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PCOA assumes no responsibility by providing this information. This list is a community service and not an endorsement of any organization listed. We update information annually, however information could change over the course of a year. Please verify directly with the resource.
Financial
Finances impact every part of our lives. As we age, finances can be strained by a fixed income, familial obligations, changes in the economy, and more. Resources, both public and private, in the community can help you to navigate your personal financial situations.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories
International Sonoran Desert Alliance
Utility Assistance
38 N. Plaza St.
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-3570
Fax: (520) 387-3005Email: liz@isdanet.org
description
This agency can assist with emergency utility and water assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) between May and October. You may only receive assistance once per year. To obtain service, call for an appointment.
service area
Ajo
business hours
M-F 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS)
description
At JFCS, our goal is to increase the well-being of individuals, families, and ultimately our community by providing trauma-informed, person-centered services to people from all backgrounds. JFCS includes counseling, therapy, services for Older Adults, Abuse and Neglect prevention services for families, Divorce Recovery groups, emergency financial assistance, and Refugee Resettlement Services.
service area
Tucson
Law Office of Denice R. Shepherd
2424 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-3526
Fax: (520) 622-6971Email: info@shepherdlawoffice.com
description
Elder law firm. Represents clients in decedent's estates, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships including litigated matters. Also licensed as a fiduciary with full range of fiduciary services.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 8:00 - 5:00
costs
hourly rates based on service provided; written rate sheets available upon request
Lifeline
Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program
http://lifelinesupport.org/get-starteddescription
This program is a discount program for older adults who meet low-income requirements. Federal rules allow only one subsidized landline or cell phone per household. To apply, call or visit the website. If you have a disability and need assistance with your Lifeline application, please contact the Lifeline Support Center at (800) 234-9473.
Arizona telephone assistance programs
In addition to Lifeline, the State of Arizona offers a state telephone assistance discount — the Senior Telephone Discount Program. The telephone assistance program offers up to $3.14 per month discount on home landline telephone service.
To qualify for the Senior Telephone Discount Program:
Must have voice service
Qualifying participant must be a senior
Subscriber has qualified for Lifeline
The qualifying member of the household has an income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Lupita Shestko-Montiel
description
Lupita Shestko-Montiel is an Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer (CLDP), Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP), and bail agent. She also provides services for divorces, wills, probate, child support modifications, durable power of attorneys, medical power of attorneys, change of names, and provides Medicare Advantage.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 - 5:00
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
description
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has four areas of service in Arizona: aging and disability services, children & family services, emergency services, and refugee & immigration services. LSS-SW's Aging & Disability Services provides in-home care, including personal attendant care, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, habilitation, and respite for family caregivers. LSS-SW delivers meals through Pima Meals on Wheels. Individuals receiving home-delivered meals may also qualify for pet food assistance.
business hours
M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
Please call for pricing details
MAP (Map-A-Plan)
Rent and Utility Assistance
3950 S Camino del Heroe
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-5966
Fax: (520) 625-1261description
Valley Assistance Services' MAP (MAP-a-Plan) program offers money for rent and utilities to prevent evictions and homelessness. This program includes required attendance for 6 hours of budgeting classes, savings, and benefits information and resources, including online SNAP (food stamps) application assistance. MAP program applications are provided on-site / in-person.
service area
Green Valley
business hours
M - F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
costs
No cost for this program.
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
(571) 350-8643
http://medicineassistancetool.orgdescription
Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers, and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs. MAT is not its patient assistance program but rather a search engine for many patient assistance resources that the biopharmaceutical industry offers.
Money Fit by DRS
description
Money Fit offers , Debt Management Program, Debt Counseling, Debt Payment Consolidation, Credit Counseling, Budget Counseling, Financial Education,
Student Loan Repayment Plan Counseling and Application Assistance,
Bankruptcy Certificate Counseling and Education Services, Financial Education.
For more information or assistance, please visit our website or call our 800 number.
Money Management International
description
Money Management International provides credit counseling, debt management plans, foreclosure counseling, homebuyer counseling, credit report reviews, reverse mortgage counseling, bankruptcy counseling, and representative payee services to consumers struggling with debt, budgeting, housing, and student loan concerns. Services are available by phone, online, and face-to-face.
Counseling is available by telephone 24/7, so no matter where you live or what time of day it may be, when you’re ready to speak with a counselor, we’re here to help. Call 866-550-8004 (toll-free).
Online counseling is also provided. Please fill out this form: moneymanagement.org/online-counseling
business hours
Tues–Thurs 9:00AM –3:00PM by Appointment for in-person counseling only