The Ministry of the Third Cross (MOTC) is a retreat ministry for persons in the criminal justice system. It was founded in 1997 by
Dr. Jorge Cuellar and is open to all faiths and those who are still searching. Attendees experience the love of Jesus Christ within a Spirit-filled, supportive, and community environment.
This is a free pre-crisis line that connects people to specialists who can lend a compassionate ear and/or connect them to resources in the community. Anyone can call to receive resources and support. We can also tell you about the free mental health education programs NAMI Greater San Antonio has to offer.
While summer officially runs from June through September, locals know that high temperatures come early and often stick around much longer. Prolonged heat can pose serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The City of San Antonio encourages all residents to take proactive steps to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe during hot weather.
End of June brings Friends of Hospice to the end of their fiscal year, and they are happy to report that this year, they were able to donate $175,000 to CHRISTUS VNA Hospice - San Antonio to care for hospice patients that are uninsured.
Each day of care costs about $158, so this donation represents many days of hospice care, making sure that everyone in San Antonio can die with dignity, support and free from pain. Thank you to all of our many Members, donors and supporters for helping us surpass our goal. July 1st starts a new year, our 34th year, please join us as we continue our Mission, visit www.friendsofhospicesa.org
With over $50M in annual funding, Be Well Texas is breaking new ground in addiction research, education and treatment. Read more about how this initiative aligns cutting-edge science with compassionate care to tackle the complexities of substance use disorder across Texas in the latest edition of Future magazine, click here to read article.
Be Well Texas is for all people in Texas with substance use and/or mental illness. They provide access to high-quality, low-barrier, evidence-based care by leveraging science, innovation and capacity building.
Pathways to Hope is a free, community-wide conference that brings together mental health professionals, social workers, educators, members of the judicial system, law enforcement, faith leaders, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience to strengthen and improve our mental health care system.
Quick Quack Car Wash had the opportunity to host a fundraiser for Caiden’s Hope Foundation. We are so grateful to the community here for their generous donations and we presented a check for $6,000 to Caiden's Hope Foundation. Thanks for all your support, stay tuned to our YouTube for more locations coming near you. Oh, and don't forget... Don't Drive Dirty!
Conversations Conquer Loneliness
In 2023, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Advisory calling attention to the “public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country.” The report emphasized that loneliness and isolation increase the risk for “mental health challenges, and that lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death.”
Corazon is excited that they are launching their Street Medicine Program in partnership with Be Well Texas, Street Medicine SA and the City of San Antonio. Their program will start visiting nearly 45 encampments monthly. This gives our unhoused encampments lifesaving medical care to ensure that they can prevent hospital visits and treat chronic health conditions. By pairing outreach efforts, where team members are connecting in a meaningful way with our unhoused, with a nurse and a doctor who will assist with treatment of chronic conditions.
The Alamo Colleges District is proud to announce its 3rd Annual MOSAICO Gala raised $1.3 million to support AlamoPROMISE, an initiative designed to eliminate financial barriers to higher education, making a college degree a reality for high school seniors across Bexar County.
The MOSAICO Gala had education champions and community leaders to raise funds – partnering to end poverty through education and training.
"Southside ISD has a history of being underrepresented or not represented at all when it comes to the realm of social, emotional health, and mental health services," says Superintendent Miguel Castillo. In fact, the South San Antonio area has no psychiatrists and only two known therapists. To remedy this serious issue, Southside ISD and Clarity Child Guidance Center have partnered to provide on-site mental health services for students and their families at Clarity Southside. To access services, speak with a Southside ISD school counselor, social worker, or call 210-593-2220 for assistance. To visit Clarity website > www.claritycgc.org.
