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Resource Directory: AZ

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Attorneys

Attorneys :: Adoption

Tamera C. Shanker

The Shanker Law Firm, PLC
Main office: 700 East Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
info@shankerlaw.net
877-848-9300

ShankerLaw.net

Tamera and her experienced legal staff have assisted in finalizing the adoption of hundreds of “forever families” through representation of foster families(DES Subsidized Adoptions); Blended Families; Relatives; Private Couples; Single Parents; Same-Sex Couples; & Birth Mothers. Tamera focuses on Adoption Law, Children’s Advocacy, Juvenile Law, Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children & ICWA compliance.

Kathryn A. Pidgeon

Kathryn A. Pidgeon PC
2575 East Camelback Road Suite 450
Phoenix, AZ 85016
kpidgeon@adoptaz.com
602-522-8700

Our office handles newborn, grandparent & step parent adoptions as well as adoptions of children from the foster care system. We work with DES foster/adopt parents to finalize their adoptions with no fee paid by the foster/adopt parents. Kathryn A. Pidgeon is a founding fellow of the Amer. Academy of Adoption Attorneys & has practiced Adoption law for 21 years.

Attorneys :: Criminal

Christine M. Brown

Christine M. Brown, P.C.
121 E. Birch Avenue, Suite 408
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
christinemariebrown@gmail.com
928-213-5535

Over twenty years of experience defending criminal cases, including all misdemeanors, felonies, DUIs, juvenile matters, and probation matters.

Lee Phillips

Law Office of Lee Phillips, P.C.
323 N. Leroux Street, Suite 101
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
leephillips@notguilty1.com
(928)779-1560

Notguilty1.com

Flagstaff criminal defense attorney Lee Phillips has been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Criminal Law Specialist and was awarded an “AV Rating”, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the most respected resource for the legal profession world wide. Lee Phillips aggressively defends clients involved in all aspects of criminal offenses including drug trafficking, transportation of drugs for sale, possession of marijuana and other dangerous drugs, DUI, assault, domestic violence, underage drinking and many other offenses.
Call criminal attorney Lee Phillips for a free initial consultation.

Attorneys :: Family

Pima County Volunteer Lawyers Program


64 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
vlp@vlparizona.org
520-623-9465

VLPArizona.org

In order to bring hope and justice to those who are less fortunate, the Volunteer Lawyers Program of Southern Arizona Legal Aid matches attorneys who wish to do pro bono work with low-income clients in need of civil legal assistance.

ALWAYS (Arizona Legal Women And Youth Services)


24 W. Camelback Road, Box 335A
Phoenix, AZ 85013
info@alwaysaz.org
602-248-7055

Alwaysaz.org

ALWAYS provides free legal representation and services for youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness, human trafficking, or abuse.  ALWAYS attorneys can assist with issues related to employment, housing, child support, parenting time, domestic violence, wrongful termination, withheld wages, debt, having prior convictions set aside, appealing fingerprint clearance denials, and immigration including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and visas for victims of qualified crimes.  ALWAYS does not provide representation for pending criminal charges or child protective services allegations.

Eligibility: ALWAYS serves homeless, abused, and trafficked youth and young adults under the age of 24 in Maricopa and Pima Counties.  To confirm eligibility and discuss your legal needs, please call (602) 248-8055 or complete our online Intake Form at www.alwaysaz.org

Attorneys :: Juvenile

Tamera C. Shanker

The Shanker Law Firm, PLC
Main office: 700 East Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
info@shankerlaw.net
877-848-9300

ShankerLaw.net

Tamera and her experienced legal staff have assisted in finalizing the adoption of hundreds of “forever families” through representation of foster families(DES Subsidized Adoptions); Blended Families; Relatives; Private Couples; Single Parents; Same-Sex Couples; & Birth Mothers. Tamera focuses on Adoption Law, Children’s Advocacy, Juvenile Law, Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children & ICWA compliance.

Christine M. Brown

Christine M. Brown, P.C.
121 E. Birch Avenue, Suite 408
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
christinemariebrown@gmail.com
928-213-5535

Over twenty years of experience defending criminal cases, including all misdemeanors, felonies, DUIs, juvenile matters, and probation matters.

Lee Phillips

Law Office of Lee Phillips, P.C.
323 N. Leroux Street, Suite 101
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
leephillips@notguilty1.com
(928)779-1560

Notguilty1.com

Flagstaff criminal defense attorney Lee Phillips has been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Criminal Law Specialist and was awarded an “AV Rating”, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the most respected resource for the legal profession world wide. Lee Phillips aggressively defends clients involved in all aspects of criminal offenses including drug trafficking, transportation of drugs for sale, possession of marijuana and other dangerous drugs, DUI, assault, domestic violence, underage drinking and many other offenses.
Call criminal attorney Lee Phillips for a free initial consultation.

Pima County Volunteer Lawyers Program


64 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
vlp@vlparizona.org
520-623-9465

VLPArizona.org

In order to bring hope and justice to those who are less fortunate, the Volunteer Lawyers Program of Southern Arizona Legal Aid matches attorneys who wish to do pro bono work with low-income clients in need of civil legal assistance.

ALWAYS (Arizona Legal Women And Youth Services)


24 W. Camelback Road, Box 335A
Phoenix, AZ 85013
info@alwaysaz.org
602-248-7055

Alwaysaz.org

ALWAYS provides free legal representation and services for youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness, human trafficking, or abuse.  ALWAYS attorneys can assist with issues related to employment, housing, child support, parenting time, domestic violence, wrongful termination, withheld wages, debt, having prior convictions set aside, appealing fingerprint clearance denials, and immigration including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and visas for victims of qualified crimes.  ALWAYS does not provide representation for pending criminal charges or child protective services allegations.

Eligibility: ALWAYS serves homeless, abused, and trafficked youth and young adults under the age of 24 in Maricopa and Pima Counties.  To confirm eligibility and discuss your legal needs, please call (602) 248-8055 or complete our online Intake Form at www.alwaysaz.org

Classes for Teens

Classes for Teens :: Advanced Learning

GiftedandTalented.com

Darian Patchin

statewide and national organization, AZ
844-944-3833

GiftedandTalented.com

Developed by Stanford University, these K-12 self-paced, online courses in Mathematics, Language Arts, Science and Computer Programming feature a combination of digital manipulatives, video lectures, interactive game challenges, and project-based learning themed around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Each course adapts and accelerates learning to ensure students receive material at just the right level of challenge and enrichment. Our programs can be used supplementally or as full curriculum courseware. Students may enroll at any time.

Classes for Teens :: Diversion, Prevention & Intervention

3rd Millennium Classrooms



Statewide & National business, AZ
info@3rdmil.com
888-810-7990

3rdmil.com

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3rd Millennium Classrooms started providing online alcohol and drug prevention and intervention courses in 1999. Our courses now include shoplifting intervention and have been accepted by courts throughout the country for individuals who have been ordered to complete educational classes about alcohol, drugs, shoplifting and more.  Whether you are in trouble with the law and have to go to court, in trouble with your parents or with another party, here’s a resource if you want to do something about your choices or mistakes. You will receive confidential, personalized feedback in these interactive courses. Give us a call, send us an email or visit our site and we can help you.

CourtOrderedClasses.com



Statewide & national business, AZ
staff@courtorderedclasses.com
(661) 312-0392

CourtOrderedClasses.com

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We are registered as an “At-Home” Court Program Provider and guarantee court acceptance or your money back. Although our classes are done on-line we are not categorized as an on-line program. CourtOrderedClasses.com has been designed for individuals who need to take court ordered courses for court ordered requirements, at the request of their employer, or for personal reasons. Court Ordered Classes is a nationally recognized program that offers court accepted domestic violence, anger management, deferred entry of judgment, batterers intervention, drug and alcohol awareness, criminal behavior modification, divorce, high-conflict divorce, parenting co-parenting, high-conflict parenting, family violence, shoplifting theft prevention and juvenile betterment programs along with drug / alcohol assessments, anger management assessments and DV/BIP assessments, all from the comfort of home with dozens of live, “in-person” group sessions

Drug Treatment

Drug Treatment :: Residential treatment

Holistic Recovery Centers

Andrew Abbott, Director of Business Development

Statewide and national business, AZ
andrewa@holisticrecovery-fl.com
786-253-8211

Holisticrecoverycenters.com

Holistic Recovery Centers is a Dual-Diagnosis Treatment Facility, treating both Mental Health and Substance Abuse. We proudly offer one of the top Holistic Treatment Programs for drug & alcohol addiction. Our goal is to utilize modern treatment modalities, alongside holistic treatment methods, to achieve our ultimate goal of long-lasting recovery from drugs & alcohol. Holistic Recovery Centers is Joint Commission Accredited (JCAHO) & certified by The Department of Children and Families (DCF). Treatment at Holistic Recovery Center is centered on the understanding that individuals battling addictions are people who need a wide-ranging treatment program for their entire being. The probability of sustaining lifelong recovery is substantially greater when treatment services are individualized and implemented. We maximize this probability by tailoring each clients’ treatment plan, and providing as many therapeutic services as possible, so each client can restore and balance his or her mind, body, and spirit. We are a Residential (RTC), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) treatment provider. The HRC experience is none like you have seen before, as we offer: Evidence Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Equine Therapy, Canine Assisted Therapy, Spirituality & Kabbalah, Theta Healing, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed Groups, Motivation Enhancement Therapy, Nutrition and Wellness, Massage Therapy, Yoga, Neurofeedback through Brainpaint, and nightly NA/AA/CA/ meetings as well as Smart Recovery & Celebrate Recovery. Our Miami location offers a beautiful setting for clients to reside in while in treatment. We provide fully furnished luxurious housing.

Housing

Housing :: Homeless shelters & drop in centers

UMOM New Day Centers


3333 East Van Buren Street
Phoenix, AZ
602.275.7852

UMOM.org

UMOM accepts households including two-parent families, teenage boys (age 12 and older), single fathers with children, legal guardians and non-traditional heads of households (i.e. grandparents), and those trying to overcome substance abuse.

The Teen Activity Program (TAP) provides free afterschool activities for all UMOM residents ages 11-17. Our Youth Services staff oversees TAP activities on campus every day of the week. Through their attendance in TAP, teens can earn incentives and rewards such as gift cards, campus privileges, and field trip attendance.

Mental Health

Mental Health :: Hotlines

Crisis Text Line



Statewide & national organization, AZ
info@crisistextline.org
741-741

CrisisTextLine.org

Crisis Text Line is the only free, 24/7, nationwide text line for people in crisis. Text 741-741 to get in touch with a trained crisis counselor who is prepared to provide emotional support on any issue, including depression, anxiety, relationships, family, and loss.

Mental Health :: Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment

Julie Karnes, LMSW

Arcadia Counseling Center
3610 N. 44th St. #120
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-218-6901

ArcadiaCounselingCenter.com

Julie Karnes obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University with a specialization in Child Welfare and has been serving children and families in Arizona, as well as Washington, since 1999. Julie has extensive experience and specializes in working with interpersonal issues, intrapersonal issues, child/teen behavioral issues, sexual acting out, delinquency, trauma, victims of sexual abuse and substance abuse. Further, Julie has knowledge of the juvenile court system and is an Officer of the Court through the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. Additionally, Julie is a trained facilitator for MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) and certified in Equine-Assisted Therapy.

Mental Health :: Other counseling services

Julie Karnes, LMSW

Arcadia Counseling Center
3610 N. 44th St. #120
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-218-6901

ArcadiaCounselingCenter.com

Julie Karnes obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University with a specialization in Child Welfare and has been serving children and families in Arizona, as well as Washington, since 1999. Julie has extensive experience and specializes in working with interpersonal issues, intrapersonal issues, child/teen behavioral issues, sexual acting out, delinquency, trauma, victims of sexual abuse and substance abuse. Further, Julie has knowledge of the juvenile court system and is an Officer of the Court through the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. Additionally, Julie is a trained facilitator for MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) and certified in Equine-Assisted Therapy.

Programs

Programs :: Youth Programs

Step Up Mentoring

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Step Up Mentoring
102 W. Hunt
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
rommy@bbbsf.com
(928) 774-0649

BBBSF.com

Step Up Mentoring connects local teens to positive resources in their community with the help of appropriate adult mentors. Weekly group mentoring sessions (on and off-site) explore teens’ interests and provide a variety of unique opportunities for success. All teen participants have had some involvement with the Juvenile Justice System and this program is an opportunity for them to engage in healthy alternatives to various high risk behaviors. Activities on and off-site include visits from guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing, sports and outdoor recreation, as well as other possibilities.

Schools

Teen Health & Pregnancy

Teen Health & Pregnancy :: Fitness

Jim’s Total Body Fitness


2150 N Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
jcredorrt@msn.com
928.606.1435

JimsTotalBodyFitness.com

Jim’s Total Body Fitness is a personally owned fitness studio right here in Flagstaff. Operating on 4th Street, we offer various classes such as Yoga, Zumba, Cardio-Kickboxing, Physical Fitness and more! Unlock your FULL fitness potential!

Teen Health & Pregnancy :: Help for pregnant teens

Hope CPC


224 S. Kendrick St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
hopecpc@qwestoffice.net
774-8302

HopeCPC.org

If you think you may be pregnant, the trained staff at Hope CPC are waiting to help you. Our staff has been trained to discuss many different issues you may be facing, like life style   changes that might prevent the need for a test in the future, your attitude regarding abortion and adoption and ways in which  Hope CPC can help you carry your baby to term.

StandUpGirl.com



Statewide & National organization, AZ
dearbecky@standupgirl.com

StandUpGirl.com

StandUpGirl.com is a safe place to discuss unexpected pregnancy and explore  testimonials of teen pregnancy, abortion, relationships, telling  parents, young motherhood, and beyond. We are a community of girls, helping other girls, through crisis situations.