By region · United States
Homelessness in Virginia
Approximately 6,200 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Virginia, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
5
Cities covered
6,200
2023 PIT count
Rank #22
US PIT rank
State context
Virginia was the first US state to achieve functional zero for veteran homelessness (2015). Continues to lead on Housing First implementation for vets.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Virginia for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for Virginia: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Virginia
Emergency shelters5
Food (meals or pantries)2
Day services0
Housing programs2
Medical / clinics1
Youth-specific0
Veteran-specific0
Family-specific2
LGBTQ+ affirming0
Indigenous-led / -focused0
Cities in Virginia on HomelessHelp
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