There are many shelters and services for adults and families in Northern Virginia. Please read below to find the shelter or services that best suit your needs and location. From December 1st-April 1st any adult individual seeking shelter can stay in Fairfax County shelters for the hypothermia prevention program: https://newhopprd.wpenginepowered.com/our-services/shelters/hypothermia-prevention-programs-winter-shelters/
Fairfax County
For families with children who are homeless and in need of emergency housing, or in need of temporary assistance to prevent becoming homeless, please contact Human Services Coordinated Services Planning at (703) 222-0880. For a complete listing of services available in Fairfax County, click here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/emergency-shelters
Adults without children, please contact the shelters below for information and bed availability. During winter months, adults can seek shelter at any of the below sites. A downloadable flyer with information on additional winter shelter sites nearest you can be found by clicking here.
Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter
(operated by New Hope Housing)
(703) 799-0200
9155 Richmond Highway
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060Bailey’s Shelter & Supportive Housing
(operated by New Hope Housing)
(703) 820-7621
5914 Seminary Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22041Embry Rucker Community Shelter
(operated by Cornerstones)
(703) 437-1975
11975 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston, VA 20190
City Of Alexandria
If you are experiencing a housing crisis, please call 703-746-5700 for a screening and to help determine services from the Homeless Services Assessment Center (HSAC). You can also walk in to discuss at the Department of Community and Human Services Monday through Friday from 8am to 5 pm. This office is located at 2525 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22303.
For help after hours, families and individuals experiencing a housing crisis and needing emergency overnight stay should contact the Alexandria Community Shelter or Carpenter’s Shelter.
For other assistance and information regarding services in the City of Alexandria, click here.
Arlington County
If you or someone you know is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, contact the Department of Human Services at (703) 228-1300 for help. If you are in need of shelter during non-business hours, call (703) 228-1010 for assistance.
Shelter services in Arlington require a referral from the County Clinical Coordination Program. For more assistance and information, click here: https://publicassistance.arlingtonva.us/clinical-coordination-program/
FOR SINGLE ADULTS, MAIN SHELTERS ARE:
Homeless Services Center
(operated by PathForward)
(703) 228-7800
2020-A 14th St.
Arlington, VA 22201Residential Program Center
(operated by New Hope Housing)
(703) 228-0022
1554 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204FOR FAMILIES
Sullivan House
(operated by Bridges to Independence)
(703) 525-7177
3103 9th Rd. North
Arlington, VA 22201Doorways for Women and Families
(703) 907-0022
Must call to receive address and information
City Of Falls Church
The Friends of Falls Church Homeless Shelter will be open for the 2022-2023 season. Please visit their website here for complete information: http://www.fcshelter.org/falls-church-homeless-shelter/shelter-services/
FOR SINGLE ADULTS ONLY:
Friends of Falls Church Homeless Shelter
(703) 854-1400
217 Gordon Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22046
Winter only – November 15 through March 31