Building Community Together Resource Information and Links
“As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls.”
- Chief Justice Sonia Sotomayor
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Resource Guide
Arizona Self Help
Arizona Self Help is a free and easy way to find out if your family may be able to get help from 40 different assistance programs in Arizona
2-1-1 Arizona
2-1-1 Arizona is a hotline and web-based directory of services for a variety of different assistance programs specific to your community.
2-1-1 or (877) 211-8661
Food And Nutrition
Association of Arizona Food Banks
The Association of Arizona Food Banks represents regional food banks and pantries around the state, and can help you find the nearest emergency food option to you.
2B. Arizona Department of Education, Health and Nutrition Services
Option 6 The Arizona Department of Education, Health and Nutrition Services provides nutritious meals to children in child care, school and after school care, at no or minimal cost.
Breastfeeding 24-Hour Hotline
The Breastfeeding Hotline is a free, round-the-clock hotline that will answer your pregnancy and breastfeeding questions
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
The DES Family Assistance Administration determines eligibility for Nutrition Assistance, a monthly benefits program to help you and your family purchase nutritious foods.
Double Up Food Bucks Arizona
The Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of Nutrition Assistance at farmers markets, community support agriculture farms, food banks and certain grocers.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona WIC Program
The Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support services, supplemental nutrition foods and referrals to health and social services.
Arizona Department of Health Services, Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides checks to eligible women, children and seniors to purchase Arizona-grown produce at approved farmers markets.
Children And Families
Arizona Helping Hands
Arizona Helping Hands provides resources to foster care families to help meet the basic essential needs of children in foster care.
Arizona Department of Child Safety
The Arizona Department of Child Safety provides services and resources to strengthen families and ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children.
DCS Family Advocate:
(877) 527-0765
DCS Caregiver Warmline:
(877)543-7633
AZ Child Abuse Hotline
Employment Services
ARIZONA@WORK
ARIZONA@WORK plays an integral role in improving Arizona's workforce by assisting individuals who are unemployed and underemployed prepare for and obtain gainful employment.
Health Care
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid agency, offering healthcare programs to serve Arizona residents.
5B. Federal Health Care Marketplace
The Federal Healthcare Marketplace is an online resource and 24-hour hotline to provide information and help you apply for health care insurance through the federal marketplace.
Behavioral/Mental Health
Crisis Response Network
The Crisis Response Network reviews all applications for Serious Mental Illness (SMI) determination and services in Arizona.
Crisis Text Line
The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24-hour support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741-741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
Text HOME to 741-741
Housing And Utility Assistance
EveryoneOn
Contact your local telephone, internet or utility services for more information about low-cost options for ligible families The EveryoneOn online directory lists options for low-cost internet and computers based on your zip code.
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) works with local public housing authorities to provide public housing, housing choice vouchers (Section 8) and reduced rents to low-income tenants
Veterans Services
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services helps veterans connect with their VA benefits and other organizations and services available to them around the state.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Arizona Coalition for Military Families
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families builds on Arizona's statewide capacity to care for, serve and support all service members, veterans, their families and communities