Community Resources

2-1-1 Arizona is a hotline and web-based directory of services for a variety of different assistance programs specific to your 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 provides services and resources to strengthen families and ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children

The DES Family Assistance Administration determines eligibility for Nutrition Assistance, a monthly benefits program to help you and your family purchase nutritious foods.

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.

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.

The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides checks to eligible women, children and seniors to purchase Arizona-grown produce 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.

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid agency, offering healthcare programs to serve Arizona residents.

Arizona Helping Hands provides resources to foster care families to help meet the basic essential needs of children in foster care.

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.

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.

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.

AZ Health Zone provides your family with opportunities and resources to stay healthy and active.

AZ529 is a state-sponsored savings plan designed to provide a parent, grandparent or future student an opportunity to save for educational expenses in a tax-deferred manner.

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The Breastfeeding Hotline is a free, round-the-clock hotline that will answer your pregnancy and breastfeeding questions

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.

The Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of Nutrition Assistance at farmers markets, community support agriculture farms, food banks and certain grocers.

The EveryoneOn online directory lists options for low-cost internet and computers based on your zip code.

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.

Through FindHelp.org, search and connect to support, including financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program that provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. 

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures low-income children, ages 18 and younger, receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

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.

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