Resource Guide

Housing & Shelter In Maricopa County

The City of Chandler participates in a centralized system for accessing shelter and housing in Maricopa County (Coordinated Entry System).
To access shelter or supportive housing in Maricopa County, you must participate in an assessment at one of the organizations listed in this brochure.

Library Hours for Chandler Navigators:
Downtown Library: Wednesday: 9-11 a.m. || Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon
Sunset Library: Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon

 

Families with children in need of shelter or housing, call 480-782-4349 or visit the Neighborhood Resources Department to meet with a navigator at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, or call 2-1-1.

If you are a single individual seeking shelter, call 480-782-4349 or contact one of the following:

AZCEND I-HELP

  • 345 S. California St., Chandler
  • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. || Monday-Friday

East Valley Men's Center

Tempe I-HELP/Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA)

  • 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe
  • 480-422-8922
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. || Monday-Friday

Keys to Change

  • Keys To Change
  • 204 S. 12th Ave., Phoenix
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. || Monday-Friday

Salvation Army

  • 480-963-2041
  • 85 E. Saragosa St., Chandler
  • Shower facilities available 1-3 p.m. || Monday and Friday
  • Laundry services available 1-3:30 p.m. || Monday and Friday

If you're a veteran, call or visit the Community Resource & Referral Center at 602-248-6040 | 1500 E. Thomas Road, #106, Phoenix (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Veterans Crisis Line

  • Dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255

Individuals between the ages 18-24 in need of shelter, call:

  • Homebase Surprise: 602-348-9737
  • Homebase Phoenix: 602-263-5531

If you have experienced domestic violence, call SAFEDVS at 480-890-3039.

Oasis Behavioral Health

  • 2190 N. Grace Blvd., Chandler
  • 480-955-0937
  • Open 24/7

Community Bridges Inc.

  • 385 E. Javelina Ave., Mesa
  • 480-507-3180

Mind 24/7

  • 1138 Higley Road, Mesa
  • 844-646-3247

Crisis Response Network

  • 1-844-534-HOPE
  • Text HOPE to 4HOPE

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Call or text 988
East Valley Resources

The Clothes Cabin - One Small Step

  • 480-285-4111
  • 710 N. Cooper Road, Gilbert
  • Hours
    • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ||Tuesday-Wednesday
    • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. || Thursday
    • Closed || Sunday and Monday
  • Clothing, bedding, and work boots for people in need, and laundry service for people experiencing homelessness.

Chandler Public Library Job Center

  • 480-782-2800
  • 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler
  • Hours
    • 10 a.m. to noon || Monday and Wednesday
  • Chandler Career Center
    • The Job Center provides job search assistance and resources.

St. Joseph the Worker

  • 1833 W. Main St., Suite 128, Mesa
  • Hours
    • 9 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. || Monday-Thursday
    • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. || Friday

A New Leaf | Workforce Services

  • 1201 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix
  • 602-601-7215

Arizona @ Work

Matthew's Crossing Food Bank

  • 480-857-2296
  • 1368 N. Arizona Ave., #112, Chandler
  • The food bank provides one food box per month and photo ID is required.
  • Hours
    • 8 - 11 a.m. || Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
    • 4 - 6 p.m. || Wednesday

Salvation Army

  • 480-963-2041
  • 85 E. Saragosa St., Chandler
  • Food Pantry Hours
    • 8:30  11:30 a.m. || Tuesday-Friday
  • This Salvation Army provides families and individuals with basic needs such as food boxes.

AZCEND

  • 480-963-1423
  • 345 S. California St., Chandler
  • Hours
    • Noon-3 p.m. || Monday
    • 3 - 6 p.m. || Tuesday
    • 9 a.m. to noon || Wednesday-Thursday
    • Friday: Check-in at 7:30 a.m. for distribution from 9-11 a.m. and every third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m.

City of Chandler - Housing

  • 480-782-3200
  • 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler
  • Hours
    • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. || Monday-Friday
  • Call or visit for more information on Section 8 vouchers and public housing.
Statewide Resources
  • Dial 2-1-1 within Arizona
  • Dial 877-211-8661 from anywhere
  • Arizona Relay callers, dial 7-1-1 or 800-367-8939 and ask for 877-211-8661