Community Resources

2-1-1 Arizona is a hotline and web-based directory of services . It helps people find local support programs in their community.

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.

The Arizona Department of Child Safety helps keep children safe. They provide services and support to strengthen families. Their goal is to protect children and support their well-being.

DES decides if you qualify for Nutrition Assistance. Nutrition Assistance gives monthly benefits to help you and your family buy healthy food.

This program helps provide healthy meals to children. Meals are available in child care, schools, and after-school programs. Meals are free or low cost for families who qualify.

WIC helps women, infants, and children get healthy food and support.

The program offers:

• Nutrition education
• Breastfeeding support
• Healthy supplemental foods
• Referrals to health and social services

FMNP helps women, children, and seniors who qualify. The program gives checks to buy fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Arizona. You can use the checks at approved farmers markets.

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services helps veterans connect with their VA benefits and other organizations and services available to them around the state.

AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program. It provides health care coverage for people who qualify.

Arizona Helping Hands supports foster care families. They provide items and resources to help meet children’s basic needs.

Arizona Self Help is a free online tool. It helps families see if they may qualify for over 40 assistance programs in Arizona.

ARIZONA@WORK helps people find jobs. They support people who are unemployed or working less than they want. They help these people prepare and obtain gainful jobs.

This group connects you to food banks and food pantries across Arizona. They can help you find emergency food near you.

AZ Health Zone helps families stay healthy and active. They provide many opportunities and resources.

AZ529 is a state-sponsored savings plan. Parents, grandparents, or students can use it to save for school costs. This plan is tax-deferred. This means you do not pay taxes on earnings right away.

This is a free hotline. You can call any time, day or night. They answer questions about pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The Crisis Response Network reviews all applications for Serious Mental Illness (SMI) determination and services in Arizona.

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.

This program helps you get more fresh food. It doubles the value of your Nutrition Assistance benefits.

You can use it at:

• Farmers markets
• Community-supported farms
• Food banks
• Some grocery stores

EveryoneOn is an online tool. It helps you find low-cost internet and computers based on your zip code.

You can also contact your local phone, internet, or utility company. Ask about low-cost options for families who qualify.

This is a website and 24-hour hotline. It gives information about health insurance plans. It can help you apply for health coverage through the federal marketplace.

FindHelp.org helps people search and connect to support.

You can find support for:

• Financial assistance
• Food pantries
• Medical care
• Other free or low-cost services

This is a federally assisted program that provides school lunches to children. Meals are healthy and balanced. Lunches are free or low-cost for families who qualify.

This program provides meals to children 18 years old and younger. Meals are available when school is closed for the summer.

HUD helps people find safe and affordable housing. They work with local housing agencies.

HUD programs may include:

• Public housing
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
• Reduced rent to low-income tenants

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides those who've served with a large variety of services and benefits.