Cochise County Community Resources
Find free and low-cost help in Cochise County for you and your family. This page brings together resources for food, health care, housing, jobs, counseling, safety, and more, all in one place.
This is a living document and may be updated as programs and services change. Information comes from public sources. Call each organization or visit its website to learn what help is available and how to get it.
Last checked: October 2026.
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Food Assistance & Nutrition
| Services provided | Organization and website |
|---|---|
Food distribution center (rural areas) | Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Phone: 520-622-0525 |
Nutrition information and food pantry | Community Food Pantry of Benson |
Local food bank | City of Tombstone Arizona |
Food bank services | S.A.H.A.R.A |
| Provides healthy food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under age 5. | Phone: 520-803-3940 |
| Provides food assistance to individuals and families in Bisbee and nearby communities. Call for current services and distribution times. | St. Vincent de Paul, Bisbee Phone: 520-432-5009 |
| Offers food assistance and support for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Call for current availability. | St. Vincent de Paul, Sierra Vista Phone: 520-458-0500 |
| Provides food assistance to families and individuals in Pearce, Sunsites, and surrounding rural communities. Call for food distribution information. | Sunsites Bread Basket, Pearce Phone: 520-254-3424 |
Counseling services
In addition to county-specific resources, visit the statewide and national resource page for more support.
| Services provided | Organization and website |
|---|---|
| Addiction treatment and behavioral health |
Domestic violence services
| Services provided | Organization and website | Languages available |
|---|---|---|
| Legal domestic violence resources | Many languages | |
Domestic violence victim support services | English only | |
Local domestic violence victim services | English only | |
Court protective orders for victims | English only | |
| Provides confidential emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, and support services for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. | Forgach House, Sierra Vista Phone: 520-458-9096 | English/Spanish |
| Provides emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, and referrals to community resources for people experiencing domestic violence. | House of Hope, Douglas Phone: 520-364-2465 | English/Spanish |
Employment assistance
| Services provided | Organization and website |
|---|---|
Job assistance location and contact info | Arizona at Work - Innovative Workforce Solutions |
| Offers free job search assistance, resume support, career guidance, job training information, and connections to employment opportunities. | ARIZONA@WORK, Sierra Vista Phone: 520-458-9309 |
| Helps job seekers find employment, prepare resumes, develop job skills, and explore career training opportunities. | ARIZONA@WORK, Douglas Phone: 520-364-8906 |
Health Care & Health Insurance
Visit the statewide health insurance and enrollment services page to see what's available in your area.
| Services provided | Organization and website | Languages available |
|---|---|---|
| Provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services for children and adults. Offers preventive care, women's health services, and affordable care options. | AZ Chiricahua Community Health Centers Phone: 520-364-1429 | Many languages |
Provides public health services, health education, disease prevention programs, and connections to community health resources. | Cochise County Health & Social Services Phone: 520-432-9400 | English only |
Helps eligible Arizona residents apply for AHCCCS health insurance, SNAP food benefits, and cash assistance through one online application. | Health-e-Arizona Plus Phone: 855-432-7587 | Many Languages |
Rent and Utilities Help
| Services provided | Organization and website | Languages available |
|---|---|---|
| Provides emergency assistance with rent, utility bills, and other basic needs for eligible households when funding is available. | Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP) Phone: 520-432-5401 | English/Spanigh |
Provides information about utility assistance, public benefits, and programs that help eligible households pay for basic needs. Visit the website to find current programs and application information. | English only/Spanish |
Homelessness, Housing & Shelter
| Services provided | Organization and website | Languages available |
|---|---|---|
| Provides information about affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities. Call for current application information. | Housing Authority of Cochise County Phone: 520-432-8880 | Many languages |
Connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness with local organizations offering shelter, housing assistance, and other basic needs services. Visit the website for partner contacts. | English only | |
Connects Arizona residents with local programs for emergency shelter, housing, food, utility assistance, health care, and other basic needs. | 211 Arizona Phone: 211 | Many Languages |
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, there are resources available to help. Here's how to get the support you need:
- Contact Your Community’s CoC (Continuum of Care). Your local CoC is a group of organizations dedicated to helping people who are experiencing homelessness. They can connect you with housing programs, shelters, emergency services, and other essential resources.
- Call 2-1-1 or visit their website for immediate assistance. In many communities, the 2-1-1 hotline connects you to available local resources for housing, food, and other essential services. The 2-1-1 service can help direct you to shelters, housing programs, and social services.
- Connect with local shelters and housing resources. Shelters provide immediate assistance and a safe place to stay. Many shelters also offer additional support such as case management, meal programs, and job resources.
- In addition to shelters, many organizations provide food, clothing, healthcare, and mental health support. Be sure to reach out for the full range of services that can help during this difficult time. For more information on homelessness resources and how to get help, visit the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
Mental health and crisis support
| Services provided | Organization and website |
|---|---|
Christian-based coaching and mentoring for women | |
Regional resource list (incl. detox, veteran support, etc.) | Graham County Business Directory |
Veterans
| Services provided | Organization and website |
|---|---|
Primary care, preventive health services, and connections to other VA health programs for eligible veterans in Cochise County. | Phone: 520-629-4802 |
Helps veterans schedule appointments, access health care, and connect with VA programs and services. | VA Southern Arizona Health Care Phone: 800-470-8262 |
| Free, confidential, 24-hour support for veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Connects veterans with housing assistance and VA support services. | National Call Center for Homeless Veterans Phone: 877-424-3838 |
Pet clinics and low-cost vaccines
| Services provided | Organization and website | |
|---|---|---|
| Provides financial assistance for spay/neuter services for dogs and cats of elderly, low-income families, and military veterans in Cochise County. | Cochise County Humane Society (CCHS) | Call 520-955-0668 and leave a message; someone will return your call to assist with questions and appointment scheduling |
| Offers a program where you pay $25 for a cat or $50 for a dog to be spayed or neutered. | Border Animal Rescue | |
| Provides information on available spay/neuter programs and may offer assistance. | City of Sierra Vista Animal Care and Control | Call 520-458-4151 to inquire about current programs. |
| Offers affordable veterinary care with a focus on quality pet care and compassionate service. | Cochise Animal Hospital | 520-432-3296 |
| Provides a range of veterinary services with over 30 years of experience. | Jackson Veterinary Services | 520-458-7246 |
| Serves Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Tombstone, and greater Cochise County with various veterinary services. | Mule Mountain Animal Hospital | 520-366-3334 |
| Provides mobile health and reproductive services for equine, cattle, and other livestock in Southeast Arizona. | Farm & Ranch Veterinary Service | 520-507-0408 |
| Offers mobile veterinary services for both large and small animals, including livestock. | Maverick Veterinary Service | 520-255-1446 |
| Provides mobile veterinary services for large and small animals in the Willcox area, Graham County, and Cochise County. | Merel Huff DVM Veterinary Services, PLLC | 520-507-0450 |
Substance misuse, recovery and crisis services
| Services provided | Organization and website |
|---|---|
| Holistic addiction and behavioral health services | Community Bridges, Inc. |
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting Support
| Services provided | Organization and website |
|---|---|
| Free home visits for pregnant people and families with children under age 2. Offers parenting support, health education, child development information, and referrals to local services. | Phone: 520-805-5617 |
| Free parenting classes, early childhood activities, family education, and connections to community resources. Serves Douglas, Willcox, and nearby communities. | Cochise County Family Resource Centers Phone: 520-481-5999 |
| Connects families with parenting programs, early learning opportunities, child care information, and services for children from birth to age 5. | First Things First, Cochise Region Phone: 602-510-5735 |
| Free support for parents and caregivers with questions about feeding, sleep, behavior, and child development for children from birth to age 5. | Phone: 877-705-5437 |
| Parenting education, family support, and help connecting families with young children to local services. | Phone: 520-452-9784 ext. 1017 |