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New to our Community? Check out these Resources.

Health Confianza teamed up with YWCA San Antonio to put together a list of local and national resources for newcomers to Bexar County.

  • Regardless of citizenship status or insurance, you have a right to health care and to access other resources.
  • Learn more about YWCA San Antonio at YWCASA.org. And see more of Health Confianza’s resource guides at WellnessCultura.org.

Health Resources

Organization Description Link
La Mision Family Health Care Ensures that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality health care.https://www.adssa.org
El Bari Community Health CenterPrimary care for adults, chronic disease management and referrals.https://elbarichc.org/
Refugee Health Clinic Clinic sees refugee patients each Wednesday of the month, 5-8 p.m., first come, first serve. https://sarefugees.org/health-wellness-services/
University Health Robert B. Green CampusOffers various services for adults and children, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty care.https://www.universityhealth.com/locations/robert-b-green-campus
Federally Qualified Health CentersPrimary and preventive health care.https://www.dshs.texas.gov/texas-primary-care-office-tpco/federally-qualified-health-centers-fqhc

Food Resources

Organization Description Link
WICNon-emergency Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.https://www.fns.usda.gov/non-citizen-communities
San Antonio Food Bank Lists locations and times for food distribution events.https://freshtrak.com/
Find Help (Emergency Food Resources) A list of organizations that provide emergency food.https://www.findhelp.org/food/emergency-food--san-antonio-tx

Community Resources

Organization Description Link
YWCAResources for families including health services, employment services, and more. https://ywcasa.org/
Health Confianza Offers a list of low-cost clinics and other resources. WellnessCultura.org
Your Texas Benefits Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylum seekers can access benefits, including Medicaid and SNAP (food benefits). https://yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home/
City of San Antonio Immigration Resource Directory.https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/DHS/Immigrant-Affairs/Resources
San Antonio resources for immigrant students and families.https://www.sanantonio.gov/humanservices/ImmigrationServices/resourcedirectory#258881155-early-childhood-education/
Center for Refugee Services Offers resources such as free GED and U.S. Citizenship Test classes, help with resumes, and information on how to obtain a driver's license.https://sarefugees.org/
Refugee Settlement ServicesProvides interpreter and translation services. https://www.ccaosa.org/interpreter-and-translation-services/
IMMS SchoolResources for students with immigration status, helping them to advance their education and providing family resources.https://www.immschools.org/
SACRDResources on citizenship, immigration and more topics.https://www.sacrd.org/directory/subcategory/citizenship-immigration

Legal Resources

OrganizationDescriptionLink
Women’s Refugee CommissionResource Paper: “What to Do If You Are Detained: Essential Steps for Migrant Parents for Preventing Family Separation."https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/
RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services)Refugee and immigration center for rights, social services, bond services, and legal services.https://www.raicestexas.org/
ELIM (Educational and legal immigration ministries) Provides low-cost immigration services, education and more. https://www.elimfsw.org/
ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Know your rights as an immigrant.https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights
Catholic Charities’ Caritas Legal servicesProvides comprehensive, low-cost legal aid in probate and immigration law to individuals and families seeking a secure future.https://ccaosa.org/caritas-legal-services/
Immigration Advocates NetworkA directory of nonprofit legal service providers across the country.https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/
Texas RioGrande Legal AidFree legal services.Trla.org
National Immigration Law CenterNational Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading advocacy organizations in the U.S. dedicated to advancing and defending the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones.https://www.nilc.org/resources/
United We DreamOffers information and resources regarding DACA.https://unitedwedream.org/resources/
CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network)A directory of national Catholic immigration services and religious immigration support.https://www.cliniclegal.org/find-legal-help
Immigo Mobile AppAccess to a directory of more than 1,000 free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal service providers.https://unidosus.org/blog/2015/09/17/download-the-immigo-app-today/
Immigration Advocates NetworkHelps find aid in their local communities with resources such as Completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Federal court appeals.https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?zip=78228&x=6&y=20
ACLU Know Your RightsImmigrants’ rights: What to do if you get pulled over.https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights#law-enforcement-asks-about-my-immigration-status
American Immigration CouncilUp-to-date information about immigration topics, such as DACA and deportation.https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/
Detained or Deported: What about my children? “Women’s Refugee Commission”Provides critical information on how to protect parental rights when detained or deported.https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org/

Preparedness Resources

OrganizationDescriptionLink
Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s Know Your Rights ToolkitA toolkit with links to printable cards in sixteen languages that can be distributed to community members.https://www.ilrc.org/resources/community/know-your-rights-toolkit
Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s Family Preparedness PlanAvailable in Spanish and English.https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan
Immigrant Legal Resource Center's Know Your Rights videosVideos are available in seven languages.https://www.wehaverights.us/

New to our Community? Resource Flyer

Download and print our one-page flyer (a shorter version of the resources above) to share with others in our community.