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Resources
Immediate Crisis & Helplines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
(available 24/7 for mental health or substance-related crises)
Arizona Statewide Crisis Hotline
1-844-534-HOPE (4673) or text 4HOPE (44673). Available to any Arizona resident regardless of insurance.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7 referrals for substance use treatment and support (English/Spanish).
Arizona Opioid Assistance and Referral (OAR) Line
1-888-688-4222 (24/7 info and referrals for opioid issues, detox, and MAT).
211 Arizona
Dial 211 for local referrals to treatment, housing, food, and other support services.
Veterans
Local Resources by City
AZCEND / I-HELP Chandler
345 S. California St., Chandler, AZ 85225 | (480) 963-1423Emergency overnight lodging, meals, case management for single adults (men and women). Limited nights/availability — call first.
City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources / Homeless Outreach
235 S. Arizona Ave. | (480) 782-4349 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.).
My Sister’s Place (Domestic Violence Shelter)
(480) 821-1024 (24/7 hotline)
AZCEND Gilbert / Heritage Resource Center
(480) 892-5331 132 W. Bruce Ave., Gilbert Rent/utility assistance, referrals to shelter, food, and other supports.
Note: Domestic violence options include Winged Hope and centralized screening.
East Valley Men’s Center (A New Leaf)
(480) 610-6722
2345 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa Shelter for men (call for pre-screening/availability; not a drop-in).
La Mesita Family Shelter / A New Leaf
(602) 595-8700 (Family Housing Hub)
House of Refuge
(480) 988-9242
6935 E. Williams Field Rd., Mesa Transitional housing for families.
MesaCAN (Family Housing Hub access point)
635 E. Broadway Rd. | Tuesdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Paz de Cristo
(480) 464-2370 424 W. Broadway Rd., Mesa
Meals, showers, clothing; I-HELP connections for women.
Mesa I-HELP (women)
Tempe CARE & HOPE Line
(480) 350-8004
(24/7) Mobile outreach team, crisis support, and connections to shelter/housing.
Tempe Community Action Agency / I-HELP Tempe
(480) 422-8922 Call for current location and availability (often referenced near Apache Blvd. area). City mobile outreach can meet people in the community.
Compassion Care Center (Family Resource Center)
(480) 987-0885
37290 N. Schnepf Rd., San Tan Valley Food, hygiene items, clothing, housing navigation, and referrals.
Note: Dedicated emergency shelters are limited in these areas. Residents typically use East Valley / Maricopa coordinated entry systems or nearby Mesa/Chandler options. Call 211 or the Family Housing Hub for the closest available beds.
A New Leaf (multiple programs)
877-211-8661 or Family Housing Hub
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix (families)
UMOM New Day Centers
Access via Family Housing Hub
Domestic Violence Shelters
Centralized screening: (480) 890-3039 (24/7)
National hotline: 800-799-7233
