We are here to serve you
OUR MISSION
We provide free search, rescue, discovery and recovery services to those who are missing their loved ones.
Each case will be reviewed individually and a communication bridge between the family and the authorities will be built.
To search for the missing when requested by family members or when authorized by Law Enforcement.
Raising awareness of missing persons, victims of crimes, domestic violence, and human trafficking through advocacy and outreach events.
Assisting affected families in collaboration with organizations and agencies in order to benefit them from our unity.
The primary objective is to serve the family's best interests without being driven by a competitive agenda.
OUR VALUES
To not charge for our searches, efforts, counseling or training.
To not accept donations from the victims or their families.
To not accept any form of reward payment.
To understand that case sensitive information remains confidential.
OUR VISION & PURPOSE
To provide relief and support to victims, their families, and involved law enforcement.
To let our community know “you are not alone and we understand your pain”
We search the locations that others do not dare to search.
In addition to being out in the field and training, we are focusing on networking and partnerships. We love connecting with other organizations to strengthen the support for our community. Collaborating with authorities and other organizations to combine our knowledge, strengths, and resources is beneficial and vital to the assisting of families in need and distress. We encourage all who wish to offer assistance to please contact us.
OUR TRAINING
Training is crucial to us.
Training in the field
Lost Person Behavior
NASAR training
FEMA training
TEEX Wide Area Search
CERT Training
Joint training with other SAR teams
Stop the bleeding training
SAR related online courses
Certification classes
Classes at Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training
We at Search & Support San Antonio do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age
in any of our programs, services, activities, and we provide equal access to all members of the community.
OUR TEAM
We formed an organized search team in 2019 while searching for Andreen McDonald, a missing mother and murdered domestic abuse victim. Since then, Search & Support San Antonio has grown into a registered non-profit that is trained and certified by FEMA, TEEX and NASAR as well as CERT. We are a team of 21 consisting of active duty military, veterans, veteran dependents, retired law enforcement, private investigators, survivors of domestic violence, and engaged citizens in our community. In addition, families of missing loved ones and victims of crime are equally involved in our advocacy and outreach efforts. We train and background check our volunteers. All of our search, rescue, and discovery services are free of charge, and we do not accept any donations from family members nor rewards. Furthermore, we provide advocacy and support to families of missing persons and those who have been victims of unsolved crimes through outreach events. With our motto, "We are here to serve our community", we believe that we make a difference, and our efforts are well received. We are active members of the San Antonio VOAD, 2-1-1 Bexar Necessities, the Texas Crime Prevention Association (Alamo Area) and have collaborated with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office V-Corp search team since 2022. Three forensic artists have been partnering with our organization since 2023, offering free age progression photographs to missing adults and children.