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Hotline Numbers: To Report Suspected Child or Elderly Abuse 1-800-252-5400 (toll free)
Battered Women's Shelter (San Antonio) 210-930-3669
Children's Shelter 210-223-6281 (San Antonio)
Domestic Violence Hotline (for abused males or females) 800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or TTY: 1-800-787-3224 for hearing impaired. (Web Site: http://www.ndvh.org )
Texas Parents Heart Line 1-800-554-2323 (Web Site: http://www.parentsanonymous.org ) confidential phone counseling for abusive parents
Noah Project 1-800-444-3551 (Provides legal referral assistance, support and information on shelter for victims of family abuse)
Child Find of America 1-800-IAM-LOST
Heidi Search Center for Missing Children 1-800-547-4435
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 (Web Site: http://www.missingkids.com ) 
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Vanished Children's Alliance 1-800-826-4743 (Web Site: http://www.vca.org )
Find information about or order books by typing in keyword "Adolescents", "Parenting", "Teens", etc. and then clicking on word "Go" in the Barnes & Nobles Box (on this page)
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Homeless Teenagers-Covenant House 1-800-999-9999 (Web Site http://www.covenant house.org )
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000
Runaway Hotline 1-800-392-3352 http://www.tdprs.state.tx.us/Prevention_&_Early_Intervention/Helping_Youth_&_Families/youth.asp
Texas Crime Victim Clearinghouse 1-800-252-3423
Healthy Families San Antonio 210-829-KIDS (For Prevention and Educational resources regarding Child Abuse. Not to report abuse! Also includes Volunteer Speaker's Bureau of licensed therapists who will present workshops for community, school, church, and business groups if needed.) Email Address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Bexar County Detention Ministries (Provides counseling, guidance, spiritual services and referrals to other resources. Maintains channel of communication between prisoners & families, attorneys & friends, basic material needs to indigent prisoners, assistance to both male and female incarcerated offenders and their families to rebuild family unity and initiate needed change.) 210-270-6320 or 210-271-3927
Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department: Handles cases of children aged 10-17 engaging in delinquent conduct (class A & B misdemeanors & felonies) or conduct which indicates need for supervision, such as runaway, truancy, accumulation of 3 or more Class C misdemeanors, inhalant offenses, driving while intoxicated or under influence of drugs. 210-531-1000
Benitia Family Center (4650 Eldridge Avenue, SAT 78237) 210-433-9300 Empowers poor & neglected by offering opportunities for spiritual, emotional and psychological growth of families. Also offer literacy classes, GED, citizenship and one-on-one lessons to read program as well as screening and assessment.
Boys & Girls Clubs of SA (600 SW 19th St, SAT 78207) Enhances life quality for disadvantaged children by building self-esteem, social development through recreational and fine art activities, prevention programs of alcohol & drug abuse and early sexual activity and assists and teach youth computer programs, provide tutoring and homework assistance. 210-436-0686
Catholic Charities (Dedicated to enhancement and self sufficiency of individuals, families and refugees. Adolescent Pregnancy Program provides free pregnancy tests, counseling, child birth and parenting classes in high schools & community based organizations or pregnant and parenting teens.) 210-433-3256
Child Guidance Center of SA (2135 Babcock Rd, SAT 78229) 210-614-7070 (Provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation w/schools, health and social agencies for children, adolescent & families under contract w/Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.)
Community Counseling (Our Lady of Lake University) 590 North General McMullen, SAT 78228 210-434-1054 Psychological testing services and counseling services to San Antonio families available.
Healy-Murphy Center 210-223-2944 (Works with high-risk teenagers toward becoming productive members of society. Teens at risk physically, due to pregnancy or abuse, legally, truancy or probation or educationally.)
Kenwood Community Council, Inc. 210-732-7472 (Special summer programs for school age children 6-18 years. Hot meals served at breakfast & lunch. Gang prevention and teen pregnancy prevention programs. Referral services to individuals and families in time of need or crisis. Studies community needs, develops community leadership and resources to meet needs.)
Resettlement Services of Catholic Charities 210-433-3256 Assists populations at risk, particularly refugees, low-income immigrants and abused/neglected children in SA and Bexar County. Employment services, English as second language training and related services, resettlement and adjustment needs. Also, for cash & Medical Assistance contact the Texas Department of Human Services at 210-619-2903
San Antonio Fighting Back of United Way 210-533-6592 (Comprehensive drug prevention program of the United Way and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.) Includes youth leadership & mentorship program, safe haven program and various other intervention, and relapse prevention programs for drug prevention. Web Site: http://www.safb.org
SA Police Department (Central office, 214 West Nueva, SAT 78207, 210-207-7273) Deters law violations, apprehends offenders and responds to community needs.
SAPD School Services Unit 210-207-7393 (creates cooperative link between the Police and school children on various programs such as drug education and substance abuse).
SAPD Juvenile Unit 210-207-7600 (Investigates various matters regarding juvenile delinquency, crime offenders and agency referrals. Missing persons files, investigations, civil emergency messages, tracks violent juvenile offenders and compiles data regarding juvenile offenses)
SA Crime Prevention 210-207-7575 (Helps citizens reduce potential of becoming crime victim)
SAPD Victims Advocacy Section 210-207-2141(crisis intervention, needs assessment, emergency assistance & counseling for children witnessing family violence or victims of sexual abuse by strangers. Provides other information on crime victims compensation and other services).
Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse http://www.ncjrs.org
National Crime Prevention Council: "Watch for Signs, Take Action" available online at http://www.ncpc.org
National Youth Gang Center http://www.iir.com/nygc
Safe & Drug-Free Schools Program http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS
Youth Crime Watch of America http://www.ycwa.org
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Other Resources in San Antonio area (please call telephone operator for updated phone listing)
Texas Youth Commission
Lutheran Social Services
Salvation Army Peacock Village
Seton Home
Texas Youth Commission
Group Homes:
Autistic Treatment Center
Baptist Children's Home Ministries
Boysville, Inc.
Buckner Baptist Benevolences South Texas Center
Children's Shelter of SA
Father Flanagan's Boys Town of SA
Methodist Home-Foster Care
Presbyterian Children's Home
Providence Home & Family Services, Inc.
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, Inc.
St. Peter-St. Joseph Children's Home
Salvation Army Peacock Village
Texas Youth Commission