The Arizona Governor’s Council
on Spinal and Head Injuries sponsors programs
and services through partnerships with the
following organizations:
Arizona
Spinal Cord Injury Association
This community-based organization provides support and education for individuals
with spinal cord injuries and their families.
Phone: 602-507-4209 or Toll-free: 888-889-2185.
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Independent Living Rehabilitation Services
The Independent Living Rehabilitation Services program provides four core services:
independent living skills training, advocacy, peer support, information and referrals.
The program, which is part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security Rehabilitation
Services Administration, may also provide adaptive aids and devices, counseling,
skills training, and a variety of therapies for individuals with spinal cord
injuries based on eligibility.
Phone: 800-563-1221 (toll-free)
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Vocational Rehabilitation program helps people with disabilities to explore
their vocational interests, abilities, capabilities and service options and to
become or remain economically independent through work.
Phone: 800-563-1221 (toll-free)
Additional resources that may be helpful to you:
Arizona Bridge to Independent
Living
This private, non-profit corporation provides
services to persons with disabilities in Phoenix,
Arizona. ABIL's programs include information
and referral, peer support, home modifications,
independent living skills Instruction and
many others.
Phone: 602-256-2245 or 800-280-2245 (toll-free)
Arizona
Center for Disability Law
The Arizona Center for Disability Law is a
protection and advocacy agency that is dedicated
to protecting the rights of individuals with
a wide range of physical, mental, psychiatric,
sensory and cognitive disabilities.
Tucson Phone (Voice): 520-327-9547
Tucson Toll-Free (Voice): 800-922-1447.
Tucson Toll-Free (TTY): 877-327-7754
Phoenix Phone (Voice/TTY): 602-274-6287
Phoenix Toll-Free (Voice/TTY): 800-927-2260
Arizona Coalition for Military Families
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is a public/private partnership focused on building Arizona’s statewide capacity to serve and support all Service Members, Veterans and their families. The Coalition works to foster cross-sector collaboration between the military, government and community.
Military/Veteran Employment Portal
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
(AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid program,
and the State of Arizona's health care program
for persons who do not qualify for Medicaid.
Phone: 602-417-4000
Arizona
Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), Arizona's Medicaid long term care program, assists those
who are elderly or blind, physically disabled,
or have a developmental disability and need
nursing home level care. However, program participants do not have to reside in a nursing home. Many ALTCS participants live in their own homes or an assisted living facility and receive needed in-home services.
ALTCS Phone Numbers by Location
ASSIST to Independence
Located in Tuba City, Arizona, ASSIST! enhances
the quality of life and community life for
disabled American Indian consumers by maximizing
independence, improving functional skills
and providing culturally relevant services.
Phone: 928-283-6290
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits
The VA provides benefits and services to Veterans including disability compensation, pension, GI Bill (support for education), vocational rehabilitation and employment, survivor benefits, and more.
Phone: 800-827-1000 (toll-free)
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Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Health Care System
The VA provides a Medical Benefits Package to all enrolled Veterans. This plan provides a full range of preventive outpatient and inpatient services with the VA health care system. Once you are enrolled, you can be seen at any VA facility across the country.
Click here to see if you qualify for VA Health Care.
For help, call: 877-222-VETS (877-222-8387) toll-free
Arizona VA Health Care Facilities:
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Phone: 602-277-5551 Toll-free: 800-554-7174
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Phone: 502-792-1450 Toll-free: 800-470-8262
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
Phone: 928-445-4860 Toll-free: 800-949-1005
DIRECT Center for Independence
Located in Tucson, Arizona, this organization
offers independent living services, public
education and awareness programs, and advocacy
services to assist people with significant
disabilities so that they may choose, achieve,
and maintain independent lifestyles.
Phone: 520-624-6452 or 800-342-1853 (toll-free)
New
Horizons Independent Living Center
New Horizons Independent Living Center Inc.
is a non-profit organization serving Arizona’s
Yavapai, Coconino, and Mohave Counties that
provides advocacy and services to empower
and assist people with disabilities.
Phone: 928-772-1266 or 800-406-2377 (toll-free)
SMILE
Services Maximizing Independent Living and
Empowerment (SMILE) is a Yuma, Arizona based
non-profit organization that offers independent
living services to disabled individuals.
Phone: 928-329-6681 or 800-239-7645 (toll-free)
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
TriWest administers the TRICARE healthcare program for military Service Members and their families in the 21-state West Region, including Arizona.
Phone: 888-TRIWEST (888-874-9378) Toll-free
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Other resources that can be useful include automobile insurance, medical coverage, and
COBRA, which provides temporary continuation of health coverage at group rates in specific instances to former employees, retirees, spouses and dependent children.
