Programs
Real Support. Real Stability. Real Futures.
Mentorship
The mentorship program at THRU Project is the foundation of everything we do. We match mentees with dedicated mentors who provide consistent guidance, encouragement, and support.
Mentors undergo trauma-informed and THRU Project personalized training and are carefully paired with a mentee based on compatibility, location, and shared interests to build strong, lasting relationships.
For individuals aging out of foster care, having a trusted adult can significantly improve long-term outcomes, stability, and confidence.
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Supported
Independent Living
Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program is a voluntary extended foster care option for young adults ages 18-21 in San Antonio.
SIL helps individuals in foster care receive case management and support services to successfully transition into adulthood.
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College
Housing
The college housing program offers rent-free, apartment-style housing for participants up to four years while they are pursuing their college education.
By eliminating the burden of housing costs, participants can fully focus on earning their degree, maintaining their academic success, and build a strong future.
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Next Step Vocational Housing
The vocational housing program offers rent-free housing for young adults enrolled in vocational, trade, or certification programs.
Designed for young adults with lived experience in foster care, who feel traditional college is not the route for them, but can concentrate on their program without housing instability.
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Emergency
Housing
Our new Emergency Housing program will provide immediate, short-term housing assistance for participants experiencing homelessness or at risk of eviction.
By providing housing stability, our participants receive enhanced case management geared towards person-centered goals of self-sufficiency.
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BreakTHRU
BreakTHRU is our comprehensive mental health and wellness program, providing trauma-informed support for individuals who have lived experience in foster carefree with no insurance needed.
These resources help participants build emotional resilience, improve mental health outcomes, and successfully navigate the transition to independent living.
Occupational therapy (OT) is all about doing meaningful, everyday activities (aka occupations). BreakTHRU will support your mental well-being by developing everyday skills, building healthy routines, filling your time in meaningful ways, and coping with the stress of adulting.
Counseling is talk-based therapy to improve coping abilities and to manage thoughts, feelings, and stress. Our LPC-Associate and LCSW-S offer person-centered modalities, as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Young adults come together with group leaders to share a meal or snacks, connect through peer-led or therapeutic-based conversation, while taking part in activities that support learning and relationship-building. Peer-led support groups offer Uber transportation and certified babysitting to address additional barriers when accessing support.
THRU Talks
THRU Talks is a life skills program that partners with local San Antonio community and organizations to equip individuals with lived experience in foster care with the practical knowledge needed for long-term independence.
THRU Talks may cover essential topics such as:
- Financial Literacy & Budgeting
- Physical and Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Apartment Leases and Eviction Processes
- What our participants want
Each session is focused on teaching skills to deal with life, providing knowledge for confidence, and offering resources, so they know their choices and options, and take responsibility for their futures. Mentors are encouraged to join with their mentees to bring in our community, strengthen support systems, and enjoy time together.