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Arizona Community Resources

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Advocacy:

• Arizona Public Health Association - Advocate for legislation at the state and national level.
• Arizona Rural Health Association - Advocate for legislation to assist health care services in rural Arizona.
• Mental Health Association of Arizona - Advocates, educates, and shapes mental health policy. Includes information on programs and services, events, symptoms and signs of mental illness, and employment opportunities.
• Obesity Action Coalition - Arizona - Advocates and educates about obesity and access to weight-loss surgery and obesity management services.

Alzheimers:

• Alzheimer's Association - Desert Southwest Chapter - Provides service and support to patients and families.

American Red Cross:

• American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter - Local branch of the international relief organization. Includes information about offered classes, news, and donating blood, time, and money.

Asthma:

• Arizona Asthma Coalition - Advocates to improve public policy and asthma awareness and build partnerships with organizations and companies.

Autism:

• Autism Society of America - Greater Phoenix Chapter - Supports Phoenix area families by providing information and resources about autism.
• Autism Society of America - Pima County (Tuscon) Chapter - Supports Tucson area families by providing information and resources about autism.

Blindness:

• Arizona Optometric Association - Statewide affiliate of the national organization. Includes a calendar of events, information on eye conditions, and a list of available membership and professional opportunities.
• Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired - Arizona Chapter - Supports and assists professionals who educate and rehabilitate the blind and visually impaired. Includes board member meeting minutes, a newsletter, and a link to join the listserve.
• Prevent Blindness Arizona - Arizona Division - Certified vision screening training program, literature, and presentations to educate the community on preventing vision loss.

Breast Cancer:

• Arizona Institute for Breast Health - Supports women diagnosed with breast cancer by educating them, providing information about options, and offering support.
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Southern Arizona Affiliate - Offers assistance to women in Southern Arizona through providing funding for local life saving programs, which address education, screening and treatment for women who otherwise could not afford it.
• Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization - Phoenix - Provides breast cancer information and support.

Cancer:

• Arizona Cancer Center - Provides care and treatment, education, and research for cancer prevention and cures.

• First Things First - Brought to you by Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health, First Things First works with partners to improve learning and development for children from birth to five years old.

• Arizona Association of Chiropractic - Organization that services association members and educates the public about the field. Includes a member directory and fact sheets.

Diabetes:

• Arizona Diabetes Coalition - Lists events and resources for diabetics.
• Southern Arizona Chapter of Diabetes Educators - A professional association that provides resources to diabetes educators in Southern Arizona.

Disabilities:

• Arizona Bridge to Independent Living - Private, non-profit corporation that provides services to persons with disabilities.

Down Syndrome:

• Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona - Non-profit, parent-run group provides information and resources, including a newsletter, events details, photos, and articles.

Health and Wellness:

• Arizona Adolescent Health Coalition - Organizational overview, newsletter, events and membership information, resources, and computer corner.
• Arizona Association for Healthcare Quality - Organization designed to promote healthcare quality. Includes a calendar of educational opportunities, contact list, and membership information.
• Department of Public Health - Strives to prevent and address health issues, monitor health problems, and prepare for public emergencies.
• Health and Wellness Information from UMC - Search for physicians, find medical information and research, and access information for patients.
• National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Focuses on how to improve the health and well-being of Hispanics.

Health Insurance:

• Health Insurance in Arizona - Provides updates on health insurance in Arizona, in a blog format.

Hearing:

• EAR Foundation of Arizona - Statewide affiliate of the national organization, a not-for-profit group that provides services to persons who are deaf, have hearing loss, or have a balance impairment. Describes the organization, its programs, and hearing resources.
• Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Works to improve the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Heart Disease:

• Arizona Heart Foundation - Research specific heart conditions, learn about the Arizona Heart Foundation's education programs, and find out how you can help the foundation.

• Arizona Hospice - Represents Arizona hospice and palliative care programs.

Immunizations:

• Arizona Immunization Program Office – Provides immunization schedules and information on state immunization services
• The Arizona Partnership for Immunization – Provides information on why, how, and when to immunize yourself and your children.

Kidney:

• Arizona Kidney Foundation - Educational material, financial assistance, and social events. Includes contact information.

Licensing Boards:

• Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners - Licensing information and certified professionals in the fields of Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Substance Abuse Counseling. Conduct a search to find a licensed professional.
• Arizona Medical Board - Licensing and regulation information of allopathic physicians (MDs). Conduct a search to find a licensed professional.
• Arizona State Board of Nursing - Licensing, registration, and certification information for nursing professionals. Conduct a search to find a licensed professional.
• Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners - Licensing and regulation information for the practice of naturopathic medicine. Conduct a search to find a licensed professional.

Liver:

• American Liver Foundation - Arizona Chapter - Supports, educates, and provides resources for people and families coping with liver disease.

Myasthenia Gravis:

• Myasthenia Gravis Foundation - Arizona Chapter - Information, patient services and support group contacts.

Mental Illness:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness in Arizona - Statewide affiliate of the national organization. Offers information on programs, resources, membership, and donation opportunities.

Nutrition:

• Arizona Dietetic Association (AzDA) - Nutrition resources for AZDA members and the public.
• Eat Well Be Well - Resources for parents and kids to learn about nutrion, provided by the Arizona Nutrition Network.

• Fit Bones - Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition - Strives to work with people across Arizona to educate people about prevention and treatment options for osteoporosis.

Physicians:

• Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) - Non-profit professional membership representing approximately 1,200 allopathic and osteopathic physicians, residents, and students statewide.

Prader-Willi Syndrome:

• Prader-Willi Syndrome Arizona Association - Parents and professionals who have education and experience in assisting persons to achieve the highest quality of life possible with existing resources.

Prescriptions:

• Complete Wellness USA - Offers free or discounted prescription medication for members.

Seniors:

• Arizona Geriatrics Society - Information on issues and public policy regarding elder care.

• Arizona Smokers Helpline - Provides smokers with resources to quit smoking and provides healthcare providers and non-smokers with resources to support smokers who are trying to quit smoking.

• Raising Special Kids - Training and information provided to parents with children and youth with special health care needs, as well as the professionals who serve them.

Spine:

• Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association (AzSCIA) - A non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Includes information on the organization, opportunities for involvement, and leadership.

Suicide:

• Empact Suicide Prevention Center - Providing 24 hour telephone intervention to people experiencing suicidal crisis.

Tourette Syndrome:

• Tourette Syndrome Association Arizona Chapter - Local resources, upcoming events, and a newsletter. Contact information listed.

Violence:

• Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV) - Providing information and resources about domestic violence.
• Arizona Sexual Assault Network (AzSAN) - Lists resources for how to get help, information and events, and how to get involved.
• Child Crisis Center - The Child Crisis Center is committed to preventing and treating child abuse and neglect.
  • Family Resource Center - The Family Resource Center offers programs and services designed to help families through all stages of growth and development. Classes are available on a multitude of topics from parenting a newborn to parenting teens. There are many classes and playgroups for children as well.
• Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program - Information and resoures for learning about and preventing sexual violence and services for survivors and family.