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Arizona Chapter – National
Association of Social Workers
The
Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is the largest
professional association of social workers in Arizona.
The Chapter is dedicated to promoting the quality and
effectiveness of social work practice in a state rich with diversity. Wherever
you work, whomever you serve, the National Association of Social Workers -
Arizona Chapter is your link to ideas, information, resources and the brightest
and best social workers in the state. NASW offers many membership benefits.
Licensure
in Arizona
The AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is the state agency that handles all
certification and licensure in the state of AZ. You can also call them at
602-542-1882.
Arizona State University Graduate School of Social
Work
The purpose of the School of Social
Work is to prepare professional social work practitioners who are committed to
the enhancement of individual, family and group problem-solving capacities, and
the creation of a more nurturing, just, and humane social environment. The
School of Social Work trains professional social workers for beginning-level
generalist practice (BSW) and for advanced direct practice and planning,
administrative, and community practice (MSW). The focus is on populations of the
Southwest and those who are most oppressed and most in need of the services
social workers have to offer.
State of Arizona Home Page
Laws, resources and services.
Arizona 2-1-1
This site is the state of Arizona's doorway to thousands of health, human
service and emergency response resources. Developed in partnership with
government, tribal, non-profit and community groups, Arizona 2-1-1 Online has
the goal of providing all Arizonans access to information and resources to
improve the quality of their lives. Arizona 2-1-1 Online is also your source for
State and local emergency bulletins and alerts vital in times of disaster or
emergency. From finding child care, jobs, health care, insurance to information
about safety in our homes and offices, Arizona 2-1-1 Online is your one-stop
source for locating the services and information you need when you need it
Community Based Organizations
Arizona Child Abuse
Information Center
The InfoCenter acts as a clearinghouse for
information, consultations, and training opportunities for professionals dealing
with child abuse issues throughout Arizona including the unique issues of
children with disabilities and special health care needs.
Arizona Health Care Cost
Containment System (AHCCCS) or Arizona Medicaid
Their mission is to provide comprehensive, quality
health care to those in need. This site provides eligibility information as well
as directions on how to apply.
Arizona Long
Term Care System (ALTCS) or Arizona Medicaid for Seniors
The Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) program is for aged (65 and over),
blind, or disabled individuals who need ongoing services at a nursing facility
level of care. However, program participants do not have to reside in a nursing
home. Many ALTCS participants live in their own homes or an assisted living
facility and receive needed in-home services. ALTCS participants are also
covered for medical care, including doctor's office visits, hospitalization,
prescriptions, lab work, and behavioral health services.
Arizona Public Health Services
Community and Family Health
Services (CFHS) is a vital component of the Arizona Department of Health
Services. CFHS provides the essential core functions of public health to
communities and families throughout Arizona.
Catholic
Social Services of Southern Arizona
A broad range of programs serving Pima, Pinal and
Gila counties, ranging from counseling for individual and family problems,
assistance to immigrants and refugees, shelters for pregnant teenagers and
single women and their infants, nutrition programs and case management for
elderly.
Community
Information and Referral
Community Information & Referral is the key source
of integrated information that brings people and services together to meet vital
needs in central and northern Arizona.
Senior Help Line
The search for the right resources to meet your
needs can be an overwhelming one. That's where the Area Agency on Aging can
help. The Area Agency serves as the central information and resource center for
finding services and assistance for older adults throughout Maricopa County and
offers many programs to assist people in meeting their needs.
Tribes of Arizona
Cocopah Tribe
Colorado River Indian Tribe Library/Archive
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Gila River Indian Community
Havasupai Tribe
Hopi Tribe Web Site
Hualapai Nation
Navajo Nation Home Page
Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community
White
Mountain Apache Tribe
Yavapai-Apache Nation
Zuni
Pueblo
About Arizona and the Southwest
Southwest U.S. Travel
Travel and cultural information, articles, resources and photos.
Southwest Jewelry
and Gifts
Outdoorsy Girl selects unique jewelry
and gift designs and donates a portion of the proceeds to environmental causes
and women's health programming. You save on quality jewelry and gift items and
the community benefits.
About Phoenix, AZ
Moving to Phoenix or Arizona? Touring Arizona or the
desert Southwest? Want to know the issues? We have it all on About Phoenix. This
is an About.com site
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