DISABILITIES/SPECIAL NEEDS

The following agencies can help you with disability/special needs services, including direct care, referrals, training, advocacy, recreation activities and information

AMERICAN RED CROSS

MISSION:

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY (DES)

MISSION: Child Care Administration; Child Protective Services; Division of Developmental Disabilities

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES – Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health, Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN)

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES – Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health, Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN)

MISSION: To continuously improve comprehensive systems of care that enhances the health, future and quality of life for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), their families and the communities in which they live. To maximize the health of CYSHCN by building partnerships with families and professionals, both public and private, so that CYSHCN have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

ARIZONA STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & THE BLIND

MISSION: Committed to excellence in education of all children and youth with hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona. Committed to partnerships with families, school districts, communities and others that will enable children and youth with hearing or vision loss to succeed now and in the future.

BUENA VISTA CHILDREN’S SERVICES

MISSION: Buena Vista Children’s Services is a community-based nonprofit organization that designs, develops and implements model programs for children. Programs address emerging needs in the areas of child care, education, child abuse prevention, parenting, special needs, resource and referral.

CAMP SOARING EAGLE

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MISSION: Camp Soaring Eagle provides the healing power of laughter to thousands of seriously ill children by giving them the opportunity to go to a medically supervised camp at no cost to the campers and families.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES

MISSION: Helping our community’s most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

MISSION:

The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives for our hurts, habits and hang-ups through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. We open the door by sharing our experiences, strength and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God’s Grace in solving our lives’ problems.

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES - YAVAPAI COUNTY

Community Legal Services is committed to eliminating poverty-based inequities in the civil justice system by providing high-quality legal advice, advocacy and assistance to low-income Arizonans.

CONNECTIONS EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAM

CONNECTIONS EQUINE THERAPY PROGRAM

MISSION:

Connections Equine Therapy Program endeavors to provide a safe, supportive, loving environment for people and horses to bond, interact and relate to help create the opportunities for personal growth and empowerment, and for the purpose of learning individual coping skills.

COTTONWOOD AREA TRANSIT

COTTONWOOD AREA TRANSIT

MISSION:

To provide safe, effective, and efficient public transportation services to ADA clientele and the general public throughout the Cottonwood/Clarkdale/Verde Villages area.

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

MISSION:

The Civic Service Institute (CSI) at Northern Arizona University mobilizes generations to strengthen communities through service and volunteerism.

FOUR COUNTY CONFERENCE ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

MISSION:

With energy and enthusiasm, we commit to conscientiously serve our community and provide our citizens with accessible local government; provide the most effective and efficient delivery of services; be sensitive to the needs of ALL citizens in our changing world; challenge, recognize and support our employees because they are the backbone of the county; protect, preserve and care for our environment.

HORSES WITH H.E.A.R.T., INC.

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MISSION: Toprovide a safe therapeutic equine experience by credentialed instructors for people with disabilities that foters their confidence and dignity while challenging each rider to develop independent skills at their own level of ability.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

MISSION:

To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs.

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PHONE REFERRALS & 24-HOUR HOTLINES

Emergency Services: 911 Police, Fire and Ambulance

Arizona Poison & Drug Information Center - website
(800) 222-1222

Birth to Five Helpline - website
(877) 705-KIDS (5437)

Child Care Resource & Referral - website
(800) 308-9000

Childhelp National Hotline (based in AZ) - website
800-4-A-CHILD | (800) 422-4453

HAVEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - website
(928) 505-3153

Stepping Stone Agencies - website
Domestic Violence Hotline: (928) 445-HOPE
(4673)

2-1-1 Arizona - website
Dial 2-1-1 to speak to a specialist

Yavapai County Community Health Services - website
Contact local agencies

West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Children and Family Services - website
(928) 445-5211