Elderly and Disability

Program Name: Ticket to Work About: Beacon Group works with the Social Security Ticket to Work progrram which supports career development for individuals with disabilities who want to work. Beacon’s Ticket to Work Program provides work incentives which allow you to...

About: Services for elderly (62+ although they may refer to Pima Council on Aging) and any adult ages 18+ with a disability. Programs include: Peer Support/Mentoring; Home access program (rural/local adaptation/modifications to housing); self-advocacy trainings; Independent living skills; virtual social...

Program Name: Linkages About: Employment assistance for adults with disabilities seeking work. Includes invitation to a weekly “Job Club” and trainings with topics focused on knowing your rights, using technology to search for jobs, resume writing, and more. Eligibility – adult...

Program Name: Ticket to Work About: Beacon Group works with the Social Security Ticket to Work program which supports career development for individuals with disabilities who want to work. Beacon’s Ticket to Work Program provides work incentives which allow you to...

About: Services for elderly (62+ although they may refer to Pima Council on Aging) and any adult ages 18+ with a disability. Programs include: Peer Support/Mentoring; Home access program (rural/local adaptation/modifications to housing); self-advocacy trainings; Independent living skills; virtual social...

Program Name: Linkages About: Employment assistance for adults with disabilities seeking work. Includes invitation to a weekly “Job Club” and trainings with topics focused on knowing your rights, using technology to search for jobs, resume writing, and more. Eligibility – adult residents...

Program Name:  Adult Education and Employment Services  About: Programming for youth and adults who are blind or have vision impairments. Services Offered Include: comprehensive day program to provide hands on training to newly blind individuals geared towards independent living; training services...

Program Name:  Independent Living Blind About:  Adult training program for adults age 55+ who are not seeking employment but need training in various areas to ensure ongoing success with independent living. Training can include cane skills, kitchen safety, home modifications, and...

Program Name: Home Repair Assistance  About: Minor home repair assistance for low-income homeowners Can include – cooler maintenance and replacement, furnace maintenance, hot water heater repair, electrical maintenance, disability modifications, etc. Eligibility – 65+ years old or younger and disabled, must...

Program Name: Emergency Home Repair, Adaptive Construction, Toilet Replacement Program About: CHRPA is a non-profit agency aimed at addressing critical repairs to support the health and safety of their clients. Eligibility – applicants must own the home and have lived in...

About: Provides temporary housing, medical care, and transition to long-term housing to help seniors escape abusive and life-threatening situations Contact:  Phone Hours: 24/7 Website:  http://arc-az.org/elder-protection/ Phone:  520-339-2801 Age Limits: 65+ Citizenship Required:  No Language: English and Spanish. 

Program Name:  Senior Friendship Line About: Provides seniors, caregivers, and adults living with disabilities a friendship line, a suicide prevention line, and a grief line. Contact:  Website:  Friendship Line California – Institute on Aging (ioaging.org) Phone: 1-800-971-0016 Age Limits: 18+ Citizenship...

Program Name:  Home Care About: In home services which include personal care, housekeeping, transportation, grocery shopping and meal prep, habilitation, companionship, respite for family members, and training/support for family caregivers Some services may be billed through insurance, otherwise services are available...

Program Name: Pima Care at Home About: In home caregiving services for clients who are medically eligible for ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care Services) or who wish to pay for services out of pocket. Services can include personal care services (bathing,...

Program Name:  Senior Medicare Patrol About: Trained SMP staff empower and assist Medicare recipients, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Help can include assistance with reading Medicare statements, report Medicare fraud,...

Program Name:  Senior Companion Program About: Elderly volunteers (ages 55+) provide socialization by sharing activities, escorting someone to an appointment, shop together, write letters, fill out forms, and so much more. Volunteers serve a minimum of 15 hours per week...

Program Name:  ALTCS Workshop About: Pima Council on Aging hosts a monthly workshop every Second Thursday of the month that is free to join and can provide information about ALTCS eligibility and the application process. Call to register for the...

Program Name:  VA Aid and Attendance Benefits & Housebound Allowance About: VA Aid and Attendance eligibility – currently receive a veteran’s pension and meet at least of the following You need assistance performing daily activities or have to stay in...

Program Name:  Budgeting Assistance About: This program is geared towards prolonging independent living in the community for low-income older adults who have difficulty managing their financial affairs. Trained volunteers can help budget, write checks, organize bills, and more. Eligibility – income...

About: Medical equipment loaned out to low-income City of Tucson residents. While loaned medical equipment is free, there is an administrative fee upon pick up. Items include wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower benches, etc. Hours:  Phone Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 10am-3:30pm, Wednesdays from...

Program Name: Honoring Our Lives Life Care Planning About: Free workshops and access to packets/paperwork in preparation for end-of-life care. ICS provides individuals with a free packet that includes 4 Arizona documents in preparation for future healthcare decisions and end of...

About: Free adult briefs, menstrual supplies, and adult incontinence supplies to City of Tucson residents who are low income Complete Diaper request form at https://diaperbank.org/diaper-request-form/ You may be asked to provide a photo ID, birth certificate, and/or proof of need...

Program Name: Durable Home Medical Equipment About: JFCS will pay full or partial payment of new durable home medical equipment for people with a demonstrated need for financial support. This includes items such as walkers, crutches, home safety equipment, shower chairs,...

Program Name: Pima Meals on Wheels About: Low fat and low salt meals that meet 1/3rd of the recommended dietary allowances. Suggested $2 contribution per meal Eligibility – resident of Pima County, age 60+, homebound and unable to attend a...

About: Assistance with transportation to medical appointments, shopping, errands, meal delivery, phone and in-person visits, light housework, caregiver respite, and more. Eligibility – 55+ or 18+ with a disability Must reside between 22nd St and Golf Links, and Country Club...

About: Assistance with transportation to medical appointments, shopping, errands, meal delivery, phone and in-person visits, light housework, caregiver respite, and more. Eligibility – 55+ or 18+ with a disability Must reside between Grant/Tanque Verde and Irvington, and Swan and Houghton...

About: Assistance for older adults with transportation, delivering fresh produce and food bank boxes, minor home repair and yard clean up, and social events/outings located in the following neighborhoods: Campus Farm, Limberlost, Rillito Bend, Mountain View, Richland Heights East &...

About: Assistance for older adults and individuals with disabilities who live in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood only (Swan to Pantano Wash & Rillito River to Glenn Rd) Contact:  Website:  http://www.oldfortlowellliveathome.org/ Phone: 520-275-6757 Location: (Leave on one line if only...

Program Name: Medical Transportation About: Assistance with transportation to medical appointments and other appropriate locations such as respite Eligibility – 60+ years of age and be at or below 185% of the poverty level Contact:  Website:  https://www.impactsoaz.org/impact-applications Phone: 520-825-0009 Location:...

Program Name:  Community Cares Program About: Support for older adults who are in the LGBTQ community. Visit website for information on events, meet ups, and more.  Contact:  Website:  https://soazseniorpride.org/ Phone: 520-312-8923 Location: 1632 N. Country Club Rd, 85716 Email: info@soazseniorpride.org Age...

Program Name:  Long-Term Care Obudsman About: Trained staff and volunteers visit assisted living homes and nursing homes in Pima County to advocate for the rights of the residents. Obudsman routinely visit long term care facilities to monitor conditions, provide a...