# Homelessness Help Resources - Virginia ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Virginia Housing:** - **Phone:** 1-877-428-8844 - **Website:** [https://www.virginiahousing.com](https://www.virginiahousing.com/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention programs. - **Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD):** - **Phone:** 1-804-371-7000 - **Website:** [https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov](https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Homelessness prevention, emergency shelter grants, and supportive housing initiatives. - **Homeward (Coordinated Entry for Central Virginia):** - **Phone:** 1-804-343-2045 - **Website:** [https://www.homewardva.org](https://www.homewardva.org/) - **Services Provided:** Connection to shelters, housing resources, and community outreach. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Northern Virginia - **New Hope Housing:** - **Phone:** 1-703-799-2293 - **Website:** [https://www.newhopehousing.org](https://www.newhopehousing.org/) - **Office Location:** 8407-E Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services. ### Richmond Region - **CARITAS:** - **Phone:** 1-804-358-0964 - **Website:** [https://www.caritasva.org](https://www.caritasva.org/) - **Office Location:** 2220 Stockton St, Richmond, VA 23224 - **Specialized Services:** Shelter, furniture bank, addiction recovery, and employment assistance. ### Hampton Roads - **ForKids:** - **Phone:** 1-757-622-6400 - **Website:** [https://www.forkids.org](https://www.forkids.org/) - **Office Location:** 1001 Poindexter St, Chesapeake, VA 23324 - **Specialized Services:** Family housing, counseling, and educational support for children. ### Western Virginia - **The Rescue Mission of Roanoke:** - **Phone:** 1-540-343-7227 - **Website:** [https://rescuemission.net](https://rescuemission.net/) - **Office Location:** 402 4th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24013 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, and healthcare services. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC):** - **Website:** [https://www.vplc.org](https://www.vplc.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy and legal support for individuals facing housing challenges in Virginia. ## Additional Support - **Virginia Supportive Housing:** - **Phone:** 1-804-788-6825 - **Website:** [https://www.virginiasupportivehousing.org](https://www.virginiasupportivehousing.org/) - **Services Provided:** Permanent housing solutions and supportive services. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development._