Regional Housing Crisis Hotline: (757) 227-5932
The Regional Housing Crisis Hotline is the starting point for anyone who is experiencing a housing crisis throughout Greater Hampton Roads and in need of shelter, case management, and related services and/or community resources. The hotline is available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Non-Virginia Beach residents, call (757) 587-4202.
CallVictims of Domestic Violence: (757) 430-2120
The Samaritan House 24-hour crisis hotline provides comprehensive, wrap-around crisis services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. This resource offers the following services to individuals escaping violence.
CallHomeless Support Services
Many local organizations provide additional homeless support services, such as food, clothing, and other assistance. Click on the headings below to view community resources for each category. Hours and services listed may be subject to change or modified due to COVID-19. Please contact organizations directly to confirm or for more information.
Virginia Relay TTY service for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1.
Community Resource Categories
Virginia Beach Homeless Services*
Walk-ins for triage, assessment, homelessness prevention, and referrals: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon; Closed to walk-in screenings on Wednesday for staff training and case management
Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center, 104 N. Witchduck Road | (757) 385-5167
Regional Housing Crisis Hotline*
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Virginia Beach residents: (757) 227-5932
Non-Virginia Beach residents: (757) 587-4202
* Available shelter, housing and resources are prioritized for the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in Virginia Beach.
Union Mission (Norfolk)
Men’s Shelter: (757) 627-8686, ext. 200
Women’s Shelter (single): (757) 627-8686, ext. 331
Women’s Shelter (with children): (757) 627-8686, ext. 335
List of Food Pantries Open for Virginia Beach Residents
Scroll down to view the BEACH Faith in Action Office's monthly list of food pantries, clothing and financial resources.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Gathering at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC)
Fresh food pantry (no ID required): Wednesday, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
409 First Colonial Road | (757) 428-3720
Judeo-Christian Outreach Center (JCOC)
Community dinner: Monday - Friday at 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays at 2 p.m. Guests are welcome to eat inside the dining hall or pick up a to-go meal. Guests must wear face masks inside unless eating.
Food pantry: Tuesday and Saturday (Call ahead to sign up. No messages, please.)
1053 Virginia Beach Blvd. | (757) 491-2846
PiN Ministry
Sunday dinner: 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Mount Olive Baptist Church, 310 N. Birdneck Road
Meal: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m. and Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m.
1164 Millers Lane, Suite A | (757) 962-3567
Potter's House
Bag lunch, beverages, food pantry: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
1709 Pacific Ave. | (757) 428-7727
StandUp for Kids, Hampton Roads
Food is available for youth up to age 24 (drop-in center): Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7 - 9 p.m.
At Potter's House, 1709 Pacific Ave. | (757) 818-4901
Star of the Sea Social Outreach
Bag lunch/pre-packed grocery: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Pacific Ave. and 15th St. | (757) 428-1244
The Gathering at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC)
Clothing locker is currently closed; children’s clothing
409 First Colonial Road | (757) 428-3720
Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center (HRC) - Day Services
Laundry, showers, housing support, and one meal for unsheltered adults (ages 18 and older): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 - 11:30 a.m.
104 N. Witchduck Road | (757) 385-5160
PiN Ministry
Showers, clothing, and laundry: Monday - Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m.; Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m.
1164 Millers Lane, Suite A | (757) 962-3567
Potter’s House
Financial, ID and birth certificate assistance (Virginia Beach residents only); bike shop (with employment verification): Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Hygiene items: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
1709 Pacific Ave. | (757) 428-7727
StandUp for Kids, Hampton Roads
Serves youth up to age 24
Storage available: Clothing, shoes, hygiene products, etc.; mentoring and case management
LGBTQ+ Youth meetings (ages 12-18): 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9 p.m. at VB Volunteer Rescue Squad - Station 14, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd. | (757) 818-4901
Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Resources
Virginia Beach Human Services
Food stamps, mainstream benefits, and other financial assistance programs
Housing Resource Center, 104 N. Witchduck Road | (757) 385-0952
Main Office: 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd. | (757) 437-3200
Potter’s House
Virginia Beach residents - financial. Services are being delivered outside until further notice.
1709 Pacific Ave. | (757) 428-7727
Star of the Sea Social Outreach
Electricity assistance (Virginia Beach residents only; must call and leave voice message)
Pacific Ave. and 15th St. | (757) 428-1244
Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center (HRC) - Health Center
Primary health care services for adults and children, include exams, immunizations, medication assistance, lab, and health education
By appointment only, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
104 N. Witchduck Road | (757) 385-2437
PiN Ministry
Preventative medical: Sunday and Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m. (walk-ins); Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (by appointment)
1164 Millers Lane, Suite A | (757) 962-3567
Allied Forces Temporary Services
Temporary employment
6056 Virginia Beach Blvd. | (757) 466-7889
People Ready - Norfolk Branch
Temporary employment
1018 Clarence St., Norfolk | (757) 461-7733
Step Up, Inc.
Life skills and employment assistance for ex-offenders
5900 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 102, Norfolk | (757) 588-3151
Virginia Employment Commission (Virginia Career Works)
861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100, Norfolk | (757) 629-4702
Suicide Hotline
(757) 627-LIFE (5433)
Virginia Beach Human Services
Emergency Services (24-hr. access): (757) 385-0888
Regional Crisis Center (24-hr. access): 988 or (757) 656-7755
Behavioral Health Warmline: (757) 385-0978 | Prevention Services Resource Guide
Information/Intake/Pre-registration: (757) 385-0511
Magic Hollow (Case Management): (757) 385-8222
PATH Outreach: (757) 636-3160
National Counseling Group - Norfolk/Virginia Beach
(757) 467-8184
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
24/7: (757) 496-6000
Virginia Beach Human Services
Peer Recovery Warmline: (757) 402-6190
Pathways: (757) 385-6950
Pembroke 6: (757) 385-0511
Prevention Services Resource Guide
Salvation Army Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
(757) 499-0032
Veteran’s Homeless Helpline
1-877-424-3838
Vetshouse, Inc.
Transitional housing for veterans
(757) 724-8614
Virginia Beach Vet Center
324 Southport Circle, Suite 102 | (757) 248-3665 | 24/7: 1-877-927-8387
Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation (VBCDC)
2400 Potters Road | (757) 463-9516
Warrior Bridge Veteran Employment Services
(757) 402-3026
Samaritan House Crisis Hotline (24-hr)
(757) 430-2120
Samaritan House Crisis Hotline (24-hr)
(757) 430-2120
Freekind
1-877-227-2321
Seton Youth Services
Emergency shelter for youth and Safe Place
101 N. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 101 | (757) 306-1840
National Runaway Switchboard
800-786-2929
StandUp for Kids, Hampton Roads
Serves youth up to age 24
Storage available: Clothing, shoes, hygiene products, etc.; mentoring and case management
LGBTQ+ Youth meetings (ages 12-18): 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9 p.m. at VB Volunteer Rescue Squad - Station 14, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd. | (757) 818-4901
Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center (HRC)
104 N. Witchduck Road | Main: (757) 385-5167
Police Dispatch (Non-Emergency)
(757) 385-5000
Virginia Beach Human Services
Housing Resource Center, 104 N. Witchduck Road | (757) 385-0952
Main Office: 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd. | (757) 437-3200
2-1-1 Virginia
Local resources available: Dial 2-1-1
Resources757
Directory of resources (housing, food, individual and family support, health care, GED and education) for residents of greater Hampton Roads
Office for Aging Services
1-800-552-3402
Legal Aid
(757) 627-5423
Social Security Administration
2875 Sabre St. | 888-377-5237 | Toll free: 800-772-1213
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Offices
800-375-5283
Get Help Pocket Pal
The Pocket Pal provides a list and schedule of various community resources in Virginia Beach and throughout Hampton Roads (PDF document; 8.5" x 11").
A Spanish version is available here. - In process of being updated.
Food Pantries, Clothing and Financial Resources
The BEACH Faith In Action Office compiles a monthly list of local food pantries and organizations that provide clothing and financial assistance for Virginia Beach residents.
The food pantry and resource list translated in Spanish is also available.
Resources757
To find more resources in the Hampton Roads area, including housing, food, individual and family support, health care, GED and education and much more, visit ForKids' resource directory, Resources757.