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Overview
The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) provides support for people experiencing homelessness and is committed to ending homelessness through a comprehensive, regional approach to shelter and heat relief, outreach, supportive and behavioral health services, homelessness prevention, and supportive housing.
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Additional 2026 Strategic Plan Resources:
Read the 2026 Strategic Plan in Spanish
Read the 2026 Strategic Plan Executive Summary
Read the 2026 Strategic Plan Executive Summary in Spanish
The new 2026 strategic plan builds on the progress made from the original Strategies to Address Homelessness Plan passed by the Phoenix City Council in 2020.
Phoenix Encampment Case Study
Bloomberg Associates conducted an in-depth analysis of the City of Phoenix’s efforts to address the area around the Key Campus in 2023. The study examined the City’s process and results and was developed to share the valuable lessons learned with other cities that can benefit from this knowledge. Read the findings outlined in the report.
Homelessness Data Resources
Shelter Projects
Phoenix Navigation Center
- Construction of a new shelter and resource center
- 200 congregate beds, 80 non-congregate beds, and space for recreational vehicles (RVs)
- Immediate employment component
- $7 million ADOH Investment; $13 million City of Phoenix Reallocated ARPA investment
- Phase 1 opened July 2024, Phase 2 opened March 2025
The Haven - Central Arizona Shelter Services
- Acquisition and rehabilitation of a shelter for seniors, 170 shelter units
- $4 million City of Phoenix investment, $7.5 million ADOH investment
- Opened January 2025
UMOM New Day Center- Family Shelter
- Rehabilitation of office building for 20 new family shelter units, 100 new beds
- $2 million City of Phoenix investment
- Opened November 2024
De Paul Manor- St. Vincent de Paul
- New construction of 100 units of transitional housing
- $6 million investment each by the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County & Arizona Department of Housing
- Opened summer 2024
Safe Outdoor Space
- A voluntary, safe outdoor place for unsheltered individuals who may not be ready for indoor shelter opportunities
- 200 campsites, 300 people
- Onsite services such as housing navigation, case management, meals, showers and restrooms
- Opened October 2023
Washington Relief Shelter
- Rehabilitation of City-Owned Building for temporary shelter, 200 new shelter units
- St. Vincent de Paul shelter operator
- Maricopa County and City of Phoenix Shared Investment
- Opened May 2022
Rio Fresco - Community Bridges, Inc.
- Hotel purchase, 117 Rooms
- Prioritizes serving people who are unsheltered in the area and around the Key Campus
- $12.5 million acquisition, City of Phoenix & Maricopa County shared investment
- Opened November 2022
Respiro - Human Services Campus
- Acquisition and installation of a Sprung Structure, 100 new shelter units
- $2.5 million City of Phoenix Investment
- Opened March 2022
North Mountain Healing Center- Community Bridges, Inc.
- Phase 1
- 40 new units
- Acquisition and rehabilitation of a commercial building for shelter
- $4 million City of Phoenix investment, $6 million Maricopa County investment
- Opened November 2024
Central Arizona Shelter Services– Single Adult Shelter
- Added 175 additional shelter units
- $1.5 million City of Phoenix investment
- Completed early 2022
Salvation Army - Family Shelter
- New construction of family shelter “pod” creating 12 new family shelter units
- 60 new total beds
- $6 million City of Phoenix investment
North Mountain Healing Center- Community Bridges, Inc.
- Phase 2
- Acquisition and rehabilitation of a commercial building for shelter
- 60 new units
- $4 million City of Phoenix investment, $6 million Maricopa County investment
Senior Bridge
- 40 units of transitional housing
- Converted shipping containers for seniors 55+
- Future phase includes permanent supportive housing
Helpful Resources
Healthy Giving Opportunities
City of Phoenix residents who want to help can give back at the Phoenix Navigation Center and the Safe Outdoor Space.
To get started, view our donation criteria.
We also require all potential donors to fill out an application to ensure we're meeting the needs of the people at the site.
To share information about Healthy Giving Opportunities please download our Healthy Giving Pamphlet in English or Spanish.
Other Healthy Giving Opportunities:
Homeless Solutions News
Report Concerns
PHX C.A.R.E.S. is a coordinated response for neighborhoods & individuals experiencing homelessness, offering education, resources & encampment cleanups.
At its core, PHX C.A.R.E.S. is the city's process of connecting the community with services like encampment cleanups, shelters, and other resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
If residents have concerns about encampments or see individuals who are in need of resources or services they can contact PHX C.A.R.E.S. at 602-262-6251 or submit a report online.