PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY

 

⭐ LOCAL RESOURCES

 

If you’re currently an AHCCCS member seeking mental health or substance use treatment, call your AHCCCS Complete Care Plan:

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Banner University Family Care (800) 582‑8686 https://www.bannerufc.com

Care 1st (602) 778‑1800 https://www.care1staz.com

Health Choice Arizona (800) 322‑8670 https://www.healthchoiceaz.com

Arizona Complete Health (602) 222‑9444 https://www.azcompletehealth.com

Molina Complete Care (800) 424‑5891 https://www.molinacare.com

Mercy Care (602) 263‑3000 https://www.mercycareaz.org

United Healthcare Community Plan (877) 542‑9239 https://www.uhccommunityplan.com

 

AHCCCS American Indian Health Program 602‑417‑7100 https://www.azahcccs.gov/AmericanIndians (azahcccs.gov in Bing)

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 (RBHA) 602‑586‑1841 https://www.mercycareaz.org

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If you’re a student at Arizona State University:

ASU Students (EMPACT) 480‑921‑1006 https://www.empact.org

Crisis Texline Text HOME to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org

 

Other Resources:

2‑1‑1 Arizona https://211arizona.org

 Call or visit the website to find local resources services in Maricopa County.

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Therapists Directory – Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/arizona (psychologytoday.com in Bing)

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24‑Hour Senior Help Line 602‑264‑4357

 Helpline for Seniors. Doesn’t specifically mental behavioral health help but offers plenty of resources.

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Postpartum Support International – Arizona https://www.postpartum.net

 They provide free support groups, peer mentors, and postpartum planning classes for birthing people and their partners. 

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) https://www.aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) https://www.na.org

Nicotine Anonymous https://nicotine-anonymous.org

 

Mental Health Guild – Peer Support Groups https://www.mentalhealthguild.org

One‑n‑Ten (LGBTQ Youth) https://onenten.org

 Programs that promote self-expression and empowerment for LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 11-24.

 

Correctional Health Services (Maricopa County) https://www.mcso.org

 For anyone who is concerned about a person in jail who may need medication or mental health services but are unable to   share or unwilling to share (in Maricopa County)

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AZ DES Domestic Violence Program https://des.az.gov/services/safety/domestic-violence (des.az.gov in Bing)

 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 residents of AZ.

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⭐ NATIONAL RESOURCES

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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 https://988lifeline.org

 

Veterans Crisis Line 988 then press 1 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

 

Help for Problem Gambling 1‑800‑639‑8783 https://www.problemgambling.az.gov (problemgambling.az.gov in Bing)

 

ULifeline https://www.ulifeline.org

 

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 1‑833‑852‑6262

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Mental Health America Screening Tools https://screening.mhanational.org

 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.

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National Eating Disorders Hotline 800‑931‑2237 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Resources https://www.rehab.com

 This website offers options for Rehab Centers, Counseling and Support groups related to Substance Use problems.

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Mental Health Parity Map https://www.mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-parity-across-states (mhanational.org in Bing)

 An interactive map that tracks what is happening in every state around mental health parity.

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American Society of Addiction Medicine https://www.asam.org

 This site offers training for providers (medical) and some of the latest research as it relates to substance use disorders.

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Trust for America’s Health https://www.tfah.org

 Promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national               priority -- this includes behavioral health.​

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⭐ CHILDREN & TEENS

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KidsCare (AHCCCS) https://www.azahcccs.gov/Members/GetCovered/KidsCare.html (azahcccs.gov in Bing)

 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.

 Click Here to APPLY https://www.azahcccs.gov/Members/GetCovered/KidsCare.html

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KidsMentalHealth.org https://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.

 

Teen Lifeline 602‑248‑8336 800‑248‑8336 https://teenlifeline.org

 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.

 

NIMH – Children & Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health (nimh.nih.gov in Bing) **Provides info about when to seek help, treatment options, etc.**

 

Find a Family Resource Center https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/resources/find-a-family-resource-center (firstthingsfirst.org in Bing) **Search the First Things First Family Resource network which focuses on strengthening families, providing positive                 parenting tools and nurturing early childhood development. **

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⭐ SCHOOL RESOURCES

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Teen Lifeline https://teenlifeline.org

 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.

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StopBullying.gov https://www.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.

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MIKID https://www.mikid.org

 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’.

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Sandy Hook Promise https://www.sandyhookpromise.org

 This site is dedicated to finding ways to prevent harm of students and educators by guns, either intentional or                       accidental.

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Therapists in Arizona https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/arizona (psychologytoday.com in Bing)

 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 https://onenten.org

 Programs that promote self-expression and empowerment for LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 11-24.

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25 SEL Resources https://www.weareteachers.com/social-emotional-learning-resources (weareteachers.com in Bing)

 A site that offers 25 resources for teachers around social/emotional learning.

 

Bloom 365 https://www.bloom365.org

 A program that teaches kids about abusive relationships and intimate partner violence, plus many outreach o

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Safe Schools/Healthy Students Guide https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov (safesupportivelearning.ed.gov in Bing)

 A guide that can help you with engaging school administrators for projects that help students with health and saf

 

School Spending & Equity Map https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-each-state-performed-on-school-spending-and-equity/2021/02 (edweek.org in Bing) **An interactive map that ranks, for 2019, how each state did with Finances, Spending and Equity.**

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⭐ ADHD RESOURCES

 

ADHD resources in Arizona include comprehensive testing, medication management, and therapy from providers like the ADD Clinic of Arizona (Phoenix/Gilbert/Peoria/Scottsdale) and The Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders. Specialized support includes neurofeedback, support groups, and telehealth options via KEGE Center for ADHD and A Ray of Hope. 

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ADD/ADHD Clinic of Arizona https://addclinicaz.com

 Offers testing and treatment for children/adults in Phoenix, Gilbert, Peoria, and Scottsdale.

 

Center for Attention Deficit & Learning Disorders https://www.thecenterforattention.com

 Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders: Located in Scottsdale, specializing in neurofeedback, brain mapping,   and therapy. 

 

A Ray of Hope Neurology & Psychiatry https://arayofhopeneuro.com

 Provides medication management and coaching in the Phoenix/Tempe/Mesa area. 

 

Balanced Mental Health of Arizona https://balancedmentalhealthaz.com

 Offers assessments and treatment in Phoenix. 

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InterPsych AZ https://interpsychaz.com

 Provides testing and therapy in Phoenix. 

 

Social Sparks https://www.socialsparksaz.com

 Offers social skills groups for neurodivergent children (ages 9–12) to build confidence.

 

The Grove Psychiatry https://grovepsychiatry.com

 The Grove Comprehensive Psychiatry and Wellness: Located in Mesa with telehealth options for the Phoenix area. 

 Specialized Services & Support Groups

 

KEGE Center for ADHD https://kegecenter.com

 Located in Gilbert, provides "Gold Standard" pediatric ADHD evaluations with telehealth options. 

 KEGE Center for ADHD

 

Psychological Pathways https://psychologyaz.com/

 Offers testing for ADHD and Autsim

 

UArizona CAPS https://health.arizona.edu/caps

 Offers ADHD testing and medication management for students.

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Scott D. McCracken LPC https://www.scottmccrackenlpc.com

 Provided Individual and Family counseling services for ADHD and Autsim 

 

The Counseling Office https://thecounselingoffice.cc

 (Men's Support Group, DV, Anger Management) 

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Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital https://www.oasisbehavioral.com

 Located in Chandler, providing treatment for adolescents and adults

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Psychology Today Support Groups https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/az (psychologytoday.com in Bing)

 Psychology Today Support Groups: Lists various Arizona groups, including Men's groups, IOP and ADHD parenting support. 

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⭐ AUTISM RESOURCES

 

Autism resources in Arizona include comprehensive support services from organizations like the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, and Autism Society of Southern Arizona. Key services include diagnostic evaluations, ABA therapy, educational support, adult services, and parent support groups. 

 

Key Arizona Autism Resources:

 

SARRC https://www.autismcenter.org

 Offers community-based services, preschool programs, and specialized workshops.

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Autism Society of Greater Phoenix https://phxautism.org

 We are The Valley's branch of the nation's leading grassroots autism organization. Find support, resources and answers   relating to autism in Arizona.

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Autism Society of Southern Arizona https://www.as-az.org

 Offers local support groups, including a teen/tween gaming group and adult social club.

 

AZA United https://azaunited.org

  Provides diagnostic evaluations, counseling, and school consultation.

 

Arizona Autism Coalition https://www.azautism.org

 Connects families with resources and hosts the annual Autism Expo Resource Fair.

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Education & Public Services:

Arizona Department of Education – ESS https://www.azed.gov/specialeducation (azed.gov in Bing)

 Provides Exceptional Student Services and resources for navigating IEPs/504 plans.

 Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP): For children under 3 years old.

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DDD – Division of Developmental Disabilities https://des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-disabilities (des.az.gov in Bing) **State-run services for eligible individuals.**

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AZ Vocational Rehab https://des.az.gov/services/employment/rehabilitation-services (des.az.gov in Bing)

 Assists with employment opportunities.

 

Medical & Insurance Services:

AHCCCS https://www.azahcccs.gov

 Arizona's Medicaid agency covering specialized autism treatments.

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Arizona Institute for Autism https://www.arizonaautisminstitute.com

 Offers diagnostic screenings and ABA therapy.

 

 

Adult & Family Resources:

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First Place AZ https://firstplaceaz.org

 Offers specialized housing and residential support for adults.

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Encircle Families https://encirclefamilies.org

 Provides peer support and information for families.

 

Autism Speaks https://www.autismspeaks.org

 Offers a searchable database for local community events and services. 

 

Hunkapi https://www.hunkapi.org

 Hunkapi is a farm that teaches the world to fear less and love more. We create somatic experiences with our land and   animals to connect all beings from their head to their toes. We believe that feeling is well-being and that you can plant,   pick or trot your way to healing. We are the safe space to OPEN YOUR HEART.

 

Arizona Autism Charter Schools https://autismcharter.org

 Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc (AZACS) is the first tuition-free charter network in our state focused on the   educational needs of students with autism.​​​​​