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SOCIAL SERVICES

AMERICAN RED CROSS-SUN CITIES NORTHWEST VALLEY BRANCH

Community Service Building, Suite 3
9451 North 99th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 972-3407
(623) 977-7696

A variety of free services to the handicapped and elderly residents of Sun City, Youngtown, Sun City West, Peoria, El Mirage and Surprise. These services include free transportation in vans equipped with wheelchair lifts, disaster courses and financial assistance to local disaster victims.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

BEREAVEMENT AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT

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

Individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one and Caregivers who need practical assistance will find concerned help through our various support services for...
Caregiver's Support Group
Alzheimer's and related diseases
Bereavement for families and individuals
Coping skills
Stroke survivors
Please call for detailed information

CANSURMOUNT

Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital
10401 West Thunderbird Blvd.
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 876-5306

The American Cancer Society's patient-visitor program offers short-term support to those with cancer and their families. Co-sponsored by the Sun Living Health Community Cancer Program. Specially trained volunteers provide support and resource information. These volunteers have either experienced cancer personally or through a family member or close friend and are uniquely capable of understanding the concerns, frustrations and fears of cancer.
Anyone can make a referral to the CanSurmount Program by calling the above number or the American Cancer Society at 972-0788.

SUN CITIES AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL SERVICES

9451 North 99th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 972-9372
(623) 977-8879

The Sun Cities Area Community Council offers the following social services.
HAPPY NOONERS's neighborhood nutrition program designed to bring local persons out for a meal and companionship.
WAKE UP/TUCK is a personal care service in the home for people needing assistance for an hour in the morning and/or evening.
SENIOR HOUSING COUNSELING-Advises seniors needing any assistance in resources for housing and financial needs.
For information on these services and any other programs that are offered through the Sun Cities Area Community Council please call the above number. Hours: Mon.-Fri.-8:00 A.M.-4:00 PM.

OLIVE BRANCH SENIOR CENTER

Sun Bowl Shopping Plaza
10765 W. Peoria Avenue
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 974-6797

The Olive Branch Senior Center provides a variety of programs and services designed to help northwest Valley seniors enrich their lives through stimulating socialization, recreation and companionship opportunities.
The senior center also meets vital needs for hot, nutritious meals, plus supplemental food programs or health screenings, the latter of which are conducted by the Sun Living Health Staying Well Center.
A lunch donation of $2.25 is gratefully accepted. For lunch reservations, call 974-6797 at least 24 hours in advance. The senior center is managed by Sun Living Health, and funded in part by the Area Agency on Aging, Region I, Inc.; the Sun City Community Fund and by community donations.

SUN LIVING HEALTH SOCIAL SERVICES

(623) 876-5339

Qualified social workers offer counseling and coordinate available resources for patients at Walter O. Boswell and Del E. Webb Memorial hospitals, Sun Living Health Care Center, and patients in Sun Living Health Homecare Services and Sun Living Health Hospice. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 A.M.-4:30 PM.

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE

9451 N. 99th Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 977-1313

Provides support services and counseling to meet the needs of persons facing life changes such as: Family life, employment, economic, physical and emotional changes.

SUN CITY MEALS-ON-WHEELS, INC.

P.O. Box 1825
Sun City, AZ 85372
(623) 974-9430

Our volunteer organization delivers both hot and cold meals prepared by the kitchen of the Boswell Hospital to those in Sun City and Youngtown who are unable to prepare their own. Charges are set by the hospital, however, financial subsidization is available for those who demonstrate a need for the service. Meals are available seven days a week.

SUN CITY WEST MEALS-ON-WHEELS

14502 Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 214-4233

Help for those who are unable to prepare their own meals. We visit your home to determine dietary needs. The hot and cold meals are prepared by Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital and delivered to your home around noon by volunteers Monday thru Saturday. Contributions are welcome.

THE VALLEY MEMORIAL SOCIETY, INC.

P.O. Box 2138
Tempe, AZ 85280
(602) 929-9659

A non-profit consumer information service that assists individuals in planning simple, dignified funeral arrangements at reasonable prices. Affiliated with 147 other memorial societies throughout the U.S. & Canada.
It has a one-time, lifetime membership fee of $30. Free information brochure available by calling or writing.

WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE

P.O. Box 1145
Sun City, AZ 85372
(623) 972-1992

A "Mutual Help" program through which widowed persons who have adjusted to widowhood, help newly widowed persons of all ages. These volunteers bring hope and understanding. The services include outreach on a one-to-one basis, telephone service, group sessions, referral service and public education.

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