Updated November 12, 2015

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1 Homeless Shelters Northern Virginia Homeless in Suburban Shelter List Virginia ALEXANDRIA Northern Virginia Regional Commission HOMELESS SERVICES ASSESSMENT CENTER Alexandria Dept. of Community & Human Services - individuals - families - Self-referral - Public or private human service agencies - Point of intake for all publicly funded Alexandria shelters New Hope Housing ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY SHELTER 2355B Mill Road Alexandria, VA Intake through DCHS Shelter Office 65 - adults - All intake through Alexandria DCHS (Dept. of Community & Human Services) planning. Length of stay depends on complying with self-sufficiency plan, up to 90 days. ALEXANDRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER 421 King Street, Ste. 400 (office) Alexandria, VA (24/7) 21 - Victims of intimate partner violence (men and women) - Women with - Self-referral Must be a resident or employee of the City of Alexandria. Guests must participate in service planning. Maximum stay is 28 days depending on need and complying with service plan.

2 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 2 of 10 ALEXANDRIA (continued) ALIVE HOUSE 125 South Payne Street Alexandria, VA Intake through DCHS Shelter Office Maximum occupancy of 4 households - up to 14 people - women with - All intake through Alexandria DCHS (Dept. of Community & Human Services) Guests must participate in transitional housing program. Length of stay can be up to 24 months and depends on compliance with a self-sufficiency plan and program rules. CARPENTER'S SHELTER 930 N. Henry St. (Rt. 1) Alexandria, VA Intake through DCHS Shelter Office 60 - adults - All intake through Alexandria DCHS (Dept. of Community & Human Services) planning and comply with a selfsufficiency plan. Morning drop-in program, David's Place, is available on a walk-in basis CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRIST HOUSE 131 S. West Street Alexandria, VA (shelter) 18 - single men - recovering adicts - employed or employable - no registered sex offenders - no violent criminal history - Referrals from shelters, CSB, institutions, case managers, therapists and/or social workers - Call for availability NO SELF REFERRALS Guests must commit to a plan of selfsufficiency; savings plan and signed case management agreement required. Pledge to a dry program. Credit and criminal background check at initial interview. (Police record does not always preclude participation.) Residents must comply with shelter rules, turn over all medications, and complete daily chores.

3 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 3 of 10 ARLINGTON Arlington Street People s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) ARLINGTON HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER 2020-A 14 th St. N Arlington, VA 50 plus 5 medical respite beds - Homeless single adults - Walk in or call ahead - Intake assessment and meeting with Diversion Specialist required - Identification required Located near Courthouse Metro stop. Provides dormitory-style beds with overflow beds and medical respite beds on premises. New arrivals have 96 hours to show that they are Arlington residents and thus eligible for ongoing service (weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (after hours) New address and phone Offers meals, showers, and laundry facilities, as well as case management, employment assistance, life skills training, benefit enrollment; mental health and substance abuse treatment; medical care. DOORWAYS FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES Arlington, VA Intake; or Intake Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7) Shelter Administration 21 at shelter 11 at safe house - Arlington residents - families (men and women) with - single women - All shelter intake is through Arlington Dept. of Human Services - For the Safe House Shelter, call the Domestic Violence Hotline. Residents must participate in service planning. Length of stay depends on complying with a self-sufficiency plan/goal planning.

4 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 4 of 10 ARLINGTON (continued) Volunteers of America Chesapeake SHELTER 1554 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 44 shelter beds - Arlington residents - men and women 18 and older - All intake through Arlington Dept. of Human Services planning. Length of stay depends on complying with a self-sufficiency plan. Offers case management and housing support and placement Intake; or Intake Shelter Shelter is separate from the Residential Program Center, which has a different length of stay CULPEPER Culpeper Housing and Shelter Corporation CULPEPER SHELTER 602 S. Main St., Ste. 3 Culpeper, VA Office 15 beds 1 unit accessible to persons with disabilities - single women - local social service agencies - walk-ins Priority given to families with. Must comply with and participate in service planning. Length of stay is 30 days with possible extensions. Housing and budget counseling and supportive services are offered to all guests SAFE - Services to Abused Families Inc (24/7 State operated Hotline) 15 beds - victims of domestic or sexual violence including: - women; - parent with child(ren); and - men - self-referrals - local social service agencies Requires an initial intake or screening. Length of stay is typically 90 days. Offers supportive services including legal services, court accompaniment, group and individual counseling, unemployment services, food and housing assistance

5 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 5 of 10 FAIRFAX ARTEMIS HOUSE ** (formerly Fairfax County Battered Women s Shelter) Hotline (24/7) 34 - Victims of domestic violence (men and women) - families - residents of Fairfax County - self-referral Length of stay is 45 days. Offers individual counseling and crisis intervention; case management, support groups for women and, as well as court accompaniment. Also provides referrals for childcare, legal services, housing, benefits, medical care and other services as needed. Northern Virginia Family Service BAILEYS CROSSROADS SHELTER ** 3525 Moncure Ave. Baileys Crossroads, VA beds for men; 14 beds for women - single adults - No reservations. Call shelter for availability and telephone screening planning and comply with curfew. Length of stay (usually 30 and not more than 90 days) depends on complying with a selfsufficiency plan. Provides case management services. New Hope Housing ELEANOR KENNEDY SHELTER ** 9155 Richmond Hwy. Ft. Belvoir area beds for men; 12 beds for women - single adults - No reservations. Call shelter for availability of space. First come, first served. planning. Length of stay is 30 days. Guest must comply with a selfsufficiency plan. ** Nurse Practitioners from the Fairfax County Health Department s Homeless Healthcare Program (HHP) provide free flu shots for winter shelter guests. Outreach workers visit each venue to enroll clients into clinics of the Community Health Care Network (CHCN).

6 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 6 of 10 FAIRFAX (continued) EMBRY RUCKER COMMUNITY SHELTER ** Bowman Towne Dr. Reston, VA Intake for single adults Shelter 60 total; 11 family rooms; 20 beds for single men; 8 beds for single women - adults - families - Singles call Intake for shelter availability - Families call Fairfax Coordinated Services Planning at planning. Length of stay (usually not more than 30 days for families; 30 days for singles) depends on complying with a self-sufficiency plan. Offers medical respite care for up to 30 days to clients admitted by Fairfax County s Homeless Healthcare Program. Shelter House KATHERINE K. HANLEY FAMILY SHELTER ** Katherine Hanley Court Fairfax, VA About 20 families - Families call Fairfax Coordinated Services Planning at planning and save money with a goal of locating and obtaining permanent housing. Adults are expected to go to work if employed, or prepare for and seek employment. Shelter offers case management, training, and other social services. Seeks to rapidly re-house guests within days. Offers community case management to prevent homelessness New Hope Housing MONDLOCH HOUSE I ** 3510 Lockheed Boulevard Alexandria, VA adults - single homeless adults with significant mental health needs - No self-referrals - Referrals are through local Community Services Boards Residents are given housing first, then encouraged to seek mental health assessment and treatment. ** Nurse Practitioners from the Fairfax County Health Department s Homeless Healthcare Program (HHP) provide free flu shots for winter shelter guests. Outreach workers visit each venue to enroll clients into clinics of the Community Health Care Network (CHCN).

7 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 7 of 10 FAIRFAX (continued) FACETS NEXT STEPS FAMILY PROGRAM ** Rt. One area families - two-parent and single parent families with - No self-referrals - Families should call Fairfax Coordinated Services Planning at Guests live in shared apartments and must participate in service planning with a goal of locating and obtaining permanent housing. Adults are expected to go to work if employed, or prepare for and seek employment. Shelter offers intensive case management. Maximum stay is days Shelter House PATRICK HENRY FAMILY SHELTER ** 3080 Patrick Henry Dr. Falls Church, VA 42 beds 5 or more members - Families should call Fairfax Coordinated Services Planning at planning. Length of stay (usually not more than 30 days) depends on complying with a self-sufficiency plan FAIRFAX COUNTY COORDINATED SERVICES PLANNING (CSP) weekdays 8:00 AM 4:30 PM - Refers to shelters and other services FAUQUIER COUNTY FAUQUIER FAMILY SHELTER 95 Keith St. Warrenton, VA Shelter/Intake 52 1 unit accessible to persons with disabilities - singles (men and women) - couples - self referral - phone intake preferred 14 day stay; must find employment within 14 days unless receiving disability benefits. Possible 30 day extensions with a maximum of 90 days. Guests are limited to one bag of belongings. Weekly case management and life skills classes required. Must have a photo ID ** Nurse Practitioners from the Fairfax County Health Department s Homeless Healthcare Program (HHP) provide free flu shots for winter shelter guests. Outreach workers visit each venue to enroll clients into clinics of the Community Health Care Network (CHCN).

8 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 8 of 10 FREDERICKSBURG (includes City of Fredericksburg and counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania & Stafford) THURMAN BRISBEN CENTER 471 Central Rd PO Box 1295 Fredericksburg, VA Office 80 8 family units - adults - self-referrals - local social services - must be homeless and be able to show proof of residency in PD 16 Maximum length of stay is 90 days. Must be capable of independence, ambulatory, and drug and alcohol free. Random drug screens and breathalyzer required. If receiving mental health treatment with medication, must also be medication compliant. Must comply with self-sufficiency plan which requires employment search and participating in a saving program toward achieving independence. Micah Ecumenical Ministries RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM 1512 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA Information Intake 8 - homeless - 18 or older - sick - released from a hospital or institution - no insurance or underinsured; OR - homeless dying - discharge planning staff of hospital or mental health institution Maximum length of stay is 14 days. Provides meals, practical (not nursing) care, counseling, hospice services, and case management. LOUDOUN COUNTY GOOD SHEPHERD ALLIANCE Ashburn Rd. (Headquarters) Ashburn, VA Office (press 2 for intake) 22 - single women - women with - no men - self referral - referral by human service agencies - first come, first served; no wait list Client (or agency) can call anytime and leave a phone number for a return call. Intake and assessment are required. Guests must follow service plan and all rules and regulations of the shelter and attend weekly case management meetings. Also offers transitional shelters

9 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 9 of 10 LOUDOUN COUNTY (continued) Loudoun Citizens For Social Justice LOUDOUN ABUSED WOMEN'S SHELTER (LAWS) 105 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA Hotline (24/7) 12 - single women - women with - male victims of domestic violence - must be victims of domestic violence or sexual assault - self-referral by phone - other human service agencies referral by phone Maximum ength of stay is 30 days. Limited services available to residents include a support group, legal services, counseling, and s services Volunteers of America LOUDOUN EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER Meadowview Ct. Leesburg, VA (24/7) 44 total 13 men 4 women 7 rooms for families -adults -families with -couples - self referral - public or private human services Maximum stay is 89 days when following service plan and shelter rules. Job search and weekly case management and life skills classes required. Does not accept sex offenders or persons without proof of identify. Also offers a permanent supported housing program PRINCE WILLIAM, MANASSAS, & MANASSAS PARK ACTS SHELTER Main Street Dumfries, VA men - places applicants on the coordinated wait list - all admissions through the coordinated wait list Maximum length of stay is 30 days. Guests are expected to actively seek employment and participate in a selfsufficiency plan.

10 Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelters Page 10 of 10 PRINCE WILLIAM, MANASSAS, & MANASSAS PARK (continued) Northern Virginia Family Service HILDA M. BARG HOMELESS PREVENTION CENTER Jefferson/Davis Hwy. Woodbridge, VA Central Intake Office 30 1 unit accessible to persons with disabilities - adults - couples - places applicants on the coordinated wait list - all admissions through central intake Admission based on screening and space. Guests must be capable of selfcare. No offenders with sex crimes, violent offenses. Length of stay, 30 days, can be extended. Residents have access to help with self-sufficiency plans, case management, medical care, transportation, and life skills classes Northern Virginia Family Service SERVE FAMILY SHELTER Dean Drive Manassas, VA Central Intake Office 90 - adults - places applicants on the coordinated wait list - all admissions through central intake - Police record does not always preclude participation Requires a police background check and a valid state picture ID. Residents must participate in service planning and daily chores. Offers case management, housing and employment services. Usual length of stay, 30 days, can be extended. If receiving any mental health treatment, clients must be prescreened and assessed over the phone.