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Help with Basic Needs During COVID-19: Mental Wellness

In the time of Coronavirus Disease (COVID19), here are local, state, and federal resources that can assist you and your family.

Coping With Covid19

Manage Anxiety & Stress

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations.  How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and  the community you live in.

Here is a resource provided by the CDC Mental Health and Coping During Covid19  link https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Community Healthcare Resources

If you are seeking medical care please review the below community medical clinics in the surrounding San Antonio areas.

Link: https://www.tamusa.edu/coronavirus/community-health-resources.html

Covid19 Self-Care Packet

Tips on how to manage stress and practice self care while navigating Coronavirous concern.  https://www.tamusa.edu/documents/covid-19-self-care-packet.pdf

Violence Prevention and Support Services

The Rape Crisis Center
  • Free, confidential, compassionate services
  • Counseling, crisis intervention, client advocacy and education provided
  • 4606 Centerview Dr. Ste. 200 San Antonio, TX 78228
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: Call (210) 349-7273
Family Violence Prevention Services
  • Counseling Services for women, men, and children
  • Emergency shelter for women and children
  • Children’s Services Program developed for the specific emotional and social needs of children
  • Legal Services Program providing free legal assistance to income-eligible victims of domestic violence
  • Court Liaison Program linking victims involved with the legal system to professional intervention, and helping families work with the Court
  • Sexual Assault Resources

  • 7911 Broadway St San Antonio, TX 78209

  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: Call (210) 733-8810

Victims Assistance of Bexar County
  • Provide general information regarding the criminal justice system
  • Aid in completing the Victim Impact Statement (the Victim Impact Statement is a detailed account of the emotional, physical and financial effects the crime has had on you, the victim and your family members.)
  • Aid in preparing an application through the Crime Victim Compensation Fund
  • Accompany you to court (Whenever you must appear in court, someone from the Victim Assistance Division will be available to accompany you.)
  • Aid in returning property involved in a criminal case
  • Call (210) 335-2105

For further information go to Violence Prevention & Support Services

 

ChildSafe
  • To report child abuse, please call:
  • If you suspect sexual abuse has happened —AND it has been within 96 hours (4 days) —please call:
    • Center For Miracles at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio  210-704-380
  • If this is an emergency, please call:  SAPD  210-207-7273 Or  Bexar County Sherrif’s Office 210-335-6000

For further information got to https://www.childsafe-sa.org/services/get-help-now/