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Age-Friendly Resources
Age Friendly Tempe
480-350-8534
agefriendly@tempe.gov
tempe.gov/AgeFriendly
Age-Friendly Resource Guide
City and community housing, emergency, and aging-in-place resources.
This guide is designed to inform the Tempe community of resources that support older adults aging-in-place. The guide also includes information that can be beneficial for older adults facing an emergency situation.
View resources below by topic or click here to download the Age-Friendly Resource Guide 2023
24-hour Local Shelter Hotline
602-263-8900 or 1-800-799-7739
24/7 Availability
Adult Protective Services (APS)
1-877-SOS-ADULT (1-877-767-2385)
https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/adult-protective-services
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults or when an adult with impairments is unable to meet their basic needs.
Care 7 Crisis Response Team
480-350-8004
24/7, on-scene crisis intervention and ongoing support for trauma and crime victims in Tempe.
Maricopa Crisis Recovery Network
602-222-9444
24/7 Availability
Maricopa County Warm Line
602-347-1100
For crisis events or phone support, staffed by trained peers.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Confidential local support, information, and referrals for sexual assault and assistance navigating the legal system.
NAZCARE Warm Line
1-888-404-5530
Monday-Thursday 4:00p.m. to 10:30p.m.
Friday-Sunday 3:00p.m. to 10:30p.m.
602-264-4357
Help for victims of late-life (age 50+) domestic violence to overcome the challenges that older victims face.
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
602-279-2900 or 1-800-782-6400
Support, information, and referrals about sexual and domestic violence, assistance navigating the legal system.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Confidential support, information, and referrals for sexual and domestic violence, assistance navigating the legal system as well as financial assistance.
Pathways Victim Advocacy Services
602-819-0082
Domestic Violence counseling and advocacy offered.
The Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline and Chat
602-279-2980 or 800-782-6400; Text Line: 520-720-3383
Monday-Friday availability.
My Sisters’ Place Hotline
480-821-1024
24-hour hotline; Domestic Violence support for women.
480-634-1659
Free help to complete applications, enroll in services, and navigate benefits.
City of Tempe Resource Navigator Program
480-858-2021
www.tempe.gov/government/community-health-and-human-services/resource-navigators
Help to identify and connect to community resources such as food, benefits, and employment.
Newtown Community Development Corporation
480-517-1589
2106 E. Apache Blvd., Suite 112, Tempe, AZ 85281
Homebuyer education, homeownership, counseling, credit counseling, financial coaching, and down-payment assistance.
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
702 W. Jerome Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210
Monday-Friday 9:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.
Tempe Community Action Agency Financial Success Center
480-422-8922 ext. 5875
Esquer and Ramsey Center- 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281
Offers a variety of career and financial empowerment services.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
480-858-2323
vita@tempecc.org
Free tax preparation, by appointment only.
2-1-1 Arizona
https://211arizona.org/help/food/
Resources for supplemental food programs around Arizona.
Aris Foundation
602-935-9291
Jaycee Park- 817 W 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Provides food, clothing, hygiene items and resources for homeless individuals.
Arizona Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP)
602-771-2790
https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food-assistance/az-commodity-senior-food-program
Monthly nutritious food package for income-eligible seniors 60+ years of age.
Arizona Food Bank Network
https://azfoodbanks.org/get-food/
Online database of food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other organizations that distribute emergency food.
Home Delivered Meals- Tempe Community Action Agency
480-422-8922
Meals delivered to home-bound seniors and adults with disabilities.
ICNA Relief – Muslims for Humanity
480-600-6676
5030 S. Mill Ave., Suite #C5, Tempe, AZ 85282
Food pantry
Meals On Wheels- Aster Aging, Inc.
480-962-5612
Meals delivered to home-bound seniors and adults with disabilities.
Saint Vincent de Paul – Resurrection Church
480-329-0968
3201 S. Evergreen Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282
Food distribution center
Society of St Vincent de Paul – Our Lady of Mt Carmel
480-966-1974
2121 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282
Food distribution center
Senior Meal Program- Tempe Community Action Agency
480-858-6511
Meal delivery and senior center congregate meals
Tempe Community Action Agency Food Pantry
480-422-8922
2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281
info@tempeaction.org
Eligible households may receive food boxes up to twice monthly. Seniors may access an additional food box each month through the Food Plus program.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food-assistance/emergency-food-assistance
Income-eligible emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost.
480-966-1902
1328 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281
Well Woman Exams, Pap smears, STD testing.
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
602-417-6600
801 E. Jefferson St., MD 3900, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Health insurance for individuals age 65+ or who have a disability and qualify medically and financially for services.
AZ Shifa Clinic
480-597-6029
5030 S. Mill Ave. Suite C5, Tempe, AZ 85282
shifaclinicarizona@icnarelief.org
Free health clinic
Circle the City Homeless Health Care Services
623-900-2203
https://www.circlethecity.org/
Offer integrative health services to homeless individuals.
Hospice of the Valley
602-530-6900
Hospice and palliative care, grief groups, and family caregiver support.
Mountain Park Health Center
602-243-7277
1840 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281
Affordable community health center.
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)-Arizona Department of Economic Security
602-280-1059
info@aaaphx.org
Free health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) -Arizona Department of Economic Security
1-800-432-4040
Free benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries.
The City of Tempe Housing Services offers a broad range of resources for older adults in need, including housing voucher programs, emergency home repair and assistance locating housing.
Website: https://www.tempe.gov/government/human-services/housing-services
Phone: 480-350-8950
Fax: 480-858-7703
Information Line: 480-350-8974
AZ Relay: 800-842-4681 TDD
Tempe Public Library building, 2nd floor
3500 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Emergency Home Repair Program-City of Tempe Housing Services
480-350-8950
Emergency home repair assistance for low/moderate-income Tempe homeowners to correct health and safety deficiencies.
Weatherization Program-Arizona Department of Housing
602-771-1001
Enables income-eligible families to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient.
Tempe Home Accessibility Program (THAP)-Ability360
602-256-2245
Housing accessibility modifications for low-income Maricopa County disabled and/or senior residents.
Salvation Army Tempe Corp
480-967-8649
mario.ruiz@usw.salvationarmy.org
Rent and utility assistance.
Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA)
480-389-1375 Help with Bills Hotline
Emergency relief for rent, mortgage, and utility payments for households experiencing a financial crisis impacting their household.
602-229-5155
Emergency shelter services.
East Valley Men’s Center- A New Leaf
602-610-6722
2345 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
Full-service shelter for single men without children.
Halle Women’s Center
602-362-5833
Confidential location (Phoenix, AZ)
Full-service shelter for single women without children.
Homeless Outreach Prevention Effort (HOPE) –City of Tempe Outreach Team
480-350-8950
HOPE@tempe.gov
Homeless outreach, case management and connections to shelter and housing.
Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP)
480-389-1277
Provides overnight sleeping space and evening meals for the individuals enrolled in I-HELP.
MANA House (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force)
602-254-6785
Transitional housing for veterans.
My Sisters’ Place
480-821-1024
(Confidential location)
24-hour hotline; Domestic violence shelter for women.
Salvation Army Tempe Corp
480-967-8649
mario.ruiz@usw.salvationarmy.org
Rent and utility assistance.
Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA)
480-389-1375 Help with Bills Hotline
Emergency relief for rent, mortgage, and utility payments for households experiencing a financial crisis impacting their household.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
1-877-SOS-ADULT (1-877-767-2385)
https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/adult-protective-services
Staffed Mon-Fri, 7:00a.m.-7:00p.m. and Sat-Sun, 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
Online submission available 24/7.
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
602-542-5025
2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.azag.gov/seniors
Resources and advocacy for seniors.
Arizona Ombudsman Office - Citizens’ Aide
602-277-7292
2020 N. Central Ave., Suite 570, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Free and impartial dispute resolution. Powers to investigate and make recommendations.
Arizona Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
602-264-2255- Area Agency on Aging or 602-542-6454 ext. 9- Office of Arizona State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program- Investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult foster care homes.
Community Legal Services
602-258-3434
305 S. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003
www.azlawhelp.org
Provides legal assistance, advice or representation, self-help materials and legal-education
Familias Unidas-Catholic Charities Community Services
602-749-4415 or toll-free 855-316-2229
Immigration and naturalization assistance.
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation-Family Law Support
602-252-8494
1130 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006
Help navigating court system, document preparation services, family law classes.
Law for Seniors.org
www.LawForSeniors.org
Navigational resource tool for legal help, life care planning, and other tools.
Maricopa County Crisis Mobile Team
602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314
24/7 Availability.
Be Connected Support Line (Veterans)
1-866-4AZ-VETS (429-8387)
Connection to available resources for veterans.
Counseling- Catholic Charities Community Services
602-749-4405
Services are fee-based with a sliding scale based on ability to pay.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/
24/7 Availability.
Hospice of Valley-Free Mindfulness Sessions
https://hov.org/our-care/mindfulness/
Virtual Zoom and phone sessions as well as pre-recorded mindfulness meditations.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
24/7 Availability.
Veteran’s Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.
602-997-7585
Provides financial, housing, vaccination, microchip, and other medical resources for pet owners.
The Arizona Pet Project
602-882-8627
https://azpetproject.org/
Provides financial, housing, medical, and training support for pets and their owners.
Chuck Waggin’ Pet Food Pantry
602-734-4117
https://pacc911.org/ chuck.waggin
Provides pet food for low-income elderly adult pet owners.
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
602-445-7387
https://www.lostourhome.org/
No-kill pet rescue dedicated to providing compassionate services to pets and pet parents in crisis.
MD PetCare Animal Clinic- Arizona Animal Welfare League
602-358-7267
30 N. 40th Pl., Phoenix, AZ 85034
www.aawl.org/content/md-petcare-animal-clinic
Low-cost veterinary clinic.
Pet Food Bank- Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
602-445-7387
https://www.lostourhome.org/ get-help/pet-food-bank-program
Provides pet food and other items (depending on availability) required to sustain your pet’s health.
Pet Grief Support Group- Hospice of the Valley
602-636-5390
First Saturday of the month; 9:00–11:00a.m.
Pet Housing Help AZ
https://pethousinghelpaz.org/
Resources for temporary or permanent housing and general pet care.
Project Home Away from Home- Arizona Humane Society
602-997-7585
For individuals experiencing crisis (eviction/loss of housing, emergency, or long term medical or behavioral health hospitalization, seeking safety from domestic violence, short term injury or illness) to have their pet temporarily cared for. (Typically, 30-90 days)
888-737-7494
Respite care services, limited reimbursement for home modifications and assistive devices.
Cahill Senior Center
480-858-2420
Visit Cahill's Website
715 W. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Offers classes, luncheons, special events.
Escalante Senior Center
480-350-5867
Visit Escalante's Website
2150 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Offers classes, luncheons, special events.
North Tempe Senior Center
480-858-6512
Visit North Tempe's Website
1555 N. Bridalwreath St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Offers classes, luncheons, special events.
Pyle Adult Recreation Center
480-350-5211
Visit Pyle's Website
655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282
Offers classes, luncheons, special events.
ReCreaciòn – Foundation for Senior Living
602-532-2982
Visit FSL's Website
2234 E. Maryland Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
Adult Day Club program including meals, transportation, and activities.
Connect Tempe- City of Tempe
602-920-3138
Tempe.gov/ConnectTempe
An innovative City of Tempe program that supports digital equity for low-income older adults through access to loanable laptops, classes and one-on-one technology assistance.
Digital Skills Ready@50+ Program- City of Tempe
602-920-3138
Class Calendar
Free technology classes hosted in Tempe that help older adults gain the digital confidence they need to thrive in today's world.
Lifeline Assistance Program- Assurance Wireless
1-888-321-5880
Federal Lifeline Assistance program that provides eligible low-income customers a free smartphone and free cell phone service.
Memory Café- City of Tempe/Dementia Friendly Tempe
480-594-7442
dft@tempe.gov
Tempe.gov/DFT
A social and resource space for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Caregivers participate in an educational and/or support session while people with memory loss actively participate in a cognitive engagement program.
602-264-4357
Services and case management to help maintain seniors’ quality of life in their home.
Tempe Community Council (TCC)
480-858-2300
34 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Addresses immediate and long-term human service needs in Tempe; provides resources for those in need as well as those who want to help by volunteering in the community.
Tempe Neighbors Helping Neighbors- Tempe Community Action Agency
480-389-1444
Volunteer services to help Tempe seniors stay independent in their home by providing calls, visits, rides to the store or medical appointments, light home and yard maintenance, temporary pet care, technology assistance.
866-641-9190
https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/aa-meetings/arizona/tempe/
Support meetings for substance users.
Al-Anon Meetings
855-362-4427
www.al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/
Support meetings for friends and family of substance users.
Community Bridges, Inc.
1-877-931-9142
24/7 hotline
Inpatient medical detoxification program.
National Substance Use and Disorder Issues Referral and Treatment Hotline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7 availability.
2-1-1 Arizona
https://211arizona.org
24/7 community information and referral service.
Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Caregiver Support Services
1-800-272-3900
24/7 Availability.
American Parkinson Disease Association – Arizona
520-326-5400
www.apdaparkinson.org/ community/arizona/
Parkinson’s education, support, and resources.
Area Agency on Aging
602-264-4357
24-hour helpline for information and senior assistance.
Arizona Caregiver Coalition Resource Line
888-737-7494
Provides support, advocacy, and resources for family caregivers.
Arizona Kinship Support Services- Arizona Children’s Association
480-748-9269
Help and resources for grandparents or relatives raising children.
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
602-839-6900
901 E. Willetta St. (1st Floor and 3rd Floor), Phoenix, AZ 85006
Help for patients and families living with Alzheimer’s disease related dementias.
Family Caregiver Support (AZDES)
Arizona Caregiver Resource Line: 888-737-7494
Provides information, assistance, local resources, and support.
HA.P.I. (Hablar Para Integrar, Speak to Integrate)
480-949-0191
hapi.arizona@yahoo.com
Offers education and language instruction to Latino adults and families.
877-360-LGBT (5428)
https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline/
24/7 hotline; provides resources and support for LGBTQ+ Elderly community and their support system.
602-264-2255
Provides a shopping and grocery delivery program for people age 60+ who have the ability to pay for groceries.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors-TCAA
480-389-1444
Volunteers to help Tempe seniors with rides to the store or medical appointments.
RideChoice-Valley Metro
602-716-2100
Low-fare fees for ADA paratransit certified people with disabilities and seniors age 65+.
Senior Center Transportation- TCAA
480-858-6511
Helps limited mobility seniors to travel to and from Escalante Senior Center and North Tempe Multi-Generational Center.
Valley Center of the Deaf
Voice: 602-267-1921 or TTY: 602-267-9122
Transportation for routine shopping activities for low-income deaf seniors.
1-866-4AZ-VETS (429-8387)
Connection to available resources for Veterans.
City of Tempe Care 7 Veteran’s Services
480-653-2806
Assistance for Veterans by a trained Military Navigator to locate services such as housing, employment, benefits, mental health and substance abuse services, and counseling.
MANA Outreach Center (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force)
602-254-6785
1125 W. Jackson St., Classroom B, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Provides homeless Veterans with support to apply for benefits, jobs, and housing; open Monday-Friday.
Valor On Eighth Apartment Community
480-912-5178
1001 E. 8th St., Unit 103, Tempe, AZ 85281
Affordable housing community for veterans and their families.
Veteran’s Administration Community Resource and Referral Center
602-248-6040
1500 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Provides homeless (or at-risk) Veterans resources for housing, medical/mental health, and career development.
Veteran’s Crisis Line- U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
1-800-273-8255
24/7 Availability.
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