CRISIS HOTLINES AND RESOURCES

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are NOT alone, reach out to a number below. Remember,
you do not need to have a "crisis" to text or call a hotline and ask for support.

 Teen Lifeline Call 24/7 or Text (602-248-8336) *also available to parents and other adults who
are in need of resources for their children

 Crisis Text Line Text "Home" to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor  LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
 Bloom365: Call or text: 1-888-606-4673
 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text "LOVEIS" to 22522
 Crisis Response Network (602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314)

 Empact 24 Hour Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255)

 Scottsdale Police Crisis Team (480-312-5055)

 The Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a
trained crisis counselor.

 Arizona Food Bank Network: Find nearby emergency food for yourself or someone you know
struggling with hunger www.azfoodbanks.org
 Find Help Phoenix: Find health and social services for Maricopa County residents.

 My Undocumented Life: an online resource focused on helping undocumented and mixed
families

 Doorways Arizona: provides 100% remote counseling services/telehealth, visit online or call 602-
997-2880

 Catholic Charities: 602-749-4405 Provides remote counseling services based on a sliding scale
for individuals paying by credit card or are covered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment
System.

 Magellan Complete Care Information about Virtual support groups

 ASU Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience Virtual means of continuing
mindfulness practice and support, Daily/weekly virtual webinars

 Hospice of the Valley Offers virtual support groups for grief and loss and finding comfort in
uncertain times. Contact them and they will send a link to access groups virtually.

 Resilient Arizona 100% free and confidential crisis counseling
Resilient AZ Crisis Counseling Program Assists individuals recovering from the psychological effects of the coronavirus pandemic,
through outreach, emotional support, and educational services. All services are free and
confidential. For individual/family services, 480.736.4978 or email [email protected], and for group services contact 480.694.4436 or email [email protected]

The program is federally funded through FEMA and SAMHSA, with the goal of providing emotional support, education, and outreach to Arizonans dealing with the psychological impact of the pandemic.

Still Struggling? 

Reach Out to Your Child's Support Services Team 

Cactus Shadows High School 

Social Worker: Beth Udisky, (480)575-2478  

Counselors: 

Lori Dahne, (480)575-2410   

Haley Bierk, (480)575-2412   

Catherine Cisar, (480)575-2411   

Carrie Kalfayan, (480)575-2432   

Pam Menton, (480)575-2453

Psychologists: 

Rachel Jessey, (480)575-2435

Marcy McCauley, (480)575-2448