Kino College has compiled a list of community resources available to individuals and families in need. The organizations listed below include non-profit organizations, local government programs, shelters, and other reputable resource providers. Contact information for each resource is provided where possible.

To learn more about Kino College’s community involvement, visit our Community Impact page.

Community Resource Line

Tucson Community Safety, Health & Wellness Program (CSHW) — The Community Safety, Health & Wellness Program (CSHW) aims to ensure community safety by providing appropriate, non-emergency responses to crises related to mental health, substance use, and extreme poverty. Operating from the City Manager’s office, the program dispatches civilian teams for calls involving social service needs. CSHW coordinates efforts across city departments, nonprofits, and community organizations. Visit TucsonAZ.gov

Arizona 211 (211 ARIZONA) — 211 Arizona is an information and referral service connecting individuals and families to vital resources throughout Arizona. It provides live-operator assistance seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in English, Spanish, and other languages via interpreters. The service helps people find local and statewide support like food programs, shelter, housing, utility aid, disaster relief, employment, education, veteran services, healthcare, addiction prevention, re-entry services for formerly incarcerated individuals, mental health support groups, and confidential assistance for domestic violence. Dial 2-1-1 if you’re in Arizona, or call 877-367-8661 from out of state. Visit 211Arizona.org

Emergency Housing and Shelters

City of Tucson Housing First Program — Provides street outreach, emergency shelter, housing navigation, and supportive housing services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Phone: (520) 791-4171

Sullivan Jackson Employment Center (Pima County) — Responds to the employment and training needs of homeless individuals seeking to enter the workforce. Call to schedule an intake appointment with a case manager. Phone: (520) 724-7300

Gospel Rescue Mission — Provides emergency shelter and recovery shelter for those in need, with case managers helping each person move from homelessness to self-sufficiency through addiction recovery, job skills training, and counseling services. Phone: (520) 740-1501

Emerge – Center Against Domestic Abuse — Call the hotline for immediate help and directions to shelter; the hotline is a gateway to all of Emerge’s services for survivors, family, friends, and community members. 24-hour multi-lingual hotline: (520) 795-4266. 24-hour toll-free hotline: (888) 428-0101

Our Family Services – Youth Experiencing Homelessness — One of the only dedicated homeless youth service providers in Tucson, offering housing and support to hundreds of homeless youth each year. Ages 12–17: (520) 320-5122. Ages 18–24: (520) 323-1708 ext. 103. Toll-free: (800) 537-8696. Email: intake@ourfamilyservices.org. Youth ages 12–17 can also text “Safe” and their location to 4HELP (44357) for the nearest Safe Place site.

Primavera Casa Paloma Women’s Shelter — Offers short-term residential shelter and medium-term transitional housing for women in crisis working toward self-sufficiency, at an undisclosed location near Speedway Blvd. and Main Ave. Call for eligibility and openings: (520) 623-5111

Primavera Family Pathways Shelter Program — Call for eligibility and information on openings. Phone: (520) 623-5111

Primavera Men’s Shelter — Offers options from emergency shelter stays to long-term affordable housing, including a seven-night stay with a possible extension up to 60 days for those who qualify. Call precisely at 9 a.m. to reserve a bed for that evening. Phone: (520) 623-4300

Salvation Army Hospitality House — Open 24/7 near downtown Tucson, offering a 100-bed facility with separate accommodations for men, women, and two family apartments, plus respite care, accessible accommodations, and Veteran services. Phone: (520) 795-9671

Sister Jose Women’s Center — A Tucson nonprofit dedicated to the care of homeless women, with a low-barrier day center and a Winter Night Program for overnight stays. Phone: (520) 909-3905. Email: welcome@sisterjose.org

VA Hospital Homeless Program — Shelter program for veterans (requires form DD214; visit VA.gov to request military records). Phone: (520) 792-1450 ext. 1839

Youth on Their Own — Supports the high school graduation of homeless and abandoned youth in grades 6–12 in Pima County. Students should contact their school liaison (principal, teacher, or counselor) to begin the application process. Phone: (520) 293-1136. Toll-free: (866) 496-8612

Affordable Housing Programs

Southern Arizona Land Trust — A 501(c)(3) nonprofit and support organization of the Pima County Industrial Development Authority, working to provide affordable housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income households in the Tucson/Pima County area. Phone: (520) 352-2626

Pima County Community Land Trust — A community-based nonprofit dedicated to providing permanently affordable housing, promoting community revitalization, and helping low- to moderate-income families achieve, preserve, and sustain housing. Phone: (520) 603-0587

Compass Affordable Housing — Develops, produces, and manages low-cost affordable housing with support services, and advocates for increased affordable housing at the local, state, and national levels. Phone: (520) 305-4724

Food, Clothing, and Other Supplies

Pio Decimo Emergency & Basic Needs Program — Provides food boxes and clothing to people in need, and may also assist with hygiene supplies and kitchen items. Phone: 520-622-2801

Saint Vincent de Paul – Tucson Diocesan Council — Provides a referral service to local Catholic churches, which may include referrals for food boxes, financial assistance for rent and utilities, and vouchers for clothing and furniture.

Caridad Meals – Holy Family Church — Provides prepared meals and water to people in need. 338 W University Blvd (north side of the building), Tucson, AZ 85705

Menlo Family Resource Center — Provides support services for TUSD students and families, including a clothing bank, food boxes, English as a Second Language classes, and referrals to additional resources. Phone: 520-225-2172. 1100 W Fresno St, Tucson, AZ 85745

Southside Presbyterian Church Cross Streets Community — Provides meals, coffee, haircuts, shower facilities, and a clothing closet to people who are homeless or in need, with outreach in various locations. Phone: 520-623-6857. 317 W 23rd St, Tucson, AZ 85713

Casa Maria Free Kitchen — Provides a free meal, and sometimes sack lunches, to anyone in need, with restroom access. Phone: 520-624-0312. 352 E 25th St, Tucson, AZ 85713

Caring Ministries Community Resource Center — Provides food boxes for people in need. Phone: 520-882-2645. 820 W Calle Sur, Tucson, AZ 85705. www.wearecaring.org

Aviva Resource Closet — Provides clothing, new socks and underwear, shoes, diapers, hygiene kits, and school supplies to foster youth, along with handmade duffel bags, blankets, food, and household cleaning items. Phone: 520-327-6779. 153 S Plumer Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Flowing Wells Family Resource Center — A school-based resource center providing emergency food boxes, clothing, and referrals to other resources. Phone: 520-696-8614. 4545 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705