COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY

Sun City, Arizona
Sun City West, Arizona

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HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES

ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE

Sun City Area Interfaith Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 1795, Sun City, AZ 85372
(623) 584-4999

The Centers provide professionally planned and supervised adult day care with social, recreational and routine health services. A nutritious noon meal is also provided. There is an hourly fee; however, fee adjustments can be made based on ability to pay. An added benefit is the respite for family caregivers. Bathing services and caregivers support also available.
Locations & Hours:
(1) St. Clement Of Rome Catholic Church-
15800 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City
8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. (Mon.-Fri.)

(2) Sun City West Community Services Bldg.
14495 R. H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West.
8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

(3) First Baptist Church
8133 W. Cactus Ave.
7:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (Mon.-Fri.)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Agua Fria Intergroup

9164 North 43rd. Ave.
Suite. #15
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 937-7770

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. We are self supporting. A.A. neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. We provide meeting information throughout the Valley. We also provide speakers and/or panels to persons seeking information on alcoholism and recovery.
Hours: Twenty-four hours daily

ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION

Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 921-0022

The Alzheimers Association has a number of helpful programs designed to assist caregivers and families. These programs include:
Goodsell In-Home Assessment Program-A program designed to mobilize the family for caregiving. A nurse trained in geriatrics and dementia care will assess the functional needs of a loved one, the support needs of the family, as well as assessment of the home environment and available community resources.
Safe Return Program-Designed to help locate individuals suffering from memory loss who wander away from home. This program helps police, medical emergency teams and others identify individuals with memory loss and return them to their families.
Support Groups-Twenty-three support groups are available to families dealing with dementia.
Helpline-Information and referral line to available community resources.
* Resource library and free information
* Newsletter
* Advocacy
Interested persons can contact the association at the above Helpline number to find out more information on all programs

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Sun City/Sun City West
Courtyard at Sun Ridge
12211 W. Bell Road, Suite 102
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 583-2828

For Memorial Donations call 972-0788

Serves all metropolitan areas of the valley west of 43rd Avenue and the communities of Wickenburg and Gila Bend. Local units of dedicated volunteers work toward the control and eventual elimination of cancer. The Society relies solely on public contributions to fund its three-pronged approach to cancer control: 1) Research, 2) Education to inform the public and professional community of prevention and detection of cancer, 3) Service to cancer patients and their families.
Educational programs, materials, speakers, and services are available free of charge; volunteers in all areas are always needed.
Hours: Mon.-Fri.. 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, ARIZONA AFFILIATE

2328 W. Royal Palm Rd., Suite D
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 995-1515

Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of ail people affected by diabetes. To this end, we provide the following:
Referrals & educational materials for diabetes patients, professionals and the general public
Patient Information Hotline
15 Valley-wide Support Groups
Funds for diabetes research
Volunteer opportunities
Camp AZDA for children with diabetes
Assistance in the organization of fund raising events to benefit the association and its goals

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Arizona Affiliate, Inc./ West Maricopa County Division
2929 S. 48th St.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 414-5353

Our mission is to reduce death and disability due to cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The organization's main priorities are research and community programs. We provide literature on many aspects of heart disease, and stroke rehabilitation and prudent heart living. Programs are available for the work place, school site, health-care site and community site.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

1366 E Thomas Rd., Suite. #108
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 264-2255

This Agency coordinates the planning of services in Maricopa County for seniors age 60 and over and for adults age 18 and over with long term disabilities. The agency supports the area's disabled and elderly by coordinating their advocacy efforts, promoting public awareness of the challenges they face, and informing the public about available programs and services.
Some of the services available include Counseling/casework, Senior HELP LINE, home safety repair, legal assistance, multipurpose senior centers, home delivered meals, homebound and visually impaired programs, volunteer ombudsmen, AGE WORKS, and speakers.

ARIZONA KIDNEY FOUNDATION

4019 North 44th St., #201
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-1644

Provides financial and emotional assistance for needy Arizona kidney failure victims. Areas of assistance include medications, transportation, emergency living expenses, etc., not covered by Medicare or other programs. Used walkers, wheelchairs, etc., are loaned. Counseling and support groups are available. Secondary programs include educating the public and patients in the latest developments in prevention treatment, and research of kidney disease, and organ donation. Speakers are available. The Foundation relies on public contributions.
Hours: Mon.-Fri.. 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

ARIZONA LUNG ASSOCIATION

102 West McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 258-7505

Research, service and education are the main thrusts of the agency. Services include therapy courses for patients, public forums, support groups and a modest one-time emergency financial assistance. These services are available to all.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, CENTRAL ARIZONA CHAPTER

777 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 119
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 264-7679

Patient Services: Support Groups-source of support, education, and social interaction; Self-Help Courses offer information on the rheumatic diseases, exercises, joint protection, medications, relaxation techniques, nutrition and problem solving; Aquatic Classes help reduce pain and stiffness; Education Seminars to increase the public awareness of arthritis; Information and Referral directs patients to community agencies for special needs. Library and pamphlets also available.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CLUB OF SUN CITY

(623) 933-3469

Provides patient support on behalf of Central Arizona Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Monthly meetings feature programs relating to arthritis. Provides a self help course and an aquatic program through the Handi-Capables Club.

BARNET DULANEY EYE CENTER

9425 W. Bell Road
93rd & Peoria
(623) 974-1000
(623) 977-4291

Offers free eye health evaluations at various locations throughout the Sun City and Sun City West areas. The Center performs evaluations for Visual Acuity, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration as well as performing checks on current eye glass prescriptions.

SUN LIVING HEALTH CENTER FOR ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Services include:
ARISE (Adult Recovery in a Supportive Environment) Program
(623) 214-4056

Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 West Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West

The outpatient chemical dependency program is unique in providing care for older adults, emphasizing family involvement and scheduling convenient day-time sessions.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE LINE
(623) 214-4444
The phone number is a 24-hour mental health resource line staffed by behavioral health nurses and other professionals. Help with referrals to the most appropriate resources is just a phone call away.

OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM
(623) 876-5459

Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard, Sun City

Assistance in dealing with depression, anxiety and stress-related health problems is provided in caring, outpatient group meetings. Medicare-funded sessions are offered at Walter O. Boswell Memorial and Del E. Webb Memorial Hospitals.

SAGE Program
(Support, Adaptation, Growth, Enrichment)
(623) 214-4042

Adults suffering from the effects of both medical and behavioral health problems receive a specialized type of inpatient care.

BLOOD-PRESSURE READINGS

876-5333
214-4233

Free blood-pressure readings are available at convenient locations each month as a courtesy of the Boswell and Webb Hospital volunteers. The service is designed to help identify people who have high blood pressure and to recommend follow-ups with their physicians. An appointment is advised.

SUN LIVING HEALTH CARECARD

Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 876-5432

Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 West Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375

The free CareCard serves as an emergency identification card, and may be used at either health care center. Space on the back allows recording of pertinent information such as allergies, medications and a physician's name and phone number.
The Card also serves as your personal library card at the Sun Living Health Community Education Library and qualifies you for special benefits and discounts. For financial assistance see the "CareVantage" listing under "Health Insurance" heading.

SUN LIVING HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

Call (623) 876-5700 for date, time and location information.

An important component of the Sun Living Health Community Education Center, the series of support groups offer encouragement, interaction and management skills for a wide range of medical conditions. The support groups meet at several convenient locations and include:
* Alzheimer's
* Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS "Lou Gehrig's" Disease)
* Aphasia
* Arthritis (Arthritis Foundation Club of Sun City)
* Cancer
* Crohn's and Colitis
* Diabetes (Ariz. Affiliate; American Diabetes Assoc.)
* Fibromyalgia
* Huffers and Puffers
* Laryngectomy
* Lupus
* Macular Degeneration
* Mended Hearts (Mended Hearts, Inc.)
* Mental Illness Family Support
* Multiple Sclerosis (Ariz. Affiliate MS Society)
* Ostomy
* Parkinson's
* Second Wind
* SHHH (Self Help for the Hard of Hearing)
* Sjogren's Syndrome
* Stroke

COUNSELING SERVICES

Sun City Area Interfaith Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 1795
Sun City, AZ 85372
(623) 584-4999
Office Location:
17749 N. El Mirage

Certified counselor/therapists are available to area residents who may be experiencing difficulties in handling life's challenges. Services include personal, family, bereavement, and retirement counseling, as well as various support groups. Counselors are available for personal consultation Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 PM. Group sessions are also available. Therapists also provide in-home counseling sessions for homebound individuals. Behavioral Health Day Treatment is now available as an alternative to inpatient behavioral health care. (After 4:00 P.M. and on weekends an answering service forwards emergency calls to a counselor.)

WEBB OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

Sun City West Medical Office Building
14300 W. Granite Valley Drive Suite 8-B
Sun City West, AZ
(623) 214-4106

Laboratory services include blood tests, medical imaging services include X-ray and mammography services and cardiac diagnostic services include EKGs. Hours are 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome; however physician referrals are required. The center is affiliated with Sun Living Health Outpatient Diagnostic Services.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS

Discover, as we have, that our EA fellowship of weekly meetings is warm and friendly, and that it is also important in achieving and maintaining emotional health.
The Twelve Suggested Steps and The Twelve Traditions are our guides for our meetings and for living one day at a time because ours is a Twenty-Four Hour Program.
A non-profit organization, supported by the voluntary contributions of its members.
Meets Monday at 1 :00 PM. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church and Thursdays at 2:00 PM., at Shepherd of the Desert Church. For information call (623) 937-8480 or (623) 933-7334.

HANDI-CAPABLES CLUB OF SUN CITY

(623) 972-1834

A chartered club of Recreation Centers Of Sun City. Its purpose is to plan programs and recreational activities of interest and benefit to Sun City residents who have a lasting physical disability. Able-bodied residents, called HandiHelpers, are welcome.
The club works with Recreation Centers and merchants to improve accessibility and services in the community for the convenience of the disabled.
Meetings are held the first Monday of the month, with the exception of months having holidays falling on these days-then the meeting is held the second Monday of the month-at 2:00 PM. Fairway Recreation Center Auditorium.

HANDI-CAPABLES CLUB OF SUN CITY WEST

(623) 214-0541

This group plans programs and recreational activities of interest and benefit to Sun City West residents who have a lasting physical disability so that they may lead more active and healthful lives. Able-bodied residents, called Handi-Helpers, are welcome also. Water exercises-Mon.-Wed.- Sat. 9-10 A.M. at Beardsley Park Pool. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except during the summer), at Bank Of America, 19022 R. H. Johnson Blvd. Sun City West, at 1:00P.M.

SELF HELP FOR HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE (SHHH)

P.O. Box 1025
Sun City, AZ 85372
TTY: (623) 933-9092
VOICE/TTY (623) 584-3922

A volunteer, non-profit organization of hearing-impaired people, their friends, relatives and associates who meet monthly to educate members regarding causes and complications of hearing loss. Keeps members informed of advances in hearing aids and equipment, and sponsors lip-reading classes. We have helpful and informative speakers, a question and answer period and group discussions. Visitors are welcome.
Meetings: 1:30 PM Fourth Thursday of Month
Community Education Center
Thunderbird at 103rd Avenue

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF SUN CITIES AREA

P.O. Box 1115
Sun City, AZ 85372
(623) 974-7888

A non-profit organization that provides free service by trained volunteers to patients and their families in the Sun Cities and adjacent communities since 1979. Hospice service exists to enhance the quality of life for those with a limited life expectancy and their families. Phone for more information or requests for service.

R.U.O.K.

Youngtown Police Department
(623) 974-3665

Do you, or does someone you know live alone and have major medical problems? Would you enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that someone will be checking on them everyday? That peace of mind is now available to those living in Youngtown, Sun City, Sun City West, and other Northwest Valley communities.
Chief Arthur E. Baker invites those people that feel they could benefit from this service to contact the Youngtown Police Department.

SUN LIVING HEALTH

13180 North 103rd Drive
P.O. Box 1278
Sun City, AZ 85372
(24-Hour): (623) 876-5301

Sun Living Health is a non-profit family of health care services which includes Walter O. Boswell Memorial and Del E. Webb Memorial hospitals, Sun Living Health Care Center, Walter O. Boswell and Del E. Webb Extended Care Centers, Sun Living Health Community Education Center & Library, Olive Branch Senior Center, Sun Living Health Homecare Services, Sun Living Health Hospice, Sun Living Health Pro Care Program, Sun Living Health Research Institute, Sun Living Health Foundation and Sun Living Health Auxiliary.

SUN CITY AREA INTERFAITH SERVICES, INC.

P.O. Box 1795
Sun City, AZ 85372
(623) 584-4999

A community supported, non-profit, non-sectarian volunteer human services organization, that provides the following services: Counseling Services, Adult Day Centers, Social Services, Home Support Services, Home Care Assistance, Volunteer Services, Senior Services, and Behavioral Health Day Treatment.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA

3627 East Indian School Road #107
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(602) 381-1591

A private non-profit, volunteer agency. Provides Information & Referral Services, Public Education and Advocacy on behalf of mentally ill children and adults. One-to-one support, group support and socialization programs are an important part of MHA's work. The Association has information, pamphlets and speakers on a wide range of mental health subjects, including depression, the elderly and suicide prevention. Membership in the Association is $25.00 per year for individuals and includes newsletters, announcements, and important advocacy information. A United Way agency.

SUN CITIES ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL

Community Health Center
Del E. Webb Hospital
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 933-0726

A group for families (parents, children, spouses, and siblings) and friends of persons who have serious mental illnesses, as well as those persons themselves. We meet the third Friday of each month at 1:00 PM.
Meetings concentrate on education, advocacy, and support. Additional special meetings are scheduled for more in-depth counseling.

SUN LIVING HEALTH "NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR" PROGRAM

Memorial Hall
Support Services Building
13180 N. 103rd Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 876-5432

Main Conference Room
Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 West Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375

This free service offers current information on health services and programs available. Tours of each hospital also are provided. New residents and established neighbors in the Sun Cities and surrounding communities are invited to attend these monthly programs, which do not require registration. Call for meeting schedules.

SUN CITY OSTOMY CHAPTER

Thunderbird at 103rd
Suite 10
Community Education Center
(623) 876-5700

Library
(623) 876-5707

UOA chapter is a volunteer organization of ostomates whose purpose is to supplement the work of the surgeon by offering mutual aid and moral support follow-up through people who have learned to live with an ostomy. Trained members visit ostomy patients in hospitals and at their homes upon request with the consent of the patient's physicians.
Meetings held at the Community Education Center the first Thursday of every month at 2:00 PM. Call for more information.

SUN LIVING HEALTH INFORMATION AND PHYSICIAN REFERRAL SERVICE

(623) 876-5432

Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard
Sun City 85351

Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 West Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West 85375

The Sun Living Health hospitals provide free assistance in selecting a physician from a wide range of specialties.
Physician directories, CareCard and CareVantage brochures, Emergency Handbooks, healthcare directories and Speaker's Bureau information all are just a phone call away.
Hours: 8 A.M. to 4:30 PM. Monday-Friday.

SUN LIVING HEALTH ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTERS

Del E. Webb Acute Rehabilitation Center
5th floor
Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 W. Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 214-4075

Walter O. Boswell Acute Rehabilitation Nursing Unit
4th floor
Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital
10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd.
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 876-5394

Both areas within each hospital focus on providing a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation environment that emphasizes a team approach involving you and your family. A coordinated program of care, close medical supervision and 24-hour inpatient rehabilitation nursing also are integral program components.

IFS SENIOR SERVICES

14495 R. H. Johnson Blvd
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 584-4999

A variety of services are available at the IFS Day Center location at the SCW Community Services Building including: Counseling, social services, blood pressure checks, attorney general consumer advocacy, support groups, medical billing assistance, and various special programs.

SUN LIVING HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Brain Tissue Program
13220 North 105th Avenue
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 876-5328

Thanks to community support, contributed funds are making it possible to build new hope through research being conducted in the Institute's L.J. Roberts Center for Alzheimer's Research, Christopher Center for Parkinson's Research and the new Robert J. Hoover Center for Arthritis Research.
Because these diseases are unique to human beings, the Institute requires postmortem brain tissue from Alzheimer's patients and comparative tissue from other older individuals to help researchers discover treatment and prevention.

SUN LIVING HEALTH STAYING-WELL CENTER

(623) 876-5757

Conducted by the Sun Living Health Community Education Center, the Staying-Well Center travels to select sites each month to bring health screenings, workshops and discussions to the community. In addition to scheduled events, free blood-pressure readings always are available. Public sites include the Olive Branch Senior Center (at the Sunbowl Shopping Plaza in Sun City), Ventana Lakes and the Peoria Senior Center. For more information about upcoming events call the number listed above. The Staying-Well Center is a community service offered by Sun Living Health in association with the Waiter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital in Sun City and the Del E Webb Memorial Hospital in Sun City West.

TDD TELECOMMUNICATOR

Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85351
(623) 933-9366

Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 West Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 584-9556

A telecommunication device for the deaf is located in the Emergency Services Departments of both hospitals. A person with impaired hearing who has a TDD printer has immediate access to help.
A state agency serving the needs of Arizona's deaf and hard of hearing residents. The Arizona Council for the Hearing Impaired (ACHI) serves as a statewide information and referral for issues dealing with the hearing impaired. ACHl provides free TTY (Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) for qualified state residents. ACHI also administers a statewide 24-hour telephone relay service that provides a telephone communication link. between both the hearing and hearing impaired.
For more information, call the Valley Center for the Deaf at: 267-1921.

SUN LIVING HEALTH AUXILIARY TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM

Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 876-5387

Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14902 W. Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 214-4058

Offers a sense of security through daily contact with someone who cares. The program is staffed by dedicated hospital volunteers and is available year round.
Participants call every morning between 7:30 A.M. and 9:30 A.M. If the call is not received the volunteer attempts to contact the person. If there is still no answer, a checking procedure assures the health and safety of the participant.

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