Able National Resource Center The ABLE NRC is the leading source of objective, independent information and best practices related to tax-advantaged ABLE savings accounts and federal and state-related ABLE programs and activities.
Department of Economic Security
The Department of Economic Security makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable. Basic Needs
211-Arizona Emergency Resource Referral Center 211 (within Arizona) 877-211-8661 from anywhere in the US 2-1-1 Arizona brings people and services together throughout Arizona. Resources for Crisis, Transitional Housing, Rent/Utility Assistance, etc.
Arizona Self Help Welcome to Arizona Self Help!It can be tough to get the help your family needs. Arizona Self Help is a free and easy way to find out if your family can get help from 40 different health and human services programs. This website provides convenient, one-stop access to:
Try this website to find out if your family might qualify for helpful benefits. Arizona Self Help does not ask who you are and we do not share your information with anyone. Arizona Self Help is a project by Arizona Community Action Association and is not affiliated with any state agency.
SW Gas Bill Assistance
If you're a Southwest Gas residential customer and meet certain income guidelines, you may qualify for assistance in paying your bills. To see if you qualify for assistance, select the program which most closely relates to your circumstances.
BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Provides short-term aid for low income Southwest Gas customers who are facing a hardship or find themselves in a crisis. WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM Whether you own or rent your residence, this program can assist you with money-saving home improvements to increase the energy efficiency of your home. Energy-saving measures are available to income-qualified customers, at no cost. Examples of energy-saving measures are caulking, insulation, weather-stripping and ductwork/window repairs. LOW INCOME RATEPAYER ASSISTANCE (LIRA) Low Income Ratepayer Assistance (LIRA) provides a 30% reduction on the 'per therm' rate. This is applied to the first 150 therms of natural gas used each month from November 1 through April 30. LIRA program income requirements DEFERRED PAYMENT PROGRAM If you can demonstrate a hardship and have outstanding bills, our deferred payment plan allows you to pay your bill over an extended period of time. This program gives you an opportunity to obtain assistance before service is discontinued. We also make referrals to government or local social service agencies. ENERGY SHARE PROGRAM An emergency fund which provides direct utility assistance to qualified customers with unexpected financial difficulties. Your tax-deductible Energy Share donations are completely managed and distributed by your local energy share assistance agency.
APS - Utilities Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.