(Utilities* & Rent/Mortgage*): available for single & family have had a temporary financial emergency preventing them from paying essential bills to include: Medical, Car repairs, temporary lost job, prison, or divorce etc.

*Call for an Appointment Eligibility Requirements:

• Picture ID
• Proof of income
• Proof of Financial Emergency
• ID for everyone living in the home
• Utility bill(s) in client’s name if applying for utilities
• Current Lease and Nonpayment notice if applying for Rent/Mortgage

NO Deposits, Late fees, or other fees for rent/utilities

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

THE SALVATION ARMY YUMA

445 S 4TH AVE

YUMA, AZ 85364

MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM-12PM & 1PM-4:30PM FRIDAY 9AM-12PM

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (928) 783-0181

EMAIL: YUMAHELP@USW.SALVATIONARMY.ORG

Utility Assistance

WACOG’S UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Electricity, Gas, Propane, Wood, Coal

WACOG’s Utility Assistance Program is available to individuals and households who need financial assistance with their home energy costs in Yuma, La Paz, and Mohave Counties. Individuals and households who qualify for other benefits such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, may also be eligible for Utility Assistance.

However, because generally demand for utility assistance is greater than resources’ availability, WACOG Utility Assistance Program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given based on an initial triage protocol to ensure that applicants experiencing a health and safety risk may be provided with timely assistance.

HOW TO APPLY FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE BENEFITS

• YUMA COUNTY: City of Yuma/Somerton/San Luis/Gadsden/ Wellton/Tacna/Dateland (928) 782-3462 – FRIDAYS, from 8:00AM – 12:00PM

WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

YUMA COUNTY:

City of Yuma:
(928) 782-3462 – FRIDAYS, from 8:00AM – 12:00PM

If you have a RED BILL, call City of Yuma at (928) 373-5076 to be referred to WACOG.

City of Somerton:

Call City of Somerton at (928) 722-7344 to be referred to WACOG.

AHP Eviction Prevention and Move-In Assistance

Eligibility Criteria

Participants of the AHCCCS Housing Program (AHP) may apply for eviction prevention and/or move-in assistance if ALL of the following criteria are met, with service provider verification:

1. The applicant is at risk of eviction and/or homelessness; AND
2. The applicant is referred by their clinical team and has a designation of SMI or GMHSU

All monetary awards are one-time per program participant, per state fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Eligible Activities

Recipients of AHP eviction prevention and/or move-in assistance can utilize funds for the following:

1. Rental Arrears – AHP will pay up to two (2) months rental arrears, not to exceed $3,000
2. Utility Arrears – AHP will pay up to two (2) months utility arrears, not to exceed $1,000
3. Move-in Assistance – AHP will pay move-in costs, including required fees and deposits, security deposits, utility deposits, and first month’s rent, not to exceed $3,000.

Move-in assistance is only available to members who are NOT assisted in programs with funding for deposits and other move-in costs. Members who receive housing assistance from the following permanent housing assistance programs are INELIGIBLE for move-in assistance:

• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) (including AHP, HUD CoC, Emergency Housing Vouchers, or other funding)
• Rapid Rehousing (RRH) (including HUD CoC, ESG, or other funding)
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Application Process

As the program funder, Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation (ABC) will accept all AHP eviction prevention applications as funding is available. Available funding is not guaranteed. An eviction prevention application must be completed by the applicant and their clinical team. Once completed, it may be submitted to ahp-ep@hominc.com.

The following is a step-by-step guide to complete the application process:

1. Complete the assistance application and attach required supporting documentation — See application for full list
2. Email the application and supporting documentation to ahp-ep@hominc.com.
3. HOM will confirm receipt of application within one (1) business day and provide a decision or request additional documentation within two (2) business days of application receipt. If approved, funds will be issued no later than five (5) business days from receipt, provided all payment information is received and confirmed.

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Phone: (928) 581-8412