benefits Assistance * Females
  • Disease/Disability Information

 The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance

Alliance is dedicated to providing the most up to date and helpful information about mesothelioma cancer.

Area(s) Served: Bexar

Target Group: Cancer patients & their caregivers, friends, and family

Phone: (800) 336-0086

Address: 35 Thorpe Avenue Wallingford, CT 6492

Web: Go to site

Related Taxonomies:

  • Disease/Disability Information
  • Specialized Information and Referral * Cancer
  • Medical Information Lines * Cancer