Patients often do not have access to resources they need in order to maintain good health. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the environments in which people are born, live, work and learn in that influence inequalities in access to healthcare and overall well-being. At the heart of Arizona Care Network is our care coordination team, a group of individuals who are committed to improving the overall health of our patients by connecting them to needed resources.
If you or a loved one are struggling to maintain good health because you need access to key resources such as food or housing, we encourage you to look through the list below. Still not finding the resources you need? The ACN concierge is available 24/7 and can answer any questions you may have. Contact the concierge by calling 602.406.7226 or e-mailing members@azcarenetwork.org.
Fire Department Non-Emergency Numbers
City |
Phone |
| Mesa | 480.644.2400 |
| Chandler | 480.253.1191 |
| Tempe | 480.967.7511 |
| Gilbert | 480.503.6500 |
| Scottsdale | 480.312.8911 |
| Phoenix | 602.495.5555 |
Food
Adequate nourishment is crucial to maintaining your health. If you are struggling to access nutritious food, you may benefit from contacting one of the organizations listed below.
Organization |
Location / Contact Information |
| AZCEND | 345 S. California St. Chandler, AZ 85225 480.963.1423 |
| Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank | 1368 N. Arizona Ave., Ste 112 Chandler, AZ 85225 480.857.2296 |
| Salvation Army | Multiple locations across the Valley 602.267.4100 |
| Paz de Cristo | 424 W. Broadway Rd. Mesa, AZ 85210 480.464.2370 |
| St. Mary’s Food Bank | Multiple locations across the Valley Chandler: 480.814.7778 Surprise, Phoenix (43rd Ave), Glendale: 602.242.3663 |
| Borderlands Produce Rescue Program | 270 W Produce Row, Nogales, AZ 85621 520.287.2627 |
Home Delivered Meals
There are several meal delivery organizations across the Valley that provide hot meals to older adults and adults with disabilities who are homebound. If you or someone you love needs food delivery services, the local organizations below can help.
Organization |
Location / Contact Information |
| Gilbert Senior Center’s Home Delivered Meals Program | 130 N. Oak Street Gilbert, AZ 85233 480.503.6061 |
| City of Phoenix Senior Services | 200 Washington, 17th Floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 602.262.7379 |
| Elderly Nutrition Program-Home Delivered Meals Area Agency on Aging Region I, Inc. | 1366 East Thomas Road, Suite 108 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602.264.4357 |
| Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona | 2214 N. Central Avenue Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85004 602.258.4822 |
Compulsive Hoarding Resources
Organization |
Contact Information |
| Arizona Hoarding Task Force | 877.767.2385 |
| Clutterer’s Anonymous | 866.402.6685 |
| International OCD Foundation | 617.973.5801 |
| Crisis Response Team | 602.222.9444 |
HUD Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) who help residents find housing at a rate they can afford. The housing agencies around the Valley are listed below.
Organization |
Phone Number |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | 602.379.4461 |
| Maricopa Housing Authority | 602.744.4500 |
| Glendale Community Housing Service | 623.930.2180 |
| Peoria Housing | 623.486.4375 |
| City of Phoenix Housing | 602.534.1974 |
Social Services – Community Action Agencies
Community Action Agencies provide utility and mortgage assistance, eviction or foreclosure prevention assistance, rental deposits, emergency shelter, food boxes/ other food and nutritional programs, and much more. CAA’s were originally created through the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and now provide services to more than 150,000 people annually. Find the agency closest to you to access resources near you.
Location |
Contact Information |
| Phoenix | 602.534.2433 |
| Glendale | 623.930.2854 |
| Peoria | 623.979.3911 |
| Mesa | 480.833.9200 |
| Chandler | 480.963.1423 x118 |
| Gilbert | 480.892.5331 |
| Avondale | 623.333.2707 |
| Tolleson | 623.936.2760 |
| Buckeye | 623.386.2588 |
| DES Family Assistance Administration & Information Line | 855.432.7587 |
| Division of Developmental Disabilities | 855.432.7587 |
| Adult Protective Services (APS) | 877.767.2385 |
| Suicide Crisis Hotline | 800.631.1314 |
| Southwest Network | 602.222.9444 Hotline or 800.631.1314 |
| Warmline | 602.347.1100 |
Step By Step Senior Solutions
480.376.0730
info@stepbystepseniorsolutions.com
Services Offered:
- Senior Healthcare/Elder Advisors
- Adult & Senior Placement/Relocation Services
- Complete In Home Care Support Services
- Mediation & Resolution Advisors
- Dementia Care Advisors
- ALTCS Services/POA & MPOA preparation/MSW Consultants
- Hospice & Palliative Educators/Consultants
- Group Home & Assisted Living Home Consultants
- Independent Living, Assisted Living Center, Nursing Home, Memory Care & CCRC Consultants
Community Information and Referral Services
Transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital community services throughout Arizona.
877.211.8661
211arizona.org
Senior Life Style Solutions
Request a home visit to further discuss qualifications to help minimize the cost of the following: Senior Health Insurance, Dental and other Supplemental Products; Life Insurance and Funeral Planning Assistance and At-Home Care Options, Annuities and Retirement Planning.
Office: 602.375.2400
Transportation Resources
The City of Phoenix provides alternative transportation for people with disabilities and older adults through its taxicab subsidy programs. Taxicab programs allow more flexibility for senior citizens and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passengers, allowing them to plan trips based on their schedule.
For more information on the City of Phoenix’s alternative transportation programs, call MV Transportation at 602.801.1160.
The transportation programs available to passengers in the Phoenix area are listed below.
Program |
Description |
| ADA Cab | Provides taxi vouchers for people with disabilities to travel wherever they choose. Participants must be Phoenix residents and ADA-certified to participate. There is no age restriction on this program. |
| Senior Cab | Provides taxi vouchers for Phoenix residents age 65 and older, to travel wherever they choose. Vouchers are sold in different amounts and provide about 60 to 70% in total savings. |
| Senior Center Shuttle | Provides members of Phoenix’s senior centers flexible transportation between their personal residence and their nearest senior center during operating hours. Passengers should sign up for the service at their senior center. |
| Work Trip Vouchers | Support travel to and from jobs for people with disabilities. The pick-up location and destination are pre-printed on the voucher and pick up times are set in advance. |
| Dialysis Trip Vouchers | Support travel to and from medical centers for ongoing dialysis treatment. |
Traveler’s / Transient Aid
Organization |
Phone Number |
| St. Vincent de Paul | 602.267.6852 |
| Duet (once per week) | 602.274.5022 |
| Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) | 602.256.2245 |
| American Red Cross | 602.336.6660 |
| Salvation Army | 602.267.4122 |
Contact Arizona Care Network’s Concierge
If you still aren’t finding the resources you need from this list, the ACN concierge is available 24/7 to answer questions and connect you to the resources you need. Contact the concierge by calling 602.406.7226 or e-mailing members@azcarenetwork.org.
