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New York City Navigator
Right-to-shelter intake, PATH family system, Covenant House youth services, and the HOME-STAT outreach pathway for NYC (CoC NY-600).
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Los Angeles Navigator
LAHSA Coordinated Entry, 211 LA, Skid Row shelters, VA Greater LA, and SSVF veteran pathways for LA County (CoC CA-600).
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Chicago Navigator
DFSS 311 intake, All Chicago Coordinated Entry, Pacific Garden Mission, Ignite youth services, and Jesse Brown VA (CoC IL-510).
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Seattle/King County Navigator
KCRHA Regional Access Points, family shelter intake, YouthCare, DESC, and Compass Housing Alliance (CoC WA-500).
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Maricopa County (Phoenix) Navigator
Human Services Campus / CASS, UMOM family system, HomeBase Youth, and VA Phoenix pathways for Maricopa (CoC AZ-502).
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Tucson/Pima County Navigator
Tucson Pima Collaboration coordinated entry, Gospel Rescue Mission, Old Pueblo Community Services, and youth and veteran pathways (CoC AZ-501).
Open navigator →Flagstaff / Coconino County Navigator
Flagstaff Shelter Services, Catholic Charities PATH, VA homeless program, and youth and veteran pathways for Coconino County (CoC AZ-500).
Open navigator →Raleigh / Wake County Navigator
Oak City Cares coordinated entry, South Wilmington Street Center, Cornerstone PSH, Haven House youth services, and Durham VA veteran pathways for Wake County (CoC NC-507).
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Food banks & meal programs
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Health & mental health care
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Housing programs & rapid rehousing
Transitional housing, rapid rehousing programs, permanent supportive housing, and rental assistance.
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Case management & navigation
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Emergency Shelter
Human Services Campus (CASS)
Single AdultsArizona's largest emergency shelter campus. Walk-in intake. Coordinated Entry access on-site. Includes CASS, Lodestar Day Resource Center, Andre House, and 15+ partner organizations.
Not yet re-confirmed with the provider — call before you go · Report a problem
UMOM New Day Centers
FamiliesWhat to do: Families: call the Family Housing Hub, 602-595-8700. Single women: call the Halle Women's Center, 602-362-5833. UMOM does not serve single men. For: Families with children (through the Family Housing Hub); single women without children (Halle Women's Center)
Confirmed on UMOM New Day Centers’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Phoenix Rescue Mission
RecoveryWhat to do: Call the main line to be directed to the right program. For: People facing homelessness, hunger, or addiction
Confirmed on Phoenix Rescue Mission’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
The Salvation Army — family shelter
Through the Family Housing HubWhat to do: Reached through the Family Housing Hub (602-595-8700). We could not confirm a Salvation Army shelter address or direct shelter line on its own website (Oct. 2026).
We could not confirm a direct listing on The Salvation Army’s own site · checked Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Paz de Cristo — Mesa day center (no beds)
MealsWhat to do: A day center with no overnight beds. For: Adults in the East Valley
Confirmed on Paz de Cristo’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Food Programs
St. Vincent de Paul — Phoenix Dining Room
MealsWhat to do: Walk in at meal times. Overnight beds are available here year-round — call to ask whether any are open. For: Anyone experiencing homelessness
Confirmed on Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s own website · Nov. 8, 2026 · Report a problem
St. Vincent de Paul — NextPhase Family Dining Room
Families with kidsWhat to do: Walk in during service hours. For: Families with a child under 18 — open to anyone with a child under 18. Single adults are served at the Phoenix Dining Room instead.
Confirmed on Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Andre House — meals, showers, laundry, clothing
Hot dinnerWhat to do: Walk in. Lines form before each service. Andre House is not a shelter and does not offer housing. For: Anyone who comes to the door
Confirmed on Andre House of Arizona’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
St. Mary's Food Bank — Phoenix Neighborhood Food Center
GroceriesWhat to do: Walk in or drive through. Bring ID and proof of Arizona residence every visit. To find a pantry closer to you, use azfoodhelp.org. For: Arizona residents 18+
Confirmed on St. Mary's Food Bank’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Lodestar Day Resource Center
Meals + ServicesMeals, showers, case management, and service connections for people experiencing homelessness in central Phoenix. Part of the Human Services Campus cluster.
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For SNAP (food stamp) assistance: call (855) 432-7587 or visit healthearizonaplus.gov.
Health & Medical Care
Circle the City
Free Primary CareThe largest provider of healthcare for people experiencing homelessness in Arizona. Primary care, chronic disease management, wound care, and pharmacy — at no cost to unhoused patients. Walk-ins accepted, no insurance required. Medical respite program available for post-hospital recovery.
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NATIVE HEALTH Central
MedicalWhat to do: For: Accepts AHCCCS (Medicaid) plans and the American Indian Health Plan; ask about the discount program
Confirmed on NATIVE HEALTH of Phoenix’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Adelante Healthcare
Community HealthFederally qualified health center with multiple Phoenix-area locations. Medical, dental, and behavioral health on a sliding-fee scale. Ask about free dental clinic days and AHCCCS enrollment assistance.
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No health insurance? You may qualify for free AHCCCS coverage. Call (855) 432-7587 or visit healthearizonaplus.gov.
Mental Health & Crisis Services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 — FreeCall or text 988 for trained crisis counselors, available 24/7. No insurance, address, or ID required. Available in English and Spanish.
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Maricopa County Crisis Services — Walk-In
24/7 Walk-InWalk-in crisis clinic open 24 hours, 7 days a week. No appointment, no insurance required. Crisis counselors can also dispatch a mobile crisis team to your location — this is not a police response.
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Valle del Sol
Behavioral HealthBehavioral health services across Maricopa County — therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and crisis intervention. Accepts AHCCCS and offers sliding-scale fees. Multiple locations.
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TERROS Health
Substance UseOutpatient, residential, and detox services across Phoenix. Accepts AHCCCS. Serves adults and youth.
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Housing Programs & Case Management
Coordinated Entry System — Maricopa County
Housing AccessThe required pathway for accessing HUD-funded housing programs — Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing — in Maricopa County. Clients are assessed and matched based on need. Access through HSC, UMOM, and other designated sites. Ask a case manager or call 211 to get started.
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Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
Housing AssistanceShort-term rental assistance and services to help people move quickly out of shelter into stable housing. Multiple providers in Maricopa County. Eligibility and availability vary. Access through Coordinated Entry.
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Wildfire: Igniting Community Action
PreventionEmergency financial assistance and utility support for people at risk of losing housing. Homelessness prevention is more cost-effective than shelter — and often overlooked.
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Veterans Services
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
24/7 HotlineFree, 24/7 hotline for veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk. Connects to HUD-VASH, GPD programs, and local VA resources in Phoenix.
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Phoenix VA Healthcare System
VA ServicesHUD-VASH vouchers with case management, GPD transitional housing, and SSVF rapid rehousing and prevention for low-income veteran families. Contact the VA to be connected to the right program.
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Youth Services (Under 25)
HomeBase Youth Services (Native American Connections)
Ages 18–24Primary provider for young adults experiencing homelessness in Phoenix. Dorm-style emergency shelter, drop-in center (M–F 7am–4pm) with meals, laundry, showers, and case management, plus transitional living and rapid rehousing. A Youth Coordinated Entry Access Point — standard CE processes are often inappropriate for youth, so HomeBase operates the youth-specific pathway.
Not yet re-confirmed with the provider — call before you go · Report a problem
24/7 Youth Hotline (ages 12–17)
YouthWhat to do: For: Youth ages 12–17
Listed by Keys to Change · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Legal Aid & Benefits
Community Legal Services
Free Legal HelpFree legal representation for low-income clients facing eviction, benefits denials, and other civil legal issues. Eviction defense is one of the most effective homelessness prevention tools available.
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