Social Services

The Social Services Program is located in the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s Community Services Building in the Middle Verde tribal community. Social Services provides social programming to adult and youth clients, as well as child protective service, domestic violence prevention and tribal assistance. The information below is intended to help ensure community members know how to reach support when needed.

Tribal CPS On-Call Contact

At this time, Tribal CPS on-call support is provided by one designated staff member.

• Tonita Fernando — 📞 928-300-2675

Please contact the on-call staff member listed above for Tribal CPS–related matters only.

Additional Crisis & Emergency Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, the following resources are available 24/7:

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

• Arizona Statewide Crisis Hotline: 1-844-534-HOPE (4673)

• National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

• Teen Lifeline:

  • Maricopa County: 602-248-8336

  • Outside Maricopa County: 1-800-248-8336

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

• Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255

In cases of immediate danger, suicidal ideation, or psychosis, please call 911.