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The Community Programs of Methodist Healthcare Ministries focus
on bringing together individuals of similar backgrounds, ages,
or life situations and creating a community within a community.
The Wesley Health & Wellness Center
In 2004, Methodist Healthcare Ministries was asked to assume
the management of the Wesley Health & Wellness Center, a
mission of the Methodist Church since 1909. The services
offered through the Wesley Health & Wellness Center have grown to
meet the needs of the people in the South side community of
San Antonio that it has always served. All ages are served,
from infants who are enrolled in the onsite daycare run by
the Daughters of Charity, and school-age children enrolled
in after-school and summer camp programs, to youth and
adults involved in sports leagues, and senior citizens in
group activities. Social services offered include a food and
clothing bank, emergency assistance, and counseling. In the
fall of 2004, a quarterly virtual courthouse for legal
matters was started in partnership with the San Antonio Bar
Association. Additionally, the Wesley Health & Wellness Center
offers both medical and dental care to individuals without
insurance – often the working poor. All services are
provided free or on a sliding scale based upon ability to
pay.
In June of 2006, the board of MHM unanimously approved
the purchase from the Women’s Auxiliary of the United
Methodist Church, the Wesley Health & Wellness Center and its
property. With this purchase, the name, Wesley Health &
Wellness Center, was adopted to better reflect the
entity as a destination for social, emotional, physical, and
spiritual support for the individuals of the Columbia
Heights community. The name is intended to no longer
separate the medical and dental services of the Primary Care
Clinic from the programs of the Community Center. Other than
the name, the only change with ownership was the launch of
an assessment of additional services and programs needed.
The Women's Auxiliary and Advisory Councils involvement in
Wesley at Columbia Heights continues, as does the need for
financial support from Methodist congregations, auxiliary
groups, and individuals.
Parenting Programs
Methodist Healthcare Ministries understands that parenting
is difficult for most. But for the families challenged by
socioeconomic conditions, it is even harder. Therefore, it
has taken a leadership role in providing practical support
to help parents and guardians learn parenting skills so that
they will be more confident and more competent. Meld
(Mutual Enrichment through Learning & Discovery) and PHP
(Parents Helping Parents), are both based on the premise
of parents learning from other parents facing similar
challenges. They are centered in the belief that there is no
one “right” way to be a parent – but there are guidelines
that can help. Meld is a two-year program that is based
mainly in Bexar County; PHP is a shorter-term program that
is offered in more rural areas throughout South Texas.
| Meld for Young Moms |
Meld for Young Dads |
Meld for Growing Families |
Meld Special |
| A comprehensive two-year
program for adolescent mothers who are pregnant or have
children from birth to age two. |
Serves young fathers who face
emotional, societal, financial, and interpersonal
barriers to participating in their child’s life. |
An extension of the
Young Moms program, bringing together mother of children
age three and older. It also addresses the needs of
grandparents raising their grandchildren. |
For parents with special needs
children – those with developmental and physical
disabilities. |
Born to Learn® is a home visiting program that promotes
optimal child development and positive parent-child
relationships.
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