Meals on Wheels - San Antonio | 210-735-5115 | Meals on Wheels distributes nutritious meals to San Antonio seniors who would otherwise be unable to acquire food. This volunteer-led program also addresses loneliness and isolation by providing wellness checks on program participants. |
Project MEND Medical Equipment Reuse Program | 210-223-6363 | Project MEND supplies San Antonio's older adults with sanitized and refurbished durable medical equipment, such as walkers, wheelchairs and bath and toileting aids. The nonprofit organization also repairs durable medical equipment and helps qualified individuals obtain financial assistance for assistive technologies. |
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - San Antonio Office | 210-212-3700 | Texas RioGrande Legal Aid provides free legal aid and representation in civil matters for San Antonio residents aged 60 and over. Its legal professionals specialize in helping seniors understand assisted living contracts, navigate Texas' power of attorney laws and apply for public benefits. |
Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman - San Antonio | 800-252-2412 | The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman has two San Antonio-based ombudsmen who protect and advocate for the rights of local assisted living residents. Seniors can contact this office for assistance with filing complaints against a facility, disputing involuntary discharges and addressing billing concerns. |
Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) | 210-967-6372 | NESA supports San Antonio seniors through free services such as nonemergency medical transportation, grocery shopping and food pantry deliveries. This nonprofit organization combats loneliness in older adults through social events and a telephone reassurance program. |
City of San Antonio Senior Services | 210-207-6000 | San Antonio's Senior Services Division operates nearly a dozen senior centers and congregate meal sites, offering nutrition, educational and health and wellness resources to Bexar County residents aged 60 and older. While the senior centers don't charge for participation in these programs, individuals must register through the website. |
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases | 210-450-9960 | The Glenn Biggs Institute organizes programs for those with memory loss, including virtual yoga sessions, Memory and Music activities and support groups. It also oversees educational programs, such as the South Texas Alzheimer's Conference and Dialogue on Dementia. |
Dementia Friendly San Antonio | 210-567-7000 | Dementia Friendly San Antonio provides outreach for seniors and families affected by dementia through information services, educational opportunities and support programs. The organization also helps older adults with memory loss access necessary supports, such as mobility aids and medical trackers. |
Alzheimer's Association San Antonio and South Texas Chapter | 800-272-3900 | The regional chapter of the Alzheimer's Association operates a free helpline that individuals can call to speak with clinicians and dementia experts who provide information, practical advice and reassurance. The chapter oversees various engagement programs and support groups for seniors, families and informal caregivers. |
San Antonio Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 | The Social Security Administration has five field offices in San Antonio proper. These offices distribute information on government-funded programs and provide in-person assistance with applying for Medicare, Medicaid and survivors, disability or retirement benefits. |
San Antonio Northeast Vet Center | 210-650-0422 | The San Antonio Northeast Vet Center serves veterans through one-on-one and group mental health counseling programs in person and through telehealth. The center helps veterans and their families connect with local peer support groups and resources, including those that provide senior services. |
San Antonio Northwest Vet Center | 210-688-0606 | The San Antonio Northwest Vet Center has mental health care professionals on staff who offer no-cost counseling for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It also provides referrals for local programs and services that cater to veterans and their qualified family members. |