Helping People
Find Their Way Home
Find Their Way Home
Frequently Asked Questions
OPCS has short-term housing available as a transitional step to permanent housing. This includes:
In transitional housing with treatment for substance use disorder, OPCS has over 50 beds for men and women returning from incarceration.
In emergency/bridge housing, OPCS has 16 beds for individuals and 4 units for families.
OPCS has multiple veterans programs in partnership with the VA.
The entry point for these programs is Building 90 at the VA. Apply in person at the Tucson VA Homeless Clinic in Building 90 located at SAVAHCS, 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723.
Contact the Southern Arizona VA Homeless Veteran Clinic at 520-629-1839
Yes, you may apply for OPCS emergency/bridge housing.
Coordinated Entry for Homeless Services
Coordinated Entry is a simple way for people experiencing homelessness, or at imminent risk of homelessness, to get the help they need. Housing services are accessed through a single housing assessment which is completed at any of Coordinated Entry Access Points listed below. The housing assessment process will take about 30 minutes. You may be asked to make an appointment for an assessor to give you a call back or forwarded to voicemail. If this happens, try calling another Access Point or wait for a return call. Calls are typically returned within 1 business day.
Based on the assessment, homeless individuals and families most in need of assistance are placed on the community-wide priority list for housing assistance from which dozens of local programs accept referrals.
Coordinated Entry Access Points
Interfaith Community Services
By phone: (520) 977-0989 | (520) 297-6049 ext 4999
Mon-Thurs, 9am – 4pm
Fri, 9am – 12pm
Website
La Frontera RAPP Day Center
In person only: 4554 S Palo Verde Rd
Mon – Fri, 8am – 4pm
Salvation Army
By phone only: (520) 622-5411
1002 N. Main Ave
Mon – Sat, 2pm – 7pm
Primavera Foundation HIP
In person: 702 S 6th Ave
By phone: (520) 308-3079
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri – 1pm-4pm
Tues – 8am-4pm
Website
Our Family Services
By phone only – (520) 323-1708
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Website
Click here to view the full directory on the TPCH website.
OPCS welcomes those returning to the community after incarceration. We are an approved facility by the parole department. You may call our office to request that an application be mailed to your friend or relative. Please call 520-546-0122 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays.
Housing in the veteran, bridge housing and low-barrier programs are paid for through grants and contracts. The average cost to provide housing for all other clients in transitional programs is $100 per week.
OPCS doesn’t turn anyone away due to lack of ability to make immediate payment. The OPCS Community Home Fund has been established to provide financial assistance until the client finds a job or qualifies for disability income.
No, OPCS does not provide rental assistance.
If you do not expect to become homeless within 14 days, and need assistance with rent or utilities, please use the resources below. Public libraries provide Internet access.
Pima County Housing, Rent and Utility Assistance
Local Rental Assistance Resources
211 Arizona
1-877-211-8661
