Find shelter, rental help, and emergency housing resources today.
If you're facing eviction, homelessness, or a housing emergency in Maricopa or Pinal County, you don't have to face it alone. Below you'll find trusted local resources organized by what you need most right now, plus free guides you can download and keep.
If you need somewhere safe to sleep tonight, or you're not sure where your next meal is coming from, start here.
Keys to Change / Brian Garcia Welcome Center
Emergency shelter intake for single adults, 24/7 walk-in. Connects guests with shelter, services, and housing navigation on the Human Services Campus in Phoenix.
Visit site →CASS (Central Arizona Shelter Services)
Arizona's largest emergency shelter for single adults. Located at 206 S. 12th Ave., Phoenix.
602-229-5155Family Housing Hub — UMOM New Day Centers
Coordinated entry point for families with minor children seeking emergency shelter in Maricopa County.
602-595-8700Visit site →Central Screening / SafeDVS
Confidential domestic violence shelter placement hotline — routes callers to shelters across Maricopa County. Also reachable at 1-844-SAFEDVS.
480-890-3039CAHRA (Community Action Human Resources Agency)
Pinal County's community action agency and coordinated entry access point for shelter and housing assistance. Located in Eloy, AZ.
520-466-1112Heat Relief Network
Cooling centers open across Maricopa County, May through September. Find the nearest location using the interactive map.
Visit site →St. Mary's Food Bank
Food assistance and home delivery across Maricopa and Pinal counties. Call the SNAP Outreach line for help applying for SNAP food benefits.
602-343-3165Visit site →United Food Bank
Food assistance serving Maricopa and Pinal counties.
AZFoodHelp.org — Find Food Now
Interactive map to locate the nearest food resource. Search by zip code to find what's available in your area.
Visit site →If you're behind on rent, facing eviction, or worried about keeping your utilities on, these resources can help — and time matters, so don't wait to reach out.
DES Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Arizona state rental assistance program administered by the Department of Economic Security. Visit the ERAP section of the DES site to check availability and apply.
Visit site →Maricopa County HSRUA Rental Assistance
County rental assistance for residents in unincorporated Maricopa County and cities without their own program. Note: Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, and Gilbert each run separate city-level programs — check your city's website if you live in one of these.
Visit site →CAHRA (Community Action Human Resources Agency)
Pinal County's community action agency — rental and utility assistance for Pinal County residents.
520-466-1112Maricopa/Phoenix Eviction Diversion Pilot Program
A limited pilot program (launched 2026) helping households in high-filing Phoenix ZIP codes avoid eviction. Availability is restricted — call 211 or visit maricopa.gov to check whether this program is currently accepting participants in your area.
Community Legal Services (CLS)
Free eviction and housing legal aid for Maricopa County residents. Maricopa direct line: 602-385-8880.
1-800-852-9075Visit site →Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA)
Free eviction and housing legal aid for Pinal County residents.
1-800-248-6789Wildfire AZ
Utility assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Fund (HEAF), plus a directory of community action agencies across Arizona.
Visit site →Arizona Self Help
Free, confidential screening tool to check your eligibility for rental assistance, utility help, and other programs. Answer a few questions to see what you may qualify for.
If you're behind on rent, paying what you owe before your court date may be able to stop the eviction. Ask a legal aid organization above about your specific situation.
Once the most urgent need is handled, these resources can help you rebuild — starting with the paperwork and support that opens doors to everything else.
Replacing Lost ID & Documents
Homeless ID Project
Helps replace birth certificates, state IDs, and driver's licenses — and offers secure document storage. Locations in downtown Phoenix, Glendale, and Tucson.
602-223-3427Visit site →Paz de Cristo (Mesa)
Offers Arizona ID vouchers to help cover the cost of replacing a state ID.
Replacement order matters: Social Security card first (free, through SSA), then birth certificate (~$20 through AZ Office of Vital Records), then state ID (~$12 through MVD) — each often requires the previous one. Start with your Social Security card.
Mail & Address Services
Keys to Change / Key Campus Mailroom (Phoenix)
A dedicated mailroom for people experiencing homelessness — allows receipt of mail without a government ID and processes roughly 84,000 pieces of mail per year. Address: 204 S. 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
602-229-5155CASS (Central Arizona Shelter Services) — Mailing Address
Secure mailing address for clients experiencing homelessness. Mail format: [Your Name], 232 S. 12th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
602-256-6945Justa Center (Phoenix) — Ages 55+
Day resource center for adults 55 and older experiencing homelessness. Offers mail service and a fireproof safe for document storage. 1001 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
602-254-6524CG HELPS – One Stop Center (Casa Grande / Pinal County)
The primary Pinal County hub for homeless services, including mail receipt. 350 E 6th St, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. Mail service hours: Mon–Thurs 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–12pm — call to confirm before visiting.
520-483-0010USPS General Delivery (fallback option)
Available at main post offices for people without a permanent address — mail is typically held about 30 days. Important: requires a photo ID to pick up mail, which can be a barrier. Call 1-800-275-8777 to find the correct local handling post office.
Employment Support
St. Joseph the Worker (Phoenix)
The region's leading employment nonprofit for people experiencing homelessness. Offers one-on-one job coaching, employer referrals, interview clothing, and transportation help. Also runs the Workforce Villages Program (transitional housing for employed individuals) and the WHAT program. 382 E Palm Ln, Phoenix. Hours: Mon–Thurs 9am–4pm.
602-755-5627UMOM New Day Centers — Workforce Development / Homegrown
Job-readiness courses, resume help, and job-search support for families experiencing homelessness. The Homegrown program adds hands-on culinary and barista training. 3333 E Van Buren St, Phoenix.
602-275-7852CASS Employment Training & Job Seeking
Employment support embedded in wraparound case management for CASS shelter clients.
602-256-6945St. Vincent de Paul — Rosalie's Place
A workforce-housing program for people actively working or seeking full-time work — paired with a dedicated Workforce Case Manager and financial-literacy coursework. Contact via SVdP Phoenix.
A New Leaf / AWEE (Arizona Women's Education & Employment)
Workforce-development services integrated with housing, shelter, and domestic-violence programs. Mesa-based, serves the greater Phoenix metro.
ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Business & Career Center
General-population workforce center — not homelessness-specific, but the primary employment resource available in Pinal County. 820 E Cottonwood Ln, Bldg E, Casa Grande, AZ 85122.
520-509-3555Goodwill Job Connection Center (Casa Grande)
No-cost career center offering resume help, skills training, and hiring events. Serves both Maricopa and Pinal counties — general population.
602-535-4444CAHRA (Community Action Human Resources Agency)
Pinal County's case-management connector to employment resources. CAHRA does not run a dedicated employment-training program, but can connect Pinal County residents to applicable services.
520-466-1112Not sure where to begin? These are good first calls — and these free guides can help you keep track of everything as you go.
211 Arizona
Arizona's statewide resource directory and referral service. Search 211arizona.org to find current local resources — or call 211 to check whether live-operator phone assistance is available in your area.
Visit site →Family Housing Hub — UMOM New Day Centers
Case management and coordinated entry for families with minor children in Maricopa County.
602-595-8700Keys to Change
Case management and coordinated entry for single adults on the Human Services Campus in Phoenix.
Visit site →CAHRA (Community Action Human Resources Agency)
Coordinated entry and case management for Pinal County residents.
520-466-1112Free guides you can download
Emergency Housing Action Checklist
Clear next steps for right now, this week, and beyond — organized by urgency so you know exactly what to do first.
For informational purposes only. Does not guarantee eligibility, availability, or approval for any program listed.
Housing Crisis Contact Sheet
A fillable one-page sheet to track key dates, caseworker names, and phone numbers — so nothing gets lost.
Numbers listed were current as of publish date. If a number doesn't work, 211arizona.org can help you find the current one.
Document Prep Checklist
What to bring to a shelter intake, rental assistance appointment, or court date — so you're not turned away for paperwork.
Requirements vary by organization and program. This checklist reflects commonly requested documents but does not guarantee acceptance anywhere listed.
Resource disclaimer
The resources listed on this page are provided for general informational purposes only. Kingdom Mission does not directly provide housing placement, legal representation, or emergency shelter, and inclusion of an organization here does not guarantee eligibility, availability, or approval for any program. Please confirm current details directly with each organization listed.