Our Mission: A Regional Approach to Ending Homelessness in Maricopa County
The Human Services Campus Approximately 10,000-14,000 homeless men, women and children live in shelters, cars, unsafe buildings or on the streets in Maricopa County. In November 2005, an unprecedented solution to this valley-wide problem took shape as the Human Services Campus (Campus) opened its doors to homeless individuals. This collaboration of faith-based, non-profit, government, private, and community organizations has come together to form what is now considered a national model. The founding Campus agencies, Central Arizona Shelter Services, Maricopa County Health Care for the Homeless, NOVA Safe Haven, St. Joseph the Worker, and St. Vincent de Paul, share a combined history of over 100 years of service to homeless individuals in our community. By combining their efforts, they are now better able to serve a truly vulnerable community who all too often remain hidden in our society and whose chronic needs are often unmet. The Human Services Campus mission is to use the power of collaboration to provide solutions to end homelessness. Our vision is our community without homelessness and our legacy is a model for collaborative community solutions.
Campus Accomplishments ° Of the more than 7,500 unduplicated homeless individuals who visited the Lodestar Day Resource Center more than half initiated a strategy to achieve self-sufficiency. ° Medical and case management Outreach Teams collaborate to reach across the county four days per week to engage fearful or service-reluctant homeless families and individuals. °Over 7,000 men and 3,000 women have received shelter services; over 2,000 individuals have acquired transitional or permanent housing. Campus agencies work together to ensure the ongoing success of thosewho have gained housing. ° Over 1,550 homeless U.S. Veterans have been served and connected to resources designed to end their homelessness. ° Over 2,000 individuals have received birth certificates and over 4,000 have received other identification critical to their ability to become self sufficient. °Nearly 2,000 individuals have become employed. ° 800 shelter beds located on or near the Campus are filled to capacity each night. ° Over 800,000 meals have been served. ° More than 1,000 disabled individuals received Supplement Security Income benefits. ° Over 2,000 individuals have received dental care provided by professional community volunteers valued at over $2.4 million. °The City of Phoenix police reported a significant reduction in crime in the neighborhood immediately surrounding the Campus. ° Over 2,200 homeless individuals used the nation's only homeless post office which provides a critical connection to resources and support systems.
The Human Services Campus co-locates more than a dozen key agencies:
	Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) – providing nightly emergency shelter and supportive services to 400 plus homeless men and women, and a dental clinic providing comprehensive care.
	Maricopa County Healthcare for the Homeless – providing integrated primary healthcare, mental health services, substance abuse services and case management for homeless men, women, and children.
	Northwest Organization for Voluntary Alternatives (NOVA) Safe Haven – providing severely mentally ill homeless individuals with residential services, case management, and assistance with independent living.
	St. Joseph the Worker – assists homeless and low-income individuals in securing and maintaining permanent employment.
	St. Vincent de Paul – providing daily meal service, ministry, counseling, and referral service for homeless individuals living within downtown Phoenix.
Lodestar Day Resource Center The most innovative service enhancement is the Lodestar Day Resource Center (LDRC), which reflects the collaborative nature of the Campus and its focus on service integration. In addition to a range of holistic programs and workshops, the LDRC houses over 10 agencies, who work within a client-centered approach designed to address individualized needs. Our main partners and services include:
Behavioral health and Nursing: ° Magellan ° Southwest Behavioral Health Services ° Pima Medical Institute	Employment Assistance: °St. Joseph the Worker ° CASS Employment Services ° US Vets
Housing assistance: ° Arizona Department of Housing ° Arizona Department of Economic Security °Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation	Substance Use Treatment: ° AA/NA/CMA °Community Bridges
Government benefits, IDs, & legal assistance: ° Arizona Department of Economic Security ° Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless ° Homeless Court ° U.S. Human Services Post Office ° Veterans Affairs	Life Skills and Personal Growth: ° Art House ° Essential Theatre °Maricopa County Adult Probation (computer lab, GED) ° onepoet ° Yoga
Additional collaborating agencies: °Andre House (dinner, showers, laundry) ° Justa Center (55 and older) ° UMOM New Day (womenfs emergency shelter)