Community Resources
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
The CARE Coalition has curated several resources that are available to the general public. These resources include free program materials, teen dating violence, drug education and prevention, and youth mental health first aid. Click any of the toggle buttons below to expand a full list of resources available to you and your family.
- Project AWARE/Youth Mental Health First Aid in English/Spanish: Resource Guide
- Healthy Relationship Program: Teen Dating Violence
- Drug Education and Prevention Program: DEP Brochure
Information, resources, and hotline/text support
Text: “loveis” to 22522
Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
Phoenix Valley-wide
Provides emergency shelter and resources to youth
24-hour crisis hotline: 602-841-5799
Scared? Need help? Text “safe” and your current location to 69866 or go to any QuikTrip in the valley and tell an employee you need a “safe place”. They will immediately connect you with a professional who can help you.
New Life Center – Goodyear & West Valley
Assistance for teen victims of dating violence: 623-932-4404
Local Police Departments
Phoenix Police: 602-262-6151
Avondale Police: 623-333-7000
Tolleson Police: 623-936-7186
Goodyear Police: 623-932-1220
If you or a loved one are facing a behavioral health crisis, call 1-800-631-1314. Crisis intervention, support, and referrals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
No matter where you are in the United States, if you are having an emergency related to drugs or poisoning, you can dial (800) 222-1222 and you will be connected to the local poison and drug information center.
English: www.211arizona.org
Spanish: https://es.211arizona.org/
A program of Community Information and Referral Services guides people in need to people who can help them throughout the Grand Canyon State. Call 211
Growing up is complicated. Thousands of teens face daily struggles with school, parents, relationships and peers. They think no one cares, that no one understands. You’re Not alone. 602-248-8337
Is a program of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. We inspire people to feel better and reach their potential. By helping people discover their strengths, we improve our communities.
Looking for something better to do than drinking?
Prescribing Opioids to Addicted Populations
Resource on opioid dependence, opioid alternatives, and supporting those in recovery from The School of Nursing & Health Studies at Georgetown University.
If you or a loved one are facing a behavioral health crisis, call the Behavioral Health Crisis Line. Crisis intervention, support and referrals are available 24 hours day, 7 days a week.
Just call 602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314 (toll free) or 1-800-327-9254 hearing impaired (TTY/TDD).
Link: https://988lifeline.org/
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for distressed people, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Dial: #988
www.stlukesbehavioralhealth.org
The experts at St. Luke’s Medical Center and St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center understand the unique issues families face when dealing with seniors in crisis. Our Generations program provides a safe and therapeutic environment where seniors can receive compassionate care. 602-251-8535
Each hospital has a comprehensive treatment team to ensure quality patient care. A variety of inpatient and outpatient programs, along with aftercare programs, are offered at each location. Each hospital contracts with most managed care companies and accepts patients on a voluntary basis. Aurora Behavioral Health Care is committed to providing excellence in quality patient care. 877-870-7012
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. 602-244-8166
- Talking to kids about COVID-19
- The staff from Touchstone Health Services have put together a very in-depth document to help parents tackle the tough conversation of COVID-19. This document provides you with a breakdown of how to have these discussions with your children based on their age group.
- Food and Bill Assistance resources for Families
- The staff from Touchstone Health Services have curated a list of resources for families that includes help with food, bill pay, household essentials, and childcare. Download the information below.
- Mental Health and Family Resources
- More resources available to families regarding mental health and bill assistance
- At-Home Learning Activities
- The staff from Touchstone Health Services have created a list of fun activities for families to do from home. Download the free lists below.
During such a time of uncertainty in our world, CARE wants you to know that we continue to stand together as a community during these hard times to offer support and much-needed information and resources. We are against violence and racism and will continue to work towards building a trauma-informed community for everyone no matter the color or your skin or where you are from. Below are some helpful resources for families on how to have a conversation on racism with your youth that can sometimes be difficult. Please know that the CARE Coalition is working hard to bring a more meaningful conversation about this subject to allow voices to be heard from community members, parents, teachers, and youth, in hopes to be a part of this much-needed change. Please stay tuned for more information to come!
- Click here to download a list of helpful resources
Resources for Assisted Living in Arizona: https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/arizona
AZDES Resources for Healthy Senior Living https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/healthy-living
Here is an article providing details on the health effects of teen substance abuse: https://www.rehabspot.com/family/health-effects-teen-substance-abuse/
one•n•ten: Support groups and resources
Phone #: 602-279-0894
Link: https://onenten.org/
The Phoenix Pride LGBT Center: Services, resources, education
Phone #: 602-712-0111
Link: https://phoenixpride.org/phoenix-pride-lgbt-center/
The Trevor Project: Teen suicide hotline serving LGBTQ community
Phone #: 212-659-8650
Link: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
GLSEN AZ: Support for LGBTQ+ students
Phone #: 602-705-9780
Link: https://www.glsenarizona.org/