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The Family Resources on this page are a sampling of social services available in our local communities. These organizations are not affiliated with ASU Preparatory Academy. They represent a top priority we have for our students and their families, which is physical, social, and emotional wellness.
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Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power. Most often, it is repeated over time. Bullying can take on many forms. Enclosed are a variety of materials to enhance your knowledge about bullying and other safety concerns.
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy.
Child Crisis Arizona offers no-cost resources for families through parenting classes, workshops, children’s playgroups, support groups and family events. Call (480) 834-9424.
When life is overwhelming, if someone is worried about a loved one, or if someone just needs to talk, Crisis Response Network provides immediate and confidential help. Everyone faces crisis, but no one needs to go through it alone. Experienced, professionally trained Crisis Specialists are ready to respond 24/7/365 to whatever crisis an individual is facing.
Hospice of the Valley Grief Counseling
Hospice of the Valley offers grief support groups that are open to the community regardless of whether the person who died was cared for by Hospice of the Valley. Need help? Call 602-530-6900 any time.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A hotline focusing on offering assistance to teens - Suicide, Depression, Bullying, Relationships.
Inside Maricopa County: 602-248-TEEN or (602) 248-8336
Outside of Maricopa County: 800-248-TEEN or (800) 248-8336
1(800) 248-8336 Text, Talk, Act.
Additional Resources:
Community Information and Referral Services transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital community services throughout Arizona.
Arizona Coalition for Military Families
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is a nationally-recognized public/private partnership focused on building Arizona’s statewide capacity to care for, serve and support all service members, veterans, their families and communities.
The Arizona Family Resources website lists assistance resources for foster care families.
Maricopa County Department of Public Health created FindHelpPhx.org and its Spanish partner site EncuentraAyudaPhx.org to give Maricopa County residents an easy way to find health and social services for themselves. FindHelpPhoenix is divided into multiple categories of services. Users can look for medical services, legal help, and affordable housing, and many other services. The approximate 1,500 resources are free and almost free, checked for accuracy, and the information for each service is just what you need: location, a description of the service, cost, and a phone number/website link to make contact.
Additional Resources:
Find your local food bank
Directory of women's shelters