Free Health Clinics in Phoenix for People Experiencing Homelessness

By Common Ladder · May 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Getting medical care when you're unhoused is hard. No address, no insurance, no way to follow up. But in Phoenix, there are real options — clinics built specifically for people in this situation, where you won't be turned away.

This guide covers the free and low-cost health services available in Maricopa County, including physical health, mental health, dental care, and substance use support.

Walk-In Medical Care: Where to Go Without Insurance

Circle the City

Circle the City is the largest provider of healthcare for people experiencing homelessness in Arizona. Their main clinic is located near Downtown Phoenix and offers primary care, chronic disease management, wound care, and pharmacy services — all at no cost to unhoused patients.

Address: 1001 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 441-5000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Walk-ins accepted; no insurance required

They also run a medical respite program — a short-term place to recover from illness or surgery when you can't do that safely outdoors. If you're discharged from a hospital with nowhere to go, ask your social worker about Circle the City's respite beds.

CASS Health Services

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) offers on-site health services at their shelter campus for clients staying there. If you're already at CASS, ask staff about connecting with their health team — they handle primary care, medication management, and referrals.

Address: 230 S. 12th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 256-6945

Native Health

Native Health serves American Indian and Alaska Native people in Maricopa County, including those experiencing homelessness. They offer medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance use services on a sliding-fee scale (no cost for uninsured patients who qualify).

Main clinic: 4041 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 279-5262
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Mental Health Services for Unhoused People in Phoenix

Mental health treatment and housing instability are closely linked — but you don't need a permanent address to access care.

Valle del Sol

Valle del Sol provides behavioral health services across Maricopa County, including services for adults experiencing homelessness. They accept AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid) and offer sliding-scale fees. Services include therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and crisis intervention.

Phone: (602) 258-6797
Multiple locations across Phoenix

Crisis Line: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Trained counselors are available 24/7. You don't need insurance, an address, or an ID.

For a mobile crisis team in Maricopa County, you can also call Crisis Response Network at (602) 222-9444. They can dispatch a team to your location — this is not a police response.

Maricopa County Crisis Services

Maricopa County runs a walk-in crisis clinic:

Address: 2601 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 222-9444
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. No appointment needed. No insurance required.

Dental Care

Dental pain is one of the most common — and most overlooked — health issues for people experiencing homelessness. These programs offer free or reduced-cost care:

Adelante Healthcare

Some community health centers offer free dental days. Contact Adelante Healthcare at (480) 964-0556 and ask specifically about free dental clinics or sliding-scale dental care.

ATSU (A.T. Still University) Dental Clinics

ATSU runs dental school clinics where supervised students provide care at low or no cost. Call to confirm current availability:

Phone: (480) 219-6000

Substance Use Support

If you're looking for help with alcohol or drug use, these resources operate without requiring insurance:

• TERROS Health: (602) 685-6000 — outpatient, residential, and detox services across Phoenix
• Crossroads: (602) 258-7044 — residential treatment in downtown Phoenix; accepts AHCCCS
• AHCCCS Coverage: If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for free state health coverage. Call (855) HEA-PLUS or visit healthearizonaplus.gov to apply. Getting covered opens the door to more services.

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

Health needs are often the first thing that leads someone to ask for help — and the first thing that gets pushed aside when housing is unstable. Both things matter.

If you're not sure where to start, Common Ladder's resource finder can help you locate clinics, shelter, food, and more — filtered to your situation and location in the Phoenix metro area.

Know of a free clinic or health program we missed? Contact us so we can add it to the directory.