Emergency Fund
The Brain Injury Association of Arizona’s (BIAAZ) Emergency Fund assists individuals with brain injuries and their families with limited financial support. Currently, there is a $250 maximum amount that is available per person, per year but this may change or the program may be suspended due to lack of funds to provide adequate services. The applicant must demonstrate a need for a service or be at risk for harm if the service is not obtained.
The Emergency Fund may assist with:
• Past due amount for rent or mortgage expenses, including late fees;
• Medications and co-pays;
• Past due amount for utilities;
• Emergency dental or medical supplies;
• Assistive Technology or DME purchase or repairs;
• Groceries;
• Vision evaluations, devices or aides.
The Emergency Fund cannot assist with:
• Vehicle repairs;
• Cable bills;
• Medical procedures or surgery;
• Travel expenses;
• Routine dental services;
• Utility deposits or installment;
• Apartment or house deposits;
• Routine eyeglasses or vision services;
• Any service or item not related to the applicant’s brain injury.
To apply, contact the BIAAZ and request an application or download one off of our website. Return the application to the BIAAZ. You will need the following in order to obtain assistance:
• Copy of the past due notice or bill for service (with the exception
of purchase of groceries);
• Picture Identification (driver’s license, ID card);
• Proof of AZ residency, if identification is not from Arizona. For
example, a utility bill with Arizona address;
• Verification of brain injury or contact information from a Caseworker
or other professional who can verify the injury.
The BIAAZ will notify applicants of acceptance/funding and when possible, checks will be processed within one business day of the application. The BIAAZ reserves the right to deny applications based on policies and procedures of the program, which are available on our website.
Return applications and required copies of information listed above to:
Brain Injury Association of Arizona
777 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85014
or by Fax: 602-508-8025