Basic Needs

Basic Needs

A Title V Grant Program
(2023-2028)

Are you struggling with your basic needs, like housing, food, and transportation? CAC is here to help! As a CAC student, you can take advantage of a wide range of resources.

HOUSING MENTAL HEALTH HEALTHCARE TEXTBOOKS FOOD CHILDCARE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION CLOTHING

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Pinal County Housing Authority

Location:

970 N Eleven Mile Corner Road
Casa Grande, AZ 85222

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

Location:

Pinal County Housing Authority

Phone: 520-866-7201

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

Horizon Health and Wellness

Horizon Health And Wellness

Casa Grande – Family Primary Care

210 East Cottonwood Lane
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Phone: 833-431-4449

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

Affordable Psychotherapy and Mental Health Education

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Phone: 800-268-2833
Email:info@openpathcollective.org

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Telehealth and Online Therapy Services by WellQor

2705 South Alma School Road
Chandler, AZ 85286

Phone: 646-687-4646
Email: gethelp@wellqor.com

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

Primary Care - Sun LIfe

Sun Life Primary Care

865 North Arizola Road
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Phone: 520-836-3446

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM MST
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST

Planned Parenthood Arizona, Inc.

Mesa Health Center

1235 South Gilbert Road
Mesa, AZ 85204

Phone: 602-277-7526

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

NextCare Urgent Care

1683 East Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone: (520) 876-0800

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM MST
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST

Title V Bookstore Grant Program

Program closed until later in the December for Spring Semester books.

Purchase Textbooks

Find textbooks at the best price for you.

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Bookfinder

Hope International Food Pantry - Coolidge Residents ONLY

Hope International Food Pantry

1280 North Arizona Boulevard
Coolidge, AZ 85128

Phone: 520-233-6699

Hours of Operation:

Note: They are open every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Caring Hands of Pinal County

Caring Hands of Pinal Co.

139 West 1st Street
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Phone: 520-840-4458

Hours of Operation:

Note: Operates the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

F.O.R. (Food, Opportunity and Resources) Maricopa

19428 North Maricopa Road
Maricopa, AZ 85139

Phone: 520-251-0226

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM MST
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM MST
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Child Care Assistance

The Department of Economic Security offers child care assistance for low-income families that are working, teen parents enrolled in high school or GED classes, homeless or domestic violence shelter residents, and individuals who are unable to work due to physical or emotional conditions.

Arizona Department of Economic Security Child Care Assistance

Child Care Assistance Casa Grande

555 West Main Avenue
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Phone: 520-858-8870
Email: ccadistrict5@azdes.gov

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

CCA Apache Junction

11518 East Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Phone: 480-373-2199
Email:ccadistrict5@azdes.gov

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal County

Arizona@Work Pinal County

Casa Grande Office

1015 East Florence Boulevard
Bldg B
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone for all listings: 800-409-5153

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

Maricopa Office

17945 Regent Drive
Bldg A
Maricopa, AZ 85138

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Apache Junction Office

805 South Idaho Road
Bldg B
Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

CAC Institutional Scholarships

Institutional Scholarship

Central Arizona College offers a variety of scholarship programs to recognize students for their academic performance as well as for participation in athletics and other activities.

To learn more please visit our Financial Aid Page and select Scholarships Funding.

CAC Foundation Scholarships

The Central Arizona College Foundation serves and supports the college as a two-year institution of higher education with the primary role of providing student scholarships.

To learn more please visit our Financial Aid Page and select Scholarships Funding.

College Board Scholarship Search Tool

BigFuture Scholarships

Scholarship search tool.

CART

Daily and monthly passes are available FREE to CAC students! Fill out this form to receive a pass!

For information on where the CART stops, see the route map on the website.

MET (Maricopa Express Transit)

Maricopa Express Transit (MET)

The MET is FREE for stops on the route. Door-to-door service is available with the app or by calling (833) 638-7433.

Download the new MET Mobile App today to book your next ride!

Apple App Store

Google Play Store

Instructions on how to use the MET Mobile App.

Sign-up for email notifications regarding delays or closures of transit service.

Goodwill

Goodwill Southern Arizona

1325 East Florence Boulevard
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Phone: 520-582-1002

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Southern Arizona

405 East 2nd Street
Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Phone: 520-836-2009

Hours of Operation:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM MST
Saturday: Closed

Basic Needs Coordinator

For community resources, emergency support, and additional resources please contact our Basic Needs Coordinator.

Aurica Morrison
Basic Needs Coordinator

520-494-5263
aurica.morrison@centralaz.edu
Office Hours – By Appointment

Summer Office Locations:

Signal Peak Campus
Building M, Room 101A
Tuesdays and every other Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours
Maricopa Campus
Building A, Room 109
Mondays: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours
San Tan Campus
Building B, Room 111
Every other Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours
Superstition Mountain Campus
Building F, Room 106.2
Every other Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours

Locations:

Signal Peak Campus
Building M, Room 101A
Tuesdays and every other Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours
Maricopa Campus
Building A, Room 109
Mondays: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours
San Tan Campus
Building B, Room 111
Every other Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours
Superstition Mountain Campus
Building F, Room 106.2
Every other Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Office Hours

Basic Needs

Horizon Health And Wellness

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Telehealth and Online Therapy Services by WellQor

Sun Life Primary Care

Planned Parenthood Arizona, Inc.

NextCare Urgent Care

Caring Hands of Pinal Co.

F.O.R. (Food, Opportunity and Resources) Maricopa

Child Care Assistance

Arizona@Work Pinal County

Casa Grande Office

Maricopa Office

Apache Junction Office

Institutional Scholarship

CAC Foundation Scholarships

BigFuture Scholarships

Maricopa Express Transit (MET)

Goodwill Southern Arizona

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Southern Arizona

Basic Needs Coordinator

District Office

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