General Resources
- AARP Arizona 1-866-396-3371
- www.aarp.org
- Presentations on retirement social security offers private insurance various other resources
- Area Agency on Aging 602-264-2255
- www.aaaphx.org
- Senior resources guides various programs
- Arizona Long-Term Care System ALTCS 602-417-6600
- Government funded long-term care services in the home or nursing facility for medically and financially eleigible AZ residents. Must be determined to be in need of nursing home level of care during assessment by AHCCCS
- Ability 360 formerly AZ Bridge to Independent Living 602-256-2245
- Offers and promotes programs to empower people with disabilities to achieve independent lifestyles. Services include home modification volunteer opportunities transitional living advocate services sports and fitness
- City of Phoenix Senior Centers 602-264-4357
- 24 Hour helpline. assists in finding community resources
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program SHIP 1-800-432-4040
- A free health benefit counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries. SHIP can assist in enrolling in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage Medicaid Medigap and other Medicare health programs
Senior Shelter/Transitioning Housing
- Phoenix Shelter Hotline
- Doves Program 602-264-4357
- Transitional and interim housing for victims of domestic violence. Call the senior helpline
- St Vincent De Paul Ozaman Manor 602-850-6900
- Transitional housing for homeless men and women 50 as well as physically or mentally disabled adults ages 18. Ozaman Manor assists in transitioning is residents to permanent housing
Senior Housing Resources
- PACE Senior Housing Assistance
- 480-246-3515
- www.seniorhousing.org
- Senior Housing Net
Adult Residential Care Placement Agencies
- A Place for Mom 1-866-344-8005
- Adult Care Connection 480-380-2348
- www.adultcareconnection.com
- Specialize in placement for persons with dementia stroke Parkinsons and neurological care
- Care Patrol 1-866-560-5656
- Options for Senior Living 602-845-1320
- Specializes in housing for seniors with behavioral health needs
Prescription Assistance
- AZ Drug Card Program
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation 1-800-736-0003
- EZMeds
- HealthCare Connect
- www.needymeds.com
- 4/10 generic brands for uninsured/underinsured at Wal-mart Target CVS Kmart. Low-cost generic brands at Walgreens
- Medicare Low-Income Subsidy Program 1-800-772-1213
- Provides financial assistance for prescription drugs for eligible Medicare patients
- Patient Advocate Foundation Co-pay Relief 1-866-512-3861 opt 1
- Assists patients who have insurance with their copays for the following diseases: breast cancer chemotherapy induced neutropenia cutaneous T-cell lymphoma electrolyte imbalance Hep C lung cancer metastic colorectal cancer metastatic gastric cancer metastatic prostate cancer multiple myeloma myelodysplastic syndrome non-muscle invasive bladder cancer non-small cell lung cancers- molecular biomarkers specific osteoporosis pain renal cell carcinoma rheumatoid arthritis sarcoma. Other financial eligibility requirements apply call to see if you qualify or apply online www.copays.org/patients
Home Assistance Programsvolunteer programs based on need
- Senior Adult Independent Living SAIL
- Helps seniors with assistance of daily living activities so they can continue to live at home. Services include home delivered meals personal care home aid homemaking services adult day health care home nursing assistance with applying to AZ long-term care. Call the senior help line 602-264-4357
- Duet AZ 602-274-5022
- Homebound Adult Program
- Assists with transportation if you can no longer drive due to disability age or disease. This program can aslo help with grocery shopping transportation to medical visits paperwork assistance handyman services home safety evaluations computer assistance friendly visiting/phoning sitter companions
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program
- Provides support to grandparents who are parenting again assistance with navigating legal system paperwork school systems financial issues etc. Provides workshops support groups respite assistance legal guidance information and referral
- Foundation for Senior Living 602-285-1800
- Provides a multitude of resources for seniors including adult day health services; resources for adult foster care caregiver respite; caregiver training custom in-home care assistance in finding affordable housing home care home improvements young adult health services home health care and CAP services
- Pathways through FSL above
- Assists patients and their families as they experience a life transition or loss in independence. Social workers provide counseling and identify resources to support the patient and family including addressing finances medical issues support system spiritual needs housing. This program can provide Care Management services to its most needy accepts private-pay and Medicare
- Smile on Seniors 602-492-7670
- This program is for seniors who identify as Jewish. Volunteers provide emotional support and are encouraged to share their Torah thoughts stories and discuss Jewish holidays.
Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closets
- Ability 360 602-296-0526
- American Cancer Society 602-952-7555
- American Lung Association 602-258-5468
- Elks Lodge No. 335 602-482-2335
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society 480-968-2488
- Salvation Army 602-267-4122
- Southwest Lending Closet 623-932-1016
- Solecito Services 623-876-5331
- St Vincent de Paul 602-261-6896
- Sunshine Services 623-974-2561
- VA Medical Center 602-277-5551
- Wheels from Above Ministries 602-955-6370
Vision Assistance
- AZ Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 602-273-7411
- AZ Braille and Talking Book Library 602-255-5578
- AZ Council of the Blind 602-273-1510
- Eyecare America www.eyecareamerica.org
- Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation 602-954-1723
- Mission Cataract USA Eyes of AZ Vision of Surgery Center 928-855-9477
Hearing Impaired and Deaf Assistance
- AZ Commission for the deaf and hard of hearing 602-542-3323
- Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation 602-954-1723
- AZ Speech Language Hearing Association 480-965-2373
- Community Hearing Aid Program 623-748-8814
- Hear Now 1-800-648-4327
