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DES Offices
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is a government agency with the State of Arizona. DES helps determine eligibility for benefits for the various programs including Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Adult Protective Services (APS), Unemployment Insurance (UI), Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Applications can be made online at the DES website or at a local location. All offices are open Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)
description
This is the Department of Economic Security's automated line.
business hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) - S. Park Ave
description
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) provides the following services at this location:
Appeals, Cash Assistance, Child Care, Medical Assistance, Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps), Vocational Rehabilitation. Please visit our website for more information or to apply for services.
business hours
M – F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Office Locator
DES Office Locator
http://azdes-community.secure.force.com/EOL/description
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) provides an online DES office locator. To find a DES office near you, please visit the link below.
Please note: DES offices provide all services listed below. Not all locations offer all services listed; please visit their website to find an office location, the phone number, and the services you are looking for near you.
Basic Needs: Adult Protective Services, Food Assistance, Medical Assistance, Shelter and Housing, Domestic Violence Services, Homeless Services, Short-Term, Crisis Services, Utility Assistance, Refugee Resettlement, and State Assistance.
Child & Family: Cash Assistance, Child Support, Child Care, Short Term Crisis Services, Community Resources.
Employment: Unemployment Benefits, Employment Supports, Apprenticeship Program, Foreign Labor Certification Program, Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers Outreach Program, Working with a Disability, Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, Veterans, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Older Adults: Adult Protective Services, Home and Community Based Services, Healthy Living, Medicare Assistance, Legal Services Assistance, Family Caregiver Support, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Aging Publications, Community Action Agencies, Aging, and Disability Resource Consortium.
Disabilities: Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention Program (Developmental Disabilities - Infants & Toddlers), Achieving a Better Life Experience Independent Living for the Blind & Employment.
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Arizona Department of Economic Security (multiple locations)
Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZ DES)
Employment Resources
(833) 762-8196
http://des.az.gov/services/employmentdescription
Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZ DES) provides a variety of services (e.g. job assistance) to older adults throughout Arizona to ensure their safety and economic security.
You can receive no-cost employment readiness services virtually or in-person.
To receive virtual assistance, call 1-833-762-8196 or set up an online appointment at this webpage: workappointment.azdes.gov/
For in-person employment services, find a DES office near you: des.az.gov/find-your-local-office
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Below are some (but not all) of the services AZ DES offers to help older adults gain employment:
* Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP): Assists low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55 years or older find employment. For more information, visit the following webpage: des.az.gov/services/older-adults/senior-community-service-employment-program
*Veterans Program: Increase job opportunities for veterans and eligible spouses. For more information, visit the following webpage: des.az.gov/services/employment/veterans
*Arizona Rehabilitation Services: Open to individuals with disabilities seeking employment. Visit the following webpage for more information: des.az.gov/services/employment/arizona-rehabilitation-services
service area
Pima County,Tucson
business hours
8 AM - 5 PM
DES Division of Aging and Adult Services
Arizona Department of Economic Security
1789 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-4446
Email: contactdaas@azdes.govdescription
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) makes Arizona stronger by helping all residents reach their potential through diverse programs that provide support and services to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. In partnership with non-profit organizations, as well as state and federal partners, DES offers vital support to residents, including by providing access to food and healthcare, as well as providing job training, enforcing child support orders, assistance with rent, along with guidance accessing unemployment insurance and evaluating reports of abuse, neglect, and abuse of vulnerable citizens ages 18 and older.
The DES Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) assists at-risk Arizonans with meeting basic needs so they can live safely, with dignity and independence. DAAS delivers Services and programs that reach diverse residents, from homeless youths to older adults and those ages 18 and older with disabilities. Adult Protective Services (APS), part of DAAS, accepts and reviews abuse, neglect, and exploitation claims for vulnerable adults. Its caseworkers take calls and report online, 24 hours a day, and collaborate with law enforcement officials, the courts, and community-based service providers to facilitate services and help protect at-risk adults ages 18 and older. Community Service Programs (CSP) expand the safety net for vulnerable and at-risk individuals and families by assisting survivors of domestic violence, those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, and refugees seeking help settling in Arizona, among other outreach.
Whether you need help or want to be considered for employment with DES, we look forward to working with you to create a better future for everyone in the state. You can find DES office locations and learn more about its many programs and services here https://des.az.gov.
DES Office Locator: https://azdes-community.secure.force.com/EOL/
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM