Resources

Resources for Families and Individuals

This can be a challenging time for individuals and communities. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations such as natural disasters, emergencies and pandemics. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, help is available. If you are interested in learning more or in need of immediate support, here are a few resources and organizations:

Financial Support

AZ DES Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Essential Workers Child Care Relief Scholarship Program

Arizona at Work: Job Search

Apply for Medical, Nutrition, or Cash Benefits

Arizona at Work: Job Search

Rental, Mortgage, and/or Utility Assistance

IRS File Taxes Online (Free Resources)

VITA File Taxes through United Way (Free Resources)

Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Arizona The NAMI Helpline connects callers to the support and resources that they need in Arizona. Call the crisis hotline at 1-866-495-6735

How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During COVID-19 A resource from UNICEF for understanding youth anxiety and strategies for teens

Coping with Stress This guide includes information about recognizing and coping with stress, taking care of yourself and your community.

Helping Children Cope with COVID Strategies for parents in English and Spanish on ways to help children cope with COVID

Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7

Roadmap to Resilience provides mental health professionals, healthcare providers, parents, caregivers, policymakers, and more with resources you can trust to help children build resilience following difficult situations.

Domestic Violence Support

Domestic Violence Support Services in Arizona is a resource directory of domestic violence support services from the AZ Department of Economic Security.

If you are in danger, please use a safer computer to reach out to Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence, consider calling 911, your local DV hotline, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Food & Basic Needs

Find WIC Nutrition Locations throughout AZ. Learn more about Pinal County WIC services here.

AZ Food Bank Network is a directory to find food bank and resources near you.

Check with your local school district for children's food supports outside of district attendees.

Community Action Human Resource Agency (CAHRA) provide services and programs that meet the changing needs of communities and individuals.

Start Simple with MyPlate: Food Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic. This guide contains information on food planning, including what to buy, how much to buy, and preparation tips.

Click here to view the USDA Dietary Guidelines 2020-2025

Resources for Older Adults

Bridges of Care Program from Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens helps address the impact that COVID-19 has had on the older adult community, 60 years of age and older or disabled adults 18 years and older.

Please call Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens at 1 (800) 293-9393 or (520) 836-2758 for more information. You can also email Ginger Fligger at [email protected] or Pam Kavathas at [email protected]
Social Distancing Apps for Seniors: Apps for Seniors (Tech-Savvy or Not)

is a guide to homecare, communication, food delivery and health monitoring tools.

211 Help

If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, or other essential services, call 211 to speak to someone who can help. They are available 24/7 and have translators available.

211 Arizona is proud to offer a variety of free transportation options to the community through the 2-1-1 Transportation Hotline. Click to view eligibility. Please call the 2-1-1 Transportation Hotline at 1-855-345-6432, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to schedule your ride!