Resources
Arizona Agency on Aging
Provides resources and connections for programs like:
- Meals on wheels
- Free/Reduced transportation programs
- Legal services assistance
- Access to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (dispute resolution)
Area Agency on Aging Contact Information by County
Visit the Area Agency on Aging website that corresponds to the county in which you need services. Visit AZ Aging for statewide information (link is external) about the Area Agencies on Aging.
Maricopa County
Area Agency on Aging, Region One(link is external)
602-264-2255
Helpline:
602-264-4357
Pima County
Pima Council on Aging, Region Two(link is external)
520-790-0504
Helpline:
520-790-7262
Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, Apache Counties
Area Agency on Aging, Region Three(link is external)
877-521-3500
Mohave, La Paz, Yuma Counties
Area Agency on Aging, Region Four(link is external)Mohave County:
928-753-6247
Las Paz and Yuma Counties:
928-782-1886
Pinal and Gila Counties
Area Agency on Aging, Region Five(link is external)1-800-293-9393
or
520-836-2758
Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz Counties
Area Agency on Aging, Region Six(link is external)
520-432-2528
Navajo Nation
Area Agency on Aging, Region Seven(link is external)
928-871-6869
Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona
Area Agency on Aging, Region Eight(link is external)
602-258-4822
Arizona Department of Economic Security (ALTCS/AHCCCS)
The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS, pronounced ALL-Tecs) is health insurance for individuals who are age 65 or older, or who have a disability, and who require nursing facility level of care. Services may be provided in an institution or in a home or community-based setting.
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)Call (toll-free):888-621-6880
Fax (toll-free):
(local):888-507-3313
602-253-6385
Mailing address:801 E. Jefferson Street, MD 3900
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Applications may also be submitted to altcsregistration@azahcccs.govThe DE-101 form is required to begin an application.
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) Office Locations
Casa Grande ALTCS Office
201 East Cottonwood Lane, Suite 2
Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
Chinle ALTCS Office
Tseyi Shopping Center, Hwy. 191
Chinle, Arizona 86503
Office site only, no mail delivery.
Flagstaff ALTCS Office
2717 North Fourth Street, Suite 130
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
Kingman ALTCS Office
2400 Airway Avenue
Kingman, Arizona 86409
Note: Kingman ALTCS staff are sharing space at the ADOA multi-service building.
Phoenix ALTCS Office
801 East Jefferson Street, MD 3900
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Prescott ALTCS Office3262 Bob Drive, Suite 11
Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314
Note: Prescott ALTCS staff are sharing space at the DES office.
Tucson ALTCS Office
7202 East Rosewood Street, Suite 125
Tucson, Arizona 85710
Yuma ALTCS Office
1800 East Palo Verde Street
Yuma, Arizona 85364
Note: Yuma ALTCS staff are sharing space at the DES office.
VA Healthcare
Register to get care at VA health care facilities. Not yet enrolled in VA health care? You can apply in person or get started online.
Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839
Eligibility and Enrollment Office
1st Floor
Hours
- Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat. Closed
- Sun. Closed
CENTRAL ARIZONA VA HEALTHCARE LOCATIONS
Staff Sergeant Alexander W. Conrad Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic3285 South Val Vista Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85297-7000
Main number: 480-397-2800
Mental health: 480-397-2800
Mesa VA Clinic
4135 South Power Road
Suite 103
Mesa, AZ 85212-3625
Main number: 480-397-2800
Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic
400 North 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008-6205
Main number: 602-914-2900
Northeast Phoenix VA Clinic
11390 East Via Linda Road
Suite 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-4075
Main number: 480-579-2200
Mental health: 480-579-2205
Phoenix VA Clinic
1500 East Thomas Road
Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)
Suite 106
Phoenix, AZ 85014-5748
Main number: 602-248-6040
Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center
650 East Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839
Main number: 602-277-5551
Mental health: 602-222-2752 x2752
Phoenix Midtown VA Clinic
5040 North 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015-3328
Main number: 602-234-7080
Thunderbird VA Clinic
9424 North 25th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021-2714
Main number: 602-633-6900
Mental health: 602-633-6900I
Pinal County VA Clinic
1179 East Cottonwood Lane
Casa Grande, AZ 85122-2969
Main number: 520-629-4801
Casa Grande VA Clinic
1876 East Sabin Drive
Suite 15, Building A
Casa Grande, AZ 85122-6198
Main number: 520-836-2536
Mental health: 520-836-2536
Southwest VA Clinic 9250 West Thomas Road
Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85037-3382
Main number: 623-772-4000
Northwest VA Clinic 13985 West Grand Avenue
Suite 101
Surprise, AZ 85374-3626
Main number: 623-251-2884
VA Benefits
You can apply for VA benefits (pension, disability, etc.) online, in-person, by fax or mail.
Pension benefits for Veterans You can apply for pension benefits online at www.va.gov/pension.
To submit a paper application, mail it to the Pension Management Center that serves your state.
For more information, visit www.va.gov/pension/eligibility.
Arizona PMC
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pension Intake Center
PO Box 5365
Janesville, WI 53547-5365
Disability compensation benefits for VeteransThe best way to file for disability compensation is to apply online at www.va.gov/disability.
To submit a paper application, mail the application to:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
PO Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444
Or, you can fax it to:
(844) 531-7818 (inside the U.S.)
(248) 524-4260 (outside the U.S.
Phoenix Regional OfficeU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
3333 North Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
The code of federal regulations is a great source and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-3
The VA Knowledge Base is another great resource: https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018,