Housing Counselors evaluate clients based on need and urgency to determine appropriate services or referrals. Clients’ ineligible for Homelessness Prevention or Rapid Rehousing are referred to their local Emergency Assistance office for Housing Counseling.

Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing with clinical support services for homeless families. Program goals are to keep families housed or to get them housed as quickly as possible. Families/individuals who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness can receive assistance with rent and security deposits. Does not provide utility assistance.

The Regional Housing Crisis Hotline conducts the initial intake assessments and referrals for emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Western Tidewater. The hotline also does eligibility screening, referrals and waitlist management for financial assistance in form of rent, mortgage, including first months rent security, or utility deposits to avert eviction or end homelessness for multiple agencies in the region. Each referral source has a limited amount of referrals each month.

Households experiencing homelessness or about to become homeless in the next 14 days can call the homeless information line, CHIA, for information regarding available shelters, homeless prevention services, street outreach services and will receive a safety and diversion screening.

Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing with clinical support services for homeless families

Connects those currently experiencing homelessness and those at risk of entering homelessness to the service providers best suited to meet individual or household needs.

Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing and permanent supportive housing with clinical support services for homeless families.

HSAC serves as the point of entry for single adults and families seeking emergency shelter in the City of Alexandria. HSAC will allow for the efficient and effective connection of persons to services through a comprehensive eligibility screening and basic needs assessment.

The Homelessness Helpline is a coordinated intake process through which people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness can access the housing crisis response system in a streamlined way. This single point of entry takes into account the unique needs of individuals, children and their families. When possible, the assessment provides the ability for households to gain access to the best options to address their needs.

Community Assistance Bureau is the first call to make for help if you or someone you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The Community Assistance Bureau's Social Work Unit helps people find shelter, emergency food and other vital DHS and community services. Referrals can be made to all Arlington County shelters. Telephone line is answered 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Coordinated Entry is provided for people experiencing a housing crisis to speak with a housing professional directly to assess the situation and make a referral to the most appropriate community partner.

Assists families and individuals who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless with access to financial resources and referrals to obtain and/or maintain housing stability. Coordinates access to prevention, housing, and other services. Serves as a point of referral for a broad variety of service and housing programs. Provides screening and assessment to identify program eligibility and provide basic housing services and needs. A Continuum of Care program funded through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The program is administered by the City of Roanoke in partnership with the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care.

Provide a variety of shelter and support services to persons that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a process developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to available resources and services. The CES team is trained in crisis response and will identify, assess, refer, and connect households to resources based on their strengths and needs. A dedicated hotline is available to homeless residents and those at risk of being homeless to quickly to connect to help and services, 703-792-3366.

The Homelessness Helpline connects clients to services provided by community partners. Please contact the Homelessness Helpline if you are in any of the following situations: Sleeping outside (including in a car, tent, or abandoned building) In need of emergency shelter At risk of sleeping outside or needing emergency shelter

Single contact point for families that are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Norfolk who are seeking services. Services available include screening for placement into local shelters, applications for eviction prevention resources, and connection to appropriate service providers.

Temporary emergency shelter for homeless families. Must have at least one child under age 18; agree to drug screening and background check. Provides the following to guest families: *shelter 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; *three meals daily; *transportation to/from overnight shelter; *Day Center (including kitchen, living room, laundry, bathrooms, etc.); *professional case management and referral with a focus on employment/other appropriate income, savings and stable, affordable housing; *life skills, including budget development and management and job search; *security deposit assistance (for participating families who secure permanent housing.

This program helps those who are elderly, disabled or victims of fire. Based on each individual's need and our Board's guidelines, they may receive assistance with any of the following: material items, food, emergency shelter. Some may qualify for assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities and heating (oil/propane/firewood).

The Housing Resource Center (HRC) in Petersburg is the coordinated entry point for households in the Tri-Cities area. If you are facing a housing crisis in the Tri-Cities area, call the HRC at 804-722-1181. All callers are encouraged to leave a message with contact information. Calls will be returned as soon as possible. Please note that the HRC does not provide emergency shelter and is not able to provide immediate connection to housing.

Offer regional shelter, services & resources, regional coordination and referrals, diversion, housing support & needs based assistance.

Foothills Housing Network (FHN) is a partnership of organizations that provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, targeted homeless prevention, and permanent supportive housing for individuals and families in the Virginia counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. FHN Coordinated Entry is the point of contact for residents requesting assistance for homeless services.

Provides a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the community. To be connected with a trained VA staff member call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838). Call for yourself or someone else Free and confidential Trained VA counselors to assist Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week We have information about VA homeless programs and mental health services in your area that can help you. What will happen when I call You will be connected to a trained VA staff member. Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs. Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility. Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available. Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up.

Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) connects Fairfax County residents to county- and community-based services and resources that can assist county residents with a variety of needs and provide information and referral. Provides general information on county programs and/or community-based resources to fulfill more pressing needs such as emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment or financial assistance and other essential needs.

The Homeless Connection Line facilitates access to resources and shelter alternatives for those who are three days or less away from losing their housing. This line is also available for those already experiencing homelessness.

Centralized screening for Virginia Beach Department of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation programs such as Rental Security Deposit (RSD), Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing depending upon available funding, and SRO housing for individuals who are homeless.