Since 1996, Old Pueblo Community Services has  been striving to fulfill its mission of providing housing, counseling, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Pima County.  This includes families, veterans, and individuals struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders, and those reentering our community post incarceration.  Last fiscal year we served over 2,000 people, 800 of which entered permanent supportive housing.

We follow a "Housing First" approach, which recognizes that people experiencing homelessness --- like all people--- need the safety and stability of a home in order to best address challenges and pursue opportunities.  We start by housing people directly from the streets, without preconditions.  Then we address their underlying issues around mental health, addiction, medical care, income, and education to help integrate and welcome them back into our community.