PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Emergency Shelters
All seven emergency shelters utilize a Rapid Rehousing approach, which is the provision of housing location support, rental assistance, and intensive case management services to help those experiencing homelessness return to housing as quickly as possible.
Prevention Services
Shelter House provides prevention services to families at risk of homelessness in half the service regions in Fairfax County. The crisis intervention and supportive services provided help families that meet the eligibility criteria to stabilize in housing and avoid homelessness altogether.
HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) provides rental assistance to households experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence to help them achieve stable and sustainable housing.
Hypothermia Shelter provides warm overnight shelter, meals and access to showers for adults experiencing homelessness during the winter months.
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Rapid Re-Housing provides short-term rental assistance and case management to help households quickly move from homelessness into permanent housing.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent housing with supportive services for individuals and families with significant barriers to housing stability.
Programs Include: Diversion First, Mondloch Place, Housing First, Loudoun PSH, Kate's Place, RISE
Family Preservation and Strengthening Services
In January of 2023, Family Preservation and Strengthening Services (Family PASS) became a program of Shelter House.
As a program of Shelter House, Family PASS supports families in Fairfax and Loudoun through employment support, financial coaching, and housing stabilization services.
Drop-In &
Outreach
Outreach programs connects unsheltered individuals in the community experiencing homelessness with basic needs and services.
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Drop-In programs offer a safe daytime space for individuals experiencing homelessness to meet basic needs and access case management support.
Do you need shelter for your family?
If you and your family are in need of shelter, there are dedicated services available to assist you. In Fairfax County, you can reach out to the Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880.
If you are located in Loudoun County, the Loudoun Homeless Services Center is ready to assist you. To initiate the process, please contact their Coordinated Entry Services at 703-777-0420. The line is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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