How to be an Advocate
If you are not in need, but encounter someone who is, you can use this page to help by directing them.
It would help so many people if you save this page and refer to it whenever you encounter someone who needs any kind of help - on homelessness, mental health, drug abuse, documentation, a job, & more.
Example of advocacy: If you encounter a an acquaintance who recently became homeless due to effects of drug abuse, you can recommend them to the facilities below, whether detox or counseling is needed primarily needed. You can also call shelters. Furthermore, you can assist by contacting the center(s), advocate for them (request help on their behalf), and bring them in.
It is key to remember that people who are struggling may be clouded by stress and not be in the best mindset. Everyone needs help at some point in life. Everyone deserves another chance.
Resources for Assistance
Resources for getting out of unfavorable situations, including homelessness, as well as prevention of homelessness.
First Resources To Try
Download Resource Card, courtesy of Carry Me Productions
Here are the resources for specific needs in the general Phoenix Area
Seniors (age 55+)
Justa Center
Phone: 602-254-6524
https://www.justacenter.org/contact
24-Hour Senior HELP LINE
602-264-4357 (HELP)
Single Adult Shelters
A New Leaf - Men's Center
480-610-6722
2345 N Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
I-Help: 480-590-5514
Previously Incarcerated
New Freedom Ops: 602-622-1178
The Mesa House (Men only):
480-844-2968
28 S. Olive Avenue, Mesa AZ 85204
Transitional Living Communities:
480-833-0143
Former Foster Youth
Homeless Youth (age 18-24)
HomeBase Youth Shelter: 602-263-5531
TREE Program: 602-424-2060 or 602-532-8126
Homeless Youth Connection: 623-374-3747
Domestic Violence
DVStop: 480-890-3039
Care & Hope Line: 480-350-8004
Veterans (Honorable)
Veterans: All
Community Resources Referral Center
(CRRC)
1500 East Thomas Rd., Suite 106
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602-248-6040
Disabled American Veterans
602-627-3286
Mental Health Crisis Line
Substance Abuse & Detox Treatment
Unhooked: 602-368-4471
Valley hospital (detox only): 866-953-0791
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC): 602-267-4140
Vogue Recovery: 855-495-1791 or 866-619-6184 4122 N 17th St; Unit B, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tempe Non-Emergency Number
Need Work?
St. Joseph the Worker:
1833 W. Main St., #128, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Arizona @ Work:
3500 South Rural Road #202 Tempe, AZ (480) 350-5400
Need a Mailing Address?
Go to your local Post Office and mention the application for PO Box for person experiencing homelessness. You can get one for free until you get a permanent address.
Need Medical Insurance or Food?
Arizona Department of Economic Security
5324 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 855-432-7587
https://des.az.gov/ma
Need an Advocate to Help You Navigate?
Carry Forward street outreach: 408-910-0421
Documentation
You must have the following documentation before you can get work, housing, or referred to county resources:
Birth Certificate
Maricopa County Birth Records
3221 N 16th St STE 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-506-6805
or
331 E Coury Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
602-506-6805
8 AM - 4:30 PM. Monday-Friday
$20 - Cost per certified copy of Arizona Birth and Death records
for state other than AZ use Vital Chek (https://www.vitalchek.com)
Social Security Card
702 W Jerome Ave, Mesa, AZ 866-964-1716
Apply for disability: Call 1-800-772-1213
State Issued ID
MVD
2747 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 https://azmvdnow.gov/home
If working, copy of last 2 paystubs
For All Homeless
If homeless, go to a Coordinated Entry Point and ask for HMIS and VI-SPDAT intake assessments. These assessments help the service providers match you with social services and housing, if applicable.
Suggested Locations:
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Oasis Drop-In Center Mon -- Fri 9 AM to 3 PM
1880 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281
480-590-5514 -
Call 311
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Brian Garcia Welcome Center
204 S 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-603-2253