Safe Place:
Immediate Help For Youth In Crisis
Lifeology is the National Safe Place lead agency for Maricopa County, providing immediate help for youth ages 14–22. When you see the Safe Place sign, trained staff can connect you with shelter and support.
Our Story
A Foundation Built on Empowerment and Hope
Ways to Help
Donate. Volunteer. Partner. Leads to Priceless Experiences
Support Youth in Crisis
Your financial gift provides emergency shelter, hot meals, safety, and pathways out of crisis for homeless and runaway teens.
Help Purchase Items We Need
Directly buy essential supplies, clothing, toiletries, bedding, and food items that go straight to the youth staying in our shelter.
Partner With Us
Join corporations, civic organizations, and local business owners providing job placements, mentoring, sponsorships, and community drives.
Support Youth in Crisis
Join us in providing safe shelter and emergency crisis response for vulnerable young people in Arizona. Your gift today provides immediate safety and a path to stability.
Our Mission: Empowering Youth
LifeologyAZ, Inc. is a dedicated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization born from a critical need: creating communities where young people can live, thrive, and build lasting independence.
Since our founding, we have been unwavering in our belief that every young person deserves a safe home, deep support, and the genuine opportunity to architect a brighter future. Our mission is to end youth homelessness through comprehensive outreach and community-building.
Our history is defined by the resilient youth we serve. Beyond providing immediate shelter, we focus on long-term sustainability, equipping young adults with the workforce skills and emotional resources necessary to break the cycle of instability and thrive within their communities.
Youth Housing Fund & Arizona Tax Credit
Shine a Light. Open the Door. Redirect your Arizona state income tax to Lifeology AZ for a dollar-for-dollar nonrefundable tax credit up to $1,009 (married) or $506 (single).
Help Us Make a Difference
Support Lifeology by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist. Every donation helps us provide resources, care, and shelter essentials to the youth we serve.
Basic Center Program
Emergency Shelter & Support for Youth Ages 14–17
If you're a young person in crisis or know someone who is, we are here to help. Our federally funded program provides safe emergency shelter, healthy meals, and basic needs alongside caring counseling and family support. Whether you need a place to stay or someone to talk to, we offer a warm, reassuring environment to help you find your way forward.
Referral Process
Youth and community members can access services through QuikTrip or any designated Safe Place Site throughout Maricopa County. We ensure a safe, immediate response.
What to Expect & Support
Confidential, unconditional, 24/7 care
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You will be greeted by a trained Safe Place employee at any designated location (like QuikTrip).
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Staff will connect you with Lifeology responders for immediate support, food, and next steps.
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Your information is kept confidential; we help find safe shelter, transportation, and family support as needed.
In Person
Look for Safe Place sign
Text 4HELP
Text SAFE to 44357
Call Toll-Free
1-888-290-7233
Our Programs
At Lifeology AZ, we walk alongside youth and young adults as they move from crisis to independence through comprehensive, structured support.
National Safe Place
As the National Safe Place lead agency for Maricopa County, Lifeology connects youth in crisis to immediate safety through a trusted network of Safe Place locations and trained responders, ensuring they have access to shelter, resources, and caring adults when they need them most.
Emergency Youth Shelter
Our federally funded Runaway and Homeless Youth Basic Center Program provides up to 21 days of emergency shelter and supportive services for youth ages 14–17 experiencing homelessness, family conflict, or unsafe living situations.
Shared Transitional Housing
For young adults ages 18–23, Lifeology offers shared transitional housing that provides more than a roof overhead. Residents receive individualized case management, life-skills coaching, housing stability support, and connections to career resources.
Workforce Development
Economic independence is key to long-term stability. Through workforce readiness, paid work experiences, career exploration, internships, employer partnerships, and education pathways, we help young people gain the skills and confidence needed to build lasting careers.
What Others Are Saying
Where Every Donation Makes a Difference.
“Hey thank you thank you thank you soooooo much for everything you've done. I promise I'll be great and do great things and I won't take the help for granted or let it go to waste. I promise you Zaneta I'll do something with my life and be great. Thank you again for taking me into your home and caring for me like we're blood. Love you Zaneta and I'll keep you updated on what happens.”
Michael
Shelter Resident Graduate
“Again Zaneta thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for all the emotional and physical support that you and the Lifeology team gave me. I hope to one day become engaged and support the work that you all do to the best of my ability and spread awareness to those children who aren't blessed with the support from their families like I once was. Thank you again for believing in me.”
Monica
Transitional Housing Resident
Lifeology In Action
Follow @LifeologyAZ on Instagram for updates, outreach, partnerships, youth advocacy, and community impact.
Build a Better Arizona.
One Youth at a Time.
Your donation changes a life today. Provide shelter, guidance, and a hopeful path forward.