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Abuse
Alzheimer’s
Audiobooks
Bathroom Modifications
Behavioral Health
Jewish Family Services
602.279.7655
lafrontera-empact.org/services
Provides many behavioral health services
Main office: 480.784.1514
Local Suicide Hotline: 480.784.1500
National Suicide Hotline: 800.273.8255
Mercy Care RBHA
800.564.5465
MIKID
Behavioral health and wellness for kids
602.253.1240
Native Behavioral Health Mesa
480.550.4048
Southeast Valley Community Alliance
Southeast Valley Community Alliance is a coalition serving Queen Creek and San Tan Valley to promote community wellness and build resilience by providing mental health and substance abuse prevention resources to help youth and their families to make healthy choices.
Southwest Network
602.264.0887
Terros Health
602.685.6000
Benefits
Benefits CheckUp
This a great place to start. It will help you find programs for people 55 and older. These programs may cover some of the cost of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items and services.
Disability 101 Arizona
See how work and benefits go together
Freedom to Work in Arizona
Within Maricopa County: 602.417.6677
Statewide: 1.888.654.8713 – Option 6
This is a federal program – Applicants must have a documented disability and working – Approved applicants qualify for Arizona’s Medicaid – AHCCCS. To apply – call the AHCCCS Freedom to Work Unit – see the phone numbers above.
Caregiver Reimbursement Programs
Family Caregiver Reimbursement Program
This program offers support with home modifications and assistive care technology. Family caregivers can receive a 50% reimbursement up to $1,000. To qualify, the family member(s) being cared for must be 18 years or older and need help with one or more activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, paying bills or taking medication). Check out this link for more information regarding qualifications and how to apply Family Caregiver Reimbursement Program – Arizona Caregiver Coalition (azcaregiver.org).
Maricopa County Caregiver Support Program
This program offers support with paying for respite, home modification and assistive care technology, adult day health centers, social worker, caregiver training or recreational activity. Voucher is for up to $1,200 per calendar year. Caregiver must live in Maricopa County to qualify. Check out their flyer with information for applying Maricopa County Caregiver Support Program (azcaregiver.org).
Respite Voucher Program
This program offers reimbursement for any kind of respite. Vouchers are for either $599 (covers 6 months) or $1200 (covers one year). To qualify, caregivers must care for someone with a chronic condition, a developmental disability, or someone who has Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Check out to their flyer with information for applying Respite Voucher Program Flyer (azcaregiver.org).
Arizona Veteran Caregiver Support Program
This program offers vouchers for caregivers of Veterans who participate in caregiver educational workshops/classes or caregiver support groups. Vouchers are for up to $1,200. The person receiving care must be a Veteran to qualify. Check out this link for more information on this program as well as the two other programs mentioned above Caregiver Respite – Arizona Caregiver Coalition (azcaregiver.org).
Caregiving
Arizona Caregiver’s Coalition
888.737.7494
Foundation for Senior Living
602.285.1800
Entertainment
Exercise
Silver Sneakers
866.584.7389
Food
Arizona Department of Economic Security
ADES -Food Assistance
AZCEND Food Boxes
Main Office: 480.963.1423
Community Information & Referral
602.263.8856
Home Delivered Meals Service| Area Agency on Aging Region One (aaaphx.org)
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance
602.352.3640
Senior Helpline – Call this number to get registered for Meals on Wheels. They can help you.
602.264.4357
Fundraising
Healthcare
Mission of Mercy Arizona
Mesa & Phoenix Clinic Appointments (Bilingual)
602-486-7798
Mission of Mercy provides compassionate, holistic and cost-effective primary care to Maricopa County’s uninsured population. They are the only totally free mobile medical clinic serving Maricopa County’s uninsured working poor and homeless persons of all ages with no sliding scales or co-pays.
Appointment Line Open ONLY on:
Tuesdays from 1PM-6PM
Thursdays from 9AM-2PM
Hearing Impairment
Valley Center of the Deaf
602-267-1921
Home Care Services
Home Repair & Weatherization
ABILITY360 (AZ Bridge to Independent Living)
602-296-0537
Emergency & Minor Home Repair Program & Other Resources | Town of Gilbert, Arizona (gilbertaz.gov)
Robert Kropp – Coordinator
Office number: 480.503.6277
Cell Number: 480.622.9399
Foundation for Senior Living
602.532.2976, Ext.182
Home Repair Program (Phoenix)
602-495-0700
Housing Rehabilitation Programs | City of Chandler (chandleraz.gov)
480.782.4323
Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun
480.774.0237
Housing
Housing Placement
480.721.2413
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
602.379.7100
Housing Directories-Senior Help Line
602.264.4357
PACE
602.262.6631
Information & Resources
Ability 360 Information and Resources for Persons with Disabilities
602.296.0536
Arizona’s Caregiver Coalition
888.737.7494
AZCEND (Chandler and Gilbert)
480.963.1423
Community Information & Referral
Dial 211
Senior Helpline
602.264.4357
Southwest Network
602.266.8402
Resource Guide for Seniors and Their Families
888.610.2450
Insurance
ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)
602.263.3000
800.624.3879
Arizona Medicaid AHCCCS
602.417.4000
Medicare General Information
800.633.4227
Legal Services for Seniors
Medical Equipment
St. Vincent de Paul-Friends of St. Anne
602.261.6896
Servants at Work Building Ramps
480.800.9950 – Arizona Contact
Southwest Lending Closet
623.932.1016
Mental Health Support Groups
NAMI Valley of the Sun Family Support Groups
602.244.8166
Support Groups for Individuals
480.994.4407
Nonprofit Resources
Google for Nonprofits
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Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits
Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology and tools to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their missions. That’s why we offer grants and discounts of our products and services to eligible1 nonprofits around the world.
Movie Mondays
Fun weekly videos to help nonprofits raise money, steward donors, and inspire board members
Nonprofits on Facebook
Tools, guides, and information regarding how to utilize Facebook to engage supporters and raise funds
Nonprofit Success
Free, useful tools
Nonprofit Tech for Good
Digitial Marketing & Fundraising Resource for Nonprofits
TechSoup
Discounted software and resources for nonprofits as well as a variety of free and paid technical training opportunities
Pain Management
Pets
Arizona Paws – Empowering People for Independence
480.970.1322
Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry
602.734.4117
Mercy Paws
602.263.3000
Mercy Paws is a program for AZ Long Term Care Members. They care for members’ pets while they are Inpatient or in a rehab setting – upon member’s return to their home – member and pet will be reunited. Member Needs to make arrangements with ALTCS Case Manager,
Arizona Pet Project
602.999.1661
(Keeps pets with the people who love need them most by connecting community members with services and resources.)
Safety
44 Crime prevention tips for seniors
Fall Prevention & Mobility: Practical Safety and Organization Strategies for Senior
Fire Safety for Elders with Special Health Needs
Handicap Accessible Modifications That Won’t Turn Off Future Homebuyers
Helping a Senior Regain Confidence After a Fall
How To Garden Safely When You’re A Senior
The Complete Guide to Home Modifications to Prevent Falls
The Most Common In-Home Injuries for Seniors and How to Prevent Them
Selling a Home with Modifications for Older Adults
Senior Fall Prevention: A Roadmap for Navigating Resources and Benefits
Senior Centers (East Valley)
Chandler Senior Center
202 East Boston Street, Chandler, AZ
480.782.2720
Gilbert Senior Center
130 North Oak Street, Gilbert, AZ
480.503.6871
Town of Queen Creek Senior Programs
480.358.3700
Senior Helpline
Area Agency on Aging Senior Helpline
602.264.4357
Social Security
Social Security Hotline
800.772.1233
Support Services for Homebound Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
These non-profit organizations serve homebound seniors and persons with disabilities needing transportation, shopping, and various in-home services:
All Assistance for Independent Living (serving Mesa and Apache Junction)
480.966.9704
Benevilla
Sun Cities area
623.584.4999
Duet
Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Peoria and Litchfield Park
602.274.5022
Aster Aging
Tempe and Mesa
480.964.9014
Foothills Caring Corps
Carefree, Cave Creek, Phoenix (north of Jomax Road and east of I-17)
480.488.1105
Neighbors Who Care
Sun Lakes
480.895.7133
Tempe Community Action Agency
Tempe
480.422.8922
Valley Metro Mobility Center
(ADA Certification)
602.716.2100
VerdeCares
Verde Valley
480.540.1312
YOPAS Outreach Program
Ahwatukee Seniors in the Tempe YMCA
602.212.6088
Transportation
Valley Metro Ride Choice
602.716.2100
Residents must live in Avondale, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, or an unincorporated area of Maricopa County. A disability may be required.
***Residents of Chandler, Fountain Hills, Surprise, or Tempe qualify as long as one is 65 or older. Residents in these communities qualify without a disability. ***
Utility & Rent Assistance
AZCEND (Chandler and Gilbert)
480.963.1423
Arizona Department of Economic Security
602.542.4791
Salvation Army
602.267.4100
St. Vincent De Paul
602.850.6948
Tempe Community Action Agency
480.422.8922
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Arizona Dept. of Housing
602.771.1000
One in Ten LGBTQ
602.400.2601
A New Leaf
480.833.9200
Rent and Utility Assistance for Mesa residents only
Firefighters Charities
602.277.1500
Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun
480.774.0237
Critical home repair services for Gilbert residents only
Pilgram Rest Baptist Church
602.258.0831
Veterans
Benefits for Veterans & their Caregivers
Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Financial Assistance for Homeless Vets
Homeless Vets’ Guide to Finding a Home
PTSD, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Help for Veterans
Building Their Life Back – The Guide for Homeless Vets
Affordable Legal Advice for Veterans
Military Benefits News and Resources | Military.com
How to Maximize Your Retirement and Benefits From the Military
Vision Impairment
Arizona Center for the Blind
602.273.7411
Arizona Lions Vision Center
602.267.7573
Foundation for Blind Children
602.331.1470
Talking Books
602.255.5578
Volunteer Programs
These non-profit organizations serve homebound seniors and persons with disabilities needing transportation, shopping, and various in-home services:
All Assistance for Independent Living (serving Mesa and Apache Junction)
480.966.9704
Benevilla
Sun Cities area
623.584.4999
Duet
Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Peoria and Litchfield Park
602.274.5022
Aster Aging
Tempe and Mesa
480.964.9014
Foothills Caring Corps
Carefree, Cave Creek, Phoenix (north of Jomax Road and east of I-17)
480.488.1105
Neighbors Who Care
Sun Lakes
480.895.7133
Tempe Community Action Agency
Tempe
480.422.8922
Valley Metro Mobility Center
(ADA Certification)
602.716.2100
VerdeCares
Verde Valley
480.540.1312
YOPAS Outreach Program
Ahwatukee Seniors in the Tempe YMCA
602.212.6088
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