Community Resources
Connect With Others
Southern Arizona has a vast network of resources available to children, adults and families when you need support.
Within CODAC, members have access to more than 60 skills, support, wellness and therapy groups – which are offered in person and over video (telehealth). CODAC recovery coaches can also help connect you with our myriad of services as well as resources in the community to help you with life’s basic needs:
- Food
- Shelter and housing
- Employment
- Social security and disability
- Applying for Arizona’s Medicaid insurance, AHCCCS
We recommend the following community-based support groups, mental health, community, LGBTQIA+ and government resources.
You may also be interested in our therapy, behavioral health or primary care services.
Connect with Others: Community Groups & Resources
Support Groups
Self-support for the family and friends of alcoholics and adult children of alcoholics.
Alcoholics Anonymous Tucson (520) 624-4183 | 840 S. Campbell Avenue. |
Fellowship of men and women who maintain sobriety through sharing experience, strength and hope.
CO-ANON (480) 442-3869 | A fellowship for family and friends of someone who is chemically dependent on cocaine.
Cocaine Anonymous – AZ (520) 326-2211 | Co-Dependents Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who maintain sobriety from cocaine.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA) (888) 444-2359 | 12-step self-help group for people who are working on healthy relationships.
Debtors Anonymous (800) 421-2383 | 12-step program for people who have debt and cannot stop spending.
Gamblers Anonymous (520) 570-7879 | Self-help group for compulsive gamblers.
Narcotics Anonymous (520) 881-8381 | 12-step program where people manage their addiction to narcotics.
Nicotine Anonymous (469) 737-9304 | 12-step support group for people wishing to stop using nicotine.
Overeaters Anonymous (505) 891-2664 | A 12-step group for people who wish to stop compulsive eating.
Sex Addicts Anonymous (800) 477-8191 | 12-step recovery program providing support for people with compulsive sexual behaviors.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous | 12-step program for non-offending adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Survivors of Suicide | Support group for family and friends of people who have committed suicide.
Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona (NAMI) (520) 622-5582 | Offers support groups for people diagnosed with mental illness and their families.
Community Resources
American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 | 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
DIRECT Center for Independence (520) 624-6452 | Offers information, referral and support services for individuals with disabilities.
Our Family Services (520) 320-5122 | Offers housing assistance and services.
Literacy Volunteers of Tucson (520) 882-8006 | Tutors people to improve reading and writing skills.
Sex Trafficking Help | Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Southern Arizona (520) 881-3300 | Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
El Rio Health – Transgender Health (520) 670-3909 | 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 | 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 | Provides specialty care, advocacy, counseling, early intervention, education, referrals and prevention services related to HIV.
Pride Guide – Tucson | A resource list of services targeted to the LGBTQIA+ communities throughout Arizona.
Primavera (520) 623-5111 | LGBT-friendly shelter service.
Sister Jose Women’s Center (520) 909-3905 | Trans-women friendly shelter.
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) Crisis Line: (800) 553-9387 | Office Line: (520) 628-7223 | 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) (520) 345-4128 | Support, advocacy and information for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.
Southern Arizona Senior Pride (520) 312-8923 | LGBTQIA social meetings and support for 55+.
Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860 | Crisis hotline specific for transgender individuals.
Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) (520) 299-6647 | 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.
Rainbow Churches
Government Resources
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) (520) 205-8600 | State’s health insurance program for people with a low income.
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation (520) 791-4873 | Conducts recreational classes and special events throughout the city.
Pima County Public Library Information Line (520) 791-4010 | Phone services which give short answers to reference questions.
Social Security Administration (800) 722-1213 | Oversees the Social Security System.