The path to freedom
can be a reality
with a Service Dog
WHY A DOG? Dogs have served humans for years in work, sport, play, and
companionship. Dogs give people unconditional companionship and devoted service. A
disabled recipient and their dog establish a bond of friendship and understanding that is
unique. The recipient gains a precious and invaluable feeling of independence and
confidence.
WHO IS AIM HI? The Aim Hi Service Dog Training Centers are a pilot program
developed by the United States Army Veterinary Services, the Medical Command and the Law
Enforcement Command to benefit all branches of the military within the Department of
Defense.
WHO CAN RECEIVE A DOG? Eligible Armed Forces Veterans, Retirees and Exceptional
Family Member Program enrollees may apply for a service dog.
A SERVICE DOG
A HEARING DOG
A SOCIAL THERAPY DOG
Opens or closes drawers and doors
Retrieves dropped items
Pulls a wheelchair
Helps a person get dressed
Alerts owners
to door knocks
smoke alarm
telephones
helps provide positive stimuli for individuals with
cognitive deficit and mental or emotional challenges. Social dogs are also placed at
facilities with health care professionals
LOCAL SAN ANTONIO CONTACT: DOTTIE HARRISON 494-3668
The Alamo Area Stroke Support Group
Meetings are held every Thursday from 10am-12:30
pm. at Warm Springs Resourcenter, 5101 Medical Drive, San Antonio Medical Center area.
Once a month a guest presenter comes in and gives a short presentation to the group on
topics of general interest. Past guests have included the Comptroller who gave a brief
presentation on tax exemptions for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.
AASSG also hold fundraisers in order to fund group outings that the group attends. FMI:
210-595-9200
The Caregivers Support Group
This group is a spin-off of the Alamo Area Stroke
Support Group. They meet every other Thursday from 12:00 to 1pm at Warm Springs
Resourcenter, 5101 Medical Drive, San Antonio Medical Center area. This group allows
individuals, caring for someone suffering with an illness, to come and discuss everyday
struggles they have with others who can relate about many of the same issues. FMI:
210-595-9200
The Low Vision Support Group
Do you or does someone you know have poor
vision? If you would like to join a group that can help make you more independent and
understand your eye problems TAKE A STEP FORWARD: Call Bonnie at 344-1479
This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month a 1pm at Warm Spring’s
Resourcenter, 5101 Medical Drive, San Antonio Medical Center area.
The Post Polio Support Group
This group meets at Warm Springs Resourcenter every
2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at 2pm. FMI: 210-595-9200
The Chronic Pain Support Group
This group meets at Warm Springs Resourcenter every
4th Thursday of the month. For times and more information: 210-595-9200
The Mobility Impairment Discussion Group
If you are interested in a group discussion on
mobility impairment please call Warm Springs Resourcenter at 210-595-9200
If you would like to start a support group
contact
Warm Springs Resource Center
210-595-9200
South Central Texas Chapter
4118 McCullough, Suite 18
San Antonio, Texas 78212
(210) 829-7573
1-800-284-2438
FAX (210) 829-4246
To
Children, Teens, and Families Challenged with Arthritis.
The Arthritis
Foundation and Santa Rosa Hospital is sponsoring a special support group specifically for
children with arthritis-related conditions. Hopefully we can assist in improving the
quality of life of children with rheumatic disease and their families by providing
education and support. The goal is to help children to realize that differences are a
natural part of life and learn more about their particular type of arthritis. We will do
this by bringing in rhematologists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists,
aquatics instructors, and much more. Please don't miss the opportunity to allow your child
to meet others who share similar experiences to theirs, to help them feel that they are
not alone, and to make new friends. All support group meetings are free. For more
information on group meetings and to RSVP, please call Jean Palmeri at (210) 670-0812.
Each day is a gift, that's
why we call it the present.
Association
for Retarded Citizens/San Antonio
1550 NE Loop 410, Suite 140
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 829-7985
ARC/San Antonio works to empower people with
mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to participate, grow, and
experience life in their communities.
CHADD
(Children
and Adults
with Attention Deficit Disorder)
Come
and join our parent-educator partnership and help our children succeed educationally and
socially. Let’s share accommodations that work, intervention and partnering
techniques.
7 to 8:30 p.m. second Thursday of every month. Free. St. Anthony High
School, 3200 McCullough.
FMI:
210-491-6533
We try to have speakers at
these meetings.
DOWN SYNDROME
6:30 p.m. first Tuesday every
month.
Coker Methodist Church,
231 E. North Loop Road.
FMI: 210-342-0029
MUJERES UNIDAS CONTRA EL SIDA
Bilingual support group for women
who are HIV-infected and/or affected.
6:30 p.m. Thursdays,
121 W. Woodlawn Ave.
FMI: 210-738-3393
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS
6:30 to 8 p.m. third Wednesday of
each month. Free.
10615 Perrin-Beitel, Suite 602.
FMI: 210-653-5353
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
Children, Teens and Parent Support
Groups
meet quarterly at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays,
Nellie Reddix Center Classroom,
4711 Sid Katz Drive
Adult/Caregiver Group meets monthly
at 7 p.m. Tuesdays,
Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital, room 217,
5101 Medical Drive.
FMI: call Coley at 210-650-3181.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE
FOR THE MENTALLY ILL (NAMI)
Support groups for families and friends
of persons with severe mental illness.
San Antonio State Hospital, 10 to 11:30 a.m. first Saturday each month, Family
Resource Center, 6711 S. New Braunfels Ave. Call Minerva at 210-531-7799
Monarch
Place Apartments,
7 to 9 p.m. second Thursday each month,
169 De Chantle,
Call Sherron at 210-737-7767
Ruble Center
7 to 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday each month,
439 E. Magnolia St
Call Sherron at 210-737-7767.
SAN ANTONIO AUTISM SOCIETY
For parents of children with
autism,
9:30 a.m. third Saturday of every month.
Child care provided. Free.
Northside Church of Christ,
16318 San Pedro Ave.
Call Liliana at 210-661-3360.
