Glossary of Terms

Refers to toll free numbers to report adult and/or child abuse.

Refers to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requiring some employers, businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public to make 'reasonable accommodations' for persons with disabilities to access services.

Refers to community resources in our database for which we store contact information, as well as information about services provided, fee structures, hours of operation and much more.

Business or organization name.

Refers to services that assist with one or more of the following: kenneling and animal shelters/safe homes, animal abuse and neglect, animal control and issues of public safety, veterinary care, obedience and training, etc.

Refers to the geographic areas where an agency's services are available.

Refers to outpatient and/or inpatient services for adults, children and families that offer assessment, counseling, case management, psychiatric evaluations, medication and/or substance abuse education and treatment.

Refers to the communities located in the central portion of Pinal County, Arizona: Arizona City, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eleven Mile Corner, Eloy, Hidden Valley, La Palma, Maricopa, Picacho, Randolph, Red Rock, Stanfield,Toltec and Valley Farms

Refers to an organization of business people in a specific community designed to advance the interests of its members.

Refers to money paid by non-custodial parent for support of the children and includes those agencies assisting in obtaining child support and enforcing court decrees for child support.

Refers to any services that support infants, young children and teenagers.

A listing of Churches serving residents of Pinal County
See our Directory list of Churches

Refers to service clubs whose goals include supporting people and organizations in the community. Many service clubs fundraise, offer scholarships, or support local causes.

Refers to a specific geographic area where a program or service is located. Communities included in this directory include Arizona City, Casa Grande, Coolidge,Eleven Mile Corner, Eloy, Hidden Valley, La Palma, Maricopa, Picacho, Randolph, Red Rock, Stanfield, Toltec, Valley Farms

Refers to programs or services that focus on increasing the involvement of citizens in their communities, advocate and educate for social change, encourage resource collaboration and fundraise.

Refers to municipal agencies, community organizations, churches, service organizations, schools, businesses etc. that offer services within a communities.

Refers to services that supervise adult and youth who are incarcerated, on parole, and/or probation to practice civil and productive behaviors.

Refers to services offered by a clinician/therapist on a regular basis to focus on goals, objectives and strategies for solving problems related to grief, depression, stress, or other mental health issues and/or substance abuse.

Refers to an official, public forum which a public power establishes by lawful authority to adjudicate disputes, and to dispense civil, administrative and criminal justice under the law including Court of Appeals, Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, Superior Courts, United States District Court.

Refers to the intersections where two major roads or streets meet. This term may be used to assist in locating an agency.

The denomination or parent organization of the church. Check all that apply.

General description of an entity's services and/or programs.

Refers to services that support, aid, advocate, enhance, and/or provide treatment for persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and/or their families.

A pattern of behavior that includes the use or threat of violence and intimidation for the purpose of gaining power and control over another person; by a present or former intimate partner. Violence can include: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, financial abuse, control and isolation.

Refers to services that assist or provide tutoring, teach or train adults and/or youth to further their education and/or increase employment opportunities.

Refers to terms and conditions for receiving services.

Refers to main email address.

Refers to services that may include limited assistance for one or more of the following: food, clothing, furniture and appliances.

Refers to a list of numbers to call in cases of emergency.

Refers to agencies that provide motel vouchers for persons who are homeless.

Refers to services provided by police, fire, paramedic or other first responders during or immediately after cases of emergency.

Refers to activities to assist individuals in securing employment and/or assist businesses and organizations to hire qualified individuals.

Refers to faith-based organizations (churches, etc.) located in Central Pinal County, Arizona

Refers to Fax telephone number.

Information about fee structure for services provided.

Refers to agencies that provide short-term financial assistance to prevent loss of utility service, eviction and foreclosure. Agencies may also provide assistance to establish utility service and/or payment of rental deposits and first month's rent. Assistance may also be provided for non-shelter related needs.

Refers to municipal and/or county departments providing emergency and non-emergency services.

Refers to organizations that provide food boxes on a limited basis to households in need of emergency food. These organizations may also offer programs to supplement the household food supply.

Refers to services to homeowners facing loss of their home through foreclosure.

Refers to any program that provides appropriate services for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender

Refers to programs and services offered by municipalities.

Refers to those services provided to grandparents and/or other family members providing care for minor children in the absence or inability of parents to provide care.

Refers to services that provide healthcare and treatment for diseases and conditions; emergency care; education and information about prevention, wellness, awareness; health insurance and/or medications

Refers to programs that provide medical treatment, counseling, dietary assistance, and/or housing

Refers to services including weatherization, emergency home repair, rehabilitaiton and the installation of adaptive aids provided to income eligible households.

Refers operating hours for business or service facilities, or when phone lines are manned. Please use the format 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., then add any explanatory comments (such as Business Office, Phones are answered, etc.) after the hours of operation.

Describes operating hours for business or service facilities, or when phone lines are manned. Please use the format 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., then add any explanatory comments (such as Business Office, Phones are answered, etc.) after the hours of operation.

Describes operating hours for business or service facilities, or when phone lines are manned. Please use the format 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., then add any explanatory comments (such as Business Office, Phones are answered, etc.) after the hours of operation.

Refers to services that assist individuals and/or families to obtain transitional and/or permanent housing.

Refers to programs that provide services for immigrants, refugees, and others not of United States citizenship.

Refers to any services that provide customized supports enabling people to live in or return to their own home. Services may include personal care, habilitation, respite care, attendance care and housekeeping, case management and other community outreach services.

Refers to services that help people in need find the programs or services that can best alleviate or eliminate their need.

Refers to program that provide translation services to persons speaking languages other than English and/or communicate with American Sign Language.

Languages in which services are provided.

Refers to services that provide advice, brief services, referrals, pro se workshops and/or direct representation on issues such as domestic relations, housing rights, public benefits, consumer issues, immigrantion, etc.

Refers to programs that provide training in essential literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to build sound, harmonious relationships with self, others and the environment; the ability to act responsibly and safely; the ability to survive under a variety of conditions; and the ability to solve problems.

City of mailing address.

State of mailing address.

Street (e.g. 123 E. Elm) of mailing address.

Suite, apartment or other address line for mailing address.

Zipcode of mailing address.

Nearest major crossroads to location where services are provided.

Refers to programs that provide meals at a central location on a regular schedule. This service includes meals provided at Senior Centers.

Refers to meal programs for homeless individuals and families.

Refers to programs that provide prepared meals delivered to the home. This may be a fee for service or a volunteer service.

Refers to agencies providing treatment, counseling and/or support groups that specifically address methamphetamine use and/or addiction.

Name of the organization.

Refers to programs and services available to registered members of a tribe.

Refers to groups of organizations and individuals with common interests that meet on a regular schedule.

Refers to agencies that provide information/education for consumers, educators and other professionals in the areas of food, nutrition, health and food safety.

The main organization that this particular branch belongs to (such as Rotary International or Boys and Girls Clubs of America.)

Refers to programs and services that support the efforts of natural parents and relatives raising children.

City for address where services are provided.

State for address where services are provided.

Street Address (e.g. 123 E. Elm) where services are provided.

Suite, apartment or other address line for address where services are provided.

Zipcode for address where services are provided.

Refers to municipal and/or county departments providing emergency and non-emergency services.

Refers to services that include pregnancy testing, physician referral, counseling, information and education, prenatal care and/or parenting classes and support.

Refers to list of programs and services offered by each agency including description of each service and program, eligibility and fees.

Refers to specialized services that seek to prevent dependency, abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations. Services may include receiving, screening and investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, assessments of safety and the imminent risk of harm, and evaluating whether emergency intervention is needed.

Refers to an institution controlled by an individual or agency other than a governmental entity, which is usually supported primarily by other than public funds, and the operation of whose program rests with someone other than publicly elected or appointed officials.

Refers to an elementary or secondary school supported by public funds and providing free education.

Refers to a publicly funded school that, in accordance with an enabling state statute, has been granted a charter exempting it from selected state or local rules and regulations.

The 'search text' box allows for more complicated search patterns than simply searching for a single word. Typical 'search expressions' may also be used. You can use double quotes to search for an exact phrase. You can use + immediately before a word or phrase to require that it be present; and use - immediately before a word or phrase to require that it not be present. You may also use AND or OR (all capitalized) between words or phrases.

For example: red -brick +"brown blocks"
Returns results which contain the word 'red' and the phrase "brown blocks" but do not contain the word 'brick'.

Refers to any services that are provided to persons aged 50 years or more. (Refer to individual agency criteria for specific age requirements.)

Refers to categories of services provided by the agency. Check all that apply.

Refers to programs that offer emergency and/or transitional shelter for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or homelessness.

Refers to services that offer counseling, support, detox and/or treatment ot address the maladaptive pattern or dependency of using certain drugs, alcohol, medications and toxins.

Refers to a facilitated gathering of caregivers, family, friends, or others affected by a disease or condition for the purpose of discussing issues related to the condition and/or disease. These groups may or may not be associated with agencies included in this directory.

Main telephone number for the entity. Please use the format (520) 123-4567 x 123, then add any explanatory comments (such as Crisis Line, Business Line, etc.) after the phone number.

Main telephone number. Please use the format (520) 123-4567 x 123, then add any explanatory comments (such as Crisis Line, Business Line, etc.) after the phone number.

Secondary telephone number. Please use the format (520) 123-4567 x 123, then add any explanatory comments (such as Crisis Line, Business Line, etc.) after the phone number.

Refers to services that provide transportation to specific groups of individuals or the general public for a fee or at no cost.

An assistive device known as a teletypewriter, used to communicate with persons with hearing and/or speech loss. Also referred to as a text telephone or TDD.

Classification of court, such as United States District Court, Municipal Court, etc.

Entering a date here will return only records which have been updated since the date entered.

Useful for obtaining updates for a printed directory binder since the last time the binder was printed.

Enter date in format: MM-DD-YYYY, for example: 02-07-2006 for February 7, 2006.

Refers to a business that produces and sells electricity, natural gas and/or water to the public

Refers to services that address the needs of active duty service members, United States veterans and/or their families.

Refers to services that provide crisis intervention, assistance, support, safety planning, education, information and referral, advocacy and shelter to victims of crime, including individuals and families affected by domestic violence.

Refers to agencies, churches, civic groups and other programs that provide organized opportunities for persons to volunteer their services.

Main website address.