Benefits & Financial Assistance.

Community Resource Directory

Find help with rent, utilities, food benefits, healthcare coverage, cash assistance, government benefits, and other financial resources available to eligible individuals and families in Payson and Gila County.

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FREE & LOW-COST HELP

Many resources listed below are free or designed for people with limited income. Eligibility requirements vary by program.

CALL BEFORE VISITING

Hours, eligibility, and available services can change. Contact an organization directly before visiting when possible.

NEED HELP FINDING A RESOURCE?

Call the Payson Warming Center at (928) 474-3190 and we'll help connect you with available community resources.

Gila County Community Action Program (CAP)

Provides financial assistance and support for eligible Gila County residents, including utility assistance, utility deposits, rent and mortgage assistance, homelessness prevention, weatherization, case management, and other programs designed to help households maintain stability.

📍110 W Main St, Suite A, Payson
☎(928) 474-7192
🕐Call for current eligibility requirements and available funding
💵Financial assistance is based on eligibility and available program funding
Apply for Assistance

Arizona DES — Health-e-Arizona Plus

Helps Arizona residents apply for public benefits including food assistance, cash assistance, and AHCCCS health coverage. Applicants can apply online or contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security for help with an application or existing case.

☎1-855-432-7587 (1-855-HEA-PLUS)
🕐Phone assistance: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Arizona time
💵Programs include SNAP, Cash Assistance, and AHCCCS Medical Assistance
💻Online applications available
Apply for Benefits

Social Security Administration — SSI & Disability Benefits

Provides federal benefits including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), retirement, survivor benefits, and other Social Security programs. SSI may provide monthly payments to people with limited income and resources who are age 65 or older, blind, or have a qualifying disability.

☎1-800-772-1213
🕐Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
💵SSI and other benefits depend on eligibility
💻Many applications and Social Security services can be started online
Apply for Benefits

Arizona Utility Assistance — LIHEAP & Power AZ

Provides financial assistance with home energy costs for eligible Arizona households. Assistance may help with electricity, gas, heating or cooling costs, and certain crisis situations involving utility shutoff or delinquency notices.

☎1-866-494-1981
🕐Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
💵Regular and crisis utility assistance may be available based on eligibility and available funding
⚡Power AZ expands assistance to some households that exceed traditional LIHEAP income limits
Apply for Utility Assistance

211 Arizona — Financial Assistance Resources

Connects individuals and families with local and statewide programs for financial assistance, rent and mortgage help, utility assistance, food benefits, healthcare expenses, employment services, transportation assistance, and other essential needs.

☎Dial 2-1-1 within Arizona
☎Alternative: (877) 211-8661
🕐Daily: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
🔎Online resource search available anytime
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