Resources for You

You should talk with others about your wishes so those closest to you know what medical treatments you may or may not want if you are incapacitated or if you are approaching the end of your life. Life planning can include creating a Living Will, assigning a Health Care Power of Attorney, or a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.

More information about Life Planning Activities, including forms and instructions, can be found here:

• Arizona Attorney General or
• Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association

• Community Bridges  
• SAMHSA National Helpline– Free referral service for mental health and substance abuse 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Your local Area Agency on Aging offers multiple programs and services, including resource guides for seniors, adult day care, employment, AmeriCorps, Medicare benefits assistance, care transitions, meals, family and caregiver support, healthy living classes, legal assistance, independent living, and mental health resources.

Locations

• Maricopa County: (602) 264-HELP (4357) or (888-783-7500) – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  Web: Maricopa County Area Agency on Aging
• Pinal County: (520) 836-2758 or (800) 293-9393
  Web: Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens – Area Agency on Aging

For the hard of hearing and deaf, TEXT (520) 775-1899 SMS (Short Message Service).

In the event of a behavioral health or psychiatric emergency, you or a family member can call 9-1-1 or the following crisis lines:

• Maricopa County: (602) 222-9444 or (800) 631-1314
• Pinal County: (866) 495-6735

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)

If you are a Veteran, you may also call:

• Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255 (option 1)
• Be Connected: (866) 4AZ-VETS or (866) 429-8387

Arizona Priority Care provides a COVID-19 Care program for you if you test positive for the coronavirus. We offer a virtual visit with a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and links to resources or printed materials (available in English and Spanish) on what to do if you are sick or caring for someone sick. We will remain in contact with you throughout the course of your illness and offer telephonic support for as long as necessary.

For the most current guidance, visit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Prevention

Call 2-1-1 for free COVID-19 crisis counseling, or visit www.ResilientArizona.org

• The American Lung Association offers further free educational assistance with asthma/COPD
• The American Diabetes Association offers further free educational assistance with diabetes
• The American Heart Association offers free educational services for hypertension and CHF
• The American Cancer Association offers free educational services for cancer

• Area Agency on Aging – Contact Derek Oetken to schedule free classes or call the Senior helpline at 602-264-4357 or 1-800-783-7500
• The Older Adult Fall Prevention program by the CDC offers free online education to prevent falls and injury

• Mom’s Meals 866-971-6667
• Meals on Wheels Senior Help Line 602-264-4357
• Food Stamps Free Application Help 800-377-3536

Food Boxes

• Desert Mission Food 602-870-6062
• St. Mary’s Food Bank 602-344-4124
• Arizona Food Bank Network 602-528-3434
• Friendly House – Food Distribution Center 602-257-1870
• St. Vincent de Paul 602-433-7613

• Rent and Utility Bill Assistance 602-850-6948

National Center for Immunizations and Respiration (NCIRD) or you may call 1-800-232-4636.

• Recommended vaccination schedules for children and adults and information about specific vaccines.
• Educational material for members and providers, and they discuss vaccine safety and efficacy.

Vaccine and Immunization Information from the CDC The CDC provides vaccination information:

• Children (18 and under)
• Adults (19 and older)
• Pregnancy
• Travelers
• For professionals

Arizona Department of Health Services – Immunization Programs

• Vaccine for Children (VFC) or you may call them at 1-800-521-5812. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program covers vaccination for children up to age 18.
• Get Vaccinated

Did you know that you can authorize someone else to act as your Representative to discuss your medical care on your behalf?  Your Representative will be allowed access to your Protected Health Information (PHI) to communicate with Arizona Priority Care and execute any other HIPAA-related patient rights.  However, this does not allow your Representative to make any healthcare decisions on your behalf. To learn more about how to do this, please call our Customer Service Advocates at 480-336-7444.

To print the form, click on the link: Arizona Priority Care Representative Form

• Annual Enrollment Period Checklist

Clear Health from NIH.

Easy, accessible information and more.

If you or someone close to you has received a recent diagnosis, or if you are curious because you heard about a disease, disorder, or condition on the news or from friends and want a good place to find the basic information you are looking for, this is a good place to get started. To access this page, click the link: NIH Clear Communication

• The National Parent Helpline or you may call 1-855-427-2736. The agency offers free and confidential support to parents who are looking for resources, advice, or just someone to talk to. They are available 24/7.
• The Arizona Children’s Association or you may call 1-888-767-2445.
• Parent Aid or you may call 602-258-8331. Parent Aid offers parenting support and education in Arizona.

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Educational resources information about STDs, how they are transmitted, how to prevent them, and how to get tested and treated.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs) Control from the Arizona Department of Health Services or call the STD Prevention Hotline at 1-800-304-8072. They can connect you with local resources in your area.
• Planned Parenthood – They can be reached at 1-800-230-PLAN-7526
• The HIV Federal Website Provides information on newly diagnosed or those living with HIV. They also have resources for friends and family.
• National AIDS Hotline 1-800-342-2437

• Area Agency on Aging – Contact Derek Oetken to schedule free classes or call the Senior helpline at 602-264-4357 or 1-800-783-7500
• The CDC offers free online education for a variety of health conditions.

Ash Line via Arizona Health Department (free patches) 1-800-556-6222

Arizona Priority Care recommends:

• NextCare
• CVS Minute Clinic
• Dispatch Health

• Area Agency on Aging – Contact Derek Oetken to schedule free classes. These free classes are sometimes offered at senior centers. For more information, call the Senior helpline at 602-264-4357 or 1-800-783-7500
• The Overweight and Obesity page by the CDC offers free online education for weight control and obesity prevention