BEXAR COUNTY, Texas -- Isolation brought about by social distancing measures put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to create or exacerbate feelings of loneliness or despair.
If you are suffering, know that there are numerous community resources available to you. Some of these are government agency initiatives, and others come via nonprofits and community groups.
Here is a list of just some of the mental health resources available to Bexar County residents. Please note that some facilities' physical locations are currently closed but many offer online support or support over the phone. It is best to call or visit the facility's website in order to make that determination.
National Crisis Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (HELP)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
National Youth Crisis Hotline
800--442-HOPE (4673)
San Antonio Police, Crisis Intervention Team
210-335-600
Centro Med (behavior health clinics)
210-334-3700
Good Samaritan Community Services (adult and senior services)
1600 Saltillo St.
210-434-2301
House of Neighborly Service (50-plus outreach)
407 N. Calaveras. St.
210-434-2301
Jewish Family Services
12500 N.W. Military, Ste. 250
210-302-6952
Methodist Healthcare
8026 Floyd Curl Dr.
210-575-0500
Nix Behavioral Health Services
414 Navarro
210-579-3000
Northeast Baptist Hospital (55-plus)
8811 Village Dr.
210-297-2880
University Health Systems (inpatient behavior health)
4502 Medical Dr.
210-358-4000
Veterans Administration Hospital
7400 Merton Minter
210-617-5300
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
8550 Huebner Rd.
210-541-5300
San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
4201 Medical Dr. #330
210-614-4990
Pathways Youth & Family Services (individuals, groups, family in-home or office counseling)
4243 Piedras Drive East, Ste. 100
210-733-7117
Children's Bereavment Center (grief support, grief counseling)
205 W. Olmos Dr.
210-736-4847