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Virtual Wellness Center

Welcome to the Balsz Elementary School District Virtual Wellness Center! Here, we connect families to a variety of tools, resources, and assistance programs supporting health, education, and daily living needs. Our goal is to help families in our district access essential services and build a strong foundation for student success. Below, you’ll find resources for healthcare, mental health, utility and general assistance, learning support, and afterschool programs, along with contact information for each organization.

Disclaimer: Balsz Elementary School District does not endorse these organizations but provides this list as a community resource.

Healthcare Resources

Access to healthcare is vital for family wellness. The following organizations offer low-cost or free healthcare services to ensure that families have access to preventive care, treatments, and specialized support.

  • Mountain Park Health Center
    • Services: Comprehensive medical care, including pediatric and behavioral health.
    • Contact: (602) 243-7277
    • Website: Mountain Park Health Center
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital
  • Circle the City
    • Services: Primary care, mental health services, and respite care for vulnerable populations.
    • Contact: (602) 776-9000
    • Website: Circle the City
  • Mission of Mercy Arizona
    • Services: Free primary healthcare for uninsured individuals.
    • Contact: (602) 861-2233
    • Website: Mission of Mercy Arizona
  • Arizona Family Health Partnership
  • Esperança
    • Services: Community health education and preventive healthcare.
    • Contact: (602) 252-7772
    • Website: Esperança
  • Maricopa County Health Clinics
    • Services: Immunizations, health screenings, and general medical services.
    • Contact: (602) 506-6767
    • Website: Maricopa County Health Clinics

Mental Health Resources

Supporting mental health is essential to family wellness. These organizations provide accessible counseling, crisis support, and mental health resources for families and individuals of all ages.

  1. La Frontera EMPACT
    • Services: Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and counseling.
    • Contact: (480) 784-1514
    • Website: EMPACT
  2. Arizona’s Children Association
  3. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
  4. Crisis Response Network
  5. Teen Lifeline
    • Services: Peer-to-peer crisis hotline for teens.
    • Contact: (602) 248-8336 (TEEN)
    • Website: Teen Lifeline
  6. Family Involvement Center
  7. Valle del Sol
    • Services: Behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
    • Contact: (602) 258-6797
    • Website: Valle del Sol

Utility Assistance Programs

These programs provide support with utilities, ensuring families have access to electricity, water, and essential services without financial strain.

  1. La Frontera EMPACT
    • Services: Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and counseling.
    • Contact: (480) 784-1514
    • Website: EMPACT
  2. Arizona’s Children Association
  3. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
  4. Crisis Response Network
  5. Teen Lifeline
    • Services: Peer-to-peer crisis hotline for teens.
    • Contact: (602) 248-8336 (TEEN)
    • Website: Teen Lifeline
  6. Family Involvement Center
  7. Valle del Sol
    • Services: Behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
    • Contact: (602) 258-6797
    • Website: Valle del Sol

General Assistance

General assistance organizations provide help with housing, food, and other essential services, offering families stability and support during times of need.

  1. La Frontera EMPACT
    • Services: Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and counseling.
    • Contact: (480) 784-1514
    • Website: EMPACT
  2. Arizona’s Children Association
  3. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
  4. Crisis Response Network
  5. Teen Lifeline
    • Services: Peer-to-peer crisis hotline for teens.
    • Contact: (602) 248-8336 (TEEN)
    • Website: Teen Lifeline
  6. Family Involvement Center
  7. Valle del Sol
    • Services: Behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
    • Contact: (602) 258-6797
    • Website: Valle del Sol

Learning Assistance

These organizations offer tutoring, literacy programs, and educational support, helping students excel academically and develop lifelong learning skills.

  1. Read Better Be Better
    • Services: Literacy mentoring and tutoring to improve reading skills.
    • Contact: (623) 229-8671
    • Website: Read Better Be Better
  2. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix
    • Services: Afterschool tutoring, homework help, and educational programs.
    • Contact: (602) 954-8182
    • Website: Boys & Girls Clubs
  3. Arizona Literacy & Learning Center
  4. Be A Leader Foundation
    • Services: College readiness, leadership, and academic support programs.
    • Contact: (602) 758-8000
    • Website: Be A Leader
  5. Phoenix Public Library
    • Services: Free tutoring, literacy programs, and educational resources.
    • Contact: (602) 262-4636
    • Website: Phoenix Public Library
  6. Arizona Science Center
    • Services: Offers interactive exhibits, educational programs, and workshops to enhance science learning for students of all ages.
    • Contact: (602) 716-2000
    • Website: Arizona Science Center
  7. Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County
    • Services: Provides free literacy and GED preparation classes to adults and families, promoting lifelong learning and educational advancement.
    • Contact: (602) 274-3430
    • Website: Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County
  8. New Pathways for Youth
    • Services: Offers mentoring and educational support programs aimed at empowering youth to achieve academic success and personal growth.
    • Contact: (602) 422-9270
    • Website: New Pathways for Youth
  9. Arizona Kids THINK Too
    • Services: Provides after-school and summer programs focused on academic enrichment, critical thinking, and leadership development for students.
    • Contact: (602) 586-8000
    • Website: Arizona Kids THINK Too
  10. The Be Kind People Project
    • Services: Offers character education programs and resources that integrate academic learning with social and emotional development.
    • Contact: (602) 559-9399
    • Website: The Be Kind People Project

Our Family and Community Engagement Office is available to help you connect with these valuable resources. We’re here to support your family’s journey toward success and well-being!