Housing and Shelter Resources

Housing & Shelter Resources

Those who do not have access to safe, affordable and consistent housing are especially susceptible to mental, physical and academic distress. Housing insecurity covers a broad range of challenges that can occur from being unhoused to struggling making housing related payments, such as utility bills. Below are a list of resources available to assist in times of need and housing insecurity.

  • Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) 
    206 S. 12th St. | Phoenix, AZ 85007 

    For families: 602-595-8700 
    For single adults without children: 602-229-5155
     
  • East Valley Men’s Center
    The East Valley Men’s Center, run by A New Leaf, provides a safe haven for men experiencing homelessness in Arizona.
    • Address: 2345 N. Country Club Dr. | Mesa, AZ 85201 
      *Please note that children under 18 years of age are not allowed on site.
    • Phone: 877-211-8661
       
  • Family Housing Hub
    • Chandler: Mobile Outreach Team
      • Address: Neighborhood Resources Department | 235 S. Arizona Ave. | Chandler, AZ 85225
      • Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
      • Phone: 480-782-4349
      • Email: [email protected] 
         
    • MesaCAN
      • Address: 635 E. Broadway Rd. | Mesa, AZ 85204
      • Office Hours: Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
      • Phone: 480-833-9200
      • Email: [email protected] 
         
  • UMOM - Halle’s Women’s Center 
    Serves single women without children who need emergency shelter, including (but not limited to) victims of domestic violence. Call the Women’s Center directly to get onto the waiting list for shelter.
    • Address: 3424 E Van Buren St. | Phoenix, AZ 85008
    • Phone: 602-362-5833
       
  • 24/7 Youth Hotline (Ages 12-17)
    • Call or text Safe Place
      Teens can text “Safe” and their address to 44357 or call 602-841-5799.
      There are stationary Safe Place locations across the Valley at QuikTrip convenience stores, libraries fire departments, public transit stops and local businesses.
       
  • VA Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
    • Office Hours: Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • Address: 1500 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 106 | Phoenix, AZ 85014 
      *Located in the back of the building.
    • Phone: 602-248-6040

  • Brian Garcia Welcome Center 
    The Key Campus offers not only housing options and resources, Keys to Change offers mental and physical health, substance abuse treatment, employment assistance, and legal services.
    • Address: 206 S. 12th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85007
    • Office Hours: Services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • Phone: 602-229-5155 
      *Single adults without children
       
  • A New Leaf 
    A New Leaf provides direct shelter, long-term housing, affordable housing, and many other services for families and individuals.
    • Phone: 877-211-8661
       
  • Arizona Department of Economic Security 
    DES services include short-term crisis services for low-income families, domestic violence resources and services, homelessness resources and services, and utility assistance
     
  • City of Phoenix Crisis and Social Services 
    The Community Services Program has 3 family service centers within Phoenix. The centers offer crisis assistance, case management, and access to community resources for the immediate and long-term needs of individuals and families.
    • Phone: 602-534-AIDE(2433)
       
  • House of Refuge 
    The transitional housing program offers individualized case management support and social services to those who are eligible for and accepted into the program.
    • Address: 6935 E. Williams Field Rd. Mesa, Arizona 85212
    • Phone: 480-988-9242
    • Email: [email protected]
       
  • Just Shelter 
    Just Shelter is an online search engine that provides information for community resources including housing assistance, legal aid, tenant rights, & education / advocacy.

  • Community Legal Services
    The agency empowers future and current tenants and homeowners through education, legal representation, brief service, and community partnerships.
    • Address: 305 S. 2nd Avenue Phoenix, AZ
    • Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
      *no walk-ins accepted
    • Phone: 602-258-3434 Email: [email protected]
       
  • Elaine Arizona 
    Elaine connects homeless, uninsured, and senior citizens to services necessary for health and wellness. Some of the transportation opportunities include: healthcare; food access; employment related transportation; housing, and other critical errands.
    • Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 5pm To Check Ride Availability or Schedule a Ride
    • Phone: 602-848-1717
    • Email: [email protected]
       
  • Homeless ID Project
    The mission of the organization is to remove barriers for those experiencing homelessness to housing, employment, and other services by helping to obtain replacement state identifications and copies of birth certificates.
    • Hours of Operation: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 1:00pm - 3:30pm, first come, first serve
    • Address: SVDP Mesa Dining Room 49 W Broadway Road Mesa, AZ 85210
    • Phone: 602-223-3427
       
  • Housing Counseling Service 
    The nationwide network of HUD participating housing counseling agencies have been helping consumers across America for more than 50 years by providing the answers they need to make informed housing decisions. Topics covered: Buying a Home Bringing Mortgage Current Home Improvement & Repair Services Homelessness Services Managing or Budgeting Finances Rental Housing Solutions Reverse Mortgage Fair Housing Rights
     
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program 
    The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low income households pay their heating/cooling bills. Applicants must meet income and other eligibility requirements. Priority for service assistance is determined based on vulnerable household members.
    • LIHEAPHotline: 1-866-494-1981
       
  • Rent and Utility Assistance (for Mesa Residents) 
    MesaCAN (Community Action Network) offers rental and utility assistance on a first come, first served basis for those that meet the application criteria. Assistance is not guaranteed.
    • Phone: 480-750-9228 *Call on the first Thursday of each month between 2:00pm and 3:30pm for an appointment.
       
  • Save the Family - Affordable Rental Movement (ARM) 
    The Affordable Rental Movement (ARM) is affiliated with Save the Family and works to provide affordable housing for individuals and families throughout the East Valley.
    • Address: 125 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85201
    • Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Phone: 480-898-0228
       
  • Spectrum Low Cost Internet  
    Internet and mobile packages for those who qualify.
     
  • Verizon Wireless Affordable Connectivity Program  
    Verizon Forward provides discounted home internet services to qualifying customers.