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Support Groups

Al-Anon Family Groups
(520) 323-2229 | website
Opens in a new windowSelf support for the family and friends of alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics.

Alcoholics Anonymous
(520) 624-4183 | websiteOpens in a new window
840 S. Campbell Avenue.
Fellowship of men and women who maintain sobriety through sharing experience, strength, and hope.

CO-ANON
(480) 442-3869 | website
Opens in a new windowA fellowship for family and friends of someone who is chemically dependent on cocaine.

Cocaine Anonymous - AZ
(520) 326-2211 | websiteOpens in a new window
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who maintain sobriety from cocaine.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA)
(888) 444-2359 | website
Opens in a new window12-step self-help group for people who are working on healthy relationships.

Debtors Anonymous
1-800-421-2383 | websiteOpens in a new window
12-step program for people who have debt and cannot stop spending.

Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance
(800) 826-3632 | websiteOpens in a new window
Offers education and support groups to people with depression and bi-polar disorder.

Gamblers Anonymous
570-7879 | websiteOpens in a new window
Self help group for compulsive gamblers.

Narcotics Anonymous
881-8381 | website
Opens in a new window12-step program where people manage their addiction to narcotics.

Nicotine Anonymous
(469) 737-9304 | website
Opens in a new window12-step support group for people wishing to stop using nicotine.

Overeaters Anonymous
(505) 891-2664| websiteOpens in a new window
A 12-step group for people who wish to stop compulsive eating.

Sex Addicts Anonymous
1-800-477-8191 | websiteOpens in a new window
12-step recovery program providing support for people with compulsive sexual behaviors.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous
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12-step program for non-offending adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Survivors of Suicide
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Support group for family and friends of people who have committed suicide.

Mental Health Resources

Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance
(800) 826-3632 | websiteOpens in a new window
Offers education and support groups to people with depression and bi-polar disorder.

Mental Health Association of Arizona (MHAAZ)
480-982-5305 | websiteOpens in a new window
Provides information and advocacy concerning mental health resources.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona (NAMI)
(520) 622-5582 | websiteOpens in a new window
Offers support groups for people diagnosed with mental illness and their families.

Community Resources

American Diabetes Association
(520) 795-3711 | websiteOpens in a new window
333 W. Ft. Lowell Rd., Suite 23
Provides educational resources on diabetes.

American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345 | websiteOpens in a new window
333 W. Ft. Lowell Rd., Suite 23
Provides educational resources on cancer.

Arizona Poison & Drug Information Center
(520) 626-6016
Information and education on medications and preventing poisoning accidents.

Catholic Community Services
(520) 623-0344 | websiteOpens in a new window

DIRECT Center for Independence
(520) 624-6452 | websiteOpens in a new window
Offers information, referral and support services for individuals with disabilities.

Information & Referral Helpline
1-800-352-3792 | websiteOpens in a new window
Information on community resources.

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson
(520) 882-8006 | websiteOpens in a new window
Tutors people to improve reading and writing skills.

Sex Trafficking Help
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Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Summer Sun Respite
Click hereOpens in a new window for resource guide.

Volunteer Southern Arizona
(520) 881-3300 | websiteOpens in a new window
Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.

LGBTQIA+ Resources

A Place to Talk
(520) 375-9039 | Email: aplacetotalkservices@hotmail.com
Counseling services for individuals who identify in the LGBTQ communities.

El Rio Health - Transgender Medicine
(520) 670-3909 | websiteOpens in a new window
Healthcare for pediatric and adult transgender and gender non-conforming communities. Care includes gender-confirming hormone therapy and referral to specialists.

Lighthouse Project AZ
(520) 909-0754 | Email: lighthouseproject.tucson@gmail.com
LGBTQI collaboration between the University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women, SAAF and Our Family Services to support unstably housed LGBTQ young adults.

Petersen HIV Clinic (Banner UMC)
(520) 626-8598 | websiteOpens in a new window
Provides specialty care, advocacy, counseling, early intervention, education, referrals, and prevention services related to HIV.

PFLAG Tucson - Parents, Friends, Families and Allies, United with LGBTQ People to Move Equality Forward
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Promotes the health and well-being of LGBTQ persons and their families and friends through support, education and advocacy.

Pride Guide - Tucson
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A resource list of services targeted to the LGBTQIA+ communities throughout Arizona.

Primavera
(520) 623-5111 | websiteOpens in a new window
LGBT-friendly shelter service.

Rainbow Churches

• Grace St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchOpens in a new window
• St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal ChurchOpens in a new window

Sister Jose Women's Center
(520) 909-3905 | websiteOpens in a new window
Trans-women friendly shelter.

Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF)
Crisis Line: (800) 553-9387 | Office Line: (520) 628-7223 | websiteOpens in a new window
HIV, AIDS and Hep C testing; resources and support for individuals living with HIV/AIDS; prevention and support for survivors of violence against LGBTQIA+ individuals; support groups; youth drop in center and more!

Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA)
Address: 2030 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 106 | websiteOpens in a new window
Support, advocacy and information for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.

Southern Arizona Senior Pride
(520) 312-8923 | websiteOpens in a new window
LGBTQIA social meetings and support for 55+

Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860 | websiteOpens in a new window
Crisis hotline specific for transgender individuals.

Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN)
(520) 299-6647 | websiteOpens in a new window
Brings together religious, secular, corporate and non-profit organizations to support people living with HIV as well as to raise awareness and build knowledge and understanding around HIV/AIDS.

Government Resources

Arizona Center for Disability Law
(520) 327-9547 | website
Opens in a new windowProvides protection and advocacy for people with psychiatric, cognitive, physical, mental and sensory disabilities.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
(520) 205-8600 | website
Opens in a new windowState’s health insurance program for people with a low income.

City of Tucson Parks and Recreation
(520) 791-4873 | websiteOpens in a new window
Conducts recreational classes and special events throughout the city.

Pima County Public Library Information Line
(520) 791-4010 | websiteOpens in a new window
Phone services which give short answers to reference questions.

Social Security Administration
1-800-722-1213 | websiteOpens in a new window
Oversees the Social Security System.