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Family Caregiver Services by State

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ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

Arizona Area Agencies on Aging (Arizona Department of Economic Security)

https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/area-agency-on-aging-locations

AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Aging and Adult Services website links to AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within Arizona, call: (602) 542-4446

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

https://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services

https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/home-community-based-services

The Arizona Non-Medical, Home and Community Based Services program is a non-Medicaid program that is designed to assist seniors in daily living activities and remain living in their homes or with family members. While this program offers consumer direction- usually meaning the care recipient hires their own care provider- in Arizona, the term is used to demonstrate respect for applicant’s wishes. 

Services provided:

-Adult day care

-Adult day health care

-Home delivered meals & meals at senior centers

-Home health aide

Housekeeping

-Personal care

-Respite care

-Transportation

-Visiting nurse

There are waiting lists to enter the program. Priority is based on functional and financial need. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone 

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone 

Contact Information

Arizona Area Agency on Aging, Region One: 602-264-2255

*Please see website link for specific region contact number

Family members, including spouses and adult children, are allowed to be hired and compensated through Self-Directed Attendant Care, which is an option provided by Arizona Medicaid. Member-directed options are available to most Arizona Long Term Care System recipients who live in their home. The program also covers costs of certain medical and accessibility equipment. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 654-8713

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Government Benefits and General Information

Arizona Caregiver Coalition

https://azcaregiver.org/

A community-based, 501(c)3 organization founded to support and advocate for family caregivers in Arizona. Coalition website serves as a resource for caregivers and those who work with caregivers, with services including: – Online community calendar – Support groups – Information and blog – Advocacy – Respite

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Caregiver Resource Line: (888) 737-7494

Arizona County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://dvs.az.gov/contact-us

Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services

http://www.azdvs.gov/

Provides Arizona’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(602) 627-3261 (Phoenix) (602) 255-3373 (Outside Phoenix) (800) 852-8387 (Toll Free)

Arizona Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/family-caregiver-support

FCSP services for family caregivers are provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) and include: – Information – Assistance – Individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training – Respite care – Limited supplemental services, such as transportation and home modifications

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care recipient eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 or older caring for someone who meets care recipient eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 or older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 or older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

Arizona Caregiver Resource Line: 888-737-7494 Caregiver Action Network Resource Line: 855-227-3640

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) -Medicaid

http://www.azahcccs.gov/

AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program. It is health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility. State website is also available in Spanish.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 654-8713 (Statewide) (800) 523-0231 (Out of state) (602) 417-4000 (Maricopa County)

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Families or caregivers of a Medicare beneficiary

Caregiver Eligibility

Families or caregivers of a Medicare beneficiary

Contact Information

(800) 432-4040 or (602) 542-4446

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Arizona

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.

Contact Information

Toll-Free: 877-267-2323

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.

Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.

Contact Information

(800) 896-7628

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.

Contact Information

1-800-662-4357

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities (AAPPD)

http://www.aappd.org

Provides a list of providers that can be searched by service and area. Services include:
– Assistive technology
– In-home care
– Care management
– Chore services
– Home health care
– Transportation

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

1-602-510-9373

Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services

http://www.azdvs.gov/

Provides Arizona’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(602) 627-3261 (Phoenix) (602) 255-3373 (Outside Phoenix) (800) 852-8387 (Toll Free)

Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)

https://www.azahcccs.gov/members/ALTCSlocations.html

State program that provides institutional, residential, and in-home care services, including medical coverage, to low-income older adults and adults with disabilities who meet the level of care required for placement in a nursing facility, but who may live at home or in assisted living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

In state: (800) 654-8713 Out of state: (800) 523-0231

Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council

http://www.azsilc.org

A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(602) 262-2900 voice/TTY

Division of Licensing Services, Arizona Department of Health Services

http://www.azdhs.gov/als/

Provides online directories of licensed facilities including:
– Adult day health care centers
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Nursing homes

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Phoenix: (602) 364-2536 Tucson: (520) 628-6965 Flagstaff: (928) 774-2707

Home and Community Living Supports

https://www.azdes.gov/

A state program provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) that offer services to help older adults and adults with disabilities remain at home. Services include:

  • Care management
  • Personal care
  • Chore service
  • Home health care
  • Adult day service
  • Respite
  • Congregate meals and Home delivered meals
  • Transportation
  • Home modification

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone age 18 or older

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone age 18 or older

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAAs within Arizona, call: (602) 542-4446

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Arizona Health Care Association (AHCA)

http://www.azhca.org/

Online directory of AHCA member agencies in Arizona, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. AHCA is a long-term care association.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(602) 265-5331

Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

https://www.ahpco.org/page/AboutUS

The Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (AHPCO) is the statewide nonprofit membership organization of hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in Arizona.

Patients and families can find a hospice and palliative care provider through the Provider Directory.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(480) 491-0540

Division of Licensing Services, Arizona Department of Health Services

http://www.azdhs.gov/als/

Provides online directories of licensed facilities including:
– Adult day health care centers
– Assisted living facilities
– Hospice agencies
– Nursing homes

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Phoenix: (602) 364-2536 Tucson: (520) 628-6965 Flagstaff: (928) 774-2707

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Arizona

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Arizona-2023-1-1.pdf