Special Needs Organizations

Dedicated to finding permanent, loving homes for children with special needs.

Programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community.

This is an advocacy group to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities.

Provides therapeutic programs, educational and developmental programs, socialization opportunities and basic living skills.

a network of parents whose children have mental illness.

Their mission is to reduce homelessness in the Valley of the Sun by helping homeless people attain their highest level of self-sufficiency.

They have a 24 hour help line operating 24/7 that provides referrals to government and nonprofit agencies, businesses, support groups and other organizations serving the disability community.

Provides shelter, education, counseling and social support to girls ages 10-18 who suffer from abuse, neglect, teen pregnancy and mental health problems.

The majority of individuals who attend Gompers Center were born with multiple disabilities such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, Mental Retardation and Down Syndrome.

A support group with monthly meetings.

Their mission is to fulfill the wishes of children of Central and Southern Arizona under the age of 18 with life threatening illnesses.

Promotes awareness of effective prevention and treatment of mental disorders.

Providing advocacy and support for families with a child that has mental illness, a behavioral health issue or an emotional disability.

A contact list of service dog schools nationally and in Arizona.

Provides a full array of services, including therapy and socialization opportunities, to children with disabilities and their families. Assistive Technology services, including information and referral, equipment demonstrations and therapy available.

Children and adults with mental retardation participate in year round sports training and athletic competitions. With over 7,000 athletes and 2500 volunteers Special Olympics Arizona offers six state level events.

"Dedicated to improving the quality of life for young children with developmental disabilities by providing a comprehensive range of special education, therapy, and pediatric nursing services."

Specializing in behavioral health services for the Latino community. Counseling programs, out-patient psychiatric services, basic social services and parenting skill classes.