Health Collaborative

10/14/2026

Growing up comes with challenges, including navigating school and friendships and, in today’s world, managing social media and online pressures. These experiences can affect a child’s mental and emotional well-being, making access to the right support more important than ever.

Introducing System of Care, The Health Collaborative’s newest program focused on supporting the behavioral and mental wellness needs of children, youth, and families in our community.

Through collaboration with families and community partners, System of Care helps connect children and youth with resources and coordinated support tailored to their needs.

**Want to learn more?** Follow The Health Collaborative for updates on the program and resources available to families in our community.

10/13/2026

Last Friday, we attended the annual CHRISTUS Blessing of the Hands, a special ceremony honoring the hands and hearts of healthcare workers and others dedicated to caring for our community.

We joined this year’s CHRISTUS Health Impact Grant honorees, whose initiatives are supported by the grant to improve community health and well-being by addressing local needs and the social and environmental factors that affect health, as identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment.

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Please note that The Health Collaborative will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you take time to learn, reflect, and honor Indigenous communities.

10/09/2026

Our System of Care team spent yesterday at the 7th Annual Domestic Violence Symposium, learning from professionals and community partners who work to support those affected by domestic violence.

Earlier this year, The Health Collaborative recently launched our System of Care program to help meet the behavioral and mental wellness needs of children, youth, and families in our community.

The symposium gave our team the opportunity to better understand how trauma from domestic violence can affect mental and emotional well-being and how we can better support the families we serve.

10/08/2026

For generations, Southwest Side communities between I-35 South and Highway 90 West have lived, worked, and raised their families alongside recycling facilities, manufacturing industries, railways, and other potential sources of air pollution. These neighborhoods are home to many communities of color and low-income families. While various studies have been conducted over the years, information about the environmental conditions affecting these communities has not always made its way back to the people who live there.

Thanks to a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and in partnership with CiN​​ow, we are launching a new seven-month air quality study focused on putting that information back in the hands of the community.

Last night, we presented the study and opened the floor for community members to share their experiences, concerns about air quality and quality of life in their neighborhoods, and their thoughts on what transparency and accountability should look like from the organizations, such as ours, that serve them, as well as from local government and community leaders.

There are several ways to participate in the study, even if you don't live on the Southwest Side. Reach out to learn more about the study and how you can be involved.

10/01/2026

We’re grateful to have spent the day yesterday with our neighbors at Palacio del Sol! ❤️

Residents were able to take advantage of free health screenings and vaccinations, while also enjoying time together with music, dancing, and bingo.

Stay tuned for our next Pathways to Health event! Services vary depending on partner availability, so be sure to call us ahead of time to find out what services will be available.

In the meantime, please stay safe and dry, everyone!

10/01/2026

The Southside is home to neighborhoods alongside railways, manufacturing facilities, metal and plastic recycling plants, and other industrial sites.

Join us for an informational meeting about a new community study exploring how pollution from these activities may affect air quality, breathing, and the health of people living in nearby neighborhoods.

📍 Niero Plaza, 1014 Peabody Ave.
📅 October 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
🍽️ Free dinner provided

RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XogjlHzHoEaqvD-cz86sECOmZWjVYXNNqA8-VqJaggJUMFlTUVhDN0FWNDZXRThCV0Q1UEM0MjFPSC4u&route=shorturl

09/29/2026

Hablemos del aire que respiramos.

Estamos comenzando un nuevo estudio en el Southside de San Antonio para conocer más sobre la calidad del aire y cómo donde vivimos y trabajamos puede afectar nuestra salud.

Este estudio nos ayudará a comprender mejor las experiencias de los residentes del Southside y explorar maneras de apoyar una comunidad más saludable.

7 de octubre de 2026
Niero Plaza | 1014 Peabody Ave.
6:00 p. m.

Ven a conocer más sobre el estudio, hacer preguntas y descubrir cómo puedes participar.

Habrá comida. ¡La participación es gratuita! Reserva tu lugar aqui: https://ow.ly/ptmW50ZSKXg

09/29/2026

Let’s talk about the air we breathe.

We’re launching a new study on San Antonio’s Southside to learn more about air quality and how our environment can affect our health.

Where we live and work can shape our health. This study will help us better understand the experiences of Southside residents and explore ways to support a healthier community.
Come learn about the study, ask questions, and find out how you can participate.

October 7, 2026
Nerio Plaza | 1014 Peabody Ave.
6:00 p.m.

Dinner will be provided. Participation is free! RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XogjlHzHoEaqvD-cz86sECOmZWjVYXNNqA8-VqJaggJUMFlTUVhDN0FWNDZXRThCV0Q1UEM0MjFPSC4u&route=shorturl