Resources/ Helpful Contacts

TEEN LIFELINE 24 hour service with trained peer counselors available. Phone Number: 800-248-Teen (8336)

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION The Arizona chapter offers trainings and information on suicide prevention. Courses offered: More Than Sad and Talk Saves lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention Website: www.afsp.org/arizona Email: arizona@afsp.org

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health program or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. 3 Website: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/

CRISIS HOTLINES Crisis Text Line -Text 741741 from anywhere in the United States and Trained Crisis Counselors are always available. The service is free and confidential. 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines- National o 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline o 1-800-662-HELP (4357) National Substance Use and Disorder Issues Referral and Treatment Hotline Suicide/Crisis Hotline for Maricopa County- Served by Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care o 1-800-631-1314 or 602-222-9444

SIGNS OF SUICIDE (S.O.S.) The Signs of Suicide (S.O.S) prevention program, hosted by Mentally Ill Kids in Distress (MIKID), uses an evidence-based curriculum that addresses suicide among adolescents. This is a free 45-50 minute program offered to youth in 7th-12th grade. Contact: Timesha Moore-McHarris Phone Number: 480-435-5876.

ARIZONA COALITION TO END SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Promotes public awareness of sexual and domestic violence through information, training, awareness campaigns, events and the media. Website: www.acesdv.org Email: info@acesdv.org

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE Programs designed to ensure refugees thrive in America—whether ensuring children are enrolled in school, adults become self-reliant through employment or starting businesses, or families receive acute medical care they need to recover from trauma or illness. Address: 4425 W Olive Ave, #400, Glendale, AZ 85302 Website: https://www.rescue.org/united-states/phoenix-az Phone: 602-433-2440

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – CPR PROGRAMS Website: http://cpr.heart.org/AHAECC/CPRAndECC/Programs/UCM_473193_Programs.jsp

AMERICAN RED CROSS – CPR PROGRAMS Website: http://www.redcross.org/courses/index.jsp

RURAL METRO- HEARTSAVER CPR AND AED Website: https://www.ruralmetrofire.com/heartsaver-cpr-and-aed.html

VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA CPR/AED and First Aid certification Website: https://valleyymca.org/programs-activities/adults/certification-training/

LBGQ Teen Talk- https://www.talkspace.com/blog/lgbtq-teens-mental-health-access-help/

Emergency Rental Assistance- https://des.az.gov/ERAP Applications begin February 23rd