***March 25, 2021****
All people experiencing homelessness are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Pima County. People experiencing homelessness have three options to access the COVID-19 vaccine:
Homeless Vaccination Pop-Ups: El Rio Community Health Center is conducting vaccination pop-up events at community shelters, day centers, and meal sites. Approximately 200 doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine are being distributed to people experiencing homelessness at pop-up events weekly.
Vaccination pop-up events are only for people experiencing homelessness and are not published. These events are held in congregate shelters and other places people experiencing homelessness already gather. If you are not experiencing homelessness, you will not be able to receive a vaccine at these events. If you are a local shelter or day program and interested in learning more about these events, please email tpch@tucsonaz.gov.
Scheduling through Pima County Health Department: People experiencing homelessness can also schedule appointments for vaccination at any of the Pima County Health Department's three main vaccination sites (below). If you schedule an appointment at one of these locations, you will likely receive the Pfizer or Moderna two-dose vaccine. This will require you to make an appointment for a second dose within 2-4 weeks (depending on the vaccine you receive).
Tucson Convention Center (Walk-through)
260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Register online at https://register.vaccine.pima.gov/. (Email address required)
Register by phone: call (520) 222-0199 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-8pm, Sat & Sun, 9am-4pm)
Tucson Medical Center: (Drive-Thru)
2597 N. Wyatt Drive, Lot 29, Tucson, AZ
Register online at https://register.vaccine.pima.gov/. (Email address required)
Register by phone: call (520) 222-0199 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-8pm, Sat & Sun, 9am-4pm)
Banner South - Kino Stadium (Drive-Thru)
2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ
Register online at https://www.bannerhealth.com/staying-well/health-and-wellness/wellness/covid/pima-county-vaccine.
Register by phone: call 1-833-509-0908
Stay up to date on news and information regarding COVID-19 and vaccination at the Pima County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination page.
Scheduling through State of Arizona (University of Arizona): People experiencing homelessness can also schedule vaccine appointments at the State of Arizona's University of Arizona vaccine center. If you schedule an appointment at one of these locations, you will likely receive the Pfizer or Moderna two-dose vaccine. This will require you to make an appointment for a second dose within 2-4 weeks (depending on the vaccine you receive).
Schedule an appointment online (email address required) at https://podvaccine.azdhs.gov/.
Schedule by phone: call 1-844-542-8201
Schedule with Southern Arizona VA (Veterans): U.S. Veterans experiencing homelessness can schedule a vaccine appointment with the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS).
Sign up to schedule an appointment online at https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed (email address required).
Schedule by phone: call (520) 629-4729
Help TPCH Get the Word Out to People Experiencing Homelessness - Become a TPCH Vaccine Ambassador today. Click the image below to learn more.
We need 300+ volunteers to spread throughout Pima County. Volunteers will join a team to visit camps in washes and deserts, bus stops, meal sites, abandoned buildings, and other areas where people without housing may shelter on the morning of Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Learn More and register to volunteer
Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) is Tucson's winter severe-weather emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. ODF goes into effect when weather predictions are for overnight temperatures of 40°F or lower with rain, 35°F or lower without rain, or when wind chill factors indicate a health hazard from exposure. You do not need an ID or a TB card to participate in ODF.
