San Antonio Connection Center Partnerships

SA Connection Center x Empower House

Connection Center is pleased to announce its ongoing partnership with Empower House, a community non-profit committed to offering essential community health services, educational resources, youth programs, and advocacy efforts.

Our dedicated peers take the lead in facilitating a "Supporting Roles" group for the staff at Empower House, strengthening the ties that allow us to work together in creating a more supportive and inclusive community.

Divine Women

Introducing Divine Women: A Beacon of Support

We’re so excited to let you know about a new mental health initiative called Divine Women that opened earlier this year in southeast San Antonio. With Divine Women, we’re focused on providing community support for women of all ages and backgrounds, especially those struggling with mental health concerns. As Angelina Guajardo, program manager, says, “With the community, we are co-creating a place of safety where women can share openly, develop strategies for handling stressful days, and work towards better outcomes for themselves and their families. Every one of us here has been through something. And if I can change my life, anyone can.”

Divine Women is open at 247 E Drexel St Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Women in the community come together to support the work of the program, including preparing a daily lunch, data entry and admin tasks, organizing a clothes closet, reaching out to local partners, and presenting workshops on mental health, self-care, and empowerment.

Beginning in October, Divine Women is partnering with San Antonio’s Metro Health District for a series of workshops on Diabetes Prevention & Control.

Connection Center RGV is hosting a Global Peer Support Celebration Day to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery, bring awareness, and provide resources about health including mind, body, and spirit but most importantly to create a positive message for our community. Behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover.

This a community event open to everyone, and the best part is that it's entirely FREE. Let's come together, mark your calendars, invite your friends, and create a positive message for our community. Don't miss out on exhibitors, a coffee table, and tons of fun activities. See you there! 🎉🤗. 

🌱 Fueling Your Mind: Discover, Learn, Grow in the Growth Corner

🎬 Movie of the Month

Navigating the Depths of Addiction and Love

In this month's recommendation, we bring you "Beautiful Boy" (2018), a heartfelt film based on a true story, t hat follows the journey of a father and his son as they grapple with the challenges of addiction and substance abuse.

It sheds light on the toll these issues can take on both individuals and their families. The movie sensitively explores the ups and downs of recovery and the unconditional love between a parent and child in the face of adversity. "Beautiful Boy" offers a poignant and meaningful perspective on the complexities of addiction and its impact on mental health. The film beautifully portrays the emotional rollercoaster that comes with trying to help someone you love who's facing addiction. Grab some tissues and prepare to be moved by this powerful story.

"In between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."

– Viktor E. Frankl

This quote from Viktor Frankl highlights the importance of self-awareness and conscious choice in our emotional and mental well-being. It reminds us that even in challenging situations, we have the ability to choose our responses, which can lead to personal growth and a sense of inner freedom.