The Arizona Governor’s Council on Spinal and Head Injuries sponsors programs and services through partnerships with the following organizations:


Brain Injury Association of Arizona

The Brain Injury Association of Arizona is a community-based organization that provides support and education for individuals with brain injuries and their families.
Phone: 602-323-9165 or 888-500-9165 (toll-free)
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Independent Living Rehabilitation Services

The Independent Living Rehabilitation Services program provides four core services: independent living skills training, advocacy, peer support, information and referrals. The program, which is part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security Rehabilitation Services Administration, may also provide adaptive aids and devices, counseling, skills training, and a variety of therapies for individuals with spinal cord injuries based on eligibility.
Phone: 800-563-1221 (toll-free)



Service Coordination for Children and Teens with Traumatic Brain Injuries Program
This program provides assistance for children and teens with brain injuries, their families and the professionals who work with them.
Phone: 602-542-1860
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Vocational Rehabilitation
The Vocational Rehabilitation program helps people with disabilities to explore their vocational interests, abilities, capabilities and service options and to become or remain economically independent through work.
Phone: 800-563-1221 (toll-free)
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Additional resources that may be helpful to you:

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
This private, non-profit corporation provides services to persons with disabilities in Phoenix, Arizona. ABIL's programs include information and referral, peer support, home modifications, independent living skills Instruction and many others.
Phone: 602-256-2245 or 800-280-2245 (toll-free)


Arizona Center for Disability Law
The Arizona Center for Disability Law is a protection and advocacy agency that is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with a wide range of physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
Phone: 520-327-9547 (Tucson) or 602-274-6287 (Phoenix)


Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid program, and the State of Arizona's health care program for persons who do not qualify for Medicaid.
Phone: 602-417-4000


Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), Arizona's long term Medicaid care program, assists those who are elderly or blind, physically disabled, or have a developmental disability and need nursing home level care.
Phone: 602-256-2245 or 800-280-2245 (toll-free)


ASSIST! to Independence
Located in Tuba City, Arizona, ASSIST! enhances the quality of life and community life for disabled American Indian consumers by maximizing independence, improving functional skills and providing culturally relevant services.
Phone: 928-283-6261 or 888-848-1449 (toll-free)


DIRECT
Located in Tucson, Arizona, this organization offers independent living services, public education and awareness programs, and advocacy services to assist people with significant disabilities so that they may choose, achieve, and maintain independent lifestyles.
Phone: 520-624-6452 or 800-342-1853 (toll-free)


New Horizons Under construction
New Horizons Independent Living Center Inc. is a non-profit organization serving Arizona’s Yavapai, Coconino, and Mohave Counties that provides advocacy and services to empower and assist people with disabilities.
Phone: 928-772-1266 or 800-406-2377 (toll-free)


SMILE Under construction
Services Maximizing Independent Living and Empowerment (SMILE), is a Yuma, Arizona based non-profit organization that offers independent living services to disabled individuals.
Phone: 928-329-6681 or 866-239-7645 (toll-free)


Other resources that can be useful include automobile insurance medical coverage, TRICARE which is a health benefits program for active or retired military personnel and their dependents, and COBRA , which provides temporary continuation of health coverage at group rates in specific instances to former employees, retirees, spouses and dependent children.