Where to Turn: Housing, Shelter & Community Resources in Chandler

Recently, we were asked where someone could turn for help after losing their housing in Chandler. We put together a list of local resources and wanted to share it more widely, because knowing who to call can make an overwhelming situation a little easier to navigate.

Housing instability can affect people who are working, raising families, or doing everything they can to get back on their feet. A safe place to sleep, a shower before work, or transportation to an appointment can be an important step toward stability.

This guide starts with Chandler resources and includes nearby East Valley options for adults experiencing homelessness. Some programs serve specific populations, so call to discuss your situation and confirm eligibility, intake requirements, and availability before traveling.

Where to Start: Shelter and Housing Support

If you are sleeping outside or have nowhere safe to stay, begin with AZCEND, Chandler Homeless Outreach, or 211 Arizona. Explain where you are staying, whether you have transportation, and any work schedule that may affect shelter check-in times.

1. AZCEND - Chandler I-HELP

AZCEND's Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP) offers overnight shelter for adults, meals, showers, and case management. Participants can receive help connecting with housing resources, bus passes, medical referrals, and benefits such as SNAP and AHCCCS. New guests must complete an interview; call to ask about bed availability and schedule intake.

Location: 345 S. California St., Chandler

Phone: 480-963-1423, ext. 112
Website: AZCEND Shelter Services

AZCEND also provides free on-site showers and laundry. Visit its showers and laundry page for current hours and guidelines.

2. City of Chandler - Homeless Outreach and Community Navigators

Chandler's outreach team connects people experiencing homelessness with local services and the assessment process for shelter and housing resources. If transportation is a barrier, ask whether a navigator can meet you where you are.

Phone: 480-782-4349
Website: Chandler Homeless Services
Email: [email protected]

3. 211 Arizona

211 connects callers with shelter and housing options, food assistance, healthcare resources, and other services. Live resource specialists are available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. If you need a ride, ask about the Transportation Hotline. Free transportation options depend on eligibility and available funding.

Phone: 211 or 877-211-8661
Website: 211 Arizona

4. Salvation Army - Chandler Corps Community Center

The Chandler Salvation Army provides food assistance, showers, and laundry. Chandler's resource guide lists showers on Mondays and Fridays from 1-3 p.m. and laundry from 1-3:30 p.m. Call to confirm service times before visiting.

Location: 85 E. Saragosa St., Chandler

Phone: 480-963-2041
Website: Salvation Army Chandler

5. Tempe Community Action Agency - I-HELP

TCAA's I-HELP program serves adult women and men experiencing homelessness with overnight shelter, evening meals, showers, laundry, and case management. Daytime resources include computers, phones, and emergency to-go food bags. Call about current intake arrangements and bed availability before traveling.

Location: 2146 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe

Phone: 480-389-1277
Website: TCAA I-HELP Emergency Shelter

6. Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest - Mesa I-HELP

Mesa I-HELP is listed by Tempe Community Action Agency as an emergency shelter option for adult women. Call to confirm availability, eligibility, and the intake location.

Phone: 480-684-0645
Website: Lutheran Social Services I-HELP

This listing is based on TCAA's shelter referral page.

7. One Small Step - Clothes Cabin

Clothes Cabin provides free clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and basic linens. Its homeless assistance program also offers weekly laundry and showers, along with mailboxes, storage lockers, and resource referrals. These services can help someone manage daily needs while working toward stable housing.

Location: 710 N. Cooper Rd., Gilbert

Phone: 480-285-4111
Website: One Small Step - Clothes Cabin

Ask about the homeless assistance program when calling about showers, laundry, or storage.

Making the First Call

When calling, describe the most immediate need: a safe place tonight, a ride to work, somewhere to shower, or help finding housing. Ask what documents to bring, when intake happens, and whether the program can accommodate your work schedule. If a program is full, ask about another referral and when to check back.

For families with children or people with other specific needs, 211 and Chandler's navigators can help identify the appropriate starting point. This list is a starting place, and each organization determines eligibility and services.

Help Us Keep Our Community Connected

At The Amy Jones Group, caring about our community includes helping our neighbors find support when they need it. We are grateful for the organizations and people doing this work every day.

Share this guide with someone who could use it, save it for a future conversation, and let us know if you see a resource missing or information that needs updating. The more we share what is available, the easier it becomes to connect someone with a next step.

Resource information checked November 8, 2026. Hours, eligibility, funding, and shelter availability can change. Please contact providers directly for current details.

Sources: Organization websites linked above; City of Chandler Homeless Services Resource Guide; and TCAA shelter referrals.