This program offers mental healthcare services to veterans across the country. They specialize in a two-week treatment called the
Accelerated Treatment Program. It is available to veterans, active duty & National Guard members, reservists and their families. The program helps with PTSD, MST and related conditions. Services are offered regardless of length of service or discharge status. All services are provided at
no cost, including transportation, lodging, meals for the Accelerated Treatment Program.
Simon Salas
Simon Salas serves as president and chief executive officer of Good Samaritan Community Services (GSCS). As conditions became increasingly desperate in an impoverished barrio on the west side of San Antonio known as the "Death Triangle," the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas formed the Good Samaritan Center of San Antonio in 1951. To read entire story, click here.
Compassion is a Survival Skill
We were not designed to face life's challenges alone. Social connection improves physical & mental health. When we experience kindness, encouragement, and understanding, we overcome obstacles, recover from trauma, and find hope during times of crisis. Many people are struggling with loneliness, financial hardship, and mental health challenges. Compassion is not simply being nice; it is recognizing our well-being is connected to the well-being of others.
Help Me Grow Bexar County
is available to pregnant mothers and children up to 6 years of age. Their staff connect families to life-changing resources and are available for caregivers to ask questions about their child’s development, including how they
learn,
speak,
behave or
move.
Firearms are the leading cause of death in children in the United States — most of which come from accidental discharges and suicides. While research shows that most gun owners own firearms for protection, there’s more we can do to protect our family from our firearms. Learn the simple steps you can take to keep your family safe. More Information
