Winter Shelter for Homeless
Overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness is available through the city's Winter Shelter program. The program provides homeless individuals with a place to sleep each night at various faith organizations throughout Virginia Beach.
Winter Shelter check-in times and locations are below:
Days | Check-in | WHERE TO CHECK-IN |
Monday - Friday |
3 - 5 PM | Housing Resource Center Day Services 104 N. Witchduck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462 |
Saturday & Sunday |
3 - 5 PM | JCOC 1053 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
Shelter space is limited. Each individual is allowed to bring one bag that is able to fit underneath their seat on the bus or on their lap.
Participating faith organizations rotate weekly during the winter to provide overnight shelter and meals. Some organizations may also provide additional support and resources, such as toiletries and clothing.
The
Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, under a contract with the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, operates the Winter Shelter program and provides participants with transportation.
For more information about the Winter Shelter program, contact Pam Shine at (757) 385-5761.
Families with children experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk should call the Regional Housing Crisis Hotline at (757) 227-5932 to access the city's homeless prevention and services system.