Department of Economic Security


Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP)

LOCATED IN PHOENIX. SERVES YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) is Arizona’s statewide interagency system of services and supports for families of infants and toddlers, birth through two years of age, with disabilities or delays. AzEIP is established by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which provides eligible children and their families access to services to enhance the capacity of families and caregivers to support the child’s development.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

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1780 W Jefferson St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-532-9960


Report Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

Arizona Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. APS may also become involved when there is a claim of self-neglect which is when an adult with physical or mental impairments is not able to meet their basic needs (such as food, shelter, health care, managing money, etc.) which then impacts the adult’s physical health, mental health or general safety. The goal of APS is to prioritize an adult’s right to make their own decisions while keeping them safe.

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT

Website
877-767-2385


Apply for Cash Assistance

located in PRESCOTT VALLEY. Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

Cash Assistance helps families meet their basic needs for well-being and safety and serves as their path to self-sufficiency. The Cash Assistance program provides temporary cash benefits and supportive services to the neediest of Arizona's children and their families.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

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3262 Bob Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
855-432-7587


Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is excited to share news about the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP). This project is designed to boost participation in Nutrition Assistance (NA) among the elderly community by simplifying the application, interview, and verification processes.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Website
855-234-4960


Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

located in PRESCOTT VALLEY. Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is pleased to announce the Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP). The goal of the project is to increase Nutrition Assistance (NA) participation among the elderly population by simplifying the application, interview, and verification processes.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

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3262 Bob Drive,
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
855-234-4960


Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low income households pay their heating/cooling bills, minimize crises, and make energy costs more affordable. The LIHEAP program is administered in accordance with federal regulations, the Arizona LIHEAP State Plan, and LIHEAP Policy.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - LGBTQIA+ - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Website
866-494-1981


Nutrition Assistance

Serves Yavapai County.

Arizona's Nutrition Assistance, formerly the Food Stamp Program, aligns with the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Monthly benefits are provided to eligible households, allowing them to purchase nutritious food. This initiative aids families in combating food insecurity, addressing a basic necessity and empowering them to tackle barriers to achieving self-sufficiency.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Website
855-432-7587


Nutrition Assistance

located in prescott valley. Serves Yavapai County.

Nutrition Assistance (formerly the Food Stamp Program) is Arizona’s program for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Nutrition Assistance provides eligible households with monthly benefits they can use to purchase nutritious food. By helping families fight food insecurity and meet one of their fundamental needs, they can focus on overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

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3262 Bob Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
855-432-7587


Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Program

Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) program helps persons who are blind or visually impaired achieve their goals for independent living. OIB services may include Rehabilitation Teaching, Orientation & Mobility, and Orientation & Adjustment to Blindness.

FREE - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT

Website
888-282-9857


Restaurant Meals Program

Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Restaurant Meals Program allows certain Nutrition Assistance (NA) participants to use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants. This may also include the deli section of a participating grocery store. This program is available to an NA household if every person in the household meets one or more of the following conditions: has a disability, Is 60 years of age or older, homeless and does not have a fixed or regular nighttime residence. Link to participating restaurants: https://dbmefaapolicy.azdes.gov/FAA5/baggage/MealsProgramRestaurants.pdf?time=1699005591728.

FREE - ADA COMPLIANT

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Senior Community Service Employment Program

located in phoenix. Serves Yavapai County.

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), also known as the Mature Worker Program, was authorized by the Older Americans Act in 1965 to assist low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55 years or older find employment. The program matches eligible mature adults with community service and work-based job training opportunities to help build skills and experience that lead to permanent employment and greater independence. Participants in the program receive supervised training in a community service assignment, either at a non-profit or governmental agency (often times referred to as a host agency) for an average of 20 hours per week. They are compensated at the higher of the federal, state or local minimum wage.

FREE - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

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4520 N Central Avenue, Suite 575
Phoenix, AZ 85012


Senior Medicare Patrol

Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Senior Medicare Patrol is a group of professionally trained staff and volunteers who teach Medicare beneficiaries how to protect their personal information, identify and report errors on health care statements, recognize scams, prevent unnecessary services and charges for services that were not provided. Educates on fraud and abuse reporting to the proper authorities. This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - ADA COMPLIANT

Website
800-432-4040


The Federal Bonding Program

located in phoenix. Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

This program helps "at risk" (ex-offenders, recovering substance abusers, people with poor credit, dishonorably discharged, persons lacking job history who are from low income families) job seekers to secure employment. Through the program, employers can receive $5,000 of fidelity insurance for a six-month period at no cost and with no deductible.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FREE

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1789 W Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Email
833-762-8196


Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) can provide individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own with a weekly stipend to supplement lost income while they search for employment.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE

Website
P. O. Box 29225
Phoenix, AZ 85038
Email
877-600-2722


Use EBT at Select Restaurants

located in yavapai county. Serves yavapai county.

The Restaurant Meals Program allows certain Nutrition Assistance (a.k.a SNAP) participants to use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants. This program is available to an NA household if every person in the household meets one or more of the following conditions: has a disability, is 60 years of age or older, is homeless and does not have a fixed or regular nighttime residence.

Participating restaurants in Yavapai County:
Camp Verde
• Subway (1673 W. Hwy 260)
Chino Valley
• Burger King (1090 N. State Route 89)
• Subway (1021 N. State Route 89 Suite 102)
Cottonwood
• Carls Jr (2560 E. Rio Mesa Trail)
• Subway (1100 State Hwy 260)
Prescott
• Carls Jr (555 Miller Valley Road)
• Subway (3196 Willow Creek Road)
• Subway (1333 Iron Springs Road)
Prescott Valley
• Carls Jr (5785 E. State Route 69)
• Subway (7584 E. State Route 69)
• Subway (4596 N. Robert Road)
• Subway (3450 N. Glassforoad Hill Road)
Wickenburg
• Krispy Krunchy Chicken Wickenburg (1115 W. Wickenburg Way)
• Mcdonald's (370 E. Wickenburg Way)

ADA COMPLIANT

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Vocational Rehabilitation

located in Prescott Valley. Serves YAVAPAI COUNTY.

The Vocational Rehabilitation program delivers an array of services to individuals with disabilities, with the primary objective of preparing, entering, or sustaining employment.

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY

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3262 Bob Drive, Suite 12
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
928-759-1654


Last updated 4/13/23