Additional Health Resources

Below is a list of national and community resources to help you manage your health.

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Area Agency on Aging
https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/area-agency-on-aging-locations 
Coordinates services that advocate for older adults. Offer information on programs, options, and community supports.

AZ Links
www.azlinks.gov 
Provides services, offers information, and advocates for older adults and those living with disabilities.

Home and Community Based Services
https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/area-agency-on-aging-locations 
Provides help with daily activities while allowing many individuals to remain in their own homes or live with their families by reducing the need for institutional care.

A road map to navigate and access community resources and social services.

Visit our Banner Medicaid 101 site to learn more about Community Action Programs.

American Diabetes Association 
https://www.diabetes.org/ 
Provides information for people with diabetes and their friends and family.

American Heart Association
https://www.heart.org/en/ 
Provides information for people with heart conditions and their friends and family.

Alzheimer’s Association 
http://www.alz.org/ 
Provides services for people with Alzheimer's disease, their families, and caregivers.

American Cancer Society 
https://www.cancer.org/ 
Administers programs for people with cancer.

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) 
https://des.az.gov/services/developmental-disabilities/early-intervention/resources
Arizona’s statewide interagency system of services and supports for families of infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with disabilities or delays.

Arthritis Foundation
https://www.arthritis.org/ 
Provides information for people with arthritis and their friends and family.

Easterseals
https://www.easterseals.com/ 
For individuals with disabilities, veterans, seniors and their families.

Epilepsy Foundation
https://www.epilepsy.com/ 
Provides information for those living with Epilepsy and their friends and family.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 
https://www.lls.org/ 
Provides information to patients, family members, friends, and health professionals about leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

National Down Syndrome Congress 
https://www.ndsccenter.org/ 
Provides information about Down Syndrome to parents and professionals.

National Down Syndrome Society
https://www.ndss.org/ 
Provides education and support for those affected by Down Syndrome.

National Kidney Foundation Raising Special Kids 
https://www.kidney.org/ 
Provides resources and support for all people affected by kidney disease.

Raising Special Kids
http://www.raisingspecialkids.org
Provides information, training, resources, and support to families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (TTY 1-800-787-3224)
https://www.thehotline.org/
Provides resources and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Mental Health First Aid
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ 
A skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.

Mentally Ill Kids in Distress (MIKID)
https://www.mikid.org/ 
Provides support, education, and skill development to families and their children, youth, and young adults who are experiencing mental health and behavior challenges.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
https://www.nami.org/ 
Provides mental health services, support, and education to those with a mental illness and their friends and family.

Southeastern Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (SEABHS) 
http://www.seabhs.org/
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment 
Provides information on the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Nazcare Warm Line
http://www.nazcare.org/ 
Provides a statewide warmline for people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), general mental health concerns, substance use disorders, and co-occurring issues.

From all of us at Banner – Thank you and your family for your service and commitment to our country!

Visit our Banner Medicaid 101 site for an integrated community for military service members, veterans, and their families.

ASHLine
(800) 556-6222 (TTY 711)
http://www.ashline.org/ 
A free phone and online resource to help you quit smoking, vaping, and using tobacco.

Tobacco Free Arizona
https://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/tobacco-chronic-disease/tobacco-free-az/index.php 
Provides information on the risks of tobacco use and focuses on prevention.

Arizona Self Help
https://www.azspc.org/ 
Provides suicide prevention information to the general public. Also provides specific info for those considering suicide and their friends and family.

Head Start / Early Head Start
Head Start programs promote school readiness and support children's growth in a positive learning environment. Children who are 3 to 5 years of age are eligible to Head Start services. Early Head Start is tailored to the unique needs of infant and toddlers by supporting parents in their role are primary care givers and teachers.

Head Start Locations
https://www.azheadstart.org/  
Advocates act as a liaison with other public and private agencies that support the educational, health, and social service needs of young Head Start children and their families.

Health-e-Arizona PLUS
https://www.healthearizonaplus.gov/Default/Default.aspx 
Provides online enrollment application for AHCCCS Health Insurance coverage, KidsCare, Children's Rehabilitative Services, Nutrition Assistance, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance.

Wildfire (formerly American Community Action Association)
https://wildfireaz.org/ 
Promotes economic self-sufficiency for low-income people through collaborations. 

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program 
https://azdhs.gov/prevention/azwic/ 
Provides nutritious supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children ages 0-5.

Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition 
https://www.azspc.org/ 
Provides suicide prevention information to the general public. Also provides specific info for those considering suicide and their friends and family.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Arizona Housing Coalition
https://www.azhousingcoalition.org/  
Offers education and resources for those experiencing homelessness or housing instability throughout Arizona.

Unhoused Resources
https://www.azhousingcoalition.org/homelessness.html

Housing Instability Resources
https://www.azhousingcoalition.org/housinginstability.html 
For more information please call our Customer Care Center at (800) 582-8686, TTY 711 and ask about housing resources and/or to be connected to our Housing Liaison.