Resources
National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call or Text 9-8-8
Free, 24/7, confidential support from trained counselors
If you’re currently an AHCCCS member seeking mental health or substance use treatment, call your AHCCCS Complete Care Plan:
- Banner University Family Care (800) 582-8686
- Care 1st (602) 778-1800
- Health Choice Arizona (800) 322-8670
- Arizona Complete Health (602) 222-9444
- Molina Complete Care (800) 424-5891 (TTY 711)
- Mercy Care (602) 263-3000
- United Healthcare Community Plan (877) 542-9239 (TTY 711)
- AHCCCS American Indian Health Program
AIHP members may receive health care services from Indian Health Facilities (the Indian Health Service, tribally-operated "638" health programs, urban Indian health clinics) and other AHCCCS-registered doctors. For questions, call 602-417-7100.
If you currently receive services through the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA):
- Mercy Integrated Care Opens a New Window. 602-586-1841
If you’re a student at Arizona State University:
- ASU Students: Opens a New Window. 480-921-1006 (EMPACT) or CRISIS TEXTLINE: Text HOME to 741741
Other Resources:
- FindHelpPhx: Opens a New Window. A directory of free or ‘almost free’ services in Maricopa County
- AZ Warmline for Postpartum Support: 888-434-MOMS (6667) or azwarmline@gmail.com
AZ Chapter of Postpartum Support International - Therapists Directory in Arizona - Psychology Today Opens a New Window.
Counselors in every city in AZ can post information about their services, insurance that they accept, fees, expertise, etc. A great resource if looking for a counselor. - Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336 (TEEN) or Statewide in Arizona 800-248-8336 (TEEN) Opens a New Window.
This is for teens (or anyone) to call. Young adults/teens are volunteers who answer the phones or text messages and are supervised by a Master’s level clinician. - 24 Hour Senior Help Line Opens a New Window. : 602-264-HELP (4357)
Helpline for Seniors. Doesn’t specifically mental behavioral health help but offers plenty of resources. - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings in Maricopa County Opens a New Window.
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings in Maricopa County Opens a New Window.
- Nicotine Anonymous Meetings in Arizona
- Peer Support Groups (Free) by the Mental Health Guild Opens a New Window.
- Domestic Violence Program - AZ Department of Economic Security (DES)
AZ Department of Economic Security (DES) works with the AZ Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic violence. This page provides many local and national phone numbers to assist resident of AZ. - One-n-Ten
Opens a New Window. Programs that promote self-expression and empowerment for LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 11-24. - Correctional Health Services - Clinic Liaison Form
For anyone who is concerned about a person in jail who may be in need of medication or mental health services but unable to share or unwilling to share (in Maricopa County).
National Suicide Hotline: 9-8-8
Veteran’s Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Help for Problem Gambling: 1-800-639-8783
ULifeline Opens a New Window.
Online resource for college students (800) 273-8255
Trans Lifeline: Opens a New Window. 877-565-8860
Mental Health America - Mental Health Screening Tools
You will find many mental health screening tools on this site that may assist people in understanding more about mental health problems and how to seek help.
National Eating Disorders Hotline: 800-931-2237
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers, Counseling & Support
This website offers options for Rehab Centers, Counseling and Support groups related to Substance Use problems.
Mental Health Parity Across the States
An interactive map that tracks what is happening in every state around mental health parity.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
This site offers training for providers (medical) and some of the latest research as it relates to substance use disorders.
Trust for America's Health
Promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority -- this includes behavioral health.
Dragon Dads Facebook Group
This is a group of fathers who are joining together to support their children who come out as LBGTQ and to support each other. It was started in Utah by a Mormon father who son was not accepted or supported within his Mormon faith.
KidsCare
AHCCCS offers health insurance through KidsCare for eligible children (under age 19) who are not eligible for other AHCCCS health insurance. For those who qualify, there are monthly premiums. Find out more information and how to apply.
KidsMentalHealth.org
This site provides a lot of information about specific types of mental health problems – from information about the conditions to treatment and even information about antidepressants for children.
Childrens Mental Health Matters Fact Sheet
This promotes children’s mental health; provides a list of signs that a child may be experiencing a mental health problem and what parents, teachers, doctors can do to help. There is also a list of resources.
Teen Lifeline - 602-248-TEEN (8336)
This is for teens (or anyone) to call. Young adults/teens are volunteers who answer the phones or text messages and are supervised by a Master’s level clinician.
Children & Mental Health National Institute of Mental Health
Provides info about when to seek help, treatment options, etc.
Find a Family Resource Center Near You
Search the First Things First Family Resource network which focuses on strengthening families, providing positive parenting tools and nurturing early childhood development.
Teen Life Line
Their mission is ‘to provide a safe, confidential and crucial crisis service where teens help teens make healthy decisions together.’ Peer counselors are supervised and trained by licensed professional counselors and social workers to help other teens.
StopBullying.gov
A website dedicated to stopping bullying. Resources and information is available on this site with the emphasis on what parents, educators can do to stop bullying.
MIKID
A resource for families who have children with mental health problems. MIKID ‘improves the behavioral health and wellness of children and youth through a family-centered approach’.
Sandy Hook Promise
This site is dedicated to finding ways to prevent harm of students and educators by guns, either intentional or accidental.
Therapists in Arizona
A listing of behavioral health professionals in every city in AZ with information about their services, insurance that they accept, fees, expertise, etc. A great resource if looking for a counselor.
One-n-Ten
Programs that promote self-expression and empowerment for LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 11-24.
WelcomingSchools.org Resources
This site focus on making schools inclusive. They have book lists for your school or classroom library, ready-to-use lesson plans, tips to make your school more welcoming for students and families and suggested responses to questions related to gender, families and LGBTQ topics.
25 Resources For Social Emotional Learning
A site that offers 25 resources for teachers around social/emotional learning.
Bloom 365
A program that teaches kids about abusive relationships and intimate partner violence, plus many outreach options.
A Guide for Safe Schools/Healthy Students for Project Directors [PDF]
A guide that can help you with engaging school administrators for projects that help students with health and safety.
How Each State Performed on School Spending and Equity (Map and Rankings)
An interactive map that ranks, for 2019, how each state did with Finances, Spending and Equity.
FindHelpPhx.org
A directory of free or ‘almost free’ services in Maricopa County. The services listed are range from Parenting to children’s services and much more.
Successful Programs
[VIDEO] A High School Confronts Suicide Prevention Head-On
This video features a school that has a successful program to identify and help suicidal students.
[VIDEO] Monitoring Program for Kids
Watch to learn about the WESD Safety & Mentoring Department and the Seven Anchors Mentoring Program.
Mental Health Program Helps Elementary Students
New mental health program ’Move This World’ uses emojis to help Sioux Falls elementary students.