El Mirage
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Local offices in El Mirage
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Utilities · City office
Utility Billing Customer Service
14011 N 1st Ave, El Mirage, AZ 85335
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- Utility bills and serviceGet help with water, sewer, and sanitation bills, payment arrangements, or starting and ending service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmirageaz.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
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- Parks and recreation programsFind city park activities, recreation programs, facility rentals, and community events.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmirageaz.gov
Older adults · City office
El Mirage Senior Center
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- Senior center servicesFind activities and support for residents age 55 and older and residents with disabilities.
- Dial-A-RideFind information about Dial-A-Ride and paratransit services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmirageaz.gov
Community action · Regional office
Community Action Program (CAP)
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- Utility and eviction prevention assistanceQualifying El Mirage residents can seek limited temporary help with utility bills or eviction prevention during a financial crisis.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elmirageaz.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Arizona
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- Local help and referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utility bills, health, work, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211arizona.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Maricopa County
El Mirage is in Maricopa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Maricopa County Human Services Department
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- Help with basic needsThe department connects eligible residents with help for rent, utilities, food, home repairs, and other needs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
Public health · County office
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
1645 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85006
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- Public health clinicsCounty clinics offer immunizations, testing, vital records, and other health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
Public health · County office
Maricopa County WIC
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- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children with food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ready.maricopa.gov
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Maricopa County
8910 N. 78th Ave., Building D, Peoria, AZ 85345
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- Affordable housingThe authority offers affordable housing programs and rental assistance to eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopahousing.org
Emergency help · County office
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management
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- Emergency preparedness informationThe department shares emergency plans, alerts, and information to help residents prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maricopa.gov
Library · County office
Maricopa County Library District
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- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, access online resources, and attend library programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcldaz.org
Arizona programs by kind of help
These are run by Arizona and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Arizona
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988