Homeless Shelters, Transitional Homes, Day Shelters, & Rehab in SE VA
- Adam Garrett
- Jun 14, 2024
- 8 min read
Updated: Jul 16
Below I'll be sharing about how to locate shelters & transitional homes, avoiding a situation where you need one, and giving some details on ones specific to the SE VA area.
Where to Find Homeless Shelters Throughout the US
For a directory of shelters in multiple states or more locally, start with each of the below, but keep in mind that they are likely many additional options & persistence with looking at options is key:
Some cities/counties/states are much better suited for free temporary housing than others.
If you're a veteran, be sure to check out the Homeless Veteran's Initiative
How to Avoid the Need for a Shelter
See my separate article on the subject here.
Drawbacks of Shelters
If you're using a public shelter, it is a good idea to be familiar with the potential negative impact that shelters can have on SSI if you live in public shelters for 2/3 of the time or more that I mention in my article on the impact of homeownership on SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc.
Shelters highly vary in terms of quality, safety, stability, etc. Locations also highly vary in terms of the quality and the volume of options available. It's important to be on your guard and cautious when selecting a shelter.
While not typical, one advanced option in Chicago requires that you put your belongings into a "hot box" that would be hot enough to kill bed bugs before you take a shower and put on the clothes of the shelter. In some cases, bed bugs can be a problem at shelters.
In some shelters, rape or molestation has occurred even though men and women are often separated. Some injuries & even death are also possible in shelters. That said, those in homeless situations are generally going to be more vulnerable to violence & sexual predation whether living in a shelter, their car, or otherwise. It's not unique to those in shelters. Per an article produced by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center on the connection between housing inequality & issues including sexual violence, "Abusers often exploit the knowledge that their victims have nowhere else to go, which further empowers their sense of control over those they are harming. Inversely, when victims have nowhere else to go, they are less likely to leave and especially so if they have children... In a study that sampled 110 domestic violence survivors, 38% reported homelessness and similar percentages reported cost burden related housing problems like being late paying rent, skipping meals, and being threatened with eviction. Victims are also highly inclined to overlook partnering with someone who is abusive or that otherwise wouldn’t want to out of desperation for shelter or support." A shelter or half-way home in some cases can be much safer than the streets or certain other alternatives depending on the situation.
Options in SE VA:
Toggle the filter on the top left for the option for Shelters, Day Service, Rehab, & Transitional Homes
Abba List
Check out a map of options by searching using the homeless & cities filters on Abba List.
Virginia Peninsula:
Newport News
PORT Rotating shelters in churches during the winter
Peninsula Rescue Mission (Men typically stay for a few days to a few weeks. Some apply for and are accepted into a 6-12 month program.
Hampton
HELP rotating shelters in churches during the winter
H.E.L.P. House Shelter - 30 day assistance while you get back on your feet
York County
Address kept confidential
(757) 898-1993
Serving women and children
Emergency shelter
Counseling and case management
Williamsburg
Address kept confidential
23188
(757) 258-5022
Serving women and children
Emergency shelter up to 30 days
Transitional housing
Shower and laundry facilities
Individual and group counseling
Legal advocacy
Case management
Community of Faith Mission (Rotating Shelters Mid November - Mid March)
Harbor Day Shelter for the Homeless (year long)
Services Provided at the Harbor
Safe, supportive and comfortable environment with shelter from cold or heat in a place of daytime respite
Storage bins for personal items
Computer access and employment services
Mail Services
A convenient, central place to meet
Food and meals, including a warm breakfast and lunch
Emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and eligibility screening for other suitable housing programs
Medical and mental health co-pay and prescription assistance, as well as laundry cards, bus tickets, food, job assistance, and financial counseling
Referral to community services (additional food pantry resources, clothing, and eligibility determination for various social services)
Showers and fresh hygiene supplies, towels, and undergarments
Access to books and magazines as well as phone and flashlight charging stations
Do not appear to be true shelters:
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757.229.6651
Transitional housing and emergency assistance.
2. Saint Bede Homeless Ministry Outreach Center
Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-253-0664
Homeless outreach center and assistance center.
Addiction Treatment Center
325 Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188
17572441234
4. Salvation Army Williamsburg Corps
216 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg
Services Offered:
Casework Services
Homemaker Services
Transitional Housing
Visitation Services
Christian Education
Women's Ministries
Worship Services - Sunday School
Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Worship Services - Children's / Teen
Worship Services - Church
Music & Arts Programs
Worship Services - Young Adult
Men's Ministries
Character Building Programs
Community Recreation Programs
Food Pantry
Virginia South Side of Hampton Roads (Below James River):
Norfolk (year-round)
The Salvation Army Emergency Men’s Shelter (aka Hampton Roads Center of Hope)
+17576223471
203 W 19th St, Norfolk
https://www.unionmissionministries.org/
5100 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502
Men’s Shelter: (757) 627-8686, ext. 200
Women’s Shelter (single): (757) 627-8686, ext. 331
Women’s Shelter (with children): (757) 627-8686, ext. 335
Emergency shelter
Meals, clothing and toiletries provided
Shower and laundry facilities
Medical care
Chapel services
Counseling and case management
203 W 19th St, Norfolk, VA 23517(757) 622-0674
Serving men
Emergency shelter
Breakfast and dinner provided
Substance abuse counseling
Job readiness program
Clothing closet
Computer lab
Transitional Homes Below:
Barrett Transitional Home: Long term transitional housing program for single and single pregnant women.
Norfolk, VA 23505
7572130101
drug rehab. Call for rates
Suffolk (Solo Men in Winter Only; Men w Children, Women, & Women w/ Children Year Round)
Address kept confidential
(757) 251-0144
Serving women and children
Emergency shelter up to 30 days
Permanent supportive housing
Individual and group counseling
Children’s services
Job readiness program
Life skills workshops
Case management
CAPS Night Stay Winter Shelter
ForKids "We provide emergency shelter to families and children."
Virginia Beach (year-round)
A. "How to access services: Adults (ages 18 and older) who are literally homeless should visit the Housing Resource Center (HRC) for triage and assessment during walk-in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. – noon.
The most vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness in Virginia Beach will be connected to shelter at the HRC, as space is available.
Find more community resources: www.BEACHCommunityPartnership.org . "
B. Family Shelter
"How to access services: *Families who are literally homeless should visit the Housing Resource Center (HRC) for triage and assessment during walk-in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. – noon.
The most vulnerable families experiencing homelessness in Virginia Beach will be connected to shelter at the HRC, as space is available. *Victims of domestic violence should call the Samaritan House 24-hour crisis hotline at (757) 430-2120.
Find more community resources: www.BEACHCommunityPartnership.org "
C. Permanent Housing
"How to access services: Adults (ages 18 and older) who are literally homeless should visit the Housing Resource Center (HRC) for triage and assessment during walk-in hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. – noon.
The most vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness in Virginia Beach will be connected to permanent housing opportunities at the HRC, as space is available.
Find more community resources: www.BEACHCommunityPartnership.org "
VETERANS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS
"In 2011, we opened a three-story apartment building in Virginia Beach.
The building is designed to provide a safe environment with individually assigned case managers, on-site house management, and optimal peer support to prevent the possibility of anyone falling through the cracks.
Veterans Transitional Housing: Sixteen veterans live in the apartment building. Rent is 30 percent of their income. Individuals stay for up to one year, receive case management services, work on their permanent housing plan, and are linked to VA services.
Permanent Supportive Housing: Eight chronically homeless and disabled clients pay 30 percent of their income to receive permanent housing. Case management is provided."
Portsmouth (mid Nov-1st week of May)
Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless (mid Nov-1st week of May)
"Primary provider of emergency shelter for single homeless individuals and to move them from dependency to self-sufficiency, through supportive services in cooperation with other organizations in the Portsmouth area.
Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation governed by a twenty-seven (27) member independent Board of Directors. Working with over forty-nine (60) houses of faith in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk and students from Virginia Wesleyan College, PVH provides nightly shelter for homeless persons from mid November through the first week of May each year."
Greater Richmond:
Richmond
11 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 648-4177
Serving men, women and families
Emergency shelter
Rapid re-housing
Transitional housing for veterans
Permanent supportive housing
Life skills workshops
Case management
2. CARITAS Shelter Placement Referrals
3. Commonwealth Catholic Charities - Homeless Point of Entry
23224
804-230-1217
Overnight men's emergency shelter and social detox program
5. Salvation Army Central Virginia Area Command (group home & emergency Shelter)
2 W Grace St, Richmond
Services Offered:
Military Personnel Assistance
Disaster Services
Casework Services
Emergency Shelter
Group Homes
Worship Services - Children's / Teen
Music & Arts Programs
Boys' & Girls' Club
Community Recreation Programs
Food Pantry
Community Recreation & Education Programs
Food & Nutrition
Transitional Living Below: Not True Shelters:
1. A New You Transitional Living (no longer in operation?)
Richmond, VA 23234
804-439-0437
Transitional Housing for young women
for young females ages 16 to 21 years
"The independent living facility dedicates its efforts and resources toward ensuring top-rated youth residential services coupled with a high-quality activity based therapeutic environment tailored for women in these age groups who are challenged with emotional disorders.24hr supervised care(length of stay up to 24 months)"
2. FREEDOM HOUSE - SEAN'S PLACE - no longer in operation
Goochland
Petersburg
244 Halifax St
Petersburg, VA 23803
804-861-0849
"CARES is an emergency shelter for women and children. We serve the communities of Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Petersburg and Prince George."
Eastern Shore:
Accomack County: Keller
Near Emporia:
Greensville & Sussex County: Jarratt
EMERGENCY SHELTER, open 24 hours a day. 30 DAY STAY allowed. Homeless shelter that has 6 bedrooms
Here's a map that (minus the $ items) focuses on free things to do:
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