Community Resources
Finding Off-Campus Care & Community Resources
Taking care of your health can make it easier to stay focused on your academic and personal goals. Whether you need ongoing mental health care, health insurance, food assistance, housing support or another community service, these resources can help you find support at UT San Antonio and throughout San Antonio and Bexar County.
Start With UT San Antonio Support
UT San Antonio students can begin with Wellness 360 Counseling Services for campus mental health resources, including counseling and psychiatry.
If you need longer-term care, specialized treatment or another option that better meets your needs, consider connecting with an off-campus provider.
When choosing a provider, ask:
- Are you accepting new patients?
- Do you accept my health insurance and are you in network?
- What will I be expected to pay?
- Do you offer telehealth?
- Do you have experience with my particular concern?
- What is your appointment availability?
San Antonio & Bexar County Community Resources
Not every challenge requires the same kind of support. These community organizations can provide a starting point when you need mental health care or assistance with safety, housing, food or other basic needs.
Need Help Right Now?
Mental health crisis: Call or text 988
UT San Antonio Crisis Helpline: 210-458-4140
Immediate danger or medical emergency: Call 911
The Center for Health Care Services
The local community behavioral health resource serving San Antonio and Bexar County provides mental health and substance-use services.
24-Hour Crisis & Substance Use Helpline: 210-223-SAFE (7233)
Routine Appointments: 1-833-501-2427The Rape Crisis Center
Provides confidential support and services for individuals impacted by sexual violence, as well as support for loved ones.
24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 210-349-7273
Family Violence Prevention Services
Provides assistance for individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence, including emergency shelter and supportive services.
24-Hour Crisis Hotline/Emergency Shelter: 210-733-8810
Haven for Hope
Connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness with shelter and supportive services.
Main Office: 210-220-2100
Location: 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207
San Antonio Food Bank
Provides food assistance and connects individuals and families with additional resources and benefits assistance.
Client Services: 210-431-8326
Other Resources
The following resources may also be helpful.
- Local Mental Health Authority
- Center for Health Care Services (CHCS)
- 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 200-S, San Antonio, TX 78213, visit their website to find the nearest clinic http://chcsbc.org/locations/
- CHCS 24-hour Crisis Line: 210-223-7233
- Family Violence Prevention Services 210-733-8810
- Rape Crisis Center 210-349-7273
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-6264
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Service 1-800-252-5400 (Texas Abuse Hotline)
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-662-4357
- UTSA Crisis Helpline (UTSA affiliate) 210-458-4140
Not Sure Where to Start? Call 211
You don't have to know which agency or program you need before asking for help. The United Way 211 Helpline connects people with community resources throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, including assistance with:
- Food
- Housing and shelter
- Health care
- Mental health resources
- Child care
- Employment
- Legal assistance
- Veterans services
- Disaster assistance
- Other community needs
Dial 2-1-1 to get started. Learn more about 211 in San Antonio and Bexar County.
