Who do I call first for disability services in Pima County, Arizona?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Arizona vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Pima County.

Is help available in Spanish in Pima County?

Yes. This Pima County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Arizona agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Pima County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Pima County, Arizona

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Pima County, Arizona. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Pima County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Pima County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Pima County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Direct Advocacy & Resource Center (Direct) ((520) 624-6452, Tucson)
Project SEARCH — Banner - University Medical Center Tuscon (Tucson). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Banner UMC South (Tucson). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — University of Arizona-Division of Student Affairs (Tucson). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals Blake Children \u0026amp; Family Children\u0026#039;s Achievement Center (Tucson). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Arizona. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Southern Arizona
Arizonas Children Association (520-622-7611, Tucson)
Banner University Medical Center — South Campus (520-874-2000, Tucson)
Caring Connections for — Special Needs LLC (520-639-9006, Tucson)
Carondelet Saint Josephs Hospital — OReilly Care Center (520-873-3000, Tucson)
Administration - Manning Site (520-309-3941, Tucson)
Clinica Del Alma (520-616-6760, Tucson)
Continental Family Medical Center (520-407-5900, Green Valley)
Desert Senita Community Health Center (520-387-5651, Ajo)
Arizona Autism Charter School -Tucson Upper School Campus (TUCSON)
Arizona Center For Autism (TUCSON)
ASDB - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 3 (TUCSON)
ASDB - ELP Region 3 Preschool (PHOENIX)
2gether With You Llc (520-342-8295, TUCSON). Day program / habilitation
A Hand Up Not Hand Out (520-585-9066, TUCSON). Behavioral health agency
A Living Room On Broadway, Pllc (520-954-5454, TUCSON). Substance-use treatment
A Teleios Recovery (520-620-9188, TUCSON). Substance-use treatment
A-Z Home Care Options (520-495-0257, TUCSON)

Statewide programs serving Pima County

These serve every county in Arizona, including Pima County.

Institute for Human Development (Arizona UCEDD). University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Arizona (800-927-2260). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council ((602) 542-8977). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Arizona Technology Access Program ((602) 728-9534). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Raising Special Kids ((602) 242-4366). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in Arizona

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