There are so many resources in Arizona that most people don’t know about!
The Homes for Single Moms mission is to help single mother homeowners manage and maintain their homes.
Often, we get asked for other resources as well, so we wanted to share some of the most popular resources in the Phoenix Metro area.
If you know of others, please feel free to leave feedback.
These are in no particular order, but we have tried to group similar resources together such as Housing, Shelters, Crisis Resources, etc. See below.
Finding Assistance in Arizona:
Arizona Community Action Association – links for help in AZ
http://azcaa.org/publications/peoples-info-guide/
(602) 604-0640
Homeless:
UMOM
Homeward Bound
http://www.homewardboundaz.org/
Section 8 housing:
Housing Authority of Maricopa County
HUD and Section 8 Housing AZ list
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts/az
Flagstaff
http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?nid=2342
Glendale
https://www.glendaleaz.com/housing/section8.cfm
Mesa
Phoenix
https://www.phoenix.gov/housing/section-8-resources
Scottsdale
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/social-services/housing-choice-voucher-program
Tempe
http://www.tempe.gov/city-hall/human-services/housing-services/tempe-section-8-housing
Tucson
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hcd/section-8-program-information
Labor’s Community Service Agency – assistance with homes and obtaining a vehicle
Mortgage Information
Source: https://harvestcompassioncenter.org/need-help/resources/housing/
Arizona Department of Housing
Behind on your mortgage payment or facing foreclosure? Call Arizona’s toll free hotline 1.877.448.1211
or visit the Arizona Department of Housing: www.housingaz.com
Phoenix City Housing Department
251 W. Washington, 4th floor
602.262.6792
Glendale Community Partnerships
6842 N. 61st Ave.
623.930.2868
Peoria Housing Authority
10950 N. 87th Ave
623.486.4375
Labor’s Community Services Agency
602.263.5741
Homeward Bound
602.263.7654
Homeless:
UMOM
Homeward Bound
http://www.homewardboundaz.org/
24 Hour Shelter Hotline
602.263.8900
The Bridge
602.589.5556
Maggie’s Place
602.262.5555
Phoenix Dream Center
3210 N. W. Grand Ave.
602.257.8918
Central Arizona Shelter Service (CASS )
Single Men’s & Women’s shelter
602.256.6945
Family Shelter
602.870.1705
UMOM Family Shelter
3320 E. Van Buren St.
602.275.4533
Salvation Army Shelter
602.267.4130
Phoenix Rescue Mission
1801 S. 35th Ave.
602.233.3000
Boys Hope Girls Hope (teen shelter)
602.266.4873
Tumbleweed Center
602.271.9904
PATH (Projects for Assistance In Transition from Homelessness)
1125 W. Jackson
602.393.9930
Empact – crisis intervention
Crisis Line (480) 784-1500
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-877-273- TALK (8255)
Mental Health Crisis Line
(602) 222-9444
Veteran’s Crisis Line
(800)273-8255
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-HOPE (4673)
Child Crisis Arizona – Mesa and Phoenix, emergency children’s shelter, parenting classes, anger management classes for kids, parenting classes
http://childcrisisaz.org/what-we-do/education-and-tools-for-families/classes-workshops/
(480) 834-9424
SontarahLife Family Crisis Center
Arizona Early Intervention Program – find early intervention programs
https://des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-infant
referral line (602)635-9799
Domestic Violence Shelters:
Shelter Line (Maricopa County) – find a shelter
(480) 890-3039
211 Arizona Domestic Violence Shelter Search
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1(800) 799-7233
Arizona Department of Economic Security Domestic Violence Shelter List
https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-contracts-directory
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233
Chrysalis Shelter
2055 W. Northern Ave.
602.955.9059
Sojourner Center
Crisis Line 602.244.0089
My Sister’s Place
Crisis Line 202.529.5991
Faith House
Crisis Line 623.939.6798
Behavioral/ Mental Health, Crisis Services (Drug and Alcohol Programs)
877.931.9142
Ashley Furniture A Hope to Dream – mattress for kids
https://www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com/en/A-Hope-To-Dream
Thrive to Five – Mesa/Chandler free classes centered around ages birth to five. Parenting, child play, etc.
http://www.thrivetofive.org/classes.html
Raising Special Kids – “information, training, resources, and support to families of children with disabilities and special health care needs in Arizona.”
http://www.raisingspecialkids.org/
(800) 237-3007
Birth to Five hotline – free phone service for questions about children ages birth to five.
https://www.swhd.org/programs/health-and-development/birth-to-five-helpline/
1-877-705-Kids (5437)
Parent Partners Plus – find programs available to families and children
http://www.parentpartnersplus.com/home.html
(602) 633-0732
Catholic Charities – list of services
https://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/services-for-those-in-need/directory-of-services-phoenix
Chicanos Por La Casa
Southwest Human Development
Family Involvement Center – support groups, youth services
http://www.familyinvolvementcenter.org/
Children’s Health:
Kids Care
Arizona’s health insurance program for qualified children.
602.417.5437
Baby Arizona
This program provides referral and prenatal care for uninsured pregnant women.
602.417.4251
Community Health Centers:
Arizona Department of Health Services
800.833.4642
Healthcare for the Homeless
220 S. 12th Ave
602.372.2100
Palomino Health Clinic
15833 N. 29th St.
602.449.2811
Behavioral/ Mental Health, Crisis Services (Drug and Alcohol Programs)
877.931.9142
Southwest Behavioral Health
3450 N. 3rd St.
602.265.8338
Healthcare:
Arizona Lions Vision Center – vision screening and glasses, reduced flat fee 3 locations AZ
http://arizonalionsvisioncenter.org/
Adelante Healthcare – health and dental clinic
http://www.adelantehealthcare.com/
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS):
Providing quality long term care for people who cannot pay for the care they need. ALTCS provides several long term care services in a person’s home, in a community based setting such as an assisted living home or in a nursing home.
602.417.6600
Pregnancy:
Crisis Pregnancy Center
4494 W. Peoria Ave. #115
602.508.3340
Department of Public Health Healthy Start Program
602.304.1166
SOBRA
Provides medical coverage under AHCCCS to pregnant women and children
up to the age of 19 years.
Contact:
Arizona Dept of Health Services (ADHS) Pregnancy & breastfeeding hotline: 1.800.833.4642
Pregnancy:
Community Legal Service
602.258.3434
Employment:
AZ Workforce Connection
Goodwill career center
https://www.goodwillaz.org/employment-services/
Dress for Success – interview suit and work clothing
https://phoenix.dressforsuccess.org/
Education:
ReEngage Phoenix – adult online high school and GED test prep locations
http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/collegedepot/Pages/ReEngagePhoenix.aspx
Helping Hands for Single Moms – scholarship for single moms
http://helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org/
Arizona Workforce Connection One Stop Centers:
www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com
https://harvestcompassioncenter.org/need-help/resources/employment/
Phoenix Workforce Connection North
9801 N. 7th St.
602.861.0208
Phoenix Workforce Connection West
3406 N 51st Ave.
623.247.3304
West Valley Career Center
1840 N. 95th Ave. Suite# 160
602.372.4200
Employment Resources for Women/Families:
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
1130 E. McDowell Rd.
602.252.8494
phoenix.wehelpwomen.com
Arizona Women’s Education and Employment Inc. (AWEE)
640 N. 1st Ave.
602.223.4333
Southwest Human Development
602.266.5976
Maricopa Workforce Connections
602.372.4200
www.maricopaworkforceconnections.com
Department of Economic Security
602.861.0208
St. Joseph the Worker
602.417.9854
Phoenix Job Corps
800.733.JOBS
Goodwill Workforce Development
602.254.2222
LocalWork.com
DES Jobs Program
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR):
Vocational Rehabilitation Prepares individuals with disabilities to become or remain economically independent through work.
RSA District 1 Maricopa County
602.266.6752
Workforce Investment ACT (WIA):
The Workforce Investment Act is a federal employment and training program designed to serve low-income adults/youth and dislocated workers.
602.372.9700
Resources for Small Business Development:
Dept. of Commerce/Arizona Business Assistance Office
1.800.542.5684
City of Phoenix/Small Business Assistance Program
200 W. Washington St. 20th Floor
602.534.6000
Adult Education & GED Classes/Unemployment:
Literacy Volunteers of Maricopa County
602.274.3430
www.literacyvolunteers-maricopa.org
Arizona Call-A-Teen Resources Inc.
602.252.6721
Friendly House Adult Basic Education Program
602.257.1870
AZ Unemployment Call Center
602.364.2722
APS – Arizona Public Service Company– reduced electric bill program for low income families
https://www.aps.com/en/residential/accountservices/assistanceprograms/pages/limited-income-home.aspx
SRP – Salt River Project – reduced utility fee for low income families
http://www.srpnet.com/prices/economy.aspx
Cox Communications Connect2Compete – reduced internet fee for families with children in school
https://www.cox.com/aboutus/cox-in-the-community/connect2compete.html
Food and Clothing Free of Charge!
Legal Services:
Community Legal Services
recommend applying online (http://www.azlawhelp.org/accessToJustice.cfm) then calling toll free number.
http://www.clsaz.org/apply.html
Southern Arizona Legal Aid
http://www.sazlegalaid.org/services
(800)640-9465
Catholic Charities – free immigration attorney
https://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/services-for-those-in-need/directory-of-services
(602) 285-1999
Modest Means Project – reduced fee attorney
https://www.azflse.org/modestmeans/
(866) 637-5341
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
http://www.acesdv.org/legal-services/
(602) 279-2900
AZ Crime Victim Compensation Fund
https://www.azag.gov/victim-services/victim-compensation
Defenders of Children – legal advocate for children, supervised parenting time, counseling for victims of domestic violence.
https://www.defendersofchildren.org/home.html
(602) 710-1903
AZ Child Support Services – establish child support, paternity testing
https://des.az.gov/services/child-and-family/arizona-child-support-services
1(800) 882-4151