Arizona+Division+of+Aging+and+Adult+Services

Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Aging and Adult Services 1789 West Jefferson Street (Site Code 950A) Phoenix, AZ 85007 Telephone: (602) 542-4446 Fax: (602) 542-6575 **State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Hotline:** (800) 432-4040 **Adult Protective Services Adult Abuse Hotline:** (877) SOS-ADULT ((767-2385) [|**//https://www.azdes.gov/common.aspx?menu=36&menuc=28&id=190//**]
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The Division of Aging and Adult Services provides a comprehensive array of services to help people achieve or maintain their highest level of independence and self-sufficiency. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans from homeless youth to older adults. The Division's programs also provide a safety net of services to the community, working to ensure safety and self-sufficiency so that all Arizonans can live with dignity and independence throughout their lives.

The Division is comprised of the following units:

> Accepts and evaluates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation on behalf of vulnerable adults over the age of 18. To file a report, please call **1-877-SOS-ADULT** (1-877-767-2385) or visit our online reporting utility.
 * **Adult Protective Services**

> Strengthens the safety net for vulnerable and at-risk individuals and families through community engagement. Community Services programs include The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Community Action, Emergency Services, Utility Discount Programs, State Homeless Coordination, Faith-Based Partnerships and Community Development programs.
 * **Community Services**

> A collection of programs that serve to protect the rights of older adults, prevent fraud and abuse, and provide informationand assistance on benefits and options (including Medicare), while providing Home and Community Based Services to ensure many aspects of healthy and independent living.
 * **Independent Living Supports**

> The Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program supports and advances successful Refugee resettlement in the United Statesthrough the coordination of public and private resources that best enable Refugees to be firmly established on the path to success and well-being.
 * **Refugee Resettlement**