Through our Support Services, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. This is one of our key areas of focus here at Light after Dark (ARAPHEL), and a source of much success for our Nonprofit Organization. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with your generous support for this program. Here is a referral list if you are facing any of these challenges that we know you can overcome.
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• Emergency Medical Services — 911

   

   

  • If there is a life-threatening situation, get immediate emergency help by calling 911, available 24/7.

   

   

• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

   

   

  • 988 (call or text)

  • Chat at 

    988lifeline.org

   

   

• Veteran’s Crisis Hotline

   

   

  • 1-800-273-8255  (press 1)

      

   

   

• NurseWise Crisis Line/Mobile Team

   

   

  • 1-866-495-6735

   

   

• Disaster Distress Helpline

   

   

  • 1-800-985-5990

     

   

   

• Teen Life Line (call or text)

   

   

   

  • 602-248-TEEN (8336)

   

   

• Arizona COVID-19 Hotline

   

   

  • 2-1-1

   

   

• Help for Problem Gambling

   

   

  • 1-800-639-8783

   

   

• ULifeline: 

  Online resource for college students

   

   

  • 1-800-273-8255

   

   

• Trans Lifeline

   

   

   

  • 1-877-565-8860  

   

   

• Mental Health America – Mental Health Screening Tools

   

   

  • Contains mental health screening tools to help people understand more about mental health problems and how to seek help.

   

   

• National Eating Disorders Hotline

   

   

  • 1-800-931-2237

   

   

• Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers, Counseling & Support

   

   

  • Offers options for Rehab Centers, Counseling and Support groups related to Substance Use problems.

   

   

• Mental Health Parity Across the States

   

   

  • An interactive map that tracks what is happening in every state around mental health parity.

   

   

• American Society of Addiction Medicine

   

   

  • Offers training for medical providers and some of the latest research as it relates to substance use disorders.

   

   

• Trust for America’s Health

   

   

  • Health guide for every person and community to help make prevention of illness and injury a priority, including behavioral health.

   

   

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

   

   

  • A non-profit professional association dedicated to facilitating psychiatric care for children and adolescents.

   

   

• The American Psychiatric Association

   

   

  • Works to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.

   

   

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

   

   

  • Reduces the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

   

   

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

   

   

  • The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization

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  • dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans

  • affected by mental illness

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  • 🏜️ Arizona vs 🇺🇸 National Homelessness Trends

  • 📊 Overall Numbers
    - Arizona: 14,737 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2024, with a homelessness rate of 20 per 10,000 residents.
    - United States: Over 500,000 people are homeless nationwide, with significant variation across states. The national average rate is approximately 17 per 10,000.

  • 📉 Trends and Changes
    - Arizona:
      - Slight increase in total homelessness (+3% from 2023).
      - Notably, a 4% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, indicating improved access to shelter services.
      - Veteran homelessness has declined due to targeted initiatives.
    - National:
      - Homelessness increased by nearly 1% overall.
      - Some states (e.g., California, New York, Hawaii) saw sharp increases, while others (e.g., Florida, Texas) experienced declines.

  • 🧠 Mental Health & Substance Use
    - Arizona:
      - In Pima County, 38% of unsheltered individuals suffer from mental illness, and 42% deal with substance use disorders.
      - Chronic homelessness remains a major challenge, especially among adults aged 25–64.
    - National:
      - Similar patterns nationwide, with mental health and addiction cited as major contributors to chronic homelessness.

  • 🏘️ Sheltered vs Unsheltered
    - Arizona:
      - Progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness, especially in urban areas like Phoenix and Tucson.
      - Programs like “Moving On” and domestic violence survivor housing are helping transition people into permanent housing.
    - National:
      - About 66.7% of the homeless population are single individuals, with 33.3% in family units.
      - Sheltered homelessness varies widely by state, with colder regions tending to have higher shelter access.

  • 📍 Regional Highlights
    - Maricopa County:
      - 85% of unsheltered individuals are adults aged 25–64.
    - Pima County:
      - Chronic homelessness affects nearly half of the unsheltered population.

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  • 🧩 
    Arizona’s homelessness rate is slightly above the national average, but the state is making measurable progress in sheltering more individuals and reducing chronic homelessness. Compared to national trends, Arizona’s efforts—especially in urban counties—are showing positive movement, though challenges remain in mental health and long-term housing stability.

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