Veterans' Resources
Please contact the service providers directly for information about any of the services listed. Contact Southwest Network, HelpBook@SouthwestNetwork.org, only to report an incorrect listing or to suggest a resource that could be added to the directory. Thank you.
2-1-1 Arizona (Community Information & Referral)
877-211-8661
www.211Arizona.org
2200 N Central Ave #211
Phoenix, AZ 85004
The 2-1-1 helpline and 2-1-1 Arizona website provide information on agencies and various other community resources.
Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center
602-513-8311
www.azoic.org
39 E. Jackson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Offers specfic job training courses with certification to the community. Offers GED preparation, job leads, and a clothing closet. Offers free work readiness skill building courses, counseling, and job placement for homeless veteran's.
City of Phoenix
602-262-4422
www.phoenix.gov/housing
Offers low rent public housing, scattered sites home ownership, the affordable housing program, and senior and disabled housing programs for income eligible individuals and families. Applications required, and most programs have a wait list.
Community Resource and Referral Center for Homeless Veteran Services
602-248-6040
1500 E. Thomas Road, Suite 106
Phoenix, AZ 85014
The center is open Monday-Friday and provides a daily shuttle to and from the VA, eligibility verification and registration, a clothing and hygiene program, outreach and assessment for all healthcare and housing needs, peer support, employment services, medical care, and substance abuse services.
Give An Hour
www.giveanhour.org
Offers free counseling for military personnel and their families affected by the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Military & Veteran's Peer Support Group
480-593-4630
www.phoenix.va.gov
215 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Thursdays at 2 pm at the Phoenix VA Hospital, room D540. Please call before you attend.
NAMI - Veteran's Resource Center
800-950-6264
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section=Find_Support
Go to the website, and click on "Veterans and Military Resource Center" for available veteran specific information regarding Mental Health Care.
National Resource Directory
www.NRD.gov
The National Resource Directory (www.NRD.gov) provides access to thousands of services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. Wounded warriors, Service Members, Veterans, families and caregivers can find information on key topics such as health care, employment and education.
PTSD Foundation of America - Arizona
832-912-4429
www.ptsdUSA.org
9724 Derrington
Houston, TX 77064
Provides hope and healing for the unseen wounds of war. Combat Trauma Support Line: 877-717-PTSD (7873)
PTSD Group
480-994-4407 x10
www.mhaarizona.org
650 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
Thursdays from 6 – 8pm at the VA in room K-112. Please call before you attend. Open to anyone with PTSD (not just vets).
The National Caregiver Support Line
855-260-3274
http://www.caregiver.va.gov/
Provides information regarding new caregiver benefits, referrals to local caregiver support coordinators as well as emotional support to those concerned with their ability to provide care to loved ones who are Veterans.
VA Home Front
877-424-3838
http://www.va.gov/homeless/
Those who served our country should never face homelessness. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) is committed to ending Veteran homelessness by 2015. VA is providing a comprehensive solution to getting our Veterans off the streets. Yet many Veterans at risk of homelessness are not aware that VA has specialized programs available to get them on their feet before they end up on the street.
Veteran's Administration
602-277-5551 X7455
www.va.gov
www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
Provides 8 levels of eligibility for medical coverage, including mental health coverage. Also offers an online resource directory.
Veteran's Crisis Line
800-273-8255 (press 1)
http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. The website also offers a resource locator and additional online resources.