COVID-19
Community Resources
Resources for LGBTQ+ Arizonans
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
Mental Health
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
Crisis Lines
If you are in need of crisis services, please reach out immediately to the resources below.
Arizona COVID-19 Hotline
1-844-542-8201
Maricopa County Crisis Line
602-222-9444
Pinal County Crisis Line
1-866-495-6735
Gila River/Ak-Chin Crisis Line
1-800-259-3449
Salt River Pima Maricopa Crisis Line
1-855-331-6432
DCS Child Abuse Hotline
1-888-767-2445
Birth to Five Helpline
1-877-705-5437
Crisis Response Warm Line
602-347-1100
SMI Determination for adults
602-845-3594
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Text HOME741741
National Substance Use/Disorder Treatment/Referral
1-800-662-4357
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline
1-800-985-5990
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
ConnectionsAZ Urgent Psychiatric Care
602-416-7600
Arizona Youth and Family Services
602-277-4833
Recovery Groups
Your recovery is important and should not be compromised during this difficult time. Use the resources below for support.
Self Care
Self care is a critical part of getting through this crisis. The links below will help your with resources and ideas for self care practices during this time.
Online Support Groups
Staying home is critical to stopping this virus, but you don't have to miss out on support from our community. Use these resources to stay safe and get support.
Physical Health
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
Low Income Healthcare
If you are in need of low income healthcare and tele-health services, click on the links below for support.
Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers
Covid-19 Facts
It is important to get factual information regarding the Corona Virus.
Myths & Facts: How Coronavirus Is Transmitted
Indigenous Health Care Resources
Arizona is home to one of the countries largest Indigenous communities. Below are resources for connecting tribal communities to Corvid-19 Resources.
Local LGBTQ Friendly Practitioners
Use these resources connect with local practitioners.
Psychological
Avilio A. Viera- Oasis Psychological Services: Address: 1930 S Alma School Rd a216, Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone: (480) 282-4237
Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Katie Schneller: Inclusive Natural Medicine
Address: 3150 N Arizona Ave, Suite 117, Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: 480-712-7499
Dr. Danielle Lewis: Harmony Medical
Address: 2024 N 7th St UNIT 2101, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: (602) 888-6883
Basic Needs
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
Food
If you are in need of food help contact these providers.
State of Arizona issued contact number for seniors unable to access groceries: 602-264-4357
Utilities
If your family is in need of assistance with utilities due to the Corona Virus use the resources below.
Rent and Mortgage
If your family is in need of Rental and Mortgage help due to the Corona Virus, use the resources below.
Other
Staying home is critical to stopping this virus, but you don't have to miss out on support from our community. Use these resources to stay safe and get support.
Cultural Resources and Entertainment
This is a list of Resources compiled by TC Tolbert and the Tucson Community
Nature
Here is a link to a Live Panda Webcam and
here are two hours of highlights from the live Bear Cam at a river in Alaska last summer and
here is a live streaming Bald Eagle Nest with a trio of eagles in Mississippi and
here is an incredible scroll down to the bottom of the ocean and
here is a live Northern Lights Cam and
here are 10 hours of deep sea footage from the BBC
here’s a scroll through the Scale of the Universe (this one never ceases to awe me) and
here is a tour of the Bulb Show 2020 at Smith College Botanic Garden
Art
Here is a link to museums that offer virtual tours for free.
In the evenings, the Met will offer encore opera streams for free
maybe you’d prefer a bassoon concert from my friend Cassandra’s living room recorded recently
UbuWeb – all avant-garde art. all the time.
Vienna State Opera is offering daily streams from its opera archive
Art21 films – endless wonder
Bagley Wright Lecture Series on poetry
Paris Museums put 100,000 images online
Old School Hip-Hop by year
Exquisite Corps – 42 choreographers, 1 dance
Get a poem delivered to your inbox each morning – curators change monthly
UA Poetry Center poetry readings archive
Trans and non-binary poetry resources
Community
Here is a link to folks in Italy singing out of their windows to their neighbors. And here are several more. Let’s all sing to each other from our windows!
Wuhan residents cheering each other on from their windows
Here’s an actual Happiness Lab.
Yo-Yo Ma is on Twitter and sharing #SongsofComfort
Education
Culture: Free Cultural and Educational Media – free online classes, ebooks, movies, coloring books, and audio books
NASA just made their entire media library available
art/write uses seventeen inspiring works from the University of Arizona Museum of Art’s permanent collection to inspire writing with high school aged students.
United Nations Virtual Reality (UNVR), uses the power of immersive storytelling to inspire viewers towards increased empathy, action and positive social change.
450 Ivy League free courses you can take right now
11 Library hacks online for riding out Coronavirus
Exercise
𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 with Patoi Roja
Best Arizona hikes and scenic drives for wildflowers (just remember that you aren’t going to visit the towns and/or interact with other folks)
$5 donation based Gaga Classes
Random Joy
Here’s Esther the Wonder Pig.
Ludacris Llama Llama Red Pajama
Polar Bears playing in Flower Fields (BoredPanda is a great site for all kinds of joy)
Astronauts read kids’ books from space
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCRed2nRI-PCppqUQ_7rgbkQ/about
Religion
https://www.facebook.com/CitySquareChurch/?hc_location=ufi
Www.questformeaning.org/worship
https://www.phoenixuu.org/services/
LGBTQ+ Local Businesses
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
Fair Trade Cafe Stephanie Vasquez stephanie@azfairtrade.com (602) 253-6912
For The People Chad Campbell Info@shopforthepeople.net (602) 954-4009
Melrose Pharmacy Teresa Stickler melrosepharmacy@yahoo.com (602) 277-4714
Figs Home Furnishings Jon Douglas jddcnaz@cox.net (602) 279-1443
Phoenix General Kenny Barrett howdy@phxgeneral.com (602) 237-6922
Fez Tim Lott tim@fezoncentral.com (602) 287-8700
Bliss/reBAR Jackson Kelly jackson@blissrebar.com
Los Diablos
Sassy Glasses Dan Lewis dan@sassyglasses.com (602) 522-0564
David Connell Bookkeeping
Whozitz and Whatzitz Chad Parsley whozitzandwhatzitz@cox.net (602) 374-5963
Vapen Herbal Wellness Center
AZ Fun Services Gwen Gustaf songwen@azfunparty.com (480) 967-7129
Mi Patio
Ash Copper Salon
CopperStar Bill Sandweg Copperstarcoffee@yahoo.com (602) 266-2136
Changing Hands Cindy Dach inbox@changinghands.com 480-730-0205 - Tempe; 602-274-0067
LGBTQ+ Virtual Support
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
List of online virtual support groups for the LGBTQIA+ community
Financial Help
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
Department of Labor
New unemployment guidelines
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Applying for unemployment
Arizona Commission for the Arts
Geared for artist, art professional and orgs that work with artist or they make work with
Artist Resource
Put together by Tanya Kalmanovitch, Ph.D.
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Bartenders can apply for grants via the USBG National Charity Foundation
FEMA Diaster Unemployment Assistance
Freelancers who do not qualify for their state's unemployment insurance may apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Recording Academy Musicares
Music Creators can apply for emergency financial assistance via The Recording Academy MusiCares and Musicians Foundation
Musicians Foundation
Music Creators can apply for emergency financial assistance via The Recording Academy MusiCares and Musicians Foundation
I Lost My Gig
DJs can post lost gig revenue at for good samaritan donations.
U.S. Small Business Administration
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resourcesBusiness
Owners may apply for low interest long-term loans for payroll, bills, and working capital from U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Program for economic impact caused by coronavirus
Expensify
https://www.expensify.org/hunger
Reimbursement for people on SNAP benefits
https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help
cash assistance to restaurant workers, deliver
Child Education
This is an evolving list of community resources for LGBTQ+ folks to reference during this time of uncertainty. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please send them to gethelp@equalityarizona.org
Anti-Oppressive/Anti-Racist Home School Options During Quarantine
18 At-Home Ideas To Keep Kids Busy (And Adults Sane) During Coronavirus
Ideas for quaratine and social distancing
Remote teaching & learning resources