Personal Safety

Maricopa Community Colleges has provided a list of resources to help safeguard your personal safety (crisis services, disease testing, domestic violence, and suicide prevention) during a time of need. The resources on this page are updated on a regular basis.

Department of Economic Security (DES)

The DES Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS) program may help eligible Arizona families with emergency needs such as emergency shelter, rent or mortgage payments, utility assistance, rental deposits, and certain employment-related costs. A dependent child must live in the home.

Learn about DES Short-Term Crisis Services

Flu Shots

Maricopa County Public Health offers free flu shots for anyone 6 months and older at county immunization clinics by appointment. Vaccine availability may vary, so check current details before scheduling.

Learn about flu shots through Maricopa County Public Health

Department of Economic Security (DES)

DES helps Arizona residents apply for Medical Assistance through AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid program. AHCCCS coverage may help pay for services such as doctor visits, physical exams, immunizations, prenatal care, hospital care, and prescriptions.

Learn about Medical Assistance through AHCCCS

Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline

Managed by the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV), the Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline helps connect people with support, information, safety planning, and referrals for sexual and domestic violence services across Arizona. Support is available by phone, chat, text, and email.

Get help through the Arizona Sexual and Domestic Violence Helpline

Department of Economic Security (DES)

The Arizona DES helps connect domestic violence survivors with support services across the state, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy, and other resources.

Find domestic violence services through DES

A New Leaf

A New Leaf provides 24-hour domestic violence support and connects survivors with shelter, advocacy, and other services. Call 480-890-3039 for help.

Get help through A New Leaf’s domestic violence services