Tucson
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Local offices in Tucson
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State office
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Fort Lowell Office
316 W Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
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- Nutrition, cash, and medical assistance applicationsResidents can apply for state benefits and get help with the application process at a DES office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov
State office
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Alvernon Office
1455 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Help here
- Nutrition, cash, and medical assistance applicationsResidents can apply for state benefits and get help with the application process at a DES office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov
State office
Arizona Department of Economic Security, South Park Office
4760 S Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85714
Help here
- Nutrition, cash, and medical assistance applicationsResidents can apply for state benefits and get help with the application process at a DES office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on des.az.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing and Community Development
310 N Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, AZ 85745
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Utilities · City office
Tucson Water Customer Service
310 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Help here
- Water bill and service helpCustomers can get help with water bills, payments, and starting or stopping water service.
- Tucson Water CARES bill assistanceIncome-eligible customers can apply for monthly bill discounts and other help with water bills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Human services · City office
Community Safety, Health & Wellness
Help here
- Care coordination and service referralsCare coordinators help residents connect with food, benefits, health care, housing, utility help, jobs, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Courts and legal help · City office
Tucson City Court
103 E Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701
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- City court public servicesResidents can contact the court for help with city court cases, court dates, and payments.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Local office · City office
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
255 W Alameda St, 5th Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701
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- Discrimination and access complaintsResidents can contact the office about discrimination in housing or city services and request disability access support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Pima County Kino Veterans' Workforce Center
2801 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Help here
- Veteran job seeker servicesVeterans can get help with workforce services and finding employment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arizonaatwork.com
Local office · City office
Neighborhood Resources
201 N Stone Avenue, 3rd Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701
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- Neighborhood association supportResidents can get help finding or working with a neighborhood association and addressing shared neighborhood concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Local office · City office
Tucson 311
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- Non-emergency city service requestsResidents can report non-emergency neighborhood problems and request city services by phone, app, or online.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
900 S Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716
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- Parks, recreation, and senior programsResidents can find recreation programs for all ages, including senior activities and programs for children and teens.Read more
- Recreation fee discountsEligible Tucson residents can apply for discounts on select recreation programs, swim lessons, and center passes.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
ARIZONA@WORK Employment Service North Tucson Office
316 W Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
Help here
- Job seeker servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, employment services, and workforce resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arizonaatwork.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
ARIZONA@WORK Employment Service East Tucson Office
1455 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Help here
- Job seeker servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, employment services, and workforce resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arizonaatwork.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
ARIZONA@WORK Pima County One-Stop Rio Nuevo Service Center
1010 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705
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- Workforce and job servicesJob seekers can get help finding work and accessing local workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arizonaatwork.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
ARIZONA@WORK Pima County One-Stop Youth Employment Center
175 W Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ 85714
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- Youth employment servicesYoung people can get help with employment and workforce services at this center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arizonaatwork.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
ARIZONA@WORK Pima County One-Stop Kino Service Center
2797 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Help here
- Workforce and job servicesJob seekers can get help finding work and accessing local workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on arizonaatwork.com
Utilities · City office
Transit Services Special Services Office
35 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701
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- Economy transit faresEligible passengers can apply for reduced economy fares and buy economy passes at this office.
- Sun Van and Sun Shuttle fare servicesPassengers can set up or add money to a Sun Van fare account and buy Sun Shuttle Dial-A-Ride vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tucsonaz.gov
State office
Arizona MVD Tucson East
1360 S Stocker Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710
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- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit this state office for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov
State office
Arizona MVD Tucson North
7330 N Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit this state office for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov
State office
Arizona MVD Tucson Regional
3565 S Broadmont Drive, Tucson, AZ 85713
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit this state office for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on azdot.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tucson
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
3003 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Pima County
801 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pima County
Tucson is in Pima County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Pima County WIC Program
4500 N Old Romero Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children healthy foods and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Human services · County office
Pima County Community Assistance Division
801 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745
Help here
- Emergency basic needs assistanceEligible residents can ask about help with rent, utilities, food, and other urgent needs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Community action · County office
Pima County Community Action Agency
801 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745
Help here
- Rent, mortgage, and utility assistanceEligible households can ask about help with rent, mortgage payments, or utility bills when funds are available.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Housing help · County office
Pima County Office of Housing Opportunities and Homeless Solutions
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- Homelessness support and referralsResidents at risk of or experiencing homelessness can call for information about county shelter and housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Public health · County office
Pima County Health Department
3950 S Country Club Rd, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85714
Help here
- Public health clinicsCounty clinics provide immunizations, wellness checks, sexual health services, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pima.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Pima County Superior Court Law Library and Resource Center
110 W Congress St, Room 256, Tucson, AZ 85701
Help here
- Legal information and self-help resourcesResidents can use legal information, court forms, and self-help resources for representing themselves.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sc.pima.gov
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- 211 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