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

Key contacts in Pima County

Pima County, Arizona DDD (your front door) — Your front door for developmental-disability services in Pima County is Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Contact: 1-844-770-9500 (eligibility) · 1-866-229-5553 · des.az.gov/ddd.
Direct Advocacy & Resource Center (DIRECT) — Pima County's Center for Independent Living (Tucson): independent-living skills, peer support, benefits and housing advocacy, assistive technology, and youth t… Contact: 520-624-6452 · directaz.org.
The Arc of Tucson — Pima County chapter of The Arc: advocacy, family support, day and employment programs, and connection to community services for people with intellectual and de… Contact: 520-570-1295 · thearc.org/chapter/the-arc-of-tucson-inc.
Pima County Crisis Line (24/7) — Free, confidential 24/7 behavioral-health crisis line for Pima County: crisis counseling, mobile crisis response, and referral. Contact: 1-866-495-6735 (Arizona Complete Health) · AZ statewide 1-844-534-4673 · 24/7.
Arizona DDD, Apply / eligibility — Your statewide front door for developmental-disability services. Contact: 1-844-770-9500 (eligibility) · 1-866-229-5553 · des.az.gov/ddd.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: free evaluation and services. Contact: 1-888-592-0140 (Central Referral) · 602-532-9960.
Arizona Rehabilitation Services (RSA/VR) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and student transition services. Contact: 800-563-1221 · des.az.gov.
Arizona Center for Disability Law — Arizona's federally designated protection and advocacy agency. Contact: 800-922-1447 · azdisabilitylaw.org.
2-1-1 Arizona — Free, confidential information and referral to local health and human services across Arizona, DDD, AzEIP, AHCCCS, aging services, and more. Contact: Dial 2-1-1 · 211arizona.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Pima County directory on this page lists 10 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

See more Arizona disability resources or browse other counties from the Arizona portal.