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HIV TESTING

Maricopa County Dept. of Public Health
1825 E. Roosevelt
(602) 506-1678

People age 50+ are one of the fastest growing populations getting HIV. Disabled people are not immune, and the mentally disabled are an especially high risk group, according to latest info. The new HIV test is easy, does not involve a blood draw, and results come back in about 30 minutes. It’s anonymous and free. Bus: #10.

PESTICIDES AND CHEMICALS

No-Harm
http://www.noharm.org/

Information on dangers of cleaning and pesticide chemicals
and safe alternatives. Some chemicals in these items cause skin, eye and breathing problems, and can also affect your ability to think clearly, affect your immune system, cause headaches and digestive problems. 
 

DIABETES

Free Weekly e-newsletter on diabetes is available from the American Diabetes Association. Sign up by clicking the ADA homepage at: http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp  The site also features news articles, recipes and tips for living with diabetes.

American Diabetes Association
8125 N. 23rd Avenue
Suite 222
Phoenix, AZ, 85021
(602) 861-4731
Toll-Free: 1 888 DIABETES

Mental Health

ALZHEIMER’S

Alzheimer’s Association
Search for local chapters, lots of resources.
http://www.alz.org/

Desert Southwest Chapter
1028 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix AZ 85006-2622
(602) 528-0545
Helpline: 1 (800) 528-0545

http://www.alzdsw.org/

BIPOLAR

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
http://www.dbsalliance.org/

DBSA Maricopa County (Scottsdale)
Email: cnordyke@mhaarizona.org
Website: www.mhaarizona.org

 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT

Value Options

Maricopa County Regional Behavioral Health Authority
444 N. 44th Street, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85008
ACCESS Line (24 hours) 1 (800) 564-5465

http://www.valueoptions.com

Web page lists how to get started receiving behavioral health services, central Phoenix and Peoria Urgent Care Centers.

More local consumer-run drop-in centers:

bulletSurvivors On Our Own (602) 231-0034
bulletSurvivors United (602) 246-7607
bulletSELFF (602) 649-3642
 

 

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Last modified: 01/06/07