CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES INC

Cass provides emergency shelter and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness through the family haven shelter (also known as vista colina). Services include case management, access to beds, showers, food, clothing, and hygiene items at no cost to recipients. This fiscal year, shelter was provided to 377 unduplicated parents/ adult family members and children for a total of 93 families served. Through our case management, we assist families in ending their homelessness and regaining their self-sufficiency.

Cass provides housing placement services, including rapid re-housing for people experiencing homelessness, as well as assisting with eviction prevention funds for both single adults and families with children. Cass also provides housing services and one-time financial assistance, including rent, deposits for rent and utilities, paying bills in arrears, and ongoing housing-based case management support. Across all cass programs, in fy2022, 1,262 people exited to a permanent housing destination.

The norton and ramsey social justice empowerment center (nrec) is a community hub in glendale serving individuals and families in the west valley who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Through trauma-informed outreach, case management, housing navigation, and stabilization services, nrec supports clients across all stages of housing instability. Services include coordinated entry assessments, emergency referrals, basic needs support, and advocacy to address barriers such as housing access, healthcare, income, and social support. Operating a 24/7 resource line and collaborating with numerous local partners, nrec aims to reduce homelessness duration, promote equity, and build client self-reliance.

The cass behavioral health program is a licensed outpatient counseling center that provides trauma-informed behavioral health services to adults experiencing homelessness in cass shelters. Operating in partnership with ahcccs, the program prioritizes clients aged 55 and older and those with serious mental health conditions. Services include screenings, assessments, treatment planning, counseling, care coordination, and discharge planning, all aimed at reconnecting clients with community providers, improving access to entitlements, and supporting housing stability. The program addresses the gap between homelessness and behavioral health systems by offering temporary, onsite support to reduce disengagement and promote long-term wellness.