iShelter+

Basic Needs Resources

iShelter+ helps students quickly find support when they need it by connecting them to campus and community resources like food, housing, healthcare, mental health services, and financial aid options — making it easier to overcome challenges and stay focused on school. Select your location to find local resources.

For personalized, one-on-one support, complete the request form and a YC Social Services staff member will reach out.

YC Resources Quad Cities Verde Valley Rural Areas

Basic Needs Office

Provides YC students with one-on-one, confidential support to help them navigate life challenges and meet basic needs. Assistance is available for concerns such as food or housing insecurity, finding affordable health insurance, and connecting with community resources. Students can also receive help applying for state public benefits (AHCCCS, SNAP, and childcare) as well as guidance with financial aid and scholarships.

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(928) 776-2093

Food Pantry

Provides YC students with access to a pantry, offering food and household essentials like toilet paper. Located on the Prescott campus, with delivery available for students at all campuses.

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(928) 776-2270

DES/SNAP Application Assistance

Provides YC students with one-on-one support as a certified DES Application Assistor site, helping them explore and apply for benefits like health insurance, SNAP, cash assistance, and childcare. The assistor works directly with DES to submit applications, upload documents, track progress, and resolve any issues.

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(928) 776-2093

On and Off Campus Housing

Provides YC students and employees with a variety of housing options, including traditional residence halls, shared apartments, single-family homes, tiny homes, and RV spaces.

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Mental Health Counseling

Provides YC students with free, confidential mental health support to help promote emotional well-being and academic success. Offers online video therapy and referrals to in-person counseling with licensed professionals. Students can also receive help connecting to services, understanding insurance options, and accessing community mental health resources. Email studentwellness@yc.edu for more information.

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(928) 776-2353

Alcohol & Drug Prevention Services

Provides YC students with alcohol and drug prevention education, resources, and support to help them make healthy choices. Students can access confidential support, learn about the effects of substance use, and get referrals to additional help if needed. The program also promotes wellness through education and substance-free activities.

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(928) 776-2353

Clothing Closet

Provides YC students with free professional attire for interviews, internships, work, or presentations. Located on the Prescott campus. No appointment is required to shop. For donation questions, please call the number listed below.

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(928) 776-2125

Child Care

Provides YC students with a safe, nurturing childcare program that supports children’s learning and development through the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center. Located on the Prescott campus, with services available to YC students and families from all campuses.

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(928) 776-2111

Campus Safety

Provides YC students with 24-hour safety and law enforcement services to maintain a secure campus environment. The office responds to emergencies, offers safety escorts, shares prevention resources, and connects students with a confidential victim advocate for support after a crime or traumatic event.

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(928) 776-2185

College Pads Rental Listings

Provides YC students with access to an off-campus housing website through College Pads to help them find housing that fits their needs. Students can search and filter listings, see how far properties are from campus, find roommates, explore subleasing options, and contact property managers directly.

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(928) 776-2093

Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ)

Provides emergency shelter through their Stagger Straight program, providing immediate support for those in crisis. They assist with second-chance and affordable housing, while also offering housing-related advocacy and personalized assistance, including housing repairs. Additional support services help individuals and families maintain housing stability and work toward long-term self-sufficiency.

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(928) 445-8382

Prescott Area Shelter Services (PASS)

Provides emergency shelter for women and children, ensuring immediate safety and support. They offer case management and housing assistance, along with a transitional housing program to help families move toward stability. Additional supportive resource programs further aid residents in achieving long-term self-sufficiency.

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(928) 778-5933

The Salvation Army

Provides a range of housing-related services, including emergency and winter shelter, general shelter support, and referrals to longer-term housing resources. They assist individuals and families in maintaining stability through rent and utility assistance, as well as comprehensive wrap-around services. Together, these programs help community members secure safe housing and work toward long-term self-sufficiency.

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(928) 778-0150

Catholic Charities

Provides a range of housing services to support individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including coordinated entry, homelessness prevention, and communal or transitional living options. Their programs also include permanent supportive housing and community re-entry housing designed to help participants achieve long-term stability and successful reintegration into the community.

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(928) 778-2531

St. Vincent de Paul

Provides case management and limited financial assistance for essential needs, including rent, electricity, gas, heating fuel, and water service payments. Additional support may include thrift store items such as clothing and furniture, as well as laundry and gas vouchers. Vouchers may also be available to help cover the cost of obtaining a driver’s license or state ID.

(928) 778-4585

U.S. VETS

Provides comprehensive housing programs that include emergency and transitional housing for veterans experiencing homelessness. Through housing navigation and placement services, they help veterans secure stable, long-term housing while offering supportive services that promote independence, stability, and overall well-being.

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(928) 379-1763

Polara Health Housing

Provides transitional housing through programs such as the Haddon House program, combining stable housing with intensive behavioral health support. Their services include psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, and residential treatment programs designed to support individuals with serious mental illness as they work toward recovery and long-term housing stability.

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(928) 445-5211

NACOG Community Services

Provides low-income individuals and families in Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, and Apache Counties with essential services that promote self-sufficiency, including utility and housing assistance, eviction prevention, mortgage help, home repairs, and weatherization, transportation for medical and employment needs, aging and adult services, and early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start.

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(928) 774-1895

Agape House

Provides family-centered transitional housing, offering safe and stable living for families rebuilding their lives. Their Pathway to Independence program, paired with case management and mentoring, helps residents develop long-term stability. As part of the program, families also receive support with rent and utilities to ensure a successful transition toward independence.

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(928) 910-1089

DES Nutrition Assistance/SNAP Benefits

Provides eligible households with monthly benefits to purchase nutritious food through the Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program. By helping families reduce food insecurity and meet a fundamental need, the program supports their ability to focus on stability and self-sufficiency. YC Basic Needs staff are available to help students complete the application and navigate the enrollment process.

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(928) 776-2093

The Community Cupboard Food Bank

Provides emergency and supplemental food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout Yavapai County. Through its food bag program, choice pantry options, and mobile food bank services, the organization distributes balanced meals, fresh produce, and essential food items while improving access for residents with limited transportation.

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(928) 772-4490

Yavapai Food Bank

Provides nutritious food to households in need, including non-perishable groceries, fresh produce, dairy, and protein items to help individuals and families facing hunger. In addition to regular food distribution, they offer seasonal support programs such as holiday meal boxes, and school supply initiatives. Food is available during scheduled hours listed on the website.

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(928) 775-5255

Prescott Valley Food Bank

Provides essential pantry staples, including canned goods, pasta, bread, and proteins, along with fresh and refrigerated items such as frozen meat, eggs, butter, and milk when available. Food distribution is based on household size, ensuring larger families receive adequate portions. Food is available during scheduled hours listed on the website.

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(928) 772-4490

Chino Valley Food Bank

Provides free emergency food boxes containing non-perishable staples like canned goods, dry foods, and other grocery essentials for individuals and families in need. When available, they also offer fresh produce, bread, and bakery items. Additionally, volunteers may deliver food to elderly or home-bound residents who have difficulty accessing the pantry.

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(928) 636-8478

Paulden Food Bank

Provides weekly food distribution every Thursday, offering donated groceries to individuals and families in need. It also participates in the USDA’s Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), providing supplemental food to qualifying households to help ensure food security.

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(928) 499-5240

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (Prescott)

Provides essential support to individuals and families facing food insecurity through emergency food boxes filled with groceries. They also occasionally offer vouchers for their thrift store, helping clients access clothing, household items, and other necessities. This combination of food and basic goods assistance helps meet both immediate and practical needs in the community.

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(928) 778-4585

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (Prescott Valley)

Provides daily food boxes to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, with distributions available Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays each month. The pantry also participates in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), offering a mix of perishable and non-perishable staples to eligible community members. These services help ensure consistent access to nutritious food for those in need.

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(928) 899-8889

Seligman Care Club Food Bank

Provides monthly commodity food boxes and regular food distribution days to support individuals and families facing food insecurity. Emergency food boxes are also available to assist community members with urgent needs, ensuring timely access to essential groceries.

(928) 699-5534

Yarnell Food Bank

Provides weekly food distributions, providing nutritious food to individuals and families in need. Services are available to walk-in visitors with no referral required, and the pantry also offers additional community assistance and resource support to help meet broader needs.

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(928) 427-6559

Real Hope Inc.

Provides countywide food assistance through drive-thru distribution events in Prescott Valley, typically held at the Findlay Toyota Center parking lot. For a suggested $20 donation, participants receive a large food bundle; however, no one is turned away for inability to pay.

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(928) 848-3232

Department of Economic Security

Provides programs and support to promote health, well-being, and independence for individuals and families. Services include aging and adult support, children’s health insurance through KidsCare, long-term care and support through ALTCS and the Division of Developmental Disabilities, tribal health programs, and enrollment assistance for various state services.

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(855) 432-7587

E.J Smith Associates

Provides affordable medical, dental, and vision discount plans designed for students, international students, faculty, and families. E.J. Smith & Associates has a long history of serving colleges and universities nationwide and offers individual and family options, short-term coverage, prescription savings programs, and group benefit packages that can help reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Their plans are continually updated to meet changing healthcare laws and coverage needs.

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(847) 564-3660

HealthCare.gov

Provides a federal marketplace where individuals and families can compare, enroll in, and manage health insurance plans. Users can explore coverage options, determine eligibility for Medicaid or CHIP, and apply for financial assistance to lower monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The site also offers information to help consumers understand benefits, coverage requirements, and their rights under the Affordable Care Act.

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(800) 318-2596

YAV Connect

Provides flexible, on-demand transportation within service zones, offering affordable fares and a shared-ride microtransit model. Their services include wheelchair-accessible options, alternative booking methods for non-smartphone users, and broad coverage across the community.

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(866) 928-8726

Yavapai Regional Transit

Provides accessible and convenient transportation throughout the region through local and regional bus routes. They offer ADA-compliant curb-to-curb and route deviation services, as well as free rides for U.S. military veterans. Many buses are equipped with bike racks, supporting flexible travel options for the community.

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(928) 458-5885

Yavapai-Apache Transit

Provides reliable weekday bus service between the Verde Valley and Quad Cities, with special runs and seasonal service to meet community needs. They offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles, affordable transit options, and connections with local transportation systems. Their services support both tribal and community mobility, ensuring accessible and convenient travel for all residents.

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(928) 649-7129

NACOG Community Services

Stepping Stones

Provides comprehensive support to individuals and families affected by domestic violence and crisis situations. Their services include 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, and specialized support for children.

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(928) 445-4673 (24/7 Helpline)

Verde Valley Sanctuary

Provides vital support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Their services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, and specialized support for children. They also provide sexual assault response services.

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(928) 634-2511 (24/7 Helpline)

Yavapai Family Advocacy Center

Provides free, trauma-informed support to children and adult victims of interpersonal crimes like abuse, assault, and domestic violence, helping minimize long-term effects through services such as forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling, victim advocacy, and legal assistance.

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(928) 775-0669

Yavapai County Attorney Victim Services

Provides advocacy and support services for crime victims in Yavapai County, with a focus on protecting victims’ rights and promoting safety. The Victim Services Division offers assistance with victim compensation, safety planning, and guidance through the legal process, including help with Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment. Advocates provide support for individuals affected by intimate partner and domestic violence.

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(928) 771-3485

Child & Family Support Services

Provides specialized care and support for children and families navigating behavioral health and developmental challenges. Their programs include behavioral health and clinical services, case management, and support coordination, as well as targeted services for autism and other developmental needs. These services aim to promote well-being, skill development, and family stability.

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(928) 775-2500

YRMC Family Resource Center

Provides free support and education for new and expecting parents through the Family Resource Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Services include parenting information, check-ins after a baby is born, home visits for families with young children, and help tracking child development. The program also provides car seat safety education, installation help, and free car seats when needed.

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(928) 771-5651

Prescott YMCA Child Care

Provides children and families with safe, affordable childcare through YMCA programs including preschool, after-school care, and summer day camps. Programs focus on supporting children’s learning, development, and well-being in a fun and nurturing environment, with trained staff and state-licensed facilities. Financial assistance and scholarships are available to help families access care.

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(928) 445-7221

Yavapai Family Advocacy Center

Provides comprehensive, trauma-informed support to victims of abuse through coordinated advocacy and specialized services. Their programs include victim advocacy, forensic interviews and medical exams, legal support services, and trauma-focused therapy and counseling to promote healing, safety, and justice for individuals and families.

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(928) 775-0669

Community Legal Services

Provides free civil legal representation, advice, and support to individuals and families facing a variety of challenges. Their services cover family law, housing, consumer and financial issues, employment and benefits, and education or disability matters, along with counseling, information, and self-help resources to empower clients and protect their rights.

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(800) 852-9075

Department of Economic Security

Provides a wide range of programs to support individuals and families in achieving stability and well-being. Services include nutrition and cash assistance, child and family support, protection for adults and children, homeless support, medical assistance, unemployment insurance, and specialized programs through the Division of Developmental Disabilities and Aging & Adult Services. These resources are designed to promote safety, health, and self-sufficiency across the community.

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(888) 997-9333

Catholic Charities

Provides comprehensive family support services designed to strengthen and preserve family well-being. Their programs include in-home family support, early childhood education through Parents as Teachers, and foster care and adoption services, ensuring children and parents receive guidance, resources, and supportive care. Additional family-centered services further assist families in overcoming challenges and promoting stability within the community.

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(855) 316-2229

Head Start

Provides comprehensive early childhood programs designed to promote school readiness and overall development. Their services include federally funded learning programs, health and nutrition support, social and emotional development, and assistance for children with special needs. They also offer family and parent support, including home-based services, to strengthen families and foster a nurturing environment for children.

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(928) 774-9504, ext. 1112

Child Care Resource & Referral

Provides families by helping parents access affordable, high-quality child care and related resources. They also provide training, technical assistance, and workforce development support for child care providers. Through community education, outreach, and additional support services, they strengthen the local early childhood system and promote positive outcomes for children and families.

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(800) 308-9000

Polara Health

Provides comprehensive care focused on mental, behavioral, and whole-person health. Their services include crisis intervention, inpatient and intensive treatment programs, and specialized support for children, youth, and families. Additionally, they offer integrated primary care alongside supportive and community-based services to help individuals achieve overall wellness.

Website

(928) 445-5211

Community Health Center of Yavapai

Provides comprehensive healthcare services for individuals and families. Their offerings include primary medical care, dental services, pediatrics, family planning and reproductive health, as well as behavioral health support. They also provide preventive screenings, well-woman exams, and on-site laboratory testing to support accessible, whole-person care. They take most insurance plans, including AHCCCS, and offer a sliding fee scale for those who are uninsured or underinsured.

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(928) 583-1000

Southwest Behavioral Health

Provides comprehensive support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Their services include behavioral and mental health care, addiction treatment, and a variety of supportive and ancillary programs. They also provide integrated medical services to promote overall health and well-being.

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(928) 265-8338

Spectrum Healthcare

Provides comprehensive support in Yavapai County for individuals seeking mental health, medical, and substance use services. Spectrum Healthcare offers counseling and behavioral health care, psychiatric services, primary medical care, and addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment. Their integrated approach supports overall health and well-being while connecting individuals to additional community resources when needed.

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(877) 634-7333

St. Vincent de Paul

Provides a free dental clinic with an estimated 3–4 month waitlist for appointments. Emergency dental assistance funding and financial help for medical prescriptions may also be available.

(928) 778-4585

Polara Health

Provides comprehensive support for individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Their services include residential and outpatient addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment, mental health care, and peer-led programs that foster community and ongoing recovery. The center also offers vocational training, life skills development, and strong connections with local recovery groups to support long-term wellness and reintegration.

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(928) 445-5211

Spectrum Healthcare

Provides comprehensive support for individuals managing substance use and mental health challenges. Their services include medication-assisted treatment, recovery support, and care for co-occurring mental health conditions, complemented by behavioral health and wellness programs. Additional ancillary services help clients address practical needs and maintain long-term recovery and overall well-being.

Website

(877) 634-7333

Granite Mountain Behavioral Healthcare

Provides comprehensive care for individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. Their services include substance use treatment, counseling and therapy, co-occurring mental health conditions, and health screenings, complemented by supportive and ancillary services. Together, these programs aim to promote recovery, wellness, and long-term stability for clients.

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(877) 389-0412

Southwestern Behavioral Health Services

Provides a wide range of programs to support individuals with substance use and mental health conditions. Their services include crisis intervention, residential and outpatient treatment, day programs, and community living supports, along with prevention, outreach, and education initiatives. Complementary recovery-enhancing and supportive services help clients achieve long-term wellness and stability.

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(928) 772-1610

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (Prescott)

Provides affordable retail shopping, offering a variety of items at low cost to support community members. The store also accepts donations, enabling individuals to contribute goods that support its mission and help those in need.

Website

(928) 771-9696

Catholic Charities

Provides affordable goods to the public while supporting individuals and families in need. The store accepts donations of items and offers referrals to additional services, helping community members access broader resources and assistance.

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(928) 778-2531

Salvation Army

Provides affordable secondhand goods, including clothing and household items, to support individuals and families in need. The store also accepts donations and offers referrals to additional community resources, helping connect people with broader assistance and support services.

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(928) 778-0150

College Pads Rental Listings

Angie's House

Provides transitional housing, offering immediate placement for individuals in need of safe and stable living. Their programs feature structured living with support requirements to promote personal growth and recovery. They also offer pet-friendly options, allowing residents to keep their pets while working toward stability.

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(928) 301-2169

The Salvation Army

Provides emergency and transitional housing, general shelter support, and referrals to longer-term housing resources for individuals and families in need. They assist individuals and families in maintaining stability through rent and utility assistance, as well as comprehensive wrap-around services. Together, these programs help community members secure safe housing and work toward long-term self-sufficiency.

Website

(928) 300-3165

Catholic Charities

U.S. Vets

Polara Health Housing

Provides transitional housing through programs such as Haddon House, combining stable housing with intensive behavioral health support. Their services include psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, and residential treatment programs designed to support individuals with serious mental illness as they work toward recovery and long-term housing stability.

Website

(928) 445-5211

NACOG Community Services

Provides low-income individuals and families in Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, and Apache Counties with essential services that promote self-sufficiency, including emergency and transitional housing support, eviction prevention, mortgage help, home repairs, and weatherization, transportation for medical and employment needs, aging and adult services, and early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start.

Website

(928) 774-1895

DES Nutrition Assistance/SNAP Benefits

Sedona Community Food Bank

Provides a range of food assistance to residents of Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Cornville, and Page Springs. They offer weekly “food shopping” where registered clients can select fresh produce, perishables, and pantry staples, and a monthly homebound program delivering food boxes tailored to dietary needs. Additionally, they provide weekly food packs to local schools to ensure children have nutritious meals over the weekend.

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(928) 204-2808

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

Operates community food pantries that provide groceries and food boxes—including canned goods, produce, staples, and perishable items—to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Volunteers offer personal support and connect neighbors with additional community resources. Monthly or emergency food boxes are available for pick-up or delivery. The organization can also provide referrals for housing, transportation, and medical assistance based on local capacity.

(928) 634-9625

Yavapai-Apache Nation Food Bank

Provides monthly commodity food boxes and weekly food boxes to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Emergency food box assistance is available for those facing urgent needs, and special holiday food box programs help ensure community members have access to nutritious food during the holidays.

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(928) 649-7125

Haven United Methodist Church Food Bank (Jerome)

Offers weekly food pantry distributions providing a variety of food items to individuals and families in need. In addition to groceries, the pantry also supplies essential hygiene products and strives to create a welcoming, accessible environment for all community members.

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(928) 639-3871

Seventh Day Adventist Food Pantry

Provides weekly food distributions offering free food assistance to individuals and families in need from the local community and church members. The pantry is typically open on Thursdays and serves walk-in visitors, with the only requirement being a simple sign-in at the entrance to receive food.

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(928) 567-4281

Old Town Mission Food Bank

Provides client-choice food pantry and food box distributions, allowing individuals and families to select the items that best meet their needs. In addition, the organization provides meals and community dining opportunities, and support services for people experiencing homelessness.

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(928) 634-7869

Project Rising Hope Food Pantry

Provides weekly food pantry and grocery distributions, offering nutritious food options to individuals and families in need. These services help support the community by ensuring access to healthy and essential groceries.

Website

(928) 634-5214

Bread of Life Mission Food Pantry

Provides food pantry–style grocery distributions and emergency food boxes to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Additionally, the pantry offers a food box delivery program ensuring they still have access to essential groceries.

Website

(928) 216-5252

Department of Economic Security

E.J Smith Associates

HealthCare.gov

Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT)

Provides reliable transportation services throughout the community, including fixed-route bus service and Verde Shuttle commuter service. They offer ADA-compliant paratransit with origin-to-destination service, transfer connections, and a mobile ticketing app for convenient travel. Additional support includes flexible fare options and volunteer-assisted shopping and errands, helping residents access essential services.

Website

(928) 634-2287

Verde Shuttle

Provides convenient transportation between Cottonwood and Sedona with fixed-route shuttle service and hop-on, hop-off options within Sedona. Their service includes major stop coverage, transfer connections, accessible vehicles, and a range of amenities for passenger comfort. Affordable fares, passes, and real-time mobile tools make travel easy and convenient for the community.

Website

(928) 282-0938

Yavapai-Apache Transit

NACOG Community Services

Provides support to low-income individuals and families in Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, and Apache Counties with essential services that promote self-sufficiency, including utility and housing assistance, eviction prevention, mortgage help, home repairs, and weatherization, transportation for medical and employment needs, aging and adult services, and early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start.

Website

(928) 774-1895

Verde Valley Sanctuary

Yavapai County Attorney Victim Services

Child & Family Support Services

Community Legal Services

Department of Economic Security

Catholic Charities

Head Start

Child Care Resource & Referral

Polara Health

Provides comprehensive care focused on mental, behavioral, and whole-person health. Their services include crisis intervention, inpatient and intensive treatment programs, and specialized support for children, youth, and families. They also offer integrated primary care alongside supportive and community-based services to help individuals achieve overall wellness.

Website

(928) 445-5211

Community Health Center of Yavapai

Southwest Behavioral Health

Spectrum Healthcare

Provides comprehensive support in Yavapai County for individuals seeking mental health, medical, and substance use services. They offer counseling and behavioral health care, psychiatric services, primary medical care, and addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment. Their integrated approach supports overall health and well-being while connecting individuals to additional community resources when needed.

Website

(877) 634-7333

Polara Health

Provides comprehensive support for individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Their services include residential and outpatient addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment, mental health care, and peer-led programs that foster community and ongoing recovery. They also offers vocational training, life skills development, and strong connections with local recovery groups to support long-term wellness and reintegration.

Website

(928) 445-5211

Spectrum Healthcare

Provides comprehensive support for individuals managing substance use and mental health conditions. Their services include medication-assisted treatment, recovery support, and care for co-occurring mental health conditions, complemented by behavioral health and wellness programs. Additional support services help clients address practical needs and maintain long-term recovery and overall well-being.

Website

(877) 634-7333

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (Cottonwood)

Provides affordable retail shopping, offering a variety of items at low cost to support community members. The store also accepts donations, allowing individuals to contribute goods that support its mission and help those in need.

Website

(928) 639-3000

Catholic Charities

Salvation Army

Provides affordable secondhand goods, including clothing and household items, to support individuals and families in need. The store also accepts donations and offers referrals to additional community resources, helping connect people to additional assistance and support services.

Website

(928) 778-0150

College Pads Rental Listings

The Salvation Army

Catholic Charities

U.S. Vets

Polara Health Housing

NACOG Community Services

Provides low-income individuals and families in Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, and Apache Counties with essential services that promote self-sufficiency, including utility and housing assistance, eviction prevention, mortgage help, home repairs and weatherization, transportation for medical and employment needs, aging and adult services, and early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start.

Website

(928) 774-1895

DES Nutrition Assistance/SNAP Benefits

Mayer Community Center Food Distribution

Provides regular food distribution services, including weekly or scheduled drive-through events where individuals and families can receive groceries and food boxes to help address food insecurity. The center also supports seniors and homebound residents through meal delivery programs, ensuring access to nutritious meals. In addition, they offer social and nutrition-focused programs that promote independent living and community engagement for older adults and low-income residents.

Website

(928) 632-7511

Congress Food Bank

Provides emergency food boxes to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, offering a variety of staple groceries at no cost. The pantry typically operates weekly distributions, with scheduling details recommended to confirm in advance on the website. It also connects participants to larger food assistance programs, including St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), to expand access to monthly or emergency food support.

Website

(928) 427-0265

Haven Untied Methodist Church Food Bank (Jerome)

Provides weekly food pantry distributions providing a variety of food items to individuals and families in need. In addition to groceries, the pantry also supplies essential hygiene products and strives to create a welcoming, accessible environment for all members of the community.

Website

(928) 639-3871

Yavapai-Apache Nation Food Bank

Seligman Care Club Food Bank

Yarnell Food Bank

Department of Economic Security

Provides programs and support to promote health, well-being, and independence for individuals and families. Services include aging and adult support, children’s health insurance through KidsCare, long-term care and support via ALTCS through the Division of Developmental Disabilities, tribal health programs, and enrollment assistance for various state services.

Website

(855) 432-7587

E.J Smith Associates

HealthCare.gov

Yavapai-Apache Transit

NACOG Community Services

Provides low-income individuals and families in Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo, and Apache Counties with essential services that promote self-sufficiency, including utility and housing assistance, eviction prevention, mortgage help, home repairs and weatherization, transportation for medical and employment needs, aging and adult services, and early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start.

Website

(928) 774-1895

Verde Valley Sanctuary

Yavapai County Attorney Victim Services

Healthy Families

Provides voluntary home visiting and family support services to help parents build strong, safe, and nurturing home environments. Through parenting education, family strengthening activities, and enhanced safety and resource support, the program empowers families to achieve their goals, promote child well-being, and support healthy development.

(928) 771-5651

Yavapai Family Advocacy Center

Child & Family Support Services

Community Legal Services

Department of Economic Security

Catholic Charities

Provides comprehensive family support services designed to strengthen and preserve family well-being. Their programs include in-home family support, early childhood education through Parents as Teachers, and foster care and adoption services, ensuring children and parents receive guidance, resources, and nurturing care. Additional family-centered services further assist families in overcoming challenges and promoting stability within the community.

Website

(855) 316-2229

Child Care Resource & Referral

Polara Health

Community Health Center of Yavapai

Southwest Behavioral Health

Offers comprehensive support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Their services include behavioral and mental health care, addiction treatment, and a variety of supportive and ancillary programs. They also provide integrated medical services to promote overall health and well-being.

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(928) 265-8338

Spectrum Healthcare

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (Mayer)

Provides affordable retail shopping, offering a variety of items at low cost to support community members. The store also accepts donations, allowing individuals to contribute goods that help sustain its mission and assist those in need.

Website

928-632-9521

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