NARBHA. Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority. Community Resources

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1 NARBHA Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority Community Resources NARBHA is the Regional Behavioral Health Authority for Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai, Apache and Mohave counties. Funds for services are provided through a contract with the Arizona Department of Health Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services and AHCCCS.

2 Community Action Programs (CAPs)...4 Elder Abuse/Services...7 Education/Vocational...7 Food Banks/Assistance...7 Health Services...7 Legal Assistance...7 Shelters/Housing...8 Transportation...8 Coconino County...8 Advocacy...8 Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse...8 Children Services...9 Counseling Services...14 Educational/Vocational...15 Emergency Response...18 Financial Assistance...18 Food Banks/Assistance...19 Health Information...20 Legal Assistance...22 Outreach Programs...23 Parenting...24 Pregnancy...25 Schools...25 Shelters/Housing...29 Support Groups...30 Transportation...30 Websites-Other Assistance...30 Mohave County...34 Bullhead City Community Resources...34 Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse...34 Community Organizations Volunteer Opportunities...35 Counseling Services...37 Elder Abuse/Services...38 Employment...38 Food Banks/Assistance...38 End Of Life Care/Hospice...39 Planned Parenthood...39 Legal Assistance...39 Pregnancy...39 Miscellaneous...39 Senior Centers...41 Shelters/Housing...41 Support Groups...41 Pharmacies...43 Legal Assistance...43 Victim Rights and Witness/ Assist Program...44 Senior Centers...44 Transportation...44 Kingman Community Resources...44 Children Services...44 Community Organizations Volunteer Opportunities...44 Counseling Services...45 Education/Vocational...45 Page 1

3 Elder Abuse/Services...46 Employment...46 Food Banks/Assistance...46 Health Information...46 Legal Assistance...46 Miscellaneous...46 Seniors Centers...47 Shelters/Housing...47 Support Groups...47 Pharmacies...48 Lake Havasu City Community Resources...49 Children Services...49 Community Organizations Volunteer Opportunities...49 Counseling Services...50 Educational/Vocational...50 Employment...50 End Of Life Care/Hospice...51 Food Banks/Assistance...51 Food Banks...51 Health Information...52 Miscellaneous...53 Local Substance Abuse - Information/Help...53 Senior Centers...53 Support Groups...53 Victims Of Abuse - Information/Help...54 Pharmacies...54 Transportation...54 Navajo County...54 Children s Services...54 Elder Abuse/Services...54 Employment...55 Food Banks/Assistance...55 Legal Assistance...55 Shelters/Housing...56 Transportation...56 Yavapai County...56 Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse...56 Children s Services...57 Counseling...59 Developmental Disabilities...60 Educational/Vocational...60 Elder Abuse/Services...61 Employment...61 End-Of-Life Care/Hospice...62 Environmental Health...62 Financial...63 Food Banks/Assistance...63 Health Information...65 Immigration Naturalization Services...66 Legal Assistance...66 Outreach Programs...66 Parenting...67 Planned Parenthood...68 Page 2

4 Prescription Drugs-- Discount Card...68 Pregnancy...68 Respite...69 Shelters/Housing...69 Support Groups...71 Transportation -Local...73 Transportation - Long Distance...73 Other Assistance...73 Hotlines...74 Northern Arizona Youth Leadership Opportunity Directory...78 Apache County...79 Coconino County...79 Mohave County...80 Yavapai County...81 Northern Arizona Domestic Violence Resource Directory...83 Domestic Violence Programs And Shelters...83 Apache County...83 Coconino County...83 Navajo County...87 Yavapai County...88 Northern Arizona Native American Services & Agencies...91 Programs And Services...91 Fort Mojave Indian Tribe...91 Havasupai Tribe...91 Hopi Tribe...91 Hualapai Tribal Nation...92 Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians...93 Navajo Nation...93 Flagstaff...95 San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe...96 White Mountain Apache Tribe...97 Yavapai-Apache Nation...97 Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe...98 Secondary Behavioral Health Services and Agencies...99 Flagstaff Area Services...99 Fort Mojave Indian Tribe...99 Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, And San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Hualapai Tribal Nation White Mountain Apache Tribe A Guide To Veterans Services In Northern Arizona What Does This Guide Do? Tips For Finding And Obtaining Veteran Services General Information And Services Housing Health Care Financial Assistance Legal Aid Page 3

5 Community Action Programs (CAPs) Community Action Programs and Agencies located throughout Arizona provide a variety of assistance services and are administered through counties, cities, councils of government, and private non-profit organizations. Some of the services they may provide are: o Emergency Assistance o Utility Assistance o Utility & Telephone Discount Programs o Rental/Mortgage Assistance o Housing Repair, Rehabilitation & Weatherization o Food Boxes & Other Food & Nutrition Programs o Case Management o Advocacy and Referral o Head Start o Self-Help Housing o Homeless Services Apache County Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) 119 E Aspen Ave Flagstaff, AZ Cochise County Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP) Administrative Office 283 W 5th St Safford, AZ SEACAP Office 1326 W Hwy 92, #11 Bisbee, AZ SEACAP Office 300 W Stewart Willcox, AZ Coconino County Coconino County Community Services Department (CCCSD) 2625 N King St Flagstaff, AZ Community Services Department 850 W Grant Williams, AZ Community Services Department 467 Vista Ave Page, AZ Gila County Gila County Community Services Division, Suite S Apache Ave Globe, AZ Gila County Community Action Program 107 W Frontier, Suite C Payson, AZ Graham County Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP) Administrative Office 283 W 5th St Safford, AZ Greenlee County Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP) Administrative Office 283 W 5th St Safford, AZ SEACAP Office 255 Shannon Hill Clifton, AZ Page 4

6 La Paz County Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) 224 S 3rd Ave Yuma, AZ WACOG CAP Office 1713 Kofa, Suite D Parker, AZ Maricopa County City of Phoenix Residents: City of Phoenix Human Services Department Community Services 200 W Washington, 17th Floor Phoenix, AZ Central Phoenix Family Services 1250 S 7th Ave Phoenix, AZ Travis L Williams Family Services 4732 S Central Phoenix, AZ Sunnyslope Family Services Center 914 W Hatcher Phoenix, AZ John F Long Family Services Center 3454 N 51st Ave Phoenix, AZ City of Mesa Residents: A New Leaf (formerly MesaCAN) 635 E Broadway Rd Mesa, AZ Residents in all other areas of Maricopa County: Maricopa County Human Services Department 234 N Central, 3rd Floor Phoenix, AZ Avondale Community Action Program 1007 South Third St Avondale, AZ Buckeye Community Action Program 106 N 5th St Buckeye, AZ Chandler Community Action Program 650 N Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ El Mirage Community Action Program N El Mirage Rd El Mirage, AZ Gila Bend Community Action Program 202 N Euclid Gila Bend, AZ Gilbert Community Action Program 1140 N Gilbert #109 Gilbert, AZ Glendale Community Action Program 5850 W Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ Guadalupe Community Action Program 9241 S Avenida del Yaqui Guadalupe, AZ Peoria Community Action Program 8335 W Jefferson Peoria, AZ Page 5

7 Scottsdale Community Action Program 7375 E 2nd St Scottsdale, AZ Tempe Community Action Agency 2150 E Orange Tempe, AZ Tolleson Community Action Program 9555 W Van Buren St Tolleson, AZ Wickenburg Community Action Program 255 N Washington Wickenburg, AZ Mohave County Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) 224 S 3rd Ave Yuma, AZ WACOG CAP Office 208 N 4th St Kingman, AZ Navajo County Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) 119 E Aspen Ave Flagstaff, AZ Pima County Pima County Community Action Agency 2797 E Ajo Way Tucson, AZ Pinal County 311 N Main St Eloy, AZ Santa Cruz County Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP) Administrative Office 283 W 5th St Safford, AZ SEACAP Office 490 N Chenoweth Ave Nogales, AZ Yavapai County Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) 119 E Aspen Ave Flagstaff, AZ NACOG Office 221 N Marina St #201 Prescott, AZ Yuma County Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) 224 S 3rd Ave Yuma, AZ APACHE COUNTY CHILDRENS SER VICES Arizona Department of Economic Security St. Johns , ext 210 Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) Page 6

8 Elder Abuse/Services Round Valley Senior Center S Papago St Springerville, AZ St. Johns Senior Center S 1st West St. Johns, AZ Education/Vocational Department of Economic Security Employment Service Eager 74 N. Main St. Suite 6 Food Banks/Assistance Department of Economic Security/Family Assistance Hwy191, Bldg A Chinle, AZ Mile SW Ganado Ganado, AZ P.O. Box 428 Sanders, AZ S Washington St. Johns, AZ P.O. Box 100 Teec Nos Pos, AZ Hwy 264 Junction Window Rock, AZ Old Concho Community Assistance Center Corner of 180A & 61 Hwy Concho, AZ Round Valley Cares B C St Springerville, AZ Vernon Food Bank #5 CR 3142 Vernon, AZ Health Services Apache County Health Department S 1st St St. Johns, AZ North Country Community Health Center E Main St, Suite 230 Springerville, AZ N 13th West St Johns, AZ Legal Assistance DNA-People s Legal Services P.O. Box 767 (office next to WIC) Chinle, AZ DNA-People s Legal Services PO Box 306 (Route 12 & Hwy 264) Window Rock, AZ Southern Arizona Legal Aid or Hwy 260, Suite 15 Lakeside, AZ Serving Apache County Southern Arizona Legal Aid or x E Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ Serving Apache County Southern Arizona Legal Aid New Human Services Building Page 7

9 P.O. Box 1030 Whiteriver, AZ Serving Native populations in Apache County Shelters/Housing Old Concho Community Assistance Highway 180A Concho, AZ Emergency shelter/food/clothing New Hope Ranch or St. John s, AZ 24/7 crisis, safe homes, legal advocacy, utility, mortgage assistance Transportation Navajo Transit Coconino County Advocacy Abrio Family Services and Support E. Courtland Blvd., Suite A15 P.O. Box 31057, Flagstaff, AZ Focus on the individual and family to create services for their personal needs including; home outreach, residential support, day services, consulting and training. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ Volunteer advocates for children who are wards of the court and who have been abused and/or neglected. Flagstaff Community Partnership PO Box 31320, Flagstaff, AZ Non-profit, parent-led community action team of families, self advocates, professionals, service providers and Flagstaff community members addressing community issues for people with special needs. Assist families in connecting with resources in Flagstaff. Four County Conference-Developmental Disabilities P.O. Box 3262, Prescott, AZ Advocates to get government services. Works with disabled individuals, starting at birth and also offers referrals. This is a free service. Northern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (NACASA) Address: 5200 E. Courtland Blvd., Suite B-5, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Provides a safe place for victims ages 16 and older to go for help and explore options after a sexual assault. Advocates are available to make referrals to resources in the community for healthcare counseling and legal assistance. Specially trained doctors and nurses are available to provide medical and forensic care immediately after an assault. A 24 hour on call system is available by calling the Flagstaff Police Dispatch at and asking them to page NACASA. All services are free. Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Citizens Against Substance Abuse (CASA) casa@infomagic.net 201 E. Birch, Suite #4, Flagstaff, AZ Prevention agency that uses education and awareness as a means of prevention in children; provides drug free activities, literature, presentations and sponsors events within the county. Coconino County Health Deptartment Health Education and Promotion Flagstaff & Williams: Page: x12 Tobacco Use Prevention Project Prevention, Cessation, Classroom Presentations. Flagstaff Medical Center Behavioral Health Services Page 8

10 (outpatient) (Inpatient) 1200 N Beaver St. (West Campus) Flagstaff, AZ Adult and adolescent services, inpatient and outpatient care, mental health, including treatment for compulsive gambling and chemical dependency, 24 hours, 7days-a-week. Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) N. Steves Blvd., Suite 11, Flagstaff, AZ / info@nacainc.org NACA Family Health Clinic 1500 E. Cedar Ave. Suite 26, Flagstaff, AZ /Call for appointment Website: Mental health program; pathways youth program (free for grades 3-8 to provide alternatives to substance abuse); substance abuse program (assessment, outpatient, DUI classes, aftercare services); tobacco education; and workforce investment act program. North Country Community Health Center Flagstaff: N. Rose St., Flagstaff, AZ Ashfork: Park Ave. Ashfork, AZ Grand Canyon: Clinic Rd. Grand Canyon, AZ Seligman: W. Oak Street, Seligman, AZ Winslow: West Lee St. Winslow, AZ Website: Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Project. The Guidance Center Flagstaff: N. Vickey St., Flagstaff, AZ Williams: S 7th St., Williams, AZ Website: A continuum of children's services are available including traditional outpatient mental health services and day treatment, as well as an array of Wrap Around services for children with need for greater service intensity. Adolescent substance abuse treatment also available. Inpatient services available at the Vicky Street facilities. Tobacco Prevention Program Flagstaff: N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ Page: ext. 14 Williams: Website: Provides community education in prevention. Serves schools with children from first grade to high school, as well as providing programs for teachers to present to their classes. Children are taught about tobacco and encouraged against its use through; poster contests, puppet shows, presentations, public awareness, and advertisements about the health hazards of tobacco use and second hand smoke. Children Services Adventure Discovery W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff, AZ Website: A residential care program for boys 30 miles outside of Flagstaff and a group home in Flagstaff for boys. Must have a referral and individual contract with an agency. Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK) Prescott Valley Website: Provides adoption and foster care. No fees for foster care or in-family adoption, and minimal fees for adoptions outside the family through child welfare program. Alpine Resource, Inc E. Courtland Blvd., Suite A19 P.O. Box 3418, Flagstaff, AZ Provides home-based, group home and day treatment services for disabled Native Americans on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Provides adoption services in Northern Arizona. Adoption: lpineresourcelg@hotmail.com Homecare: alpinhomecare@hotmail.com Page 9

11 Arizona's Children Association W. University Ave., Suite 130, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Provides respite, in home counseling, parental aid, supervised visitation, family builders, and family centered in home and community based counseling and support. Arizona Consortium for Children with Chronic Illness (ACCCI) E Southern Ave., Suite G, Tempe, AZ Website: ddadvocates@qwest.net Dedicated to improving the quality of life for chronically ill children and their families through advocacy and education. Arizona DES - Child Protective Services Malpais Lane, Suite 11, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Investigates abuse and neglect referrals reported to the statewide hotline, and provides services to children and families. Arizona DES - Child Support Enforcement N. Walgreen St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: Investigates and enforces child support orders and establishes paternity. Arizona DES - Foster Care & Adoption P.O. Box 6123, Site Code 940A Phoenix, AZ Website: Helps find homes for children who were living in unsafe family environments. Connects prospective parents with appropriate agencies. Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE) or PO Box 4661, Scottsdale, AZ questions@afhe.org Website: A statewide organization that serves the needs and protects the rights of Arizona's homeschooling families. A non-profit educational corporation directed by a Christian board. Membership is open to all homeschooling parents in Arizona. Arthritis Foundation E. Osborn Rd., Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ info.caz@arthritis.org Website: Provides a juvenile arthritis support group, educational seminars and materials, education for educators in the differences between growing pains and arthritis, and Camp Cruise summer camp for children with arthritis. Camp Cruise is the only service that requires a fee. Assistance League of Flagstaff N. West St. Flagstaff AZ Website: Operation School Bell provides new clothes and a health kit to children from low income families that are recommended by a nurse within an affiliated school. Kiddy Closet provides new clothes, blankets, and diapers for babies whose family has been recommended through an agency. There are no fees and the organization is run by volunteers. Association for Supportive Childcare or N. 4th St., Suite C-1, Flagstaff, AZ asccflagstaff@msn.com Website: Programs that provide financial assistance and training for those who want to be state certified childcare providers. Also helps find childcare for families in Flagstaff. Phone-Friend is a free statewide bilingual warm line for children to call before or after school for someone to talk to, for homework assistance, games and stories. Children can call or the Tempe line at Niños en Mi Casa recruits, trains, and provides technical and financial assistance to people interested in becoming self-employed as family care providers. Workshops, a resource library, and a mentor program are available. Boy Scouts of America in Flagstaff E. Cedar Ave., Flagstaff, AZ Page 10

12 Website: Prepares young boys to make ethical choices during their lifetime, through outdoor activities. There is a small fee for the year, Scholarships are available. Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff W. Forest Meadows Dr., Suite C. Flagstaff, AZ Website: bbbsf@bbbsf.com Community Based Program matches responsible adult volunteers with children ages 6-15 for one-on-one meetings and activities. The School Based Program offers an after school program for one hour once a week to those recommended by a parent, teacher, or outside program. This program serves Flagstaff and Williams. The third program, Vision in Progress (VIP), places children in a group situation to do outdoor and other activities once a week. BBBS is non-profit and there are no fees for any of the programs. Catholic Charities S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: Offers counseling for children, parents, and couples based on a sliding fee scale. The Emergency Service Program provides rental and utility financial assistance. Provides pregnancy counseling through the Adoption Program Services. CAVIAT Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Technology N. Navajo, Page, AZ Mailing: PO Box 3940, Page, AZ Grades Served: 9-12; joint Technological District that has partially-funded career and technological education programs in the following schools: Flagstaff, Sinagua, Fredonia, Williams, Grand Canyon, and Page High Schools Child Abuse Hotline Children s Rehabilitative Services or N. Beaver St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: drens_rehabilitaion_services.htm Services offered at FMC; specialty pediatric outpatient clinics for Northern Arizona children with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Coconino County Juvenile Court Center Flagstaff: E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff, AZ Page: A progressive agency committed to the belief that each youth grows and learns in a nurturing environment. Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) Page: S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, AZ Fredonia: P.O. Box 522, Fredonia, Az E Hwy 89A, Fredonia Website: Provides essential outpatient behavioral health services, as well as, Wrap Around services for children with complex needs. These services are available to anyone who qualifies. Some services are free, and others vary depending on the services. Family and Community Teaming For Students (FACTS) E. Sparrow Ave., Flagstaff, AZ Website: ichment/facts.htm Community wide after school program hosted by Flagstaff Unified School District. After school programs offered at each elementary school site. Summer programs also available. Wide range of recreation and enrichment activities as well as academic support and tutoring are offered. All children 5-12 can participate in fun and enriching after school activities. Scholarships are available. Page 11

13 Flagstaff Family Food Center N. 2nd St. Flagstaff, AZ Mailing Address: PO Box P, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Free hot dinners are open every day of the year from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The Paul Sweitzer Reading Room to help children in need. The room is supervised daily. Children gather after they have eaten to receive help with reading and homework. Children are also offered a variety of educational computer programs, games, and crafts. There is no documentation of need required. We do not serve anyone who appears drunk, on drugs, or who creates a disturbance. Flagstaff Medical Center Children s Health Center or N Beaver St. (West Campus) Flagstaff, AZ Website: es/childrens_health_center.htm Offers a variety of pediatric outpatient services: Specialty medical consultation, Pediatric rehabilitation, Audiology services, Safe Child Center. Flagstaff Recreation Center N. Izabel St. Flagstaff, AZ Free activities for children including: Halloween carnival, winter holiday social, family game night, athletic training and conditions (13-18yrs. old), teen discussion group, teen study and job search, volleyball (18 + yrs. old), as well as a variety of summer programs. They also offer youth basketball (reg. begins early Oct. $35). Look in City Scape for more information. Flagstaff Youth Volunteer Corps Ext N. 3rd St., Flagstaff, AZ Service learning projects to the Flagstaff community for youth ages years old. Folklorico Dance Classes or S. 3rd St. Williams, AZ Traditional dances are performed by children in of all ages, generally ranging between 6 to 13 years old. There is no charge for the dance classes, and donations are accepted at the performances. Four County Conference-Developmental Disabilities P.O. Box 3262, Prescott, AZ ccdd@commspeed.net Advocate to get government services. Works with individuals with disabilities starting at birth and also offers referrals. This is a free service. Donations accepted. Four H N. 3rd St. Flagstaff, AZ Website: cals.arizona.edu.coconino/ Four H is a youth development program for kids ages Youth members work with adult volunteers and learn life skills through projects. Girl Scouts/Arizona Cactus Pine Council E. Cedar Ave., Suite D1, Flagstaff, AZ Provides girls ages 5-17 with the opportunity to grow strong, learn skills, and give back to the community. Girls earn badges, do crafts, and play games. There is a small fee for the year, but there are exceptions for those with low income. Growing in Beauty /3485 P.O. Box 2669, Tuba City, AZ Growing in Beauty provides services to infants and toddlers with special needs who received a referral from a hospital or school. Services included are vision and hearing services, specialized instruction, special education and therapy, nutritional services, diagnostic evaluations, developmental assessments, assistive technology, and transportation. Homestart Website: thome.htm For families living in a motel, campground, multiple families in a single-family dwelling, shelter, a situation lacking water or electricity. Page 12

14 Services provide social service referrals, problem solving, supplies as available, after school program at Killip Elementary, and networking with assistance programs. IHD Indian Children's Program and TTY: P.O. Box 5630, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Provides a variety of services including training and technical assistance, assessments, and follow-up for children and their families living on the Hopi Indian Reservation and Navajo Nation in Arizona. An interdisciplinary team conducts assessments in the setting most appropriate for the child, family, home, school, local health clinic, or other community based site. Family members are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the assessment. Training and technical assistance is provided to address a wide variety of developmental and educational topics. Birth to 18 years. Services are provided at no cost to families or agencies. Supplemental Services are offered when the responsible agency lacks the necessary resources to provide needed services. Leupp Youth Center CPO Box 5085, Leupp, AZ Website: leupp.nndes.org Located within the Leupp Community Center on the west side. Hours of operation are from 8 am (DST) to 8 pm (DST), Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, the center is open from 8 am (DST) to 5 p.m. (DST), closed on weekends.open to the general public and is free of charge. Weight and fitness equipment including free weights, a treadmill, two stationary bikes and a variety of leg machines are available. A computer lab with a scanner, internet services, word processing, reference and children s programs and art software are also available. The youth center also provides two separate programs for youth. The Youth Opportunity Program is open for enrollment to year olds. The Office of Dine Youth (ODY) program is for two separate age groups; 14 and under and year olds. No enrollment is needed for the ODY program NACOG Head Start E. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, AZ headstart@nacog.org Website: Provides early education for 3-5 year olds. Income based eligibility. Navajo Nation Division of Social Services Child Care and Development or P.O. Box 280, Tuba City, AZ Child Care and Development, assists working parents who are also going to school, (Undergraduates, Vocational, or GED). Geared towards assisting parents who have children with special needs or who qualify for TANF (temporary assistance to needy families). Assistance with child care expenses, group homes, family or relative providers, and inhome child care services are provided. Page Head Start Physical Address: 11 Cameron Rd. Page, AZ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 427 Page, AZ Provides services for children ages 3-5, low income status is required. Extended day care, meals, parent training, and opportunities for leadership roles are included. Parents must qualify to be offered the services, and no fees apply. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension N. 3rd St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: 4-H program; Kinship Kare of Northern Arizona support for families who provide care for children born to others in the family. Williams Aquatic Center W. Railroad, Williams, AZ Website: Swim Lessons, public swim times, lap swim, water aerobics. Call ahead for specific times and fees. Page 13

15 Williams-Grand Canyon Head Start W. Sherman, Williams, AZ Website: Provides early education for 3-5 years olds. Income based eligibility. Williams Police Dept. Rifle Club Williams High School S. 7th St., Williams, AZ Teaches the fundamentals of shooting and competitive shooting. Any high school student is eligible as long as they have passing grades, no arrests for weapons, or any drug or alcohol offences. Williams Recreation Department and Skate Park Address: 300 W. Railroad Ave. (Rec. Dept) 320 W. Railroad Ave., (Skate Park) Williams, AZ Website: Youth Recreation Center is open for youth 5-18 and encourages families to come with their children. Skate Park is an indoor park with ramps. Supervised at all times and free of charge. Call to check on hours of operation. YMCA N. 4th St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: h/ Provides programs including Itty Bitty Sports for children ages 3-5 years old, indoor soccer, Junior Suns basketball camp, Y Earth Services Corps: Grade 6-12 year round, Model United Nations, and other recreational activities. Also offers preschool for 3-5 year olds. Day camp is offered in the summer, winter and spring. Financial assistance is available for all programs upon request. Counseling Services Provides respite, in home counseling, parental aid, supervised visitation, family builders, and family centered in home and community based counseling and support. Arizona Early Intervention Program Provides support and services to children 0-3years old who have developmental delays. Catholic Charities S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ Offers counseling for children, parents, and couples based on a sliding fee scale. The Emergency Service Program provides rental and utility financial assistance. Pregnancy counseling through the Adoption Program Services. Northern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (NACASA) E. Courtland Blvd., Suite B-5 Flagstaff, AZ Website: Provides a safe place for victims ages 16 and older to go for help and explore options after a sexual assault. Advocates are available to make referrals to resources in the community for healthcare counseling and legal assistance. Specially trained doctors and nurses are available to provide medical and forensic care immediately after an assault. A 24 hour on call system is available by calling the Flagstaff Police Dispatch at and asking them to page NACASA. All services are free. Northern Arizona University College of Education Counseling Practicum Lab P.O. Box 5774, Flagstaff, AZ epscounsel@nau.edu Website: Provides free personal counseling for parents, children, families, or individuals. Arizona's Children Association W. University Ave., Suite 130, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Page 14

16 Educational/Vocational American Cancer Society East Lakin Drive, Suite 9, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Public education; professional education; service programs for cancer patients and their families. Arboretum at Flagstaff S. Woody Mountain Rd, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Grade-specific curriculum in natural sciences directed towards students in pre-school through 6th grade for on-site field trips. Custom programs for middle school and high school students also available upon request. There are summer education programs for children and youth as well. Arizona Game and Fish Region II Flagstaff S. Lake Mary Rd., Flagstaff, AZ Website: Arizona Game and Fish provides programs for youth and adults about hunter education, fishing education, boating education, free environmental lessons for teachers, and annual kids free fishing day. Education classes have age requirements. Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library or N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ Provide library services to persons who cannot read normal print because of visual or physical disability or who cannot hold a book or turn a page. Public libraries throughout the state can assist individuals who wish to apply. Boy Scouts of America in Flagstaff E. Cedar Ave. Flagstaff, AZ Website: Prepares young boys to make ethical choices throughout their lifetime, through; outdoor programs, activities, building, and outdoor skills. There is a small fee for the year, but lack of payment should not be a factor in not joining Boy Scouts. There are scholarships available. Coconino Community College/Campuses Lone Tree Campus or S. Lone Tree Rd. Flagstaff, AZ Fourth Street Campus or N. Fourth St., Flagstaff, AZ Fredonia Campus P.O. Box 308, Fredonia, AZ Grand Canyon Campus ext P.O. Box 519, Grand Canyon, AZ Page Campus/Lake Powell Campus S. Lake Powell Blvd. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 728 Page, AZ Williams Campus S. Seventh Street, Williams, AZ Website: Provides personalized and accessible opportunities in higher education. Art Workshop Series and Computer Camps are offered for teens in the summer, as well as an ACT/SAT admission test preparation. Coconino County Career Center N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: The Career Center trains youth and adults to enter or re-enter the workforce. Career Center offers program services to both job seekers and employers. Job seeker services include basic education, employment success skills, academic classes online, vocational and academic training tuition, GED preparation, high school credit classes, computer skills training and subsidized work experience. The Teen One Stop is open to the public and offers job listings, computers for job search and Page 15

17 resume development, phones to schedule interviews, a free fax machine to send applications and resumes, and monthly workshops on teen topics. Summer jobs and education classes are available for both lowincome and any-income teens to gain work experience and class credit while earning minimum wage through the Teen Works program. Coconino County Jail Education Program & Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center E. Sawmill Road Flagstaff Mailing Address: 110 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, AZ Juveniles attend classes within the Juvenile Detention Center from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday Work closely with neighboring high schools on student enrollment, IEP, student progress report and course transfer Juveniles with longer sentences attend classes within the Coconino County Jail which offers an education program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Coconino National Forest S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: In July the Coconino County National Forest offers a Natural Resource Conservation Workshop for Arizona Youth (12-16 years old). Educational Talent Search Program or P.O. Box 6035, Flagstaff, AZ ets@nau.edu Website: Designed to implement and enhance educational opportunities to low income and potential first generation college students at least 11 years old. Free services within participating schools includes; academic and career advisement, study skills, motivational activities, preparation for the SAT/ACT exams, assistance in completing vocational or college admission application forms, financial forms, and field trips to colleges and businesses. Em.P.A.C.T. Headstart Family Literacy Program E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff, AZ Website Provides free pre-school, adult education, parenting education, child development, and volunteer opportunities in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Snacks, breakfast and lunch included for children and participating adults. Free as funds are available Family Resource Center East Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ Website: The Family Resource Center is sponsored by the Flagstaff Unified School District through state and federally funded grants to serve all families of the community. Our collaborating partners are Educational Enrichment, Bilingual Education and Indian Education. All Services are free. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Closed Weekends & Holidays. Coconino County Public Library (Downtown) 300 W. Aspen Ave. Flagstaff AZ (East Flag) 3000 N. Fourth Street, Suite 5, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Homework center, books, free library cards, reading lists and suggestions for youth, and youth programs including summer reading and preschool story time for infants to five year olds. The PALS program (Preschoolers Acquiring Literacy Skills) is an outreach for daycare, preschool and head start centers. There is also an outreach program for the Navajo Nation that provides assistance with literacy. Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona N. Steves Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ Website: Goodwill Industries helps those with disabilities get started in the job world. Monitoring and coaching is in effect to ensure the job will Page 16

18 continue. GED classes are also offered to those with disabilities. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Arizona Roadrunner Dr., Ste 7, Sedona, AZ The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children under the age of eighteen who suffer from life threatening medical conditions. Recipients must be qualified by a doctor. Museum of Northern Arizona N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ / Website: info@mna.mus.az.us Summer Discovery programs for ages Curriculum includes age-appropriate studies of nature, natural history, and cultures of the Colorado plateau, all combined with outdoor activities, crafts, games, hikes, stories and songs. Northern Arizona Area Health Education Center, Inc. (NAAHEC) P.O. Box 3630, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Health professional students training opportunities, youth health career education, and continuing education/continuing medical education credits. Northern Arizona University Centennial Forest Junior Forester Academy P.O. Box 15018, Flagstaff, AZ Website: ew/549/759/ Environmental-science based week-long summer camp where kids learn about, and explore the beautiful ponderosa pine forest surrounding Flagstaff, Arizona. Through collaboratively designed, hands-on curriculum campers develop life long environmental stewardship skills as well as life long friends. Together, the Centennial Forest and the Academy offer a unique opportunity for our youth to experience the wonder and beauty of the forest through hiking, forest science, and nature-based art and games. The target audience is middle and high school age students and families. Northern Arizona University Environmental Education Outreach Program /1496 Peterson Hall, Bldg 22, Beaver Street Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5768 Flagstaff, AZ Website: www4.nau.edu/itep/programs/ Through the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals programs for youth include internships for high school students and mentorship programs. High school student interns will have the opportunity to spend one or two weeks working on air quality or air quality related issues impacting tribal nations. There are no travel funds for students, so the internship location should be close to your home or school. If you know an office near you working on tribal air quality or related issues, please provide us their contact information. If your application is accepted, we will help you identify a location for your internship.. Tobacco Prevention Program Flagstaff: N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ Page: ext. 14 Williams: Website: Provides community education in prevention. Serves schools with children from first grade to high school, as well as providing programs for teachers to present to their classes. Children are taught about tobacco and encouraged against its use through poster contests, puppet shows, presentations, public awareness, and advertisements about the health hazards of tobacco use and second hand smoke. United Way of Northern Arizona E Cedar Ave., Suite D Flagstaff, AZ Website: Supporting early literacy, Kindercamp (kindergarten preparation program), early dental health, and enhancement of early Page 17

19 learning and day-care environments through partnership with the Community Council on Early Childhood Education & Development. Willow Bend Environmental Center E. Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ Website: School districts pay to participate in environmental education classroom presentations and field trips. There is an open exhibit discovery room free for the public at Sawmill County Park. The center has nature walks, urban wildlife education, and habitat gardens. Emergency Response American Red Cross Railroad Springs Blvd. Ste. A3 Flagstaff, AZ Website: Provides disaster education classes and relief plans and kits; health and safety water classes; babysitting training; infant, child and adult CPR; first aid and water safety classes; wilderness first aid. There is a charge for certain classes. Coconino County Community Services Flagstaff: N King St., Flagstaff, AZ Page: P.O. Box 3527 Williams: W. Grant Website: Provides emergency assistance, food, shelter, and transportation for the less fortunate and isolated residents. Northern Arizona Conservation Corps engages teams of young people to serve their communities through environmental stewardship. Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) N. Steves Blvd., Suite 11, Flagstaff, AZ info@nacainc.org NACA Family Health Clinic E. Cedar Ave. Suite 26, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Domestic abuse intervention program; emergency supportive services (emergency food boxes and Navajo Way program). Salvation Army N. Humphreys St. Flagstaff AZ Mailing: P.O. Box 2488 Flagstaff AZ Provides free family financial services, disaster services and release, pastoral counseling, and church services. Financial Assistance AZ DES/Family Assistance Administration Page: S. Lake Powell Blvd, Gateway Plaza P.O. Box 1656, Page, AZ Flagstaff: Malpais Ln #7, Flagstaff, AZ Flagstaff: E Rte 66 Ste A, Flagstaff, AZ Tuba City: C P.O. Box 130, Tuba City, AZ Website: Offers food stamps, medical and cash assistance; must have proof of US citizenship. Social Security Administration S. Plaza Way, Suite 130 Flagstaff, AZ Website: Provides cash benefits for adults, disabled children, those at the retirement age, survivors, and widowers. Medicare and Medicaid is provided. Page 18

20 Food Banks/Assistance Care and Share Food Bank E. Butler Mailing Address: P.O. Box 41 Flagstaff, AZ Website: First time walk-in visitors receive an emergency food box, and after that recipients must go to the food stamp office and get a referral. There are many programs that provide food for those with low income, both with and without referrals. Food boxes are determined by the number of family members. Coconino County Community Services Flagstaff: N King St., Flagstaff, AZ Page: P.O. Box 3527 Williams: W. Grant Website: Provides emergency assistance, food, shelter, and transportation for the less fortunate and isolated residents. Northern Arizona Conservation Corps engage teams of young people to serve their communities through environmental stewardship. Flagstaff Family Food Center N. 2nd St. Flagstaff, AZ Mailing: P.O. Box P, Flagstaff, AZ info@hotfood.org Website: Free hot dinners are open every day of the year from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Children gather after they have eaten to receive help with reading and homework. The room is supervised daily. Children are also offered a variety of educational computer programs, games, and crafts. There is no documentation of need required. We do not serve anyone who appears drunk, on drugs, or who creates a disturbance. Fredonia Community Health Center E. Wood Hill Rd. Fredonia, AZ Mailing: P.O. Box 175,Fredonia, AZ A broad range of health and medical services for families. Appointments appreciated, walkins accepted. Family Practice, urgent care, obstetrics, occupational medicine, food boxes available through WIC. Northern Arizona Food Bank Website: E. Huntington Dr., Flagstaff, AZ Distributes food and commodities that are donated from several organizations throughout the state to individuals with a referral. The wood bank distributes fire wood to those who qualify. Call for information on eligibility requirements. The Hunters for Hungry program encourages hunters throughout the county to donate their game to low income families. Provides disaster services. St. David's Episcopal Church Community Food Bank S. Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ stdavids@canyoncountry.net Website: Food boxes to those in need. Coconino County Health Department Address 2625 North King Street Flagstaff, AZ Website: Access to Health Care Unit: Southern region (Flagstaff, Williams, Sedona, Grand Canyon): or Northern region (Page, Fredonia): or Clinical Services: Dental Services: Environmental Services: Medical Examiners Services: WIC/Health Education Promotion: Page 19

21 Medical Assistance: Responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the health of the residents of Coconino County. CCHD provides a wide range of health care services in the following programs: Nursing, Nutrition, Health Promotion, Immunization, Communicable Disease, Dental Clinic, Environmental Health, Health Education, Home Care, Developmentally Disabled, Prenatal Care, Teen Clinic. Fredonia Community Health Center E. Wood Hill Rd., Fredonia, AZ Mailing: P.O. Box 175, Fredonia, AZ A broad range of health and medical services for families. Appointments appreciated, walkins accepted. Family Practice, urgent care, obstetrics, occupational medicine, food boxes available through WIC. Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) N. Steves, Blvd. Suite 11, Flagstaff, AZ NACA Family Health Clinic E. Cedar Ave., Suite 26 Flagstaff, AZ info@nacainc.org Website: Adult education (free to 16 and older for all grade levels including GED or to study to improve reading, writing, or math skills); domestic abuse intervention program; emergency supportive services (emergency food boxes and Navajo Way program); family health center (outpatient primary care clinic); diabetes program; mental health program; Oak Creek Vista Program (allow Native American artisans able to sell in tourist areas.); pathways youth program (free for grades 3-8 to provide alternatives to substance abuse); substance abuse program (assessment, outpatient, DUI classes, aftercare services); tobacco education; and workforce investment act program. Health Information 5200 E. Courtland Blvd., Suite A19, Flagstaff P.O. Box 3418, Flagstaff, AZ Provides home-based, group home and day treatment services for disabled Native Americans on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Also provides adoption services in Northern Arizona. Adoption resources: alpineresourcelg@hotmail.com Homecare: alpinhomecare@hotmail.com Arizona DES - Division of Developmental Disabilities N 4th St., Suite A, Flagstaff, AZ Website: Supports the choices of individuals with disabilities and their families by promoting and providing quality, consumer driven services and supports. Coconino County Health Dept. Administration N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ Birth certificates: Public Health Emergency Preparedness: Coconino County Health Dept. Access to Health Care N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ Az Early Intervention Program: Guardianship Investigations: HIV Planning & Prevention: HIV Testing & Counseling: HIV Case Management: Maternal & Child Health: Newborn Intensive Care: Coconino County Health Dept. Clinical Services or Address 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff, AZ Website: Adult Immunizations, Arizona Early Intervention Program {AzEIP, Family Planning, Home Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Program {NICP}, STD/HIV Testing, Teen Clinic, Child Immunizations, Tuberculosis Control. Alpine Resource, Inc Page 20