Safe at Home - Fall Prevention Service

Rebuilding Together - Valley of the Sun (RTVOS) offers a variety of programs designed to provide critical home repairs and safety modifications to low-income homeowners in Maricopa County. Their services primarily assist seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families with children.

Their main offerings include:

  • Safe at Home Program: Focused on fall and fire prevention, this program includes home safety assessments and installations such as grab bars, handheld shower heads, smoke detectors, and wheelchair ramps. The goal is to enhance accessibility and safety, particularly for those aging in place or with mobility challenges​.

  • Critical Home Repairs: This includes essential home repairs, such as roof and plumbing fixes, HVAC repair, weatherization, and bathroom accessibility improvements. These repairs ensure that homes remain habitable and safe​.

  • Community and Neighborhood Revitalization: RTVOS also works on revitalizing community spaces and neighborhoods through special events, improving public parks, and renovating nonprofit facilities​.

These services are provided free of charge to eligible homeowners, thanks to community partnerships and volunteer efforts. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and all programs require income verification​. For more details, you can visit their website.

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. Submit Application

  2. Application Reviewed

  3. Services Scheduled

  4. Install Complete

  5. You live in a safer home!


Prior to all repairs, a qualified staff member will perform an onsite needs-based assessment to identify potential home repair and maintenance tasks primarily focused on, but not limited to:

  • Fall Prevention

  • Accessibility/Mobility

  • Aging In Place

  • Home & Fire Safety

During the assessment staff will evaluate and make recommendations for modifications for:

  • One toilet area

  • One bathing area

  • One entry area

Contact Rebuilding Together

Call: 480-744-0437

Email: info@rtvos.org

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