Family & Community

Community Resource Directory

Find programs supporting children, families, seniors, caregivers, and other community members with clothing, school supplies, activities, basic needs, and additional support throughout Payson and Rim Country.

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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.

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

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

Payson Community Kids

Provides assistance to children and families in Rim Country, with a focus on back-to-school backpacks and supplies and Christmas assistance. The organization has historically provided food, clothing, school supplies, educational activities, and other support for children from families with limited incomes.

📍213 S Colcord Rd, Payson
☎(928) 978-6235
🎒Back-to-school assistance and supplies
🎄Christmas assistance for local children and families
💵Assistance provided at no cost to qualifying families
Contact Payson Community Kids

Payson Senior Center

Provides programs and support that help older adults remain independent, healthy, and connected to the community. Services include social and recreational activities, Meals on Wheels, community lunches, transportation, wellness support, and referrals to additional senior services.

📍514 W Main St, Payson
☎(928) 474-4876
🕐Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM • Friday by appointment
👥Many services are designed for adults age 60+; some programs are available to younger adults
Explore Senior Services

Gila County Payson WIC

Provides nutrition assistance for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under age five. Services include healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connections to other community resources.

📍110 W Main St, Payson
☎(928) 474-7181
🕐Call for appointments and current clinic hours
🥕Nutrition benefits, education and breastfeeding support
👶Serves eligible families with children under age five
Apply for WIC

Central Arizona Aging — Area Agency on Aging

Provides information, referrals, and support for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers throughout Gila and Pinal Counties. Services available through CAA and its network include home-delivered meals, caregiver support, transportation, legal assistance, benefits counseling, and other programs that help people remain safe and independent.

☎Toll-Free: (800) 293-9393
☎(520) 836-2758
👵Serves older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers
🏠Connects people with in-home and community-based services
📍Serves Gila and Pinal Counties
Find Aging & Caregiver Services

First Things First — Gila Region

Connects families with free programs and resources that support the healthy development and learning of children from birth to age five. Services available in the Gila Region include parenting education, early literacy programs, developmental and sensory screenings, and assistance finding quality child care and preschool programs.

☎(480) 416-7518
👶Serves families with children from birth to age five
👪Parenting education and family support
📚Early literacy and school-readiness resources
🩺Developmental, vision and hearing screening programs available through local partners
💵Funded programs are provided at no cost to families
Find Programs for Families

Route 87 Community Teen Center

Provides a free, positive and supervised environment for local teens to socialize, participate in recreational and creative activities, build skills, and connect with peers and supportive adults.

📍112 W Cedar Ln, Payson
☎(928) 472-5298
🕐Wednesday: 3:00–5:30 PM • Thursday–Friday: 3:00–7:00 PM • Saturday: 2:00–7:00 PM
👥Youth-focused after-school and weekend activities
💵Free
Learn About the Teen Center