Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.
About Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona is a community resource serving Tucsonans and others across Southern Arizona. Since 1933, the organization has focused on providing help, creating hope, and serving all. Its work brings together a broad range of essential services for people facing hardship, including housing instability, food insecurity, behavioral health needs, disability, age-related challenges, and other difficult circumstances.
The organization's service areas include housing and shelter, behavioral health, food and basic needs, youth and families, seniors, ministries, Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing services, and additional support services. These programs address both immediate needs and longer-term stability. Additional support may include tax help, legal aid, and employment support. Through its services for people with disabilities, counseling programs, family assistance, and financial support, Catholic Community Services offers several points of connection for individuals and households seeking help.
In Tucson's Barrio Santa Rosa community, Pio Decimo Center provides practical support for individuals and families. The center offers childcare and early childhood education for young children, while its Youth Center gives teens access to recreational activities, skill-building opportunities, and caring mentors. Supportive services for families are also available. The center's roots in the neighborhood reflect the organization's ongoing connection to Tucson communities and its focus on helping households grow, succeed, and thrive.
Catholic Community Services also operates programs for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Casa de Respiro provides medical respite for unhoused adults recovering from acute illnesses after hospitalization. The short-term setting is intended for people who are too ill to remain on the streets or in shelters but do not require continued hospitalization. Guests receive medical care coordination and mental health coordination through intensive case management, with connections to mainstream benefits, employment, and community-based housing. The Transitional Housing program, offered since 1997, provides affordable two and three-bedroom apartments for low-income families experiencing housing instability and homelessness. Families with at least one minor dependent may participate for up to 12 months while working toward their goals.
The organization's ministries respond to the call of the Gospel by visiting people who are sick and those who are incarcerated. Its services for seniors emphasize dignity, independence, and community, while its Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing programs focus on communication access, advocacy, and community empowerment. Catholic Community Services extends its work through donations, volunteers, and community partnerships. Volunteers help expand services and enrich programs, while partnerships support services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people facing hardship. Tucsonans seeking assistance can explore the organization's service areas, individual programs, and locations to find the support that fits their circumstances. Those who want to contribute can also learn about volunteering, giving, and partnership opportunities.