Emergency Shelter Services
Richmond
2 West Grace Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 225-7470
If you are in need of shelter services, please contact the Homeless Crisis Line: 804-972-0813
Our Emergency Shelter Services help all residents break the cycle of homelessness and alleviate ongoing crisis by:
- Collaborating with agencies to assist residents in obtaining steady jobs that provide steady incomes.
- Assisting residents through direct financial assistance, when available, and/or referrals to other agencies to help them obtain permanent housing.
- Assist residents with substance-abuse problems in obtaining the appropriate treatment (may include referral to Richmond Behavioral Health Authority).
- Assist residents with mental health issues in receiving treatment needed for stability.
In addition to providing a bed, a place to shower and at least two hot meals each day, our case managers concentrate on helping residents identify problems that may have contributed to their homelessness. Some of these issues include substance abuse, employment and/or educational deficiencies, financial mismanagement and mental health.
Staff assist each new resident in developing realistic goals to overcome their situations.
Substance abuse, motivational, and ‘Life Skills Enrichment’ meetings are conducted three nights per week for shelter residents.