Shelter & Housing Resources in Maricopa County

Find short-term emergency shelter and long-term housing and rental assistance options for individuals and families across Maricopa County.

πŸ› Short-Term Shelters & Emergency Services

1) Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)

Provides emergency shelter for single adults and families.
πŸ“ Location: 206 S. 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
πŸ“ž Contact: 602-229-5155
🌐 Website:
cassaz.org

2) Family Housing Hub (UMOM)

Coordinated entry point for families with children under 18 seeking shelter.
πŸ“ Location: 3307 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008
πŸ“ž Contact: 602-595-8700
🌐 Website:
umom.org

3) A New Leaf – Emergency Shelters

Offers emergency shelter services for individuals and families.
πŸ“ž Contact: 877-211-8661
🌐 Website:
turnanewleaf.org

4) Hand in Hand Street Outreach Program

Provides outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness in targeted communities.
🌐 Website:
maricopa.gov

🧩 Long-Term Housing & Rental Assistance

1) Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC)

Offers rental assistance programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers.
🌐 Website:
maricopahousing.org

2) Maricopa County Rental Assistance

Provides rental and utility assistance to eligible households.
🌐 Website:
maricopa.gov

3) AHCCCS Housing Programs

Supports permanent supportive housing for individuals with serious mental illness.
🌐 Website:
azahcccs.gov

4) A New Leaf – Affordable Housing Solutions

Provides long-term housing options, including La Mesita Apartments and Desert Leaf Apartments.
🌐 Website:
turnanewleaf.org

🧭 Advocacy, Navigation & Support Services

  • 211 Arizona: πŸ“ž Dial 2-1-1 | 🌐 211arizona.org – Referrals for housing and shelter.

  • MAG Continuum of Care: Regional coordination to end homelessness. 🌐 azmag.gov

  • Keys to Change (formerly Human Services Campus): Navigation services for individuals experiencing homelessness. 🌐 keystochangeaz.org

  • City of Phoenix – Office of Homeless Solutions: 🌐 phoenix.gov

πŸ“ž Crisis Hotline: Dial 2-1-1 or 877-211-8661 for immediate assistance.

πŸ§’ Child & Youth Shelters

  • Child Crisis Center πŸ“ 817 N. 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201 | πŸ“ž 480-969-2308 | πŸ“§ info@childcrisisaz.org

  • Family Promise of Greater Phoenix πŸ“ 7447 E Earl Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | πŸ“ž 480-659-5227 | 🌐 familypromiseaz.org

  • House of Refuge πŸ“ 6935 E. Williams Field Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212 | πŸ“ž 480-988-9242 | 🌐 houseofrefuge.org

πŸ§• Domestic Violence Shelters

  • Hope Women’s Center πŸ“ 1640 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ | πŸ“ž 602-715-0999 | 🌐 hopewomenscenter.org

  • Beyond the Hurt πŸ“ 813 W. Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ | πŸ“ž 602-882-5701 | 🌐 beyondthehurt.org

  • Halle Women’s Center (UMOM) πŸ“ 3424 E. Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 | πŸ“ž 602-362-5833 | 🌐 umom.org

  • UMOM New Day Centers (Family Shelter) πŸ“ 333 E. Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ | πŸ“ž 602-275-7852 | 🌐 umom.org

Specialized Programs

CASS Programs & Locations

  • Downtown Single Adult Shelter: 230 S. 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 | 600-bed, low-barrier shelter with case management.

  • Vista Colina Family Shelter: 1050 W. Mountain View Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021 | Serves up to 36 families (120–150 people).

  • Norton & Ramsey Social Justice Empowerment Center (Glendale): Hub for coordinated homeless services.

  • Senior Haven: Housing and services for older adults.


TLC Halfway House for Men

πŸ“ 6431 S. 10th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
πŸ“ž 480-461-3136

If you’ve been contacted by Nest Health or your health plan and think you might be eligible for Nest Health’s services, call 866-222-NEST.