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ARIZONA RESOURCES
On March 11, 2020, the Governor declared a State of Emergency in Arizona due to the COVID-19 outbreak. See Governor Ducey's Arizona Together website here. (En Español.)
Arizona 2-1-1 has a page with a variety of individual, family, and business resources. Many of the resources listed below are also available through 2-1-1.
Call 877-211-8661 to access 211
through video relay
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Local First Arizona also has a page with business-related resources, including US Small Business Administration loan assistance.
FEDERAL Contacts:
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Congressman O'Halleran
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The AZ Department of Education has guidance to schools and parents available here.
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Interactive map of schools with grab-and-go meals available here; this is a list of sites at which meals are available
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Information from the US Department of Education on providing services to children with disabilities is available here.
The Arizona State Stay-At-Home order ended on May 15th. Businesses, Restaurants and other community areas are under strict health guidelines. Wear a mask in public.
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See all COVID 19 Executive orders here.
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The AZ Department of Health Services has a status page with information about cases in AZ, testing, and links to other resources.
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Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is also now available to take calls from Arizona providers and the general public on COVID-19: 1-844-542-8201.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains a general COVID-19 information page, which includes links to other federal resources.​
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The CDC also has a one-page fact sheet with resources here.
And this page from the CDC includes information for households with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases, including information about disinfecting households
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The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Counsel hosts a page specific to the disability community. You can also view other resources below:
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COVID Fact Sheet
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Plain Language COVID-19 information
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Administration for Community Living
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Arizona 2-1-1 or relay line 520-775-1899 is another resource available to the disability community.
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COVID-19 Hotline: 1-844-542-8201
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Seniors hard of hearing or deaf can text the Area Agency on Aging Senior Help Line at 520-775-1899.
The AZ Department of Economic Security is maintaining a page with general COVID-19 related services. It includes information about unemployment insurance, assistance programs including SNAP and TANF, and child care assistance.
Community Action Agencies can help Arizonans with the following:
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utility or mortgage assistance
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eviction or foreclosure prevention assistance
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rental deposits
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emergency shelter
DES is also maintaining several hotlines, including:
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Family Assistance: 855-432-7587
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Child Support: 800-882-4151
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Unemployment: 602-364-2722
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DES Mainline: 602-542-4791
Seniors in need of assistance getting groceries can call the Area Agency on Aging’s 24-Hour Senior Help Line at 602-264-HELP (602-264-4357) or toll free at 888-264-2258.
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Those hard of hearing or deaf can text 520-775-1899
Several grocery chains—including Bashas, Food City, and AJ’s—have announced that they will be open between 5 am and 6 am only for customers 65 years and older.
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Duet also has guidance and resource information available here for seniors and caregivers.
ordenes ejecutivas del Gobernador Ducey:
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Agencias gubernarnamentales:
Oficina del Gobernador Ducey
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Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Arizona (ADHS)
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Centros Para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedade (CDC)
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Departamento de Seguridad Economica (DES)
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Organizaciones Comunitarias:
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Guía de Programas de las comidas escolares
PUENTE Movement: El siguiente es un documento de recursos comunitarios con información sobre recursos médicos, comidas gratuitas para familias y niños, e información sobre citas de USCIS y centros de detención.
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Pequeños negocios
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Asociación para personas de la tercera edad (AARP)
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Consejos de la CDC
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Información Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades - y linea directa COVID-19: 1-844-542-8201
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Recursos en Español
AARP has multiple resources on their website available below:
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Coronavirus Checklist for Older Adults
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CEO Response
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Latest News and Information on Tele-Town Halls
BeConnected is available for
Arizona veterans to identify and
contact resources.
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Phone: 1-866-429-8387
The Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona has a help line for Tribal members: 1-800-552-9257.
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The Indian Health Service also has a page with COVID-19 information, including FAQs about testing and funding.
United Way’s COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund can provide information about local agencies with available assistance: 866-211-9966
The AZ Department of Housing operates an eviction prevention pilot program. For information on the program as well as program contacts, please see this page.
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The Landlord and Tenant Program can be found here.
Many utilities, including APS, SRP, Southwest Gas, City of Mesa utilities, Phoenix water, Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T have announced that they will not disconnect service and many have waived late fees. For specific information, reach out to these services directly.
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APS announcement with contact information.
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SRP information page with contacts.
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TEP announcement, customer service is available at this number: 520-623-7711
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Cox has implemented several changes to its residential service, including upgrading broadband speeds, waiving late fees related to the pandemic, and opening Wi-Fi hotspots. More information is available here.
Apply for nutrition assistance (food stamps), Medicaid (AHCCCS) and
cash assistance at:
Telephone assistance available:
1-855-432-7587
The following organizations host pages regarding local, state and federal resources:
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The Arizona Commerce Committee hosts a page with business related resources during the COVID-19 crisis.
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The federal Small Business Association will be providing disaster assistance to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is intended to provide low-interest working capital to small business suffering substantial economic injury.
Volunteer Health Professionals can access Advanced Registration here.
Family Assistance: 855-432 7587
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Child Support: 800-882-4151
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Unemployment: 602-364-2722
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DES Mainline: 602-542-4791
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Area Agency on Aging: Call 602-264-4357
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or 888-264-2258, Text: 520-775-1899
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Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center: 1-844-542-8201.
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Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona: 1-800-552-9257
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United Way COVID-19 Community Relief Fund: 866-211-9966
Don't Forget: Important Contacts
Do you qualify for rental
assistance through the Arizona COVID Relief Program?
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Take the Self-Assessment here.