Winter Shelters in Suburban Virginia (overflow beds* and other resources available during cold weather.) Northern Virginia Regional Commission ALEXANDRIA CARPENTER'S SHELTER 930 N. Henry St. Alexandria, VA 703-548-7500 67 - Men and women 18 and ; and - Families with - Self referral; men, families and women arrive in person at David s Place (930 N. Henry St.) at 7 PM Open during cold weather in Nov.; open daily Dec. 1 through March 31; and in cold weather until April 15. Hours are 7 PM-7 AM Guests from other jurisdictions are referred back for services. Daytime drop-in center and year-round shelter available ARLINGTON Arlington Street People s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) ARLINGTON HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER 2020-A 14 th St. N Arlington, VA 703-228-7803 (weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM) 703-228-1010 (after hours) 25 - Homeless single adults - Walk in or call ahead - Intake assessment and meeting with Diversion Specialist required - Identification required 4 Located near Courthouse Metro stop. Provides dormitory-style overflow beds when the regular shelter is full. If both are full, attempts to find alternate shelter and transportation. New arrivals have 96 hours to show that they are Arlington residents and thus eligible for ongoing service. Offers meals, showers, and laundry facilities, as well as case management, employment assistance, life skills training, benefit enrollment; mental health and substance abuse treatment, and medical care.
Winter Shelters in Suburban Virginia page 2 of 5 CULPEPER CULPEPER SHELTER MINISTRY WINTER HEAT SHELTER Meet at the Food Closet on Commerce St. behind St. Stephen s Episcopal Church next to the town parking lot and across from the train depot. Additional information: 540-829-8749 (Coordinator) Piedmont United Way 540-825-7615 or 7569 20/30 ; and - Families w/ - No referrals - Those waiting at St. Stephens will be transported to that week s host church, arriving between 5:15-5:30 PM for sobriety check and registration. First-time guests complete a short application Open November 27 through March 28 (call ahead for more information). Identified houses of worship host the shelter for 1-week blocks. Limited space for personal belongings. Guests may bring 1 overnight bag & remove it each morning. Bus departs at 7 AM for St. Stephen s Dinner, breakfast and ingredients for a bag lunch are provided FAIRFAX Open 5:00 PM 7:00 AM December 1 through March 31 Northern Virginia Family Service BAILEYS CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SHELTER ** 3525 Moncure Ave. Baileys Crossroads, VA And area faith communities 703-820-7621 Intake 65 ; and - Couples without - Call to speak to the Intake Specialist - Does not turn away guests during very cold weather Offers hot showers, evening meals, breakfast items, bagged lunches and referrals. Guests must leave by 7 AM. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 AM 1:30 PM ELEANOR KENNEDY SHELTER ** 9155 Richmond Hwy. Ft. Belvoir, VA 703-799-0200 7 men 4 women away policy, if 35 degrees or c - Couples without - Call about 6:00 PM to request a bed. Firstcome; first-served December 1 March 31; 4:30 PM - 7:30 AM Monday Friday; Saturday and Sunday 4:30 PM - 9:00 AM Guests must leave each morning by closing and may return each evening Offers food and referrals ** 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).
Winter Shelters in Suburban Virginia page 3 of 5 FAIRFAX (continued) Cornerstones EMBRY RUCKER SHELTER ** 11975 Bowman Towne Dr. Reston, VA 703/437-1975 29 (Nov 1-30) 50 (Dec 1 - March 31) away policy if 32 degrees or c - Walk-ins Open December 1 through March 31. Shelter accepts clients starting at 5:00 PM. Offers food and referrals. Guests must leave shelter by 9:00 AM. Offers medical respite care for clients admitted by Fairfax County s Homeless Healthcare Program FACETS HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION PROGRAM ** 703-352-5090 x 302 (recorded weekly shelter schedule) 20-50 depending on participating house(s) of worship that week away policy - No referral necessary Operates November 27 March 31 5:00 PM 7:00 AM Identified house(s) of worship will keep doors open for 1-week blocks. Light supper and breakfast provided. Call to determine the church of the week and transportation options. Once shelter is full, attempts to find alternate shelter and transportation. FRIENDS OF FALLS CHURCH HOMELESS SHELTER ** 217 Gordon Road Falls Church, VA 703-854-1400 Intake (after 5 PM Nov. 15 March 31 only) 10 men 2 women - Single adults 18 and - Call for availability - Self referral - Referral from other shelters Open November 15 - March 31. Accepts clients starting at 6:00 PM. Residents must leave by 8:00 AM. Provides dinner, life skills classes, and breakfast. Lockers and showers available. Provides case management year round ** 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).
Winter Shelters in Suburban Virginia page 4 of 5 FAIRFAX (continued) VENTURES IN COMMUNITY HYPOTHERMIA OUTREACH PROGRAM (VIC-HOP) ** 8220 Russell Road Alexandria, VA (Rising Hope Methodist Church) 24 - Self-referral - Walk-ins Available December 1 March 31. Line opens at 6 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM. First-come; first-served. Offers dinner and a light breakfast. Guest must leave by 7 AM. Hours may be extended in very cold weather 703-360-1976 FREDERICKSBURG (includes City of Fredericksburg and counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford) Micah Ecumenical Ministries COLD WEATHER SHELTER 748 Kings Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22405 36 1 handicapped accessible unit - Homeless - No referral necessary Open November 15 March 15 6:30 PM 7:00 AM Bus transports to breakfast site. Bus to shelter picks up at the evening meal site at 6:15 PM. Meal locations rotate among area houses of worship. 540-479-4116 (schedule and locations of meals) 540-361-7808 (6:00 PM 7:00 AM) Offers access to a Residential Recovery program for those who are ill. ** 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).
Winter Shelters in Suburban Virginia page 5 of 5 LOUDOUN COUNTY COORDINATED HOMELESS SERVICES ENTRY 703-777-0420 - individuals - families - Self-referral - Public or private human service agencies Call for admission to Loudoun County winter shelters & other homeless services. Must have photo ID. Does not serve sex offenders or those under 18 unless part of a family unit. Volunteers of America Chesapeake COLD WEATHER SHELTER Homeless Service Center 19520 Meadowview Ct. Leesburg, VA 571-258-3033 (24/7) 20-25 - No referral necessary Open November 15 - March 31 9:15 PM to 7 AM Bus to shelter picks up at 9 PM at 407 E. Market St, Leesburg (in front of Douglass School). No admittance after 9:30 PM Evening meal, showers, information and referral, and breakfast provided. PRINCE WILLIAM PRINCE WILLIAM WINTER SHELTER 14730 Potomac Mills Rd. Woodbridge, VA (near PRTC Bus Depot) 703-897-0199 (6:30PM-7AM) 48 (singles and couples) - Females referred to Homeless Prevention Center when appropriate - Agency referrals - Walk-in accepted Operates November 1 - March 31 Doors open at 6:30 PM and the first 48 people are accepted. Guests must leave at 7 AM. Hours may be extended in very cold weather Offers showers, food and referrals. Completely accessible to persons with disabilities as long as they can care for themselves. Daytime drop-in center available.