General support (When in doubt start here!)
- Links to a wide range of government programs
- Referrals to programs available during COVID-19 and beyond
- Sliding Fee Schedule Health Clinic Locations
- Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
Financial & other Assistance
- Unemployment benefits have been expanded during COVID-19. Comprehensive information here.
- To apply for unemployment, click here or call 1-877-600-2711.
- For Cash and other Assistance, click here.
Food & Nutrition
- To find foodbanks near you, click here.
- For Nutrition Assistance for Pregnant Women, new Mothers and Children under 5 contact Arizona WIC Program.
- To find School Meal Sites near you, click here.
Housing
- For Foreclosure or Eviction Prevention Assistance: click here or click here.
- For families experiencing homelessness contact Family Housing Hub (Maricopa): 602-595-8700 or click here.
Crisis Support
- To connect to a Crisis Counselor:
- Text HOME to 741741
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
- Youth call or text Teen Life Line at 602-248-8336 to talk to a peer.
- For Domestic Violence support 24/7 call 1-800-799-7233 or click here.
- Get support for new mothers: Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773
Substance Use
- Get referrals for Substance Abuse Treatment
Child Care and Parenting, Home Visitation
- To find child care programs, click here.
- For parent resources that support children five and under, click here.
- For parenting support call the Birth to Five Helpline: 877-705-KIDS (5437) or click here.
- For home visiting support, click here.
- For support around Pregnancy and Breastfeeding call: 1-800-833-4642
Education
- The Arizona Department of Education provides general guidance:
- To promote children’s reading during the pandemic, click here.
- For links to educational resources and activities, click here.
COVID-19
- Arizona Department of Child Safety
- Arizona Department of Economic Security
- Arizona Department of Health Services
Foster Care Support
- Resources for Current or Former Foster Youth: