Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in Arizona, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.
- 1Start Here: Find Help in Arizona, Step by StepWhere to start if you need help in Arizona: 211 Arizona, HEAplus for food, cash and AHCCCS, Community Action Agencies, shelter, food and ID, in plain words.
- 2Emergency Shelter Tonight in ArizonaHow to find a bed tonight in Arizona: the Human Services Campus and Family Housing Hub in Phoenix, shelters in Tucson, and help in other counties.
- 3Housing Help in Arizona: Rent, Eviction and UtilitiesHelp with rent, eviction worries and utility bills in Arizona: Community Action Agencies, LIHEAP, Phoenix Family Services Centers and legal aid.
- 4Food Help in Arizona: Nutrition Assistance, WIC and PantriesHow to get food help in Arizona: Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) on HEAplus, WIC, food banks and pantries, and hot meals.
- 5Clothing, Showers and Hygiene Help in ArizonaWhere to find showers, laundry, clothes and hygiene items in Arizona, including the Human Services Campus in Phoenix and help in Tucson.
- 6Jobs and Job Training in Arizona: ARIZONA@WORK and UnemploymentFind job help in Arizona: ARIZONA@WORK job centers, unemployment through DES, Cash Assistance and help if you have a record.
- 7Health and Mental Health Care in ArizonaHealth care and mental health help in Arizona: AHCCCS, 988 and county crisis lines, community health centers and drug or alcohol help.
- 8Domestic Violence Safety and Housing in ArizonaHelp if you're not safe at home in Arizona: hotlines, ACESDV, local shelters, keeping your address private and housing help.
- 9Help for Veterans in ArizonaHelp for veterans in Arizona: VA homeless help, the Veterans Crisis Line, Arizona Department of Veterans' Services and Be Connected.
- 10Help for Youth and Young Adults in ArizonaHelp for young people in Arizona: youth shelters, Teen Lifeline, school help, food, health care and ID.
- 11Getting Your ID and Documents Back in ArizonaHow to replace a birth certificate, Social Security card and Arizona ID card, step by step, and who can help with costs.
- 12Phones and Internet Help in ArizonaGet a lower cost phone or internet in Arizona: Lifeline, library computers and Wi-Fi, and places to charge your phone.
- 13Legal and Tenant Help in ArizonaFind civil legal aid in Arizona: Community Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, DNA People's Legal Services and AZLawHelp.org.
- 14How to Make Blessing Bags in ArizonaHow to pack a blessing bag for Arizona heat, what to leave out, how to give kindly and how to support local food banks and shelters.
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