Methodist Mission Home

Methodist Mission Home in San Antonio, Texas, has been serving our churches and neighbors across Texas and New Mexico for 113 years.MMH began in 1895 when a brothel owner, Madame Volino, was “spontaneously converted” and then transformed her house into a “Rescue Mission for Wayward Girls.” Today, Family Services and the Southwest Center for Higher Independence (SCHI) have evolved to keep up with the ever-changing needs of our community.Family Services focuses on adoption and supporting services for pregnant teens and young women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Our Maternity Center provides a safe and supportive environment where birthmothers may stay to consider adoption. Adoptive parents seeking to bring a child into their loving home and family are given guidance in choosing Domestic Infant, International or Older Child adoption. Babies with diverse ethnic backgrounds are connected with families who provide them with love and care.For many teens with disabilities, college is not the next step after high school. The Southwest Center for Higher Independence (SCHI) provides young adults with disabilities a transitional education teaching vocational and life skills, so students can achieve their personal best.