The most up-to-date version of this guide can be located online at peoriaaz.gov/peoriaSUPPORT, surpriseaz.gov/HSCV and elmirageaz.gov/2001/Community-Services.The City of Peoria, City of Surprise and City of El Mirage collaborated to create this quick reference guide to provide contact information for assistance with food, shelter, homelessness, domestic violence and many other local resources. This guide is intended to provide general information and is not considered to be all inclusive. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, we make no guarantees. The inclusion of an organization or service does not imply an endorsement of the organization or service, nor does exclusion imply disapproval. The user assumes the risk related to the use of any of this information.Peoria SUPPORT623-773-7770 • TTY: 711peoriasupport@peoriaaz.govCity of SurpriseHuman Service & Community Vitality623.222.1600 • TTY: 711 surprisecares@surpriseaz.govCity of El MirageCommunity Services 623.876.2973 • TDD: 623.933.3258 communityservices@elmirageaz.gov
City of Peoria Programs ................................................................. 2 City of Surprise Programs............................................................... 3 City of El Mirage Programs ............................................................. 4 Basic Needs/Multiple Service Offerings ............................................ 4 Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse ................................................ 6 Domestic Violence ......................................................................... 9 Employment/Training Resources ..................................................... 9 Family Services ............................................................................ 11 Food/Meals Assistance .................................................................. 13 Grief Support Services .................................................................. 15 Health and Welfare/Medical Assistance ........................................... 16 Housing Rehabilitation .................................................................. 19 Housing Assistance ...................................................................... 19 Legal/Financial Services ................................................................ 21 LGBTQ Services ........................................................................... 22 Miscellaneous Services .................................................................. 22 Referral Services .......................................................................... 24 Senior Services ............................................................................ 25 Services For Persons With Disabilities ............................................. 27 Shelters and Homeless Services ..................................................... 30 Transportation Services ................................................................ 33 Utility Assistance/Discount Programs .............................................. 34 Veteran Services .......................................................................... 35 Volunteer Opportunities ................................................................ 38 Youth/Teen Programs ................................................................... 39
City of Peoria Programs https://peoriaaz.gov https://facebook.com/CityofPeoriaAZ Peoria Community Assistance Division .............................. 623-773-7770 https://https://peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance Emergency Home Repair Program ............................................ 623-340-6567 (Must be an income qualified Peoria homeowner) HOA contact information ......................................................... 623-773-5140 Resource Center ..................................................................... 623-773-7070 8335 W Jefferson St. Peoria, AZ 85345 Hrs. M-F, 8am – 5pm Tool Lending Program (must be a Peoria resident) ..................... 623-773-7090 FSL/Water Payment Assistance Program .......................623-979-3911 ext. 405 Peoria Attorney’s Victim Assistance Unit ........................... 623-773-7414 https://www.peoriaaz.gov/victimresources Provides support services to crime victims Peoria Community Center .................................................. 623-773-7436 https://peoriaaz.gov/communitycenter Active Adult Program: classes, trips, health and fitness, special events, educational courses and lunches served daily M-F Adaptive Recreation: DES/DDD services. Day Program, after School Program and Summer Program. DDD Services are required. Adaptive Programming available for all ages. Peoria Recreation Services ................................................. 623-773-7137 https://peoriaaz.gov/recreation https://peoriaaz.gov/riovista Special Olympics, bowling, weekly classes, camp, Tot Time, summer camps, youth sports, teen programming, and other family services. Peoria Dial-A-Ride/Dial-A-Ride Plus .................................. 623-773-7435 https://peoriaaz.gov/dialaride After Hours: Leave message to reserve ADA trip ........................ 623-693-1043 Phone Reservation Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F, Service Times are 7:00am - 4:30pm M-F. Reservations must be made on Friday for Monday travel, as well as for special scheduled travel for ADA patrons. ADA includes the additional hours of Sat/Sun/Holidays from 4am - 9pm. Peoria Fire-Medical Administration Non-Emergency ......... 623-773-7279 https://peoriaaz.gov/fire Peoria Fire-Medical Services ..................................................... 623-773-7919 Lock box program, smoke detector help, home safety visits, CPR classes and safety education. Peoria Police Non-Emergency .............................623-773-8311, option 1 https://peoriaaz.gov/police https://facebook.com/PeoriaPoliceDepartmentArizona Peoria Police Victim Assistance ................................................. 623-773-7019 Domestic Violence support and meetings Peoria Public Library ............................. 623-773-7555 or 623-773-8650 https://peoria.polarislibrary.com/polaris/ Programs for all ages such as story times, seed library, explore to go kits, Wi-Fi on the Fly and Chromebook bundles. Peoria residents can sign up for a library card, Maricopa County Culture passes and Book Club kits for adults.
Revised 5/2024 3 City of Surprise Programs https://surpriseaz.gov Surprise Human Services & Community Vitality https://surpriseaz.gov/HSCV https://facebook.com/suprisecares Housing and Community Services ............................................. 623-222-1550 Neighborhood Grant Program................................................... 623-222-1330 Day of Service & Block Party Trailer .......................................... 623-222-1500 City of Surprise Resource Center (CAP Office) ............................ 623-222-1600 Assistance for veterans; disability and social services. Offers Surprise residents connections to services for eviction prevention, rent and utility assistance, career readiness, Medicare benefits counseling, Veteran resources, early childhood programs, and homelessness resources, as well as food boxes. Surprise Senior Center ........................................................ 623-222-1500 https://surpriseaz.gov/seniorservices 15832 N. Hollyhock St. Surprise, AZ 85378 Active adult program: Congregate Meal Program, classes, trips health and fitness, Silver Sneakers, special events and educational courses Surprise Parks & Recreation ............................................... 623-222-2000 https://surpriseaz.gov/recreation Provides adaptive recreation: Special Olympics, bowling and weekly classes, camp, Tot programs and summer camps Youth and Teen programming .................................................. 623-222-2245 Aquatics Center ...................................................................... 623-222-2500 Countryside Recreation Center ................................................. 623-222-2626 Sierra Montana Recreation Center ............................................ 623-222-2600 Dementia Friendly Surprise ................................................ 623-832-6637 https://surpriseaz.gov/dementiafriendly The City of Surprise is part of a Dementia Friendly America network offering Dementia Friends Information Sessions while building a more dementia friendly community. Surprise partners with community experts to provide access to programs and resources to help support the community and to raise awareness about dementia. Surprise Memory Café – Memory Café provides a social and resource place for people living with memory loss and their care partners. The Café is hosted the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 10 am to 11:30 am. Surprise Fire-Medical Administration Non-Emergency ...... 623-222-5000 https://surpriseaz.gov/firemedical Surprise Police Non-emergency ......................................... 623-222-4000 https://surpriseaz.gov/police Victim Assistance .................................................................... 623-222-4444 Surprise Youth Services ...................................................... 623-222-1031 Through a dynamic set of programs and initiatives, youth services supports academic success, workforce development, community service and civic engagement. Surprise City Court.............................................................. 623-222-4800 https://surpriseaz.gov/court
Revised 5/2024 4 City of El Mirage Programs https://elmirageaz.gov El Mirage Human Services .................................................. 623-876-2941 https://elmirageaz.gov City of Surprise Resource Center .............................................. 623-222-1600 Resource Center (CAP Office) ....................................... 623-222-HOPE (4673) https://surpriseaz.gov/3588/Surprise-Resource-Center Eviction prevention, utility assistance, Medicare benefits counseling, Veteran Services: job club, homelessness and employment El Mirage Community Garden ................................................... 623-876-2941 https://cityofelmirage.org/460/Community-Garden El Mirage Dial-A-Ride and Paratransit ............................... 623-876-2941 https://www.valleymetro.org/accessibility/dial-ride/fares El Mirage Dial-A-Ride (Northwest Valley Connect) ...................... 623-282-9303 Paratransit (Valley Metro) ........................................................ 602-716-2200 El Mirage Senior Center ...................................................... 623-876-4232 https://elmirageaz.gov/427/Senior-Center Senior Meals Service provided El Mirage Water Payment Assistance ................................. 623-222-1600 https://elmirageaz.gov/427/Senior-Center El Mirage HOA Contact Information ................................... 623-876-2943 https://www.elmirageaz.gov/321/HOA-Communities El Mirage Victim Assistance Unit ........................................ 623-500-3090 https://elmirageaz.gov/308/Victim-Assistance El Mirage Fire Medical Non-Emergency .............................. 623-583-7968 El Mirage Police Non-Emergency........................................ 623-500-3000 https://cityofelmirage.org/256/Police-Department El Mirage City Court ............................................................ 623-815-2186 https://elmirageaz.gov/163/City-Court Basic Needs/Multiple Service Offerings Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition ................................. 602-248-8337 https://azspc.org Survivors, professionals, supporters and anyone interested in issues surrounding suicide are invited to our site for add’l info. Coalition mtgs are 2nd Tuesday mthly. Call for details Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology (AZ StRUT) ................................................................... …………..………480-222-4066 https://azstrut.org/ AZ StRUT collects used electronics and refurbishes, reuses and recycles them locally and responsibly. We provide hands-on educational programs using donated technology to all ages of learners through our school partnerships. Catholic Charities Community Services .............................. 602-285-1999 https://CatholicCharitiesAz.org https://facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesAZ 5151 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Programs include refugee, domestic violence, foster care, youth programs, parenting, immigration and Westside Head Start Community Action Program (CAP)
Revised 5/2024 5 https://des.az.gov/CommunityActionAgencies Peoria 8335 W Jefferson St, Peoria 85345 ................................. 623-979-3911 Surprise 12415 W. Bell Rd. #124 Surprise 85374 ....................... 623-222-1600 Assistance with: Utilities, rent, food, referral to senior services and case mgmt. Food delivery: 623-979-3570 Department of Economic Security (DES)............................ 602-542-4791 https://des.az.gov https://facebook.com/OfficialArizonaDES Services Contact Numbers: Abuse Hotline ..................................................................... 888-767-2385 Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) ...................................... 602-542-4446 Adult Protective Services ......................... 877-SOS-ADULT (877-767-2385) APS protects vulnerable adults through investigative services and referrals or resources on behalf of vulnerable adults ages 18 and older. http://des.az.gov/ReportAdultAbuse AZ Early Intervention Program (AZEIP) ............................. 602-532-9960 Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME) ............................. 855-777-8590 Child Care Assistance ......................................................... 800-882-4151 Child Support Services and Safety (DCSS) ......................... 602-252-4045 APS Some of the services include obtaining a child support order, collecting medical support for a child, spousal support from parents who have a court order, and helping unwed parents establish paternity for their children. Developmental Disabilities (DDD) ...................................... 844-770-9500 Support and services for eligible Arizonans diagnosed with one of the following developmental disabilities: Autism, Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, Cognitive/Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, under the age of six and at risk of having a Developmental Disability. Help with access to physical and behavioral health care services offered through Medicaid and the Arizona Long Term Care System. Employment Services ................................. 833-762-8196 or 602-542-0204 Receive no-cost assistance with creating a resume, preparing for job interviews, job searching, career assessments and goal setting, and more. Food Assistance (SNAP) ...................................................... 855-432-7587 Housing Stability and Utility Assistance ............................. 866-494-1981 https://era.azdes.gov Rental and utility assistance for households with low incomes, households experiencing housing instability or at risk of eviction in returning to self-sufficiency. Low-income families with children under the age of 18, and seniors ages 60 and older, qualify for this assistance. Working household members must also demonstrate employability as a path to self-sufficiency. Applications can be completed online. Medical Assistance .............................................................. 855-432-7587 Ombudsman ........................................................................ 602-364-2860 Rehabilitation Services .............................. 602-542-3332 or 800-563-1221 Tribal Relations ................................................................... 480-601-7678 Dysart Community Center .....................................................623-583-0016 https://dysartcommunitycenter.org Hours: 10:00am-7:30pm Mon-Thu. GED, ESL and Adult Citizenship Classes. After School Program for ages 4-18, Hours: Monday 1:00pm-6:30pm, Tue-Thurs 3:00pm-6:30pm. First Wednesday Mobile Pantry 8:00am, while supply lasts. Offer tools and skills to help disadvantaged youth and adults improve their lives and build self-sufficiency. Training and support provided for volunteers and paid employees. Fresh Start Women’s Foundation ....................................... 623-252-8494
Revised 5/2024 6 https://freshstartwomen.org Provides education, resources and support for women 18 and older to positively transform their lives and strengthen the community. Employment training, legal and financial services and various educational seminars, webinars, and support groups are offered. NW I-HELP .......................................................................... 480-654-4539 In partnership with Lutheran Social Services, IHELP provides homeless individuals an opportunity for a better future by offering overnight shelter, meals, showers, case mgmt., and connections to community services Native American Connections (Administrative Office).........602-254-3247 https://nativeconnections.org Improves the lives of individuals and families through Native American culturally appropriate behavioral health, affordable housing and community development services. Housing rental at website, which serves all populations. Residential treatment for drug and substance abuse. Outpatient & Assessment ........................................................ 602-424-2060 Northwest Valley Salvation Corps....................................... 623-977-1084 https://northwestvalley.salvationarmy.org 17420 N Avenue of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378 Hours: M-F 9am-4pm; closed 12pm-1pm for lunch Food Box Assistance Line.......................... ............................... 623-977-1084 Emergency food program, utility/rent assistance and hydration station services for these cities: Peoria, Youngtown, Sun City, Sun City West, Waddell, El Mirage, Surprise and Wittmann. Help with medical bills and/or utilities from an emergency. Applicant needs to come in person. St Vincent de Paul .............................................................. 602-254-3338 https://stvincentdepaul.net/programs https://facebook.com/StVincentdePaulPhx Food Box Assistance Line/Financial Assistance ........................... 602-266-4673 Medical/Dental .............................................. 602-261-6825 or 602-261-6842 Shelter/Clothing .................................................................... 602-254-3338 Medical Equipment Loan.......................................................... 602-254-3338 Housing Assistance/Utility Assistance/through 211 ..................... 602-850-6948 Zuri’s Circle ............................................................. 480-779-ZURI (9874) https://zuriscircle.org https://facebook.com/ZurisCircle Temporary assistance during unforeseen hardship for individuals, families and the homeless. Food boxes, hygiene bags, clothing and furniture. Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Abraham Low Self-Help Systems (Christian Church)..... 1-866-221-0302 https://recoveryinternational.org/pre-meeting-page/ Free weekly group meetings for people with mental health challenges (depression, anxiety, etc.) using self-help method. Meetings are through Zoom or phone. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ……………………………. 988 Crisis Line (24/7) ......................................................... 800-273-TALK (8255) https://988lifeline.org https://facebook.com/AFSPnational Not-for-Profit organization exclusively dedicated to preventing suicide. AZ Youth & Family Services ................................................ 602-277-4833
Revised 5/2024 7 https://azyfs.org Community mental health agency serving children, adolescents and families. Community Bridges ............................................................ 877-931-9142 https://communitybridgesaz.org https://facebook.com/communitybridgesaz Patient-centered medical home, inpatient, outpatient, access point, transition point, crisis mobile teams, stabilization and recovery unit, opioid and residential treatment. COPA Health............ 480-969-3800 / 623-583-0232 (West Valley Clinic) https://copahealth.org/ https://facebook.com/CopaHealthArizona/ Provides behavioral health information and resources. Helps people navigate the Arizona mental health system, locating professionals and organizations to assist with those needs. Crystal Meth Anonymous ...................................... 877-700-6384 (METH) https://CMAAZ.org A fellowship of people who share experiences, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problems and help others recover from addiction to crystal meth. Family Involvement Center…………………602-412-0155 / 877-568-8468 https://familyinvolvementcenter.org https://facebook.com/FollowFIC Family Involvement Center and Parent Assistance Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on holidays. Support and resources for parents who are navigating behavioral/physical health, schools, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, child welfare and other systems. La Frontera EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center………………………….....… ...................................................................480-784-1514/480-784-1500 https://lafronteraaz-empact.org/ La Frontera EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center offers comprehensive crisis and community behavioral health services to children, adults, and families with experiencing trauma, substance abuse, general mental health, and other diagnoses with grant opportunities to supplement fees for outpatient and in-patient services. Intensive Treatment Systems…………………………………….855-245-6350 https://itsofaz.com Access Point Clinic Phoenix opens 24/7. Walk-ins welcome. Transportation available for appointments. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Drug/Alcohol Addiction. Outpatient clinic offers MAT, Counseling, IOP, psych evals, Integrated Care and Peer Support Services. Accepts some AHCCCS Health Plans and TriWest for Veterans. ITS has some funding available through the Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG), as well as self-pay. Solari……. ........................................................................... 602-222-9444 https://solari-inc.org Assist residents in Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County with behavioral health, substance use and crisis care services. MIKID (Mentally Ill Kids in Distress) ................................. 602-253-1240 https://mikid.org https://facebook.com/MIKIDarizona Respite & Family Support, Community Education, Support Groups. Programs and community involvement is designed to engage the community around supporting children and families dealing with mental health issues.
Revised 5/2024 8 Mental Health America of Arizona ...................................... 602-576-4828 https://mhaarizona.org https://facebook.com/mentalhealthamericaofarizona Promotes mental health and well-being for Arizonans through education, advocacy and shaping public policy. NAMI Valley of the Sun Office ............................................ 602 244-8166 https://namivalleyofthesun.org 5025 East Washington Street, Suite 112, Phoenix, AZ 85034 NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, support and research. Committed to raising awareness and building a community of hope. Provides support groups education programs at no cost throughout Maricopa County to qualified individuals. Recovery Empowerment Network...................................... 602-248-0368 https://renaz.org https://facebook.com/renaz.org Patron needs to have an assessment from a clinical team, before contacting this agency. The assessment needs to be emailed to membership@renaz.org. Services are based on a Member Choice model. Provides adult behavioral health services to provide recovery and healing opportunities and help people move towards their goals. RI International (In Crisis) ……………………………………………………988 https://riinternational.com/services Peoria Recovery Response Center (RRC) ................................... 602-636-4605 11361 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 107, Peoria, AZ 85345 H.E.A.R.T.S Program ............................................................... 623-444-2236 Services are provided for those with mental illness and/or substance abuse through our Crisis Observation and Stabilization Unit. Provider of inpatient hospitalization crisis respite services, as well as outpatient and peer support/educational services for those transitioning back into community after hospitalization or incarceration. Services available also include the H.E.A.R.T.S. Program, housing, community support teams, and more. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services ........................... 602-265-8338 https://sbhservices.org https://facebook.com/SBHServices/?ref=ts Providing integrated behavioral & health services to children, adolescents and adults by fostering a whole healthcare model with innovative approaches to treatment that focuses on integrated care at its core STAR (Stand Together and Recover).................................. 623-231-0071 https://thestarcenters.org Hours: Monday – Saturday 7:30am – 3:30pm Mission: Empower adults diagnosed with a mental illness by providing non-clinical, peer-run, support services. Helping individuals reach their full potential by providing skills to gain employment, enhance social connections and improve overall wellness Terros Health ...................................................................... 602-685-6000 https://terroshealth.org Hours: M – F 8am - 5pm Provides culturally responsive, integrated and evidence-based primary care services, addiction and mental health treatment, mobile psychiatric crisis services, and community prevention and education Touchstone Behavioral Health ........................................... 866-207-3882 https://touchstonehs.org
Revised 5/2024 9 https://facebook.com/touchstoneaz Behavioral health providing mental and behavioral health support, as well as pediatric medicine for children and youth (birth to 17 years old). AHCCCS plans accepted. Domestic Violence A New Leaf .......................................................................... 480-969-4024 https://turnanewleaf.org https://facebook.com/anewleaf Faith House crisis shelter for women and children ...................... 480-733-3019 24-hr emergency shelter for women in crisis Domestic Violence Centralized Screening hotline ....................... 480-890-3039 24/7 English/Spanish resource ................................ 844-SAFEDVS (723-3387) 24/7 English/Spanish bilingual resource connects people in crisis with domestic violence shelters throughout Maricopa County. If shelter bed is not available, the Domestic Violence Safe Temporary Overflow Program provides short-term emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence and their children while awaiting bed availability in domestic violence shelters countywide Eve's Place .......................................................................... 623-537-5380 Outside Maricopa County: ........................................................ 844-301-7908 https://evesplace.org NOT a shelter. Provides supportive mobile services to victims of domestic violence & sexual abuse National Violence Hotline ....................................... 800-799-SAFE (7233) https://thehotline.org https://facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline Trained advocates available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources. Text “START” to 88788. A New Leaf Community Alliance Against Family Abuse ..... 480-890-3039 https://www.turnanewleaf.org/services/domestic-violence-services/caafa/ Domestic violence resource hotline with up-to-date information regarding beds available to those fleeing domestic violence Sojourner Center ................................................................ 602-244-0997 https://sojournercenter.org https://facebook.com/SojournerCenter Domestic violence crisis shelter, transitional housing, case management, safety planning, trauma education, 24-hour crisis hotline, lay legal advocacy, referral services, on-site health clinic and behavioral health services, child development center and pet companion shelter. Community-based prevention/awareness activities, and all above services, available to community-based participants Employment/Training Resources Adult Education Services/Dysart Community Center ........ 623-583-0016 https://dysartcommunitycenter.org Hours: M-Th 10:00-8:00. Provides: GED, High School diploma, ESL and citizenship classes to adults. Before and after school programs, teen program, summer camps and a food bank program. ARIZONA@WORK: Maricopa County .................................. 602-372-4200 https://arizonaatwork.com https://facebook.com/ARIZONAatWORK/
Revised 5/2024 10 West Valley Career Ctr: 4425 West Olive Ave #190, Glendale AZ…602-372-4200 Job placement services, skills assessments, job training, career counseling and resume development Arizona Training & Evaluation Center, inc. (AZTEC) .......... 623-412-2888 https://aztec1.org https://facebook.com/aztec1.org 7400 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 24, Peoria, AZ 85345 Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm. Provides: day activity, educational, home and community based employment, and residential services and support. AZTEC’s programs provided in West Valley Beacon Group ..................................................................... 602-685-9703 https://beacongroup.org/ Career Center: 1951 W. Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix Assisting people with disabilities or other barriers to employment, in searching for work, filling-out applications, building resumes and interviewing skills Dress for Success Phoenix .................................................. 602-489-7397 https://dfsphoenix.org/ Call to schedule an appointment at the Peoria Community Center. Empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona ............................. 602-535-4400 MyCareerAdvisor.com Career Center: 6750 W Peoria, AZ ...................................... (623) 486-5012 Hours: M-Th 9:00am - 4pm (Additional centers listed on website) Resume and interview skills development, digital trainings and on-site hiring events. Career Services at Goodwill of Central and Northern AZ are free of charge Hope Women’s Center ........................................................ 623-875-4549 https://hopewomenscenter.org/west-valley-center Hours: W-Th 9am-2pm West Valley Ctr: 12101 Grand Ave, El Mirage, AZ 85335 Assists women and teen girls facing difficult life situations, like: domestic violence, abuse, poverty, mental health, family conflict, single parenting, utility assistance, job readiness, substance abuse recovery. Tools for long term positive life changes Jobs for Arizona Graduates ................................................ 602-216-9503 https://jagaz.org https://facebook.com/JagArizona Assists youth to remain in school and acquire the academic, personal and leadership skills required for success after graduation JAGWORKS – Peoria Resource Center – Melody Steele - Melody.Steele@JAGAZ.org Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County https://literacyvolunteers-maricopa.org 1616 E Indian School Rd, Suite 200, Phoenix 85016 .................. 602-274-3430 Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Class Hours: M-TH 8am-5pm 729 E Hatcher Rd, Phoenix 85020. .......................................... 602-943-7332 Office Hours: M-Th 8am-4pm Class hours: M-Th 8am-8pm; F 8am-5pm Improve adult reading, writing and mathematical skills to prepare for the GED; English language acquisition classes for adults Per Scholas phoenix@perscholas.org https://perscholas.org/locations/phoenix/ https://facebook.com/PerScholas 3003 N Central Ave Suite 1150 | Phoenix, AZ | 85012
Revised 5/2024 11 Provides virtual and in-person technology at no cost to underserved populations in various communities across the nation and the phoenix area. Increases access to training for those who want to work in tech and connect students to companies who need skilled tech talent. Phoenix Job Corps .....................................602-254-5921/602-322-2826 https://phoenix.jobcorps.gov https://facebook.com/doljobcorps Helps youth (ages 16-24) improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training St. Joseph the Worker ........................................................ 602-755-5627 https://sjwjobs.org Removes employment barriers by providing resources necessary to gain and maintain employment. Address: 5800 N 19th Ave, Suite 103, Phoenix. M-F 9am-4pm St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance’s Community Kitchen ......... 602-242-3663 https://firstfoodbank.org/learn/programs/community-kitchen Life skills and food service training or warehouse and forklift training for those with barriers to employment. Info sessions are held every Wed 10:00am (Mandatory to proceed to next step in enrollment process). Apply online at www.communitykitchenaz.org Family Services AASK – Aid to adoption of Special Kids .............................. 602-254-2275 https://aask-az.org https://facebook.com/AidtoAdoptionofSpecialKids Aids in child adoption by strengthening families in Arizona’s foster care system. “Ensuring every child has someone who cares!" Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI) . 602-266-5976 https://https://swhd.org/programs Provides specialized services and support to children who have a lost a parent to intimate partner homicide (IPH) Arizona Facts of Life Behavioral Health.............................. 602-254-2704 https://azfol.org Provide and nourish an environment where youth and families discover healthy solutions to life situations Autism Life & Living ........................................................... 602-312-8504 https://autismlifeandliving.org/ Empowering young adults with Autism by providing programs that promote inclusion, independence, socialization, and well-being. Catholic Charities https://catholiccharitiesaz.org/all-locations/youth-development https://azheadstart.org Head Start and Early Head Start ............................................... 623-486-9868 Tolleson - Westside Head Start................................................. 623-932-3517 7400 W. Olive Ave. Suites 9 and 10, Peoria, AZ 85345 Early Head Start serves children from pregnancy-3 yrs. and Head Start for children 3-5 years. Services available in Peoria, El Mirage, Surprise, Tolleson, South Avondale, and Cashion. Joining Hearts - Pregnancy, Parenting, & Adoption Counseling Hotline 888-818-4445 https://catholiccharitiesaz.org/all-locations/pregnancy-counseling
Revised 5/2024 12 Free counseling for women and men experiencing an unexpected pregnancy who need help. Please call or text Child & Family Resources (Main line)................................. 888-241-5002 https://childfamilyresources.org Statewide program assists in finding childcare meeting a family’s individual needs at no cost. Cultivating quality childcare and supporting low-income families. PAT Home Visitation Program .................................................. 800-303-9000 https://childfamilyresources.org/pat AZCCRR ……………………………………………………………….1-800-308-9000 https://azccrr.com A statewide program that can assist you in locating childcare that meets your family’s needs at no cost to you. M-F 8am-6pm Saturdays 8am-12pm. DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services ............................. 602-914-1520 https://DMGCRS.org 3141 N Third Ave., Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ Meets health care requirements of children with special needs by offering many types of specialty and primary care in a state-of-the-art facility Family Bridges .................................................................... 877-412-7434 https://familybridgesusa.com https://facebook.com/familybridges Strengthens bridges between people: couples, children and parents, and families with their community. We empower people, equip leaders and encourage hope. Family Services/Dysart Community Center ....................... 623-583-0016 https://dysartcommunitycenter.org After School Program, ages 4-18 Hrs: Mon 1:00-7:00pm, Tue-Fri 3:00-7:00pm First Things First ................................................................. 602-771-5100 https://firstthingsfirst.org https://facebook.com/AZFirstThingsFirst 4000 N. Central Ave. Suite 500 Phoenix, AZ 85012 First Things First is dedicated to helping Arizona kids five and younger receive quality early learning, healthcare and family support to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to success. Helping Families in Need .................................................... 800-298-4346 https://hfinaz.com https://facebook.com/Hfinaz/ Application assistance for AHCCCs, SNAP, TANF, KidsCare, and the Affordable Care Act. Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) ........................ 602-279-7655 https://jfcsaz.org https://facebook.com/JFCSAZ Provides behavioral health services for youth and adults; services for victims of domestic violence; foster care youth transitioning to adulthood; older adult case management and counseling and services for the Jewish Community. Goal: Improve coping skills and emotional health while encouraging self-determination, independence, and resiliency. Peoria Unified School District Family Resource Center ..... 623-773-6679 https://peoriaunified.org/Page/490 PUSDFamilyResourceCE@pusd11.net Sky View Elementary School, 8624 W. Sweetwater Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85381 Hours: M-F 8am-4pm Helps families with children 0-5 years identify available resources to support children in their earliest years
Revised 5/2024 13 Southwest Human Development https://swhd.org/helpline https://facebook.com/SouthwestHumanDevelopment Birth to Five Helpline ................................... 877-705-KIDS (5437) call or text Hours: M-F 8am-8pm Assist with questions about children birth to five years old Sounds of Autism ................................................................ 623-289-9315 https://soundsofautism.org https://facebook.com/SoundsofAutism An organization built through personal experience, serving families who have a loved one on the Autism spectrum. Offers families, community leaders, first responders and educational leaders, the opportunity to learn better techniques to respond to the needs of those navigating the Autism journey. Teen Challenge ................................................................... 800-346-7859 https://tcaz.org https://facebook.com/TeenChallengeArizona Faith-based solutions for youth, adults and families struggling with life controlling problems Hope Community Services .................................................. 623-848-8863 https://hcs-az.org https://facebook.com//SoundsofAutism Provides counseling services, supervised visitation of minors that are court ordered and foster care and adoption services Food/Meals Assistance Animals in Disasters, Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry ........... 602-909-7153 https://animalsandhumansindisaster.org https://facebook.com/emptybowlpetfoodpantry/ Helps owners facing financial challenges and disaster by providing pet food and supplies Arizona Community Action Association/Wildfire ............... 602-604-0640 https://wildfireaz.org 340 E Palm Lane, Ste 315 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Statewide network of community and faith-based organizations working on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) outreach and/or application assistance. Committed to using a holistic approach to address hunger. AZ Diaper Distribution Pilot Program, access to social service programs, energy assistant and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Arizona Foodbank Network ................................................ 602-528-3434 https://azfoodbanks.org https://facebook.com/azfoodbanks Online resource to find a food bank by zip code. Community Hope Center at Fresh Start Church ................. 623-979-4392 https://freshstartaz.com https://facebook.com/freshstartchurchaz 14185 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381 Mobile food pantry (fruits and vegetables) on the second Thursday at 8am. Utility assistance on second Thursday (call for available time). Food Services/Dysart Community Center .......................... 623-249-3812 https://dysartcommunitycenter.org First Wednesday Mobile Pantry offered from 8:00am - 10:00am
Revised 5/2024 14 Harvest Compassion Center ............................................... 602-788-2444 https://harvestcompassioncenter.org https://facebook.com/MitchellSwabackCharities North Phoenix ..................................................................... 602-788-2444 4744 E Thunderbird Rd, Suite 9, Phoenix 85032 Hours: Mondays/Wednesdays/Saturdays 9am-11:30am (Doors close at 11:00am) Maryvale ............................................................................. 623-247-0039 Hours: Tuesdays/Fridays/Saturdays: 9am to 11:30am (Doors close at 11:00am) West Phoenix ...................................................................... 602-841-7110 Hours: Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays: 9am to 11:30am (Doors close at 11:00am) Local food and clothing bank to serve families in need. Bring two forms of ID. Guests can visit every 30 days for free groceries, hygiene, baby and clothing items. Housing assistance available at housing.az.org. Hope for Hunger Food Bank ............................................... 602-773-4344 https://facebook.com/hopeforhunger 5605 N 55th Ave, Glendale 85301 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 12pm (first-come first-serve, local walk-ins welcome with proof of address) Serving Glendale and Peoria addresses only. To receive assistance, we require an ID and proof of residence (typically a utility bill or other piece of mail with your address). NOURISHPHX ..................................................................... 602-254-7450 https://nourishphx.org https://facebook.com/NourishPHX 501 S. 9th Avenue, Phoenix Hours: M-F 9am - 11am. Food boxes, clothing, toiletries and household goods. Help to register for SNAP and AHCCCS insurance. Call for list of IDs required for services. Operation Care Food Bank .................................................. 602-866-0135 https://operationcarefoodbank.org 1827 W Grovers, Phoenix 85023 Hours: Tu/Th 9am-11:30am Food and clothing to help those in need Salvation Army – North West Valley Corps ....................... 623-977-1084 https://northwestvalley.salvationarmy.org/ 17420 Avenue of the Arts, Surprise, AZ Hours: Free Senior Breakfast each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7-9am Food Pantries – serves zip codes: 85345, 85378-85383, 85385, 85372-85376, 85387, 85335, 85363, 85361, and 85355 Food boxes available at Surprise Resource Center – 12425 W. Bell Rd., #124 Surprise, AZ St Charles Borromeo ........................................................... 623-979-8059 https://scbpeoria.org/ https://facebook.com/scbpeoria/?fref=ts 8615 W Peoria Ave, Peoria AZ. Located in St. John’s Room at St. Charles Borromeo. Hours: Open to serve community M-Th 8:30 am-1:00 pm Food box assistance serves zip codes: 85345, 85351 and 85381 St Mary’s Food Bank Alliance ................................ 602-242-FOOD (3663) https://firstfoodbank.org https://facebook.com/firstfoodbank Surprise location………………………………………602-242-3603 13050 W. Elm St. Surprise, AZ
Revised 5/2024 15 Programs to help those in need receive food and assistance, offers opportunities for individuals/organizations to get involved, make donations and volunteer St Vincent de Paul https://stvincentdepaul.net https://facebook.com/StVincentdePaulPhx Provides food via charitable dining rooms and a food bank for those in need Pet Services ......................................................................... 602-329-5034 Contact via phone. Will be asked general questions about the pet and services needed. Offer veterinary care, licensing, micro chipping, spay/neuter, and access to pet supplies. Not able to provide on-going veterinary services, ie. long term/lifelong medication expense nor treatments at this time. Pet supplies are available at the following four dining rooms. El Mirage Dining Room........................................................ 602-620-1892 14013 N Verbena St, El Mirage 85335; Lunch 10am - 11:30am Phoenix Dining Room.......................................................... 602-980-6394 1075 W Jackson St, Phoenix 85007 Hours: M-F 7-8am, 11am-12:45pm, Fri 4-5pm. Open weekends 11am-12:45pm NextPhase Dining Room 420 W Watkins Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Monday-Friday 4pm-6pm Food boxes available. Our specialty dining room at the NextPhase Family Dining Room also includes tutoring and educational enrichment for school-aged children. Children get help with homework and reading while taking part in STEAM and other fun activities, events and field trips at the Dream Center. United Food Bank................................................................ 480-926-4897 https://unitedfoodbank.org https://facebook.com/UnitedFoodBank Food distribution warehouse serving 200 agencies in 5 counties. Direct client service providing emergency food boxes and other services to those in need Valley View Food Bank ....................................................... 623-933-3358 https://feedingaz.org Hours: Mon, Tues, & Thurs at 7 PM; Wed, Fri, Sat, & Sun at 9 AM Location: VC Compassion Building 6250 W Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85302 Vineyard Church ................................................................. 623-934-4000 https://vineyardnorthphoenix.com/foodbank https://facebook.com/vineyardnorthphoenix 6250 W Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302 Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 9:00am; Mon, Tue, Thu 7:00pm. Only the first 35 families, per day, will be served. Please bring address ID (piece of mail with your name and address), as well as a photo ID. West Valley Community Food Pantry ................................. 623-931-2451 https://stjchurchaz.org https://facebook.com/stjchurchaz 7205 N 51st Ave, Glendale 85302 Hours: M, W, Th 9am-12:00pm Emergency food pantry, up to five boxes per year per household. Lutheran Social Services of the West ................................. 480-654-4539 Accepting appointments for utility assistance Grief Support Services Billy’s Place ......................................................................... 623-414-9838 https://billysplace.me https://facebook.com/billysplaceme Grief support groups for Children ages 3 to 30 and their families
Revised 5/2024 16 HealGrief ............................................................................. 800-273-8255 https://HealGrief.org HealGrief® providing resources to guides one’s journey with grief into healthy post bereavement growth. Facilitated virtual support for grieving adults. Actively Moving Forward® (AMF) provides supportive grief services for young adults, aged 18-30. Through the AMF App, grieving young adults connect, support, and empower each other, virtually 24/7. AMF provides facilitated virtual support groups FREE of charge to App community members; small fee for non-app members. Learn more at HealGrief.org/AMF-App Stepping Stones of Hope .................................................... 602-264-7520 https://steppingstonesofhope.org info@steppingstonesofhope.org 3039 W Peoria Ave Ste 102- 294 Phoenix, AZ 85029 Stepping Stones of Hope is an Arizona 501c3 dedicated to supporting grieving families after the loss of a loved one Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) 800-959-8277 (TAPS) https://taps.org info@taps.org Offering comfort and care to those grieving the death of a military loved one. Fostering collaboration and understanding for those seeking to support the military community Tears Foundation ................................................................ 253-200-0944 https://thetearsfoundation.org/arizona arizonachapter@thetearsfoundation.org Helping bereaved families honor the life of a child by providing emotional support groups, referrals and financial assistance to help with infant burial or cremation expenses Health and Welfare/Medical Assistance Adelante Healthcare ........................................................... 480-964-2273 https://adelantehealthcare.com https://facebook.com/AdelanteHealthcare Peoria Location: 15525 N 83rd Ave #104 Hours: M-F 8am – 5pm, closed during lunch Surprise Location: 15351 W. Bell Rd. Hours: M-TH 7am-7pm, Friday 7am-6pm, and Saturday 8am-5pm. WIC & eligibility services at Peoria Community Resource Center (call for an appointment)…………………………………………………………………623-773-7070 Primary medical care including: family and internal medicine, pediatrics, on-site lab, WIC/nutrition, help to apply for AHCCCS and other assistance. Additional locations may provide dental American Cancer Society .................................................... 800-227-2345 https://cancer.org https://facebook.com/AmericanCancerSociety Tender Loving Care (publication offering affordable hair loss and mastectomy products and advice on how to use them): ............................... 800-850-9445 Provides personalized cancer information, wigs, head coverings, support groups and community resource referrals to cope with cancer. Assists cancer patients, caregivers and/or their family members at no cost Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center ........ 623-333-2703
Revised 5/2024 17 https://www.avondaleaz.gov/resourcecenter https://www.facebook.com/AvondaleAZResourceCenter 995 E. Riley Drive, Avondale 85323 Hours: M M, W, Th 8am-6pm; T 8am - 7pm, F 9am-5pm, Every third Sat 8am-1pm. We offer a variety of human services; from programs for parents with children 0-5, to assistance with applying for AHCCCS. The Resource Center is here to help families in the Southwest Valley and beyond. Anyone can ask for information or assistance; our services are not limited to Avondale. Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Abuse Hotline 888-767-2445 Local number for general information ....................................... 602-255-2500 https://dcs.az.gov/ https://facebook.com/arizonadcs AZ Dept. of Public Health Services ..................................... 602-542-1025 https://azdhs.gov https://facebook.com/azdhs Promote, protect, and improve health and wellness of individuals/communities in AZ Arizona Division of Problem Gambling ............................... 602-771-4263 Helpline ................................................................ 800-Next Step (639-8783) https://problemgambling.az.gov Provides problem gambling prevention, treatment and education programs AZ Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) ........ 602-417-4000 https://azahcccs.gov Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm Arizona’s Medicaid agency offering health care programs to serve Arizona residents Barrow Neurological Foundation (Dignity Health) ............. 844-305-9667 https://BarrowNeuro.org/prevention Medical education, clinical programs and support groups for those facing devastating neurological trauma or disease at Barrow Neurological Institute Brain Injury Alliance ........................................................... 602-508-8024 https://biaaz.org Provides support, resource and referrals to children, adults and families with any type of brain injury Cancer Support Community Arizona .................................. 602-712-1006 https://cscaz.org https://facebook.com/CSCArizona Psychosocial support and services to people diagnosed with cancer, their friends and families in AZ, including: support services, healthy lifestyle activities, educational seminars, social connections, resources and referrals Health-e-Arizona ........................................ 855-432-7587 /855-HEAPlus https://healthearizonaplus.gov Single online application for medical, nutrition, and cash assistanc Statewide Fax Queue: ............................................................. 602-257-7031 Maricopa County Dept of Public Health (MCDPH) .............. 602-506-6767 https://WeArePublicHealth.org (English) https://SomosSaludPublica.org (Spanish) Facebook.com/MCDPH (English) Main Number ........................................................................ 602-506-6767 Nurse-Family Partnership program ............................................ 602-506-0610 Provides in-home nurse visits throughout 1st pregnancy until child is 2 yrs old. Working together for: healthy pregnancy and child, to become a better parent, make home safe, get referrals to support services and set goals for the future
Revised 5/2024 18 Mobile Dentistry of Arizona ................................................ 480-313-3310 https://mobiledentistryofaz.com Provides full dental services for all ages, including individuals with physical and cognitive constraints making it difficult to get to dentist. An in-home service Mountain Park Health Center ...... 602-243-7277, 24/7 for appointments https://mountainparkhealth.org https://facebook.com/MountainParkHealthCenter 6975 West Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303 Hours: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Provides: Integrated health care services include women’s health, pediatrics, internal/family medicine, pediatric dental screenings, behavioral health consultants, registered dieticians, virtual WIC and more Medical Lending Center (Youngtown Community Fund) ... 623-977-4661 https://youngtowncommunityfund.com Short-term loan of medical equipment Mission of Mercy ..................................... (602) 486-7798/602-341-1182 https://amissionofmercy.org/arizona (Other locations listed on website) https://facebook.com/missionofmercyaz All locations provide free healthcare and free prescription medications to uninsured, underinsured and those who "fall through the cracks" of the healthcare system. Appt lines and locations offer bi-lingual assistance Native Health Centers ........................................................ 602-279-5262 https://nativehealthphoenix.org https://facebook.com/nativehealthphoenix 4041 N Central Ave, Bldg C, Phoenix ........................................ 602-279-5262 2423 W Dunlap Ave, Suite 140, Phoenix.................................... 602-279-5351 Full medical and dental services, WIC, HIV testing and AHCCCS enrollment assistance. Free transportation may be available. Day time appointments available M-F. Evening and weekend virtual appointments are available. Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) ............ 480-882-4545 https://Noahhelps.org Copperwood Center: 11815 N. 51st Ave., Ste. B110, Glendale, AZ 85304 Hours: M–F 7am-5:30pm Desert Mission Community Health Center: 9015 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Hours: M–F 7am-6pm Vernado Valley Health: 20440 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027 Hrs: M–F 8am-5:30pm Medical, dental, pediatric, behavioral health and psychiatric, nutrition services, prenatal and community resources. Additional locations listed online Nutritional Services (WIC) ................................................. 800-252-5942 https://azwic.gov https://facebook.com/azdhs Peoria Mobile (WIC) through Adelante Healthcare ...................... 623-236-4622 8335 W Jefferson St, Peoria Hours: Tu/W 8am-5pm. Supplemental nutrition program for low-income women Phoenix College Dental Clinic ............................................. 602-285-7323 http://phoenixcollege.edu/community/community-services/dental-clinic 3144 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm(closed 12pm-1pm) Dental hygiene services offered: cleanings, deep scaling, x-rays, sealants and fluoride. $35 for adults, $25 for kids (ages 3 to 15) and $10 per sealant Prescription Assistance Program (PAP) at Safeway and CVS/Pharmacy
Revised 5/2024 19 https://arizonarxcard.com/ Arizona residents have access to statewide Prescription Assistance Program (PAP). Create/print your FREE discount prescription drug card through website. Smiles by Delivery ................................................ 623-584 GRIN (4746) https://SmilesByDelivery.com Mobile dental practice providing cutting-edge technology in patient’s home at rates up to 30% lower than traditional dental practices Social Security .................................................................... 800-772-1213 https://ssa.gov https://facebook.com/socialsecurity Official Social Security website online services and retirement estimator Solecito Services ................................................................. 623-876-5331 5730 W Peoria Ave., Glendale, AZ M/W/F - 9am - 12pm, T/TH 11am - 1pm Solecito Services loans durable medical equipment (DME) for in-home use to low and fixed income members of the community with a mission to provide aid in their recovery process. Doctor's order required for any medical equipment with wheels. Southwest Lending Closet .................................................. 623-932-1016 https://southwestlendingcloset.org https://facebook.com/SouthwestLendingCloset 218 N Central Ave., Avondale. M/W/F/S 9am-12pm, T/Th 12pm-3pm Lends medical equipment for up to 90 days. Housing Rehabilitation Ability360 ...................................................602-256-2245/602-424-4100 https://ability360.org https://facebook.com/Ability360 Offering and promoting programs to empower people with all disabilities to take personal responsibility so that they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. Provides removal of architectural barriers in homes of residents with disabilities. Foundation for Senior Living .............................................. 480-808-0429 FSLMCWAP@fsl.org Maricopa Weatherization Program to reduce energy bills by making energy-efficient home modifications with this FREE program for low-income households. The program aims to reduce energy usage in homes while ensuring health and safety. Maricopa County Home Improvement Programs .............. 602-506-5911 https://maricopa.gov/5214/Apply-for-Home-Improvement-Programs Provides weatherization for homes owned by low-income persons, particularly elderly, disabled and persons with minor children. The goal of weatherization is to increase energy efficiency by reducing energy usage and improving the health and safety of the home. Inquiry form at https://maricopa.gov/4119 Housing Assistance Administration of Resources and Choices (ARC)................ 602-374-2226 https://arc-az.org HUD Certified agency providing a path to successful home ownership through Mortgage Readiness Review and Assistance, foreclosure prevention counseling for
Revised 5/2024 20 principal reduction, mthly mortgage subsidy assistance to qualified AZ homeowners, Reverse Mortgage Counseling, assist homeowners Hours: M-T 8am-4:30pm; F – by phone only. Arizona Attorney General ................................................... 602-542-5025 https://www.azag.gov Free legal assistance with consumer compliance concerns, civil right violations, fraud of any kind and some criminal cases. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH)............................ 602-771-1000 https://housing.az.gov https://facebook.com/azhousing Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm Homeless assistance with referrals to general shelters and domestic violence. Fair housing, rentals through income-based apartments (Section 8) and affordable rentals. Weatherization assistance available through FSL Home Improvement Program (480-808-0429) Arizona Fair Housing Center ............................................... 602-548-1599 https://azfhc.org Mission: To eliminate housing discrimination and fair housing/civil rights complaints. Individuals who believe they are victims of discrimination should submit a complaint Catholic Charities Affordable Housing ................................ 602-285-1999 https://housingforhopeaz.org https://CatholicCharitiesAz.org Phoenix (2 locations) .............................................................. 602-840-0898 Glendale ................................................................................ 623-934-7579 Affordable housing for qualifying families in three communities in West Valley Delia Foundation (Blu Village Connect) ............................. 480-770-8911 https://deliafoundation.org Creating solutions and connections for low income seniors and veterans. Positively impacting isolation, independence, health and wellness. Guidance, resources and support Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona ................................ 602-268-9022 https://habitatcaz.org https://facebook.com/HabitatCAZ Location: 2830 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85051 New home construction, home repairs, neighborhood revitalization and contract services for public and nonprofit industries Homeless I.D. Project .............................................. 2-1-1/602-223-3427 https://homelessidproject.org Arizona Justice Center, 7142 N. 57th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301 Hours: W 1pm-3:30pm First-come-first-served. Provides help to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives by obtaining their identification Housing Authority of Maricopa County .............................. 602-506-0589 https://maricopahousing.org/programs Peoria Property: 8910 N. 78th Ave, Peoria AZ 85345 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm .............................................................. 602-744-4590 Provides rent subsidy and HUD affordable housing for low-income eligible families and individuals. Newtown Community Development Corporation………………….480-517-1589 https://newtowncdc.org/what-we-do/
Revised 5/2024 21 Newtown is recognized throughout the Phoenix Metro Area as a leading provider of homebuyer education, homeownership counseling, credit counseling, financial coaching, financial literacy education, and down-payment assistance. Newtown is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency and adheres to national industry standards for homeownership education and counseling. Services are provided in English and Spanish. Save the Family https://savethefamily.org Affordable Rental Movement ....................................... 480-898-0228 ext. 100 Transitional housing and supportive services for homeless families with children Trellis .................................................................................. 602-258-1659 https://trellisaz.org We provide homeownership counseling, financial access and neighborhood development regardless of income, education or background. West Valley Housing Assistance Center………………………..623-850-5611 https://www.turnanewleaf.org/services/housing-and-shelter/west-valley-housing-assistance-center/ 12779 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, AZ Offers emergency housing and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and serves as a coordinated entry site. Legal/Financial Services ACESDV ............................................................................... 602-279-2900 https://acesdv.org/ Toll-free................................................................................. 800-782-6400 ACESDV is the statewide coalition addressing sexual and domestic violence. We offer education & training, technical assistance, public policy advocacy, collaboration, and the Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline. Disability Rights Arizona .................................................... 602-274-6287 https://azdisabilitylaw.org Protect and advocate for individuals with disabilities CASA of Maricopa County ................................................... 602-506-4083 https://maricopacasa.org Court appointed special advocates-adult volunteers appointed by judge to advocate for abused/neglected children in court Catholic Charities .......................................602-749-4415/212-419-3700 https://catholiccharitiesaz.org/all-locations/immigration Provides various legal services including immigration and family reunification. NOTE: Leave a message, someone will return call. Community Legal Services.................................................. 602-258-3434 https://clsaz.org https://facebook.com/communitylegalservicesarizona AZ law firm providing legal services to eligible residents experiencing legal problems within our practice areas: Family Law, Housing Law, Consumer Law, Farm Worker, Employment & Tax Law, and Health and Economic Stability A New Leaf VITA ................................................................. 623-975-4237 https://turnanewleaf.org/ A New Leaf’s VITA program offers free tax assistance to households who make $65,000 or less. Services focus on community members with disabilities, the elderly,
Revised 5/2024 22 veterans, Native Americans, the homeless population, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance preparing their tax returns. Lawyer Referral Service ..................................................... 602-257-4200 https://maricopabar.org Services meeting the legal needs of our community Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona (LSCVA) ........ 623-471-6401 https://lscva.org https://facebook.com/LSCVA.org Provides free legal representation in criminal cases to victims of crime in Arizona, with priority to victims of domestic and/or sexual violence. LSCVA asserts and seeks enforcement of crime victims’ rights and provides social services to facilitate healing Maricopa County Attorney .................................................. 602-506-3411 https://maricopacountyattorney.org Assists victims and families dealing with the financial harm caused by crime Take Charge America .......................................................... 866-528-0588 https://takechargeamerica.org https://facebook.com/TakeChargeAmerica Guidance with credit, bankruptcy, housing, debt management, student loans. HUD certified LGBTQ Services One Community Foundation ............................................... 480-355-0088 https://onecommunity.com Shaping the future of LGBTQ and allied leadership One-n-Ten ........................................................................... 602-400-2601 https://onenten.org Serving LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-24. Provides: tools to improve self-esteem, programs that promote leadership development and healthy life choices. Feature programs target education, employment and housing Phoenix Pride ............................................602-27-PRIDE/602-277-7433 https://phoenixpride.org Pride promotes unity, visibility and self-esteem among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer persons: and promotes a positive image in the Valley of the Sun and throughout Arizona through community activities and services. Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS ........................................ 602-307-5330 https://swcenter.org Leader in providing HIV/AIDS services in Phoenix AZ, including: HIV and STD testing, LGBTQ-friendly medical care Miscellaneous Services Arizona Talking Book Library .................... 602-255-5578/800-255-5578 https://azlibrary.gov/talkingbooks Lending Library: including audio books and magazines; movies with audio descriptions; and Braille books and magazines by postage free mail (KLAS). Loan of special equipment to play audio books. Audio and Braille book downloads (BARD). Access to NFB-NEWSLINE® and over 300 newspapers and magazines by phone and online. Bureau of Vital Records ......................... 602-364-1300/1-888-816-5907 https://azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records
Revised 5/2024 23 https://Vitalchek.com Paid service for most states and some international agencies Chance Shelter .................................................................... 602-394-1595 https://chanceshelter.org/ Fostering and crises intervention for pets at no cost. Spay, neuter, vaccination assistance. Not for strays or abandonment. Contact your cities Neighborhood or Community Services Department for a referral. Donor Network of Arizona .........................602-222-2200/602-241-5549 https://dnaz.org/ Donor Network of Arizona is the state’s nonprofit organ procurement organization. Our team administers the DonateLifeAZ Registry and works with donor families to make the gift of life possible as an end-of-life decision. Homeless I.D. Project .............................................. 2-1-1/602-223-3427 https://homelessidproject.org Arizona Justice Center, 7142 N. 57th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301 Hours: W 1pm-3:30pm First-come-first-served. Provides help to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives by obtaining their identification National Kidney Foundation of Arizona .............................. 602-840-1644 https://azkidney.org The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona can provide emergency financial assistance for a variety of special needs when other sources of help are exhausted. Basic eligibility requirements include a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (eGFR<15 ), Arizona residency and participation in an on-going treatment program (dialysis, transplant, CKD clinic). Application for assistance should be requested through the patient's social worker or dietitian. Assistance is available through the following programs: dental care, utility shut-off prevention, medications, rental eviction prevention and transportation. Organization for non-violence education ............................. 623-934-0696 https://oneincusa.org Provides individual and group counseling for anger management and domestic violence Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network ....................... 800-656-4673 https://rainn.org Information, referrals and telephone or online support for victims of rape or abuse Safelink Wireless Service through TracFone ..... 800-Safelink (723-3546) https://safelinkwireless.com/ Technical Support ONLY: ........................................................ 800-378-1684 Lifeline is a federally-sponsored program that provides a discount on communication services to eligible individuals and families. Eligibility is determined by income and/or participation in state or Federal support programs. Through Lifeline, SafeLink subscribers are eligible to receive a mobile phone and a monthly discount on their service. SafeLink benefits are limited to one line per household. SafeLink Wireless is a service of TracFone Wireless, Inc., a Verizon company. Science Care ....................................................................... 800-417-3747 https://sciencecare.com Hope Program is a no cost pre-screening program that allows patients, families, and healthcare providers to know with certainty if a donor meets current research criteria before the time of passing The National Domestic Violence Hotline ............................... 800-799-7233 https://thehotline.org
Revised 5/2024 24 Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf, to provide crisis intervention, and safety planning. Information offered in both English and Spanish Referral Services 2-1-1 Arizona Services .......................................... 211 or 877-211-8661 https://211arizona.org Community information and referral service Affordable Housing Online https://affordablehousingonline.com https://facebook.com/AffHsgOnline Provides ability to search for affordable housing in specific area by City, County or Zip code and allows individuals to sign-up for waitlist alerts AZ Caregiver Coalition ........................................................ 888-737-7494 https://azcaregiver.org https://facebook.com/azcaregiver Supports family caregivers Arizona Self Help (Benefit referral) .................................... 602-604-0640 https://ArizonaSelfHelp.org https://arizonaselfhelp.org/programs Free and easy way to find health and human services programs BenefitsCheckUp® ......................................................... 1-800-794-6559 https://benefitscheckup.org Free service to find benefit programs based on need (medical, food, utility, legal, health care, housing, etc) Child Care Resource and Referral....................................... 800-308-9000 https://arizonachildcare.org https://facebook.com/arizonachildcare Referrals to families who need assistance locating regulated childcare Crisis Response Network .................................... 1-844-534-4673(HOPE) https://crisis.solari-inc.org/ Central Arizona warm Line ...................................................... 602-347-1100 Central Arizona crisis Line .............................................. (TTY) 800-327-9254 SMI determination ................................................................. 855-832-2866 24/7 crisis response network assists qualifying individuals and families in crisis to find these services: medical, legal, affordable housing and more Find Help Phoenix ............................................................................. 2-1-1 https://211arizona.org/ Free and low-cost services in Maricopa County Research For Life ............................................................... 480-940-1310 https://researchforlife.org Whole body donation organization working to bridge the gap between donors, medical educators and disease researchers Senior Guidance.org ....................................................... 1-888-595-9101 https://seniorguidance.org/assisted-living/arizona Resources for senior living options, including: assisted living facilities, senior living communities, nursing homes, independent living communities, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and other long term senior care options, including memory care such as Alzheimer's or Dementia Wildfire ............................................................................... 602-604-0640
Revised 5/2024 25 https://wildfireaz.org Comprehensive list of free/low-cost services and programs for low-income families and individuals North West Area Utility Assistance Line ..................................... 602-372-0728 Serving Peoria, El Mirage, Sun Cities and surrounding area. Hours: M-F 8am–5pm, call to make appt. Peoria: 8335 W Jefferson St, Peoria 85345 ................................ 623-979-3911 Surprise .................................................................... 623-222-HOPE (4673) Senior Services About Seniors...................................................................... 602-772-6490 https://aboutseniorsaz.com https://facebook.com/aboutseniorsaz An Eldercare Placement Agency helping seniors and their families find quality Independent Living Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Assisted Living Homes (Group Homes), Long Term Nursing Care and Alzheimer’s & Dementia / Memory Care Communities in Arizona. In addition, About Seniors offers Grief Support Services and Support Group Facilitation to clients, organizations and those in need. Alzheimer’s Association ...................................................... 602-528-0545 Helpline 24/7 ......................................................................... 800-272-3900 https://alz.org https://facebook.com/actionalz To empower and support individuals, families, care partners and communities affected by dementia Area Agency on Aging ......................................................... 602-264-2255 Helpline available 24/7 ................................................. 602-264-HELP (4357) Peoria SUPPORT at Community Assistance Resource Center ........ 623-773-7070 Surprise Resource Center ........................................................ 623-222-1600 Banner Olive Branch Senior Center (Sun City) ........................... 623-465-6000 https://aaaphx.org FREE Medicare, Medicaid and ALTCS counseling funded by Federal agencies, not affiliated with the insurance industry, for those interested in understanding the Medicare system Assisted Living .................................................................... 855-221-9611 https://assistedliving.org A community organization that offers resources and information to assist seniors living with disabilities Beatitudes Campus ............................................................. 602-995-2611 https://beatitudescampus.org https://facebook.com/BeatitudesCampus Not-for-profit life plan community for active independent senior living in Phoenix, AZ. Plus a full spectrum of health services Foundation for Senior Living .............................................. 602-285-1800 https://fsl.org https://facebook.com/FSLhelps Adult day care, affordable housing and senior centers Banner Sun Health Research Institute ............................... 623-832-6500 https://www.bannerhealth.com/
Revised 5/2024 26 Located in Sun City, the Institute conducts research, clinical care, prevention and education in both memory and movement disorders. Specialties include Alzheimer's disease and dementia, Parkinson's disease and more. The institute also offers family and community services, the Brain and Body Donation Program, the Center for Healthy Aging and support groups. A free "Brainhealth Check-in" is available by appointment on weekdays. This assessment determines whether further consultation is necessary. To make an appointment, call (623) 832-6506. Benevilla ............................................................................. 623-584-4999 https://benevilla.org Hours: M-F 9am-4pm. Life Enrichment Adult Day Programs for older adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, free caregiver support groups, resources and education, free home services such as grocery shopping, transportation, friendly visitors, and phone pals. Delia Foundation ................................................................ 480-770-8911 https://deliafoundation.org Consulting with seniors and their family members to connect them with resources and housing options Duet .................................................................................... 602-274-5022 https://duetaz.org https://facebook.com/DuetAZ Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm. Support groups, workshops, group activities, legal guidance and information and referral for grandparents raising grandchildren. Transportation, friendly visits, grocery shopping to/from and paperwork assistance for the elderly and/or disabled Everest Care Plus ............................................................... 623-692-6062 https://www.everestcareplus.com/ Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Offers Personal Care Services, also known as private duty care, home care or non-medical services: Bathing/dressing assistance, Personal hygiene assistance, Walking stability/assistance, Medication Reminder, Hospital D/C, Appt scheduling assistance, errands/and appt escort, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry/changing linens, Grocery shopping, Companionship/conversation/reading. Home Assist Health ............................................................ 602-795-7620 https://homeassisthealth.org https://facebook.com/homeassisthealth Home care assistance for elderly and/or disabled adults and children with long-term illnesses. Approved to provide DDD (Division of Developmentally Disabled) services as well as Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS). Health coaching with a physician referral from Valleywise Health. Hospice of the Valley .......................................................... 602-530-6900 https://hov.org https://facebook.com/HospiceoftheValley Hospice, palliative and dementia care. Support for caregivers. Pet, massage, music therapy. Veteran and first responder recognition. No-cost assistance with senior placement and health care decisions. Nurse call service available 24/7 Medicare and Medicaid Benefits Assistance Program…………602-264-4357 https://aaaphx.org Free Medicare/Medicaid counseling by Medicare Certified Counselors (SHIP Counselors) at Senior Centers Senior Citizens Law Project ................................................ 602-252-6710 https://azlawhelp.org/
Revised 5/2024 27 Offer information & legal assistance to seniors, 60+, in Maricopa County. Volunteer lawyers & trained advocates can assist clients with any of the legal issues such as government benefits, consumer affairs, wills, probate & guardianship. Please call for information about the legal services you are requesting. Stepping Up for Seniors………………………623-866-4214/480-588-4910 https://steppingupforseniors.org The SUFS board of directors reviews each request for assistance on a case-by-case basis. Based on the specific needs of the senior, assistance may be provided in the form of: Medical equipment, Medical supplies, Home Care Services, Programs to Fight Loneliness and Isolation, Basic needs (utilities, rent, property taxes), Referrals to community resources or government aid and Transportation. Sun City Community Assistance Network (CAN) ................ 623-933-7530 https://suncitycan.org 10195 W Coggins Dr., Sun City, Arizona Free assistance to low-income seniors, disabled persons and others to meet basic needs, such as: utility discounts, prescription drug programs, food stamps, Medicare and social security guidance, legal consultations, income tax preparation, property tax refunds and more. Call to make appt. Sun Health .......................................................................... 623-471-9550 https://sunhealth.org https://facebook.com/sunhealth Center for Health and Wellness.................623-832-9355 (WELL) Memory Care Navigator………………………….623-471-9300 14719 W Grand Ave, Surprise, Arizona Hours: M-F 8:30am–5pm. Provides education on diabetes, nutrition, weight loss, physical fitness and improving strength and balance. Individual counseling available with registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, exercise physiologist and health coach. Acupuncture and massage therapy available. Provides support and resources for patients and families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Services For Persons With Disabilities Ability360 ...................................................602-256-2245/602-424-4100 https://ability360.org https://facebook.com/Ability360 Offering and promoting programs to empower people with all disabilities to take personal responsibility so that they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. Provides removal of architectural barriers in homes of residents with disabilities. ACCEL (Education & life skills school) ................................ 602-995-7366 https://accel.org https://facebook.com/ACCELArizona Exceptional educational, behavioral, therapeutic, and vocational programs for individuals with special needs ages 5 to 22. Adult Day Center. Lifelong educational and vocational training to individuals over 18 years of age with developmental disabilities. The Bista Program. Services for children 18 months to 13-years-of-age through evidence base Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and social groups. Arizona Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired .............. 602-273-7411 https://acbvi.org https://facebook.com/acbvi
Revised 5/2024 28 ACBVI assists clients in coping with vision loss - with courage and dignity and a "Can Do" attitude. We are proud to provide the resources our clients need to achieve independence and a full participation in the spheres of life they choose. We celebrate each and every blind and visually impaired person who develops the skills and a tenacity to go to work, go to school, and actively participate in society. Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association ..... 602-507-4209/888-889-2185 https://azspinal.org 5025 East Washington St., Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries and their families Assisted Living .................................................................... 855-221-9611 https://assistedliving.org Enhancing the lives of older adults by compiling comprehensive research, the latest studies, and real-world insight from experts, caregivers, and seniors into easy-to-understand, actionable guides and resources. Autism Life & Living ........................................................... 602-312-8504 https://autismlifeandliving.org/ Empowering young adults with Autism by providing programs that promote inclusion, independence, socialization, and well-being. Autism Society of Greater Phoenix .................................... 480-779-0899 https://PHXautism.org https://facebook.com/BODASGP Email: info@PHXautism.org Our mission is to empower everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Free trainings on navigating the systems of care, including into adulthood. Free support groups for Autistic adults and caregivers. Social and virtual gatherings for all ages. Visit our website to sign up for our Birthday Club and to sign up for our newsletter. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council ................ 602-542-8970 addpc.az.gov https://facebook.com/ADDPC Provides research and financial support to innovative projects focusing on employment opportunities, self-advocacy and promoting inclusion for people with developmental disabilities AZ Disability Coalition ........................................................ 602-542-8970 ADC advances the rights, choices and value of people with disabilities through their individual and collective advocacy and education efforts AZ Recreation Center for the Handicapped (ARCH) ........... 602-230-2226 https://archaz.org https://facebook.com/ARCHAZ.ORG 1550 W Colter St, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Provides services to enable handicapped individuals to obtain higher levels of physical well-being, pride, independence and self-esteem Civitan Foundation, Inc. ..................................................... 602-953-2944 https://civitanfoundationaz.org https://facebook.com/CivitanFoundationInc 12635 N 42nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Provides respite, habilitation, attendant care, day treatment for adults (DTA), home and community based services, (HCBS), group supported employment (GSE), recreational events. Transportation offered to/from services
Revised 5/2024 29 Delia Foundation ................................................................. 480-770-8911 https://deliafoundation.org Serving children, especially orphans, w/ intellectual, physical, developmental disabilities. DES Developmental Disabilities (Peoria) .......................... 602-771-0012 des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-disabilities Peoria location: 8990 W Peoria Ave, 2nd Floor, Peoria, AZ 85345 The Division of Developmental Disabilities empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy and meaningful lives. DDD provides supports and services for eligible Arizonans. DDD provides supports and services to individuals diagnosed with one of the following developmental disabilities: Autism; Cerebral palsy; Epilepsy; Cognitive / Intellectual Disability; Down Syndrome; or are under the age of six and at risk of having a Developmental Disability. Developmental Enrichment Center..................................... 602-314-4214 https://dec-az.org https://facebook.com/decaz 16809 N 53rd Ave Suite 1-3, Glendale, AZ 85306 Provides Life Skills training programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Includes fixed route transportation to/from the Day Program facility. In addition, we offer in-home care services of Habilitation hourly support, attendant care and respite services. Six-week Summer Program for elementary through high school age students. After School Program (DPT) is available. Gompers https://gompers.org/programs https://facebook.com/gompersaz Peoria Campus .......................................................... 623-245-8332 ext. 305 7565 W Peoria Avenue, Suite A Peoria, AZ 85345 Hours: M-F 7:15am-4:00pm. Provides individuals ages 18+ educational adult day programming, employment training, in-home programs and accessible vehicles to transport individuals to/from Gompers and community activities MOSAIC .............................................................................. 602-864-6030 https://mosaicinfo.org Provides host home living arrangements for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities One Step Beyond ................................................................ 623-215-2449 https://osbi.org After Hours on call phone ........................................................ 623-760-6487 7200 W Bell Road Buildings G, H, I, J, K Glendale, AZ 85308 15527 N Reems Rd., Surprise 85374 Intellectual Disabilities training on how to live independently, seek employment and participate in their communities. Engaging talents and interests by empowering them to set and achieve personal goals. Transportation to/from may be provided Raising Special Kids ............................................................ 800-237-3007 https://raisingspecialkids.org https://facebook.com/raisingspecialkids Provides information, training, resources and support to families of children with disabilities and special health care needs The Children’s Center for Neurodevelopment Studies ....... 623-915-0345 https://thechildrenscenteraz.org https://facebook.com/TheChildrensCenterAZ 5430 West Glenn Dr., Glendale, AZ 85301
Revised 5/2024 30 Offers comprehensive educational, therapeutic and habilitative programs for children ages 3-22.The Center’s unique comprehensive wrap-around approach offers families of children with autism and related disorders a variety of services year round. These services are individualized to meet the changing needs of children and families across the valley. VALLEYLIFE ........................................................................ 602-371-0806 https://ValleyLifeAz.org https://facebook.com/Valleylifeaz Group homes, home and community based services, day programs and vocational programs for developmentally disabled individuals who are placed in our care by the State of Arizona BLOOM365: Safety for All .............................................. 1-888-606-4673 https://bloom365.org/gethelp Disability Victims' Services: Victim advocacy and licensed counseling services for youth and individuals with disabilities who have been emotionally, physically, or sexually harmed. Education & Outreach: Healthy Relationship/Healthy Boundaries education and community outreach for individuals with I/DD. Shelters and Homeless Services A New Leaf .......................................................................... 480-969-4024 https://turnanewleaf.org https://facebook.com/anewleaf Faith House crisis shelter for women and children ...................... 480-733-3019 24-hr emergency shelter for women in crisis Domestic Violence Centralized Screening hotline ....................... 480-890-3039 24/7 English/Spanish resource ................................. 844-SAFEDVS (723-3387) 24/7 English/Spanish bilingual resource connects people in crisis with domestic violence shelters throughout Maricopa County. If shelter bed is not available, the Domestic Violence Safe Temporary Overflow Program provides short-term emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence and their children while awaiting bed availability in domestic violence shelters countywide 2-1-1 Toll free in Maricopa County ...................... 2-1-1/1-800-799-7739 2-1-1 Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week and every day of the year. Live-operator service is available at all times in English and Spanish and assistance is available in other languages via real-time interpreter services. 2-1-1 Arizona operators will help individuals and families find resources that are available to them locally, throughout the state, and provide connections to critical services that can improve – and save – lives, including: Supplemental Food and Nutrition Programs, Shelter and Housing Options, Utilities Assistance, Emergency Information and Disaster Relief, Employment and Education Opportunities, Services for Veterans, Healthcare, vaccination and health epidemic information, Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs, Re-entry help for ex-offenders, Support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs, A safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic violence. Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) ............................ 602-256-6945 https://cassaz.org https://facebook.com/CentralArizonaShelterServices Families ................................................................................. 602-595-8700 Single adults without children .................................................. 602-229-5155
Revised 5/2024 31 Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness among individuals and families while advancing compassionate community solutions. Chrysalis ............................................................................. 602-955-9059 https://noabuse.org https://facebook.com/chrysalisaz 24 hour crisis line ................................................................... 602-944-4999 We are focused on helping individuals & families break free of relationships riddled with fear and violence, and discover confidence, resilience and hope. We offer comprehensive resources, confidential support, free information & accessible help. Deep Within Rehab ............................................................. 623-334-6813 https://DeepWithinRehab.com https://facebook.com/DeepWithinRehab 11773 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 Drug/Alcohol recovery program providing a clean and sober living environment; including basic hygiene items, shelter, meals, 12 step/life skills meetings for men. Family Housing Hub ...................................877-211-8661/602-595-8700 https://fhhub.org Crisis Phone Number ............................................................... 602-222-9444 Resources for Families Experiencing a Homeless or Housing Crisis. Screens individuals for emergency shelter at UMOM, CASS-Vista Colina Homeward Bound, La Mesita, West Valley Housing Assistance Center, Mercy House, and Salvation Army family shelters. Families are screened for shelter and placed on service priority list. Intake will contact family when shelter is available Heavens Healing Hands ...................................................... 480-826-9769 https://Heavenshealinghandsphx.org Human Services organization that is committed to uplifting our homeless veterans and our brothers and sisters. Mobile showers available. House of Refuge Sunnyslope .............................................. 602-678-0223 https://refugesunnyslope.com info@refugeandhope.com https://facebook.com/House.of.Refuge.Sunnyslope 9844 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Transitional housing for single women, single men and mothers with children. National Homeless Veterans Resource Line ... 877-4AID-VET (424-3838) https://va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp Homeless or at-risk Veterans and their family members, friends and supporters can call trained counselors to talk confidentially 24/7 Native American Connections HomeBase Surprise ........... 602-513-2603 https://www.nativeconnections.org/housing/transitional-emergency-youth 12215 W Bell Rd. Surprise, AZ 85378 Hours: M-F 7am-4pm Shelter and drop-in center serving homeless youth, 18-26 years old. Services available include food, showers, hygiene, laundry, assistance with obtaining ID, and case management. New Life Center .................................................................. 623-932-4404 https://newlifectr.org https://facebook.com/NewLifeCtr Domestic Violence crisis shelter for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Emergency shelter, transportation, childcare, domestic violence education, safety planning, lay-legal advocacy, case management, 24-hour crisis hotline, referral services and community education
Revised 5/2024 32 Phoenix Rescue Mission ..................................................... 602-233-3000 https://phoenixrescuemission.org https://facebook.com/phoenixrescuemission/ Transformation Lives Center .................................................... 602-346-3390 1801 S 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85006 (Intake M-F, call for appointment) Residential Recovery Program for men from life controlling problems. Other services include: food boxes, clothing and case management for men, women and families in need Changing Lives Center ............................................................ 602-688-6219 338 N 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Intake M-F, call for appointment) Residential Recovery Program for women and women with children up to age 12 Hope for Hunger Food Bank .................................................... 602-773-4344 5605 N 55th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 (M-F, 8 am – 12 pm) Call for service area eligibility Salvation Army ................................................................... 602-267-4100 https://salvationarmyphoenix.org/domestic-violence-shelter Crisis Line ............................................................................. 602-267-4111 Homeless Outreach to place & empower .............. 602-302-8862/602-263-8861 Provides medical care and preventive education Phoenix Emergency Family Shelter…………………………………………….602-267-4122 Shelter Listing https://shelterlistings.org Website showing shelter locations close to a specific address Shoebox Ministry ................................................................ 480-905-1610 https://shoeboxministry.org https://facebook.com/pg/shoeboxministry/about 13645 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Agencies serving local homeless/working poor can apply to receive toiletry kits and undergarments St. Vincent de Paul ............................................................ 602-266-4673 https://stvincentdepaul.net/ Ministry to the Homeless – For referrals .................................... 602-329-5034 Ozanam Manor-calls for intake/prescreening/eligibility ................ 602-850-6900 1730 E Monroe, Phoenix 85034 Criteria: Serving homeless men and women who are 50+ or 18+ with a disability (mental and/or physical) move into permanent housing while providing temporary shelter Streetlight USA ....................................................623-435-0900 ext 8102 https://streetlightusa.org https://facebook.com/StreetLightUSA Provides housing and coordinated care services for adolescent females who are victims of child sex trafficking and sexual trauma West Valley Housing Assistance Center ............................ 623-850-5611 https://www.turnanewleaf.org/services/housing-and-shelter/west-valley-housing-assistance-center/ 12779 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, AZ Offers emergency housing and services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and serves as a coordinated entry site.
Revised 5/2024 33 Transportation Services Benevilla ............................................................................. 623-526-4404 https://benevilla.org https://facebook.com/BenevillaFamilyResourceCenter Transportation Services require an application. Please call to speak to a representative about the details of the program, as well as to receive an application. City of Peoria Dial-A-Ride/Dial-A-Ride Plus ....................... 623-773-7435 https://peoriaaz.gov/dialaride After Hours: 623-693-1043 Phone Reservation Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F, Service Times are 7:00am - 4:30pm M-F. Reservations must be made on Friday for Monday travel, as well as for special scheduled travel for ADA patrons. ADA includes the additional hours of Sat/Sun/Holidays from 4am - 9pm. ADA is only available to approved individuals from an ADA facility to an ADA facility. Crisis Response Network ....................... 1-844-534-4673/602-347-1100 https://crisis.solari-inc.org/ ComTrans ............................................................................ 602-231-0102 https://gocomtrans.com Special needs, non-emergency medical transportation and private pay Northwest Valley Connect .................................................. 623-282-9300 https://NorthwestValleyConnect.org Serving seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities in El Mirage, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise and Youngtown. NVC is a lifeline for individuals without transportation options. With both paid staff and volunteers, wheelchair accessible vans and volunteers’ vehicles, the people we serve are able to get to vital medical appointments, socialize with friends and break bread at senior centers, grocery shop, get to work, and more. Quality Transport Services of Arizona ................................ 602-371-1000 https://qtsaz.com https://facebook.com/QTSaz Available 24/7. Non-emergency transportation for wheelchair, stretcher & ambulatory needs. Serving entire West Valley St Vincent de Paul Transient Aid ........................................ 602-266-4673 https://stvincentdepaul.net/programs/aid-to-stranded-travelers 420 W Watkins Rd, Phoenix 85003 Hours: M-F 9am-12pm. Travel assistance to non-residents who find themselves in crisis, or stranded in Phoenix area Valley Metro Public Transportation .................................... 602-253-5000 https://valleymetro.org TTY: 602-251-2039 Reduced fares on local bus routes/light rail. Available to youth ages 6-18, seniors age 65+, people with disabilities and Medicare clients Valley Metro Dial-a-Ride https://valleymetro.org/accessibility/dial-ride Transportation Hours: 5am-10pm, Reservation Hours: 6am-7:30pm Regional ADA Paratransit Service .............................................. 602-716-2200 Application for ADA ................................................................. 602-716-2100 Eligible residents may travel beyond area served by local Dial-a-Ride provider without making a transfer. Reservations available every day
Revised 5/2024 34 WeRIDE Surprise ............................................................... 623-777-4330 https://werideaz.com/ Hours: M-F 6am - 7pm WeRIDE is an on-demand rideshare service offering rides to and from virtual stops within a set zone of the City. The vehicles are ADA-friendly, have bike racks and seat up to 5 passengers. Children 5-years of age and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger 16-years and above. Children under 5 or under 65 pounds will need to ride in a car seat provided and secured by the accompanying adult. Utility Assistance/Discount Programs APS Energy Support Program .................... 844-309-5655/602-371-7171 https://aps.com/en/Residential/Account/Assistance-Programs/Energy-Support-Program Limited income programs Community Action Program (CAP) https://des.az.gov/CommunityActionAgencies Peoria: ......................................................................623-979-3911 ext. 405 8335 W Jefferson St, Peoria, AZ 85345 Surprise: .................................................................... 623-222-HOPE (4673) Offers assistance with: Utilities, rent, food, referral to senior services and case mgmt. Community Hope Center at Fresh Start Church ................. 623-979-4392 https://freshstartaz.com 14185 N 83rd Ave, Peoria 85381 Food Boxes and Utility Assistance programs on every second Thursday Cox Internet Connect2Compete ......................................... 855-222-3252 https://cox.com/digitalequity We believe you should have options for reliable internet, so we’ve brought some of our most affordable internet options and available assistance programs together for you. Salvation Army - Sun Cities/West Valley Corps ................. 623-977-1084 https://suncities.salvationarmy.org/sun_cities_corps 17420 N Ave of the Arts Blvd, Surprise 85378 Hours: M-F 9am-11:30am, M–Th: 1pm-4pm Offers assistance with APS, SRP & SW Gas utility bills and limited rental assistance Southwest Gas .................................................................... 877-860-6020 https://swgas.com/en/az-special-programs Arizona special programs & assistance St. Vincent de Paul St. Clare of Assisi ................................ 623-975-5617 https://svdpstclare.com/ 17211 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Offers utility and rental assistance to eligible Surprise residents. Food boxes and limited gas cards are also available. SRP Discount Plan .............................................................. 602-236-8888 https://srpnet.com/prices/economy.aspx Enrollment line open 24 hrs. a day, eligibility requirements to participate in the program
Revised 5/2024 35 Veteran Services America’s Mighty Warriors ................................................. 623-537-5322 https://AmericasMightyWarriors.org https://facebook.com/AmericasMightyWarriors America’s Mighty Warriors is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation that honors our troops, the fallen and their families with programs that improve quality of life, resiliency, and recovery. Funds donated allow us to offer programs that help those who served and families of the fallen through hyperbaric oxygen treatment, Gold Star Respite and more American Legion Department of AZ ................................... 602-264-7706 https://azlegion.org https://facebook.com/ArizonaLegion Disability claims and rental/utility assistance AZ Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc. .............. 602-244-9168 https://azpva.org https://facebook.com/AZPVA Toll-Free number .................................................................... 800-621-9217 Hours: M–F 8am-4:00pm Non-profit veteran service organization supplying free medical equipment to veterans. AZ Coalition for Military Families ....................................... 602-753-8802 https://arizonacoalition.org https://facebook.com/ArizonaCoalition Information re: starting point for key military, government and community resources for service members, veterans and family members. There are eligibility guidelines AZ Dept. of Veterans’ Services ........................................... 602-535-1215 https://dvs.az.gov Surprise Resource Center - 12425 W. Bell Rd., #124 Surprise, AZ Assists veterans and their dependents BeConnected ................................................................... 1-866-429-8387 https://connectveterans.org/transportation/ Transportation to assist Vets to appointments the VA Medical Center. Contact Provider, before reahcnig out to DAV and VFW. Allow 5-7 business days to process requested. Only Vets with an Honorable Discharge will be assisted. Disabled American Veterans, Glendale Chapter 20 ............ 623 931-7320 https://azdav.com/dav-department-chapters.html Provides free professional assistance to veterans and their families with claims Catholic Charities MANA House .......................................... 602-254-6785 (Formerly Madison Street Veterans Assoc.) https://manahouseaz.org 2422 W holly St, Phx AZ 85009 Transitional living center for male veterans experiencing homelessness offering personal, individualized basic resources, community and advocacy for veterans West Valley Veteran Success Center ………………………… 623-222-1658 12425 W Bell Rd. Surprise, AZ 85378 https://https://surpriseaz.gov/417/West-Valley-Veteran-Success-Center WVVSC is a hub for connecting military and veterans to services and benefits, offering a full-time AmeriCorps member specializing in Veteran benefits navigation
Revised 5/2024 36 services, and a part-time Be Connected Navigator that works to provide connection to veteran supportive resources across Arizona. Military Assistance Mission ................................................ 602-246-6429 https://azmam.org https://facebook.com/pg/azmam.org Provides financial and morale aid to current Arizona active duty military, their families and wounded warriors regardless of overseas deployment status Operation Shockwave......................................................... 480-259-1212 https://operationshockwave.org ajones@operatioshockwave.org Suicide prevention offered through veteran-to-veteran mentorship. Empowering veterans to choose life and become examples of success in their community. Educate public on tools and techniques used for PTSD, depression, trauma and more Pets for Patriots .................................................................. 877-473-8223 https://petsforpatriots.org Helps veterans adopt shelter dogs and cats for companionship and emotional support; operates nationwide Reveille .............................................................................. 623-207-7420 https://reveillefoundation.org Veterans Crisis Line ............................................................................... 988 Supports underserved populations to include US military, veterans, Native Americans, and formerly incarcerated. Utilizes holistic, case mgmt. creating individual plans for success bringing community resources together to execute plan Soldier’s Best Friend .......................................................... 623-218-6486 https://soldiersbestfriend.org https://facebook.com/SoldiersBestFriend Provides US military veterans living with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from shelters The Ripple Effect- Helping Veterans and Families Heal ..... 260-312-3756 https://therippleeffectaz.com https://facebook.com/therippleeffectaz Resources to assist veterans and their families with reintegration into civilian life Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) 800-959-TAPS (8277) https://taps.org https://facebook.com/TAPSorg/ 24/7 services to those who have lost a loved one in the military Surprise VA Outpatient Clinic ............................................. 623-251-2884 https://www.va.gov/phoenix-health-care/locations/northwest-va-clinic/ Northwest Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic 13985 W. Grand Ave #101 Surprise AZ 85374 Provides primary care, mental health, physical therapy, X-Ray and more, please call. On-site enrollment office. Must bring DD-214 to enroll United States Veterans Initiative..............................................602-248-6040 https://www.justice.gov/servicemembers Services Provided at: 3400 NW Grand Ave, Phx 85017 Admin Office: 3507 North Central Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Veterans Seeking Housing ....................................................... 602-757-9723 Veterans Seeking Employment Assistance ................................. 602-717-6682 Veterans Seeking Other Services .............................................. 602-757-9723
Revised 5/2024 37 Provides housing, employment assistance, access to veteran’s benefits, treatment for mental and physical health problems and substance abuse. Counseling services to veterans from all branches of the armed forces who have served from World War II to the current conflicts. Anyone seeking housing assistance needs to go through the Community Resource Referral Center (CRRCR) first. Their number is 602-248-6040. Hours: M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm. The Hire a Veteran Project Services https://veteransdirectory.com/ (Veterans Directory) Provides a comprehensive, user-friendly, web-based directory of services for military Veterans and their families Veteran Tickets Foundation https://vettix.org (must create a free online account to get tickets) Provides veterans, service members, and immediate family of those killed in action with free tickets to sports events, concerts, family events as well as a diverse mix of ticketed events, supporting community reintegration and personal health and happiness Vetlink Foundation ………........................................................623-303-4355 https://vetlinkfoundation.org Vetlink’s mission is to connect veterans and their families with free services and opportunities. Some of the programs offered are Coffee for Vets (monthly community-building), Wounded Warrior to Cyber Warrior (free training-to-job IT opportunity), Women Warriors (a women’s advocacy group), and host for the Surprise Veterans Stand Down. Vets4Warriors .............................. 24/7/365 peer support 855-838-8255 https://vets4warriors.com https://facebook.com/Vets4Warriors/ 24/7 Provides peer support services for Veterans, soldiers and their families via phone, chat, social media and texting. Live answer by another Veteran Vet Center Combat Call Center ........................................... 623-398-8854 https://dvs.az.gov/resources/combat-call-center 24/7 - Call-in counseling services for veterans. Beneficial for after-hours: crisis calls and other mental health related calls West Valley Vet Center ....................................................... 623-398-8854 14050 N 83rd Ave Suite 170, Peoria 85381 Hours: M-Th 8am-4:30pm https://dvs.az.gov/west-valley-vet-center Readjustment Counseling services for active duty combat veterans and separated combat veterans, veterans subjected to military sexual trauma, UAV pilots, mortuary affairs, veterans who served in conflict zones and their family members West Valley Veteran Success Center .........623-222-1658/623-222-1600 https://surpriseaz.gov/417/West-Valley-Veteran-Success-Center Surprise Resource Center 12425 W. Bell Road, Suite 124, Surprise, AZ 85378 Hours: M-Th 8am-4pm The West Valley Veteran Success Center is a multi-organization partnership dedicated to connecting military and veterans to services and benefits, offering a full-time AmeriCorps member specializing in Veteran benefits navigation services, and a part-time Be Connected Navigator that works to provide connection to veteran supportive resources across Arizona. Veterans Crisis Line ..................................................... 988 then press 1 https://veteranscrisisline.net
Revised 5/2024 38 https://facebook.com/pg/veterans.crisisline.1 Text ................................................................................................838255 Free, confidential help for veterans available Volunteer Opportunities NOTE: Most organizations listed in this guide welcome volunteers Arizonans for Children ........................................................ 480-838-0085 https://arizonansforchildren.org Provides resources, research, advocacy opportunities, grants, and training focused on full inclusion of people with lifelong disabilities, especially developmental disabilities. City of Peoria Neighborhood Pride ..................................... 623-773-7090 https://www.peoriaaz.gov/engage Email: CommunityEngagement@peoriaaz.gov The program is a cooperative work effort between the City and residents to eliminate City Code violations and to offer assistance to individual property owners for improvement of their homes by the award of materials and volunteer help. Typical improvements completed during the enhancement segment of the project include exterior house painting, fence/gate repair, removal of unwanted items, placing gravel, etc. 2 projects annually Dysart Community Center .................................................. 623-583-0016 https://dysartcommunitycenter.org GED, High School Diploma, ESL, and citizenship courses for adults, before and after-school programs with transportation to certain local schools, and summer care for youth, Teen Programs, Chik-Fil-A Leadership Academy and access to various basic needs resources for families and individuals. Hands on Phoenix ............................................................... 602-973-2212 https://HandsOnPhoenix.org https://facebook.com/HandsOnGreaterPhoenix A nonprofit volunteer management organization Hospice of the Valley .......................................................... 602-530-6900 https://hov.org https://facebook.com/HospiceoftheValley We care for medically-fragile children, help those with chronic illness and people living with all stages of dementia. At end of life, our compassionate care provides comfort and dignity. We serve all who come to us—turning no one away. Vollunteers visit and read with patients, run errands and offer emotional support. May work at White Dove Thrift Shoppes, make pet therapy visits and honor veterans. Just Serve ........................................................................... 801-240-8901 https://JustServe.org https://facebook.com/JustServe.org Matches faith, nonprofit, community and governmental organizations with volunteers Surprise Day of Service https://surpriseaz.gov/DayofService Surprise Day of Service is an opportunity for Surprise residents to give back to our community. From community cleanups to food bank events, join us and help make our city a better place for all! Volunteer Match
Revised 5/2024 39 https://VolunteerMatch.org https://facebook.com/VolunteerMatch Listing of volunteer opportunities Youth/Teen Programs A Mighty Change of Heart…………………………………………..623-308-5428 https://amchaz.org Foster youth support organization in Surprise, AZ providing individualized duffle bags, school supplies, and more for foster kids AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute ................................... 602-518-0612 https://aguilayouth.org https://facebook.com/AGUILAYouth Provides youth (grades 8-12) with a comprehensive program in preparation for success in college, career and life Arizonans for Children ........................................................ 602-252-2270 https://arizonansforchildren.org Facilitates opportunities that provide effective solutions to alleviate hardships and improve lives of abused, abandoned and neglected children in foster care Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central AZ ................................ 602-264-9254 https://bbbsaz.org https://facebook.com/BBBSAZ Matches youth (ages 6-18) in community with caring, supportive adult mentors who help them realize their potential. Enroll online. Volunteers needed in Peoria area BLOOM365………………………………………………………1-888-606-4673 https://https://bloom365.org/gethelp LEVEL Helpline Anonymous peer support for teens and young adults going through an abusive or toxic relationship, friendship or seeking help and support after sexual assault/harassment. TEXT/CALL 1-888-606-4673 or CHAT at bloom365.org. REAL TALK: Victim Services & school based victim advocacy services, licensed counseling, case management, peer support groups, safety planning & resource connections for ages 13-24 who have witnessed or experienced teen dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence, or gender based violence victimization. Free & confidential. ROOT IT OUT: Behavioral Health Services Community, school based and court ordered behavioral health interventions, licensed counseling, abuse prevention education and peer support for ages 13-24, who are at risk for or who have exhibited abusive or violent behaviors https://bloom365.org/prevent Boys and Girls Clubs ........................................................... 623-979-3559 https://bgcmp.org https://facebook.com/BGCMP 11820 North 81st Avenue, Peoria 85345 Provides after-school, summer programs, tutoring, sports, arts, health, life skills and character building activities Child Crisis Arizona ............................................................. 480-834-9424 https://childcrisisaz.org Headquarters – 817 N Country Club Dr., Mesa AZ Must go through Department of Child Safety first. Provides emergency shelter, foster care, adoption, counseling, early education, and parenting support services to Arizona’s most vulnerable children and families.
Revised 5/2024 40 Childhelp ......................................................................... 1-800-422-4453 https://childhelp.org Headquarters: 6730 N. Scottsdale #150, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 .... 480-922-8212 Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona – 2120 North Central Ave. Suite 130, Phoenix, AZ 85004 ............................................................................... 602-271-4500 Provides therapeutic intervention for children who have been victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse and/or neglect, exposure to severe trauma or victimized as a result of parental substance use/abuse Dysart Community Center .................................................. 623-249-3812 https://dysartcommunitycenter.org Hours: M-Th 10:00am-8:00pm GED, ESL, Adult Citizenship classes After School Program ages 4-18, Hours: Mon 1-7pm, Tue-Thurs 3-7pm 1st Sat Mobile Pantry. Hours: 9:00–11:00am Educational programs for disadvantaged children, teens and adults, offering tools and skills to help them improve their lives and build self-sufficiency. Full training and support provided, hours to suit volunteer Dysart Unified School District (DSD) .................................. 623-876-7072 https://dysart.org Homeless Education Liaison ..................................................... 623-876-7070 School provided staff person to serve as a liaison for students experiencing homelessness Empowered Young Parents Program ................................. 602-234-3733 https://arizonaschildren.org Arizona’s Children Association .................................................. 800-944-7611 Assists pregnant or parenting youth ages 12-24 currently or previously involved with the foster care or juvenile court system. Provides one/one assistance with education, parenting skills, financial independence, healthcare, employment, education, counseling, and other community resources Eve's Place .......................................................................... 623-537-5380 https://evesplace.org Outside Maricopa County:........................................................ 844-301-7908 Teen dating violence awareness and resources. Virtual support groups. Groups available for parents of all victims (LBTGQ). Florence Crittenton ............................................................. 602-274-7318 https://flocrit.org Help at-risk girls, with SMI, between the ages of 10-17. Free Arts of Arizona ............................................................ 602-258-8100 https://freeartsaz.org https://facebook.com/freeartsaz Every child who has experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect and/or homelessness has access to resilience-building arts programs and caring adult volunteer mentors. Friends of Peoria Public Library ......................................... 623-773-8650 https://facebook.com/FPPLibrary Inspires passion for literacy by supporting Peoria’s Libraries through assistance programs & outreach Hart Pantry ......................................................................... 252-259-5331 https://hartpantry.org/ https://facebook.com/HARTPantry/ Physical Address: 9451 N 99th Avenue, Peoria, AZ, 85345
Revised 5/2024 41 Provide weekend food bags; nutrition for daily use; access to clothing; refurbished and donated bikes; Christmas and graduation gifts; toiletries and feminine hygiene products. Heart for the City ................................................................ 602-499-5059 https://heartforthecityaz.org https://facebook.com/heartforthecityaz/ Work with the WHOLE kid in EACH kid to raise up a new generation. Not just through sports, not just through education, not just through mentoring, not just through job training—but, a program that breaks down the walls in all of these dimensions of an at-risk youth’s life. Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) ...........602-847-4300/623-374-3747 https://hycaz.org https://facebook.com/HomelessYouthConnectionAZ/ Provides homeless youth ages 13-21 with resources so they stay in school and graduate. Includes: case mgmt., necessities, life skills training, mentors and housing assistance. Partners with school districts. New Song Center for Grieving Children ....480-951-8985/602-776-6789 https://hov.org info@newsongcenter.org No-cost program open to children, teens or young adults grieving the death of a loved one Ombudsman Charter School ............................................... 602-840-2997 https://az.ombudsman.com/ Arizona Charter ...................................................................... 602-317-0837 Peoria Location: 9516 W. Peoria Ave., #18-21 ........................... 623-878-4503 Ombudsman partners with school districts nationwide to offer alternative education programs for at-risk middle and high school students. One-n-Ten ........................................................................... 602-400-2601 https://onenten.org https://facebook.com/onentenphoenix?fref=ts&ref=br_tf Hours: M-F 9am-5pm Our mission is to serve LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 11-24. We enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self‐expression, self‐acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices. Several feature programs target education, employment and housing. OCJ Kids .............................................................................. 602-439-2171 https://ocjkids.org https://facebook.com/ocjkidsaz Connecting at-risk and foster youth with caring communities for support and assurance. Volunteer opportunities for those who cannot foster or adopt Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) ................................ 623-486-6000 https://www.peoriaunified.org https://facebook.com/peoriaunified Student Services Coordinator ................................................... 623-486-6058 Homeless and Foster Care Liaison ............................................ 623-486-6261 Safe-School Line ..................................................................... 623-486-6199 School-provided staff person to serve as a liaison for homeless students School Connect ................................................................... 480-608-5676 https://schoolconnectaz.org Mailing address: School Connect Inc. 5350 W. Bell Road Suite 122, #415 Glendale, AZ 85308
Revised 5/2024 42 Researches and develops best practices to build a supportive, collaborative community around schools Scott Foundation ................................................................ 480-688-9800 https://SCOTT-FOUNDATION.org Mailing address: P.O. Box 4927 Cave Creek, AZ 85327 Growing next generation Thought & Service Leaders, invests in the initial 4-year future of Arizona foster youth who wish to make the world better than they found it. With a focus on developing inner wealth, produces year-round experiential learning that help kids develop their own purposeful vision with a mindful social impact Teen Lifeline ....................................................................... 602-248-8336 https://teenlifeline.org Peer counseling suicide hotline from 3-9pm daily. Life skills development training for teens interested in becoming peer counselors. Awareness, education, prevention materials and training opportunities are available. Teens can also text the phone number listed. Teen Outreach ....................................... 877-882-2881 or 520-744-9595 https://azyp.org https://facebook.com/topsaz We provide healthy pregnancy, childbirth education and support so Arizona's families can deliver healthy newborns. Virtual only. VOICES for CASA ................................................................ 480-685-4888 https://VoicesforCASAChildren.org Address: 4300 N. Miller Rd., Ste. 116 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Provides Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers to be the foster child’s voice, advocating for his/her best interest, helping them find a safe, permanent home YMCA................................................................................... 602-404-9622 https://valleyymca.org https://facebook.com/ValleyYMCA 12450 W Cinnabar Ave., El Mirage, AZ 85335 ............................ 602-688-5335 We offer opportunities that help individuals build a healthy spirit, mind, and body, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. You Matter Too ................................................................... 623-229-9292 https://www.youmattertoo2017.org https://www.facebook.com/youmattertoo2017 www.instagram.com/youmattertoo2017 Youth mentoring and anti-bullying program for Elementary, Middle and High School. YWCA (corporate office)..................................................... 602-258-0990 https://ywcaaz.org YWCA - West Valley Senior Center............................................ 623-931-7436 8561 N 61st Ave, Glendale, AZ (offers meals and meals on wheels) Mission: eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, & dignity. We are committed to mitigating aging’s most harmful threats through our home-delivered meals and senior centers. We provide safe spaces where older adults can congregate, share a meal, crack a smile, and create community.
Revised 5/2024 43 INDEX 2-1-1 Resources .................................. 26, 33 A Mighty Change of Heart.......................... 42 A New Leaf ..................................... 9, 10, 32 A New Leaf VITA ...................................... 23 AASK–Aid to adoption of Special Kids .......... 12 Ability360 ............................................ 21, 29 About Seniors ........................................... 27 Abraham Low Self - Help Systems ................ 7 ACCEL ..................................................... 30 ACESDV ................................................... 23 Adelante Healthcare .................................. 18 Admin. of Resources & Choices (ARC) ......... 21 Adult Education Services/Dysart Community Center ..................................................... 10 Affordable Housing Online ......................... 26 AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute ............. 42 Alzheimer’s Assoc. .................................... 27 America’s Mighty Warriors ......................... 37 American Cancer Society ........................... 18 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention .. 7 American Legion Dept of AZ ...................... 37 Animals in Disasters, Pet Food Pantry ......... 14 APS Energy Support Program ..................... 36 Area Agency on Aging ............................... 27 Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI) ................................................... 12 Arizona Community Action Association/Wildfire............................................................... 14 Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center ..................................................... 18 Arizona Self Help ...................................... 26 Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association ........ 30 Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology (AZ StRUT) ................................................ 5 Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition ......... 4, 5 Arizona Talking Book Library ...................... 24 Arizona Training & Evaluation Center, inc. (AZTEC) ................................................... 11 Arizona@Work ......................................... 10 ARIZONA@WORK ..................................... 10 Arizonans for Children .......................... 41, 42 Assisted Living .......................................... 27 Assisted Living .......................................... 30 Assoc. of AZ Food Banks ........................... 15 Autism Life & Living ............................. 12, 30 Autism Society of Greater Phoenix .............. 30 AZ Attorney General.................................. 21 AZ Center for Disability Law ....................... 23 AZ Coalition for Military Families ................. 38 AZ Ctr/Blind & Visually Impaired ................. 30 AZ Dept. of Child Safety (DCS) ................... 18 AZ Dept. of Housing (ADOH) ..................... 22 AZ Dept. of Public Health Services .............. 18 AZ Dept. of Veterans’ Services ................... 38 AZ Dev Disabilities Planning Council ............ 30 AZ Disability Coalition ................................ 31 AZ Division of Problem Gambling ................ 18 AZ Facts of Life ........................................ 12 AZ Fair Housing Center ............................. 22 AZ Health Care (AHCCCS) .......................... 18 AZ Rec Ctr for Handicapped (ARCH) ........... 31 AZ Youth & Family Services ......................... 7 AZCaregiver Coalition ................................ 26 AZCCRR ................................................... 13 Banner Sun Health Research Institute ......... 28 Barrow Neurological Foundation ................. 19 Beacon Group .......................................... 11 Beatitudes Campus ................................... 28 BeConnected ............................................ 38 BenefitsCheckUp®.................................... 26 Benevilla ............................................. 28, 35 Big Brothers Big Sisters ............................. 42 Billy’s Place .............................................. 17 BLOOM365.......................................... 32, 42 Boys and Girls Clubs.................................. 42 Brain Injury Alliance .................................. 19 Bureau of Vital Records ............................. 25 Cancer Support Community Arizona ............ 19 CASA of Arizona........................................ 23 Catholic Charities ........................... 12, 13, 23 Catholic Charities - Head Start............... 13, 15 Catholic Charities Community Svcs ............... 5 Catholic Charities Housing ......................... 22 Catholic Charities MANA House .................. 38 Central AZ Shelter Services (CASS) ............. 33 Chance Shelter ......................................... 25 Child & Family Resources........................... 13 Child Care Resource and Referral ............... 26 Child Crisis Arizona.................................... 43 Childhelp ................................................. 43 Children’s Neurodevelopment Studies ......... 32 Chrysalis .................................................. 33 City of Peoria Dial-A-Ride/Plus.................... 35 City of Peoria Neighborhood Pride .............. 41 City of Peoria Programs ............................. 46 City of Surprise ....................................2, 3, 4 Civitan Foundation, Inc ............................. 31 Comm. Hope/Fresh Start Church ........... 15, 37 Community Action Program (CAP) ...........5, 36 Community Bridges ..................................... 7 Community Legal Services ......................... 23 ComTrans ................................................ 35 COPA Health .............................................. 7 Cox Internet ............................................. 37 Crisis Response Network ...................... 26, 35 Crystal Meth Anonymous ............................. 7
Revised 5/2024 44 Deep Within Rehab ................................... 33 Delia Foundation ............................ 22, 28, 31 Dementia Friendly Surprise ..........................3 Dept. of Economic Security ..........................5 Devlpmntl Disabilities - DES........................ 31 Devlpmntl Enrichment Center ..................... 31 Disabled American Vets, Gln Chaptr ............ 38 DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services......... 13 Donor Network of Arizona .......................... 25 Dress for Success Phoenix .......................... 11 Duet ........................................................ 28 Dysart Community Center ........... 6, 15, 41, 43 Dysart Unified School District (DSD) ............ 43 El Mirage City Court .....................................4 El Mirage Dial-A-Ride ...................................4 El Mirage Fire Medical Non-Emergency ..........4 El Mirage HOA Contact Information ...............4 El Mirage Human Services ............................4 El Mirage Police Non-Emergency ...................4 El Mirage Senior Center ...............................4 El Mirage Victim Assistance Unit....................4 El Mirage Water Payment Assistance .............4 Empowered Young Parents Program ........... 43 Everest Care Plus ...................................... 28 Eve's Place ......................................... 10, 43 Family Bridges .......................................... 13 Family Housing Hub .................................. 33 Family Involvement Center...........................8 Family Services/Dysart Community Center ... 13 Find Help Phoenix ..................................... 26 First Things First ....................................... 13 Florence Crittenton .................................... 43 Foundation for Senior Living ................. 21, 28 Free Arts of Arizona ................................... 43 Fresh Start Women’s Foundation ..................6 Fresh Start Women’s Foundation ..................6 Friends of Peoria Public .............................. 44 Gompers .................................................. 31 Goodwill Corp. Center ................................ 11 Habitat for Humanity ................................. 22 Hands on Phoenix ..................................... 41 Hart Pantry ............................................... 44 Harvest Compassion Center........................ 15 HealGrief .................................................. 17 Health-e-Arizona ....................................... 19 Heart for the City ...................................... 44 Heavens Healing Hands ............................. 34 Helping Families in Need ............................ 13 Home Assist Health ................................... 28 Homeless I.D. Project .......................... 22, 25 Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) ............. 44 Hope Community Services.......................... 14 Hope for Hunger Food Bank ................. 15, 34 Hope Women’s Center ............................... 11 Hospice of the Valley ........................... 29, 41 House of Refuge Sunnyslope ...................... 34 Housing Authority of Maricopa County ......... 22 Intensive Treatment Systems .......................8 Jewish Family & Children’s Svc (JFCS) ......... 13 Jobs for Arizona Graduates......................... 11 Jobs for Arizona Graduates 602-216-9503 ... 11 Just Serve ................................................ 41 La Frontera EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center .................................................................8 Lawyer Referral Service ............................. 24 Lawyer Referral Service (LSCVA)................. 24 Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County ....... 11 Maricopa County Attorney .......................... 24 Maricopa Dept/Public Health (MCDPH) ........ 19 Maricopa Housing Programs ....................... 21 Medical Lending Center ............................. 19 Medicare and Medicaid Benefits Assistance Program ................................................... 29 Medicare Planning Services ........................ 29 Mental Health America of AZ ........................8 MIKID (Mentally Ill Kids in Distress) ..............8 Military Assistance Mission.......................... 38 Mission of Mercy ....................................... 19 Mobile Dentistry of Arizona ......................... 19 MOSAIC ................................................... 32 Mountain Park Health Center ...................... 19 NAMI Valley of the Sun Office .......................8 National Violence Hotline ........................... 10 Native American Connections ................. 6, 34 Native Health Centers ................................ 20 Natl Homeless Veterans Resource ............... 34 Natl Kidney Foundation of AZ ..................... 25 Neighborhood Health (NOAH)..................... 20 Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) .................................................... 20 New Life Center ........................................ 34 New Song Center for Grieving Children ........ 44 Newtown Community Development Corporation .............................................. 22 Northwest Valley Connect .......................... 36 Northwest Valley Salvation ...........................6 NOURISHPHX ........................................... 15 Nutritional Services (WIC) .......................... 20 NW I-HELP .................................................6 OCJ Kids................................................... 44 Ombudsman Charter School ....................... 44 One Community Foundation ....................... 24 One Step Beyond ...................................... 32 One-n-Ten .......................................... 24, 44 Operation Care Food Bank ......................... 15 Operation Shockwave ................................ 39 Organization for non-violence education ...... 25 Paralyzed Veterans of America.................... 38 Peoria Attorney’s Victim Assistance Unit .........2 Peoria Community Assistance Division ...........2
Revised 5/2024 45 Peoria Community Center ............................ 2 Peoria Dial-A-Ride/Dial-A-Ride Plus ............... 2 Peoria Fire-Medical Non-Emergency .............. 2 Peoria Police Non-Emergency ....................... 2 Peoria Public Library.................................... 3 Peoria Recreation Services ........................... 2 Per Scholas .............................................. 11 Pets for Patriots ........................................ 39 Phoenix College Dental Clinic ..................... 20 Phoenix Job Corps .................................... 12 Phoenix Pride ........................................... 24 Phoenix Rescue Mission ............................. 34 Pregnancy, Parenting, & Adoption .............. 13 Prescription Asst Program (PAP) ................. 20 PUSD....................................................... 45 PUSD Family Resource Center .................... 14 Quality Transport Services of AZ ................ 36 Raising Special Kids .................................. 32 Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network ... 25 Recovery Empowerment Network ................. 8 Research For Life ...................................... 27 Reveille .................................................... 39 RI International .......................................... 9 Safelink Wireless Service ........................... 25 Salvation Army .............................. 16, 34, 37 Save the Family ........................................ 23 School Connect......................................... 45 Science Care ............................................ 26 Scott Foundation ...................................... 45 Senior Citizens Law Project ........................ 29 Senior Guidance.org .................................. 27 Shelter Listing .......................................... 35 Shoebox Ministry ...................................... 35 Smiles by Delivery .................................... 20 Social Security .......................................... 20 Sojourner Center ...................................... 10 Solari ......................................................... 8 Soldier’s Best Friend .................................. 39 Solecito Services ....................................... 21 Sounds of Autism...................................... 14 Southwest Behavioral & Health Svcs ............. 9 Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS ................. 24 Southwest Gas ......................................... 37 Southwest Human Development ................ 14 Southwest Lending Closet .......................... 21 SRP Discount Plan..................................... 37 St Charles Borromeo ................................. 16 St Mary’s Food Bank Alliance...................... 16 St Vincent de Paul..................................7, 16 St Vincent de Paul Transient Aid ................. 36 St. Joseph the Worker ............................... 12 St. Mary’s Food Bank Cmmnty Kitchen ........ 12 St. Vincent de Paul............................... 35, 37 STAR (Stand Together and Recover) ............ 9 Stepping Stones of Hope ........................... 17 Stepping Up for Seniors ............................. 29 Streetlight USA ......................................... 35 Sun City Community Assistance Network ..... 29 Sun Health ............................................... 29 Surprise City Court ...................................... 4 Surprise City Court 623-222-4800 ................. 4 Surprise Day of Service ............................. 41 Surprise Fire ............................................... 3 Surprise Human Services ............................. 3 Surprise Parks & Recreation ......................... 3 Surprise Police ............................................ 4 Surprise Senior Center ................................ 3 Surprise VA Outpatient Clinic ..................... 39 Surprise Youth Services ............................... 4 Take Charge America ................................ 24 TAPS ....................................................... 17 Tears Foundation ...................................... 17 Teen Challenge ........................................ 14 Teen Lifeline ............................................ 45 Teen Outreach ......................................... 45 Terros Health ............................................. 9 The Hire a Veteran Project Services ............ 40 The National Domestic Violence Hotline ...... 26 The Ripple Effect ...................................... 39 Touchstone Behavioral Health ...................... 9 Tragedy Asst. Program for Survivors ........... 39 Trellis ...................................................... 23 United Food Bank ..................................... 16 US Vets Initiative ...................................... 39 Valley Metro Dial-a-Ride ............................ 36 Valley Metro Public Transportation .............. 36 Valley View Food Bank .............................. 16 VALLEYLIFE ............................................. 32 Vet Center Combat Call Center ................... 40 Veteran Tickets Foundation ....................... 40 Veterans Crisis Line ................................... 41 Veterans Directory .................................... 40 Vetlink Foundation .................................... 40 Vets4Warriors........................................... 40 Vineyard Church ....................................... 17 VOICES for CASA ...................................... 45 Volunteer Match ....................................... 42 WeRIDE Surprise ...................................... 36 West Valley Community Food Pantry .......... 17 West Valley Housing Assistance Center .. 23, 35 West Valley Vet Center .............................. 40 West Valley Veteran Success Center ...... 38, 40 Wildfire .................................................... 27 YMCA ...................................................... 45 You Matter Too ........................................ 45 YWCA ...................................................... 46 Zuri’s Circle ................................................ 7
to our collaborating cities ! THANK YOUThe cities of Peoria, Surprise and El Mirage operate their programs and services without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, handicap, familial status or national origin.Additional resources may be availableat www.211arizona.org,a statewide information andreferral service. City of SurpriseHuman Services andCommunity Vitality